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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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A Cozy Holiday Home Prep Day: Getting Ready for Hosting

The countdown is on for all of the holiday festivities. We are hosting Thanksgiving next week and Christmas just a few weeks from now, so we’ve been preparing our home for the entire hosting and holiday season!

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Mini Table Lamps and Accent Lighting Sources

Accent lighting is an essential element in the function and cozy mood of a home. In this post we’re sharing some stylish accent/mini lamps that are easy to tuck in anywhere you need a little extra light or warmth!

Jan 15, 2022

How to Get Unstuck with Decorating

Do you ever feel stumped with the direction you want to go with a room, so you just stay stuck? I sure do! So if like me you want to make progress on a room this month, consider the suggestions in this post as inspiration and permission to make a decision!

Jan 12, 2022

Beautiful Kitchen Designs + Inspiration

Looking for kitchen inspiration? Enjoy these beautiful designs I'm inspired by lately, plus find...

Jan 11, 2022

4 Important First Steps to Take When Designing A Room

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with where to start when designing a room? If you want to give a room a refresh, here are the first four steps I usually take to get started, to organize my thoughts, needs and style preferences so I can move forward with a plan!

Jan 10, 2022

Simple Furniture Makeover + Pretty Shelf and Drawer Liners (Courtney’s Apartment)

Hi friends, it's Courtney (one of Melissa's daughter's) here! I wanted to share a simple furniture...

Jan 6, 2022

Refresh Your Bedroom for Winter – A Lovely January

The change of seasons can be a wonderful reason to refresh your home. With the holidays behind us...

Jan 5, 2022

Join Us for A Home Challenge: A Lovely January

Join us for a fun home challenge in January!

Dec 30, 2021

My Three Energizing Routines for Beating an Afternoon Slump

Does your energy dip in the afternoon? Here are three things I do (and things I don’t do!) to keep my energy up for the afternoon.

Dec 30, 2021

Introducing: The Inspired Room Style

I am a big fan of creating your own authentic style. Rather than just going with what is trendy or...

Dec 28, 2021

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