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Welcoming Summer to Our Home

I am so looking forward to the simple pleasures of this season. Summer has become one of my favorite times of year ever since we moved here. The weather is just right for us—not too hot, but with plenty of sunshine—and it’s perfect for all of our little staycation...

Our NW Coastal Woodland Cottage Backyard: Progress + Challenges

Progress in our coastal woodland cottage backyard We're entering our fifth summer here. How can that even be? I had to count it four times on my hand, and it still doesn't feel right! Somehow time has flown by. I still feel like there's so much to be done, so I'm glad...

Our Coastal Cottage Lighting Sources: Every Light in Our Home

One of my most asked questions is where I get the lights in our home, so today I’m sharing a full roundup of the lighting throughout our home and the Tiny Cottage (at least the ones I’m able to source!). Most of these are the exact fixtures we have, and a few are...

Puttering Diaries: The First Week of May

I recently ran across one of my early blog posts where I wrote about puttering, probably for the first time. That post was 19 years ago. HOW? I can't even believe I've been blogging that long. Here's what I wrote at the start of that post: After 21 years together, my...

Paint Colors in Our Coastal Cottage (Benjamin Moore & Sherwin-Williams)

One of the questions I’m asked most often is about the paint colors in my home. Today I’m finally sharing an updated roundup of all the paint colors throughout our house (so far!). Before I share the colors, one important note: Before committing to any paint color, I...

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Coastal Cottage Christmas Tour 2025

Merry Christmas, friends! Welcome to our little cottage by the sea :). You’ll have to picture a warm greeting at the door, two pups jumping for joy, a big hug with a hello, a plate of Christmas cookies and a steaming mug of coffee or tea waiting for you just around the corner. You’ll really have to imagine the cookies because I haven’t made any yet :). Oh, well. I’m not Martha, but maybe I’ll get the cookies done by Christmas day.

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Charming Wood and White Kitchens: Sunday Strolls + Scrolls

A mix of wood and white in a kitchen, with metal accents and a bit of color (or a shade of black) for contrast has always felt like a classic formula me. Today’s post features 5 charming wood and white kitchens I love!

Jan 8, 2023

My New Kitchen Floor Plan + Parents’ Addition and Exterior Elevation

Our remodel should begin in the coming weeks! Sharing plans for our new kitchen and dining space, the addition, exterior elevations, and lots of details of how this space will come together!

Jan 4, 2023

My Pleated Patterned Lampshades + Sources

Patterned lampshades are a fun way to refresh old lamps and give them a new but still very classic look! Here are 3 pleated lampshades in our home and more sources!

Jan 3, 2023

Pleated Patterned Lampshades: Sunday Strolls and Scrolls

I love the classic English cottage look of pleated patterned lampshades. Today’s Sunday Strolls and Scrolls features several pleated patterned lampshades in rooms I love.

Jan 1, 2023

2022: A Year in Review

Looking back at 2022 and all the ways we’ve made progress in our home, plus life memories and business behind the scenes!

Dec 31, 2022

Monday Mood Board: A Snug

I think every home needs a snug, I hope this Monday Mood Board will inspire you to make one of your own!

Dec 26, 2022

5 Warm and Cozy Rooms: Sunday Strolls & Scrolls

Come be inspired by these five warm and cozy rooms in this week’s edition of Sunday Strolls & Scrolls

Dec 25, 2022

Merry Christmas 2022 From Our House to Yours

Merry Christmas 2022 from our house to yours!

Dec 23, 2022

Sunday Strolls and Scrolls: Charming Christmas Homes

We have a brand new inspired series to share with you! It's been awhile since we've put one of...

Dec 18, 2022

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