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Cottage by the Sea Home Decor (A New Inspired Room Shop!)
Introducing something new! Our Cottage by the Sea Shop — a curated collection of favorites inspired by the feeling of a home by the water: calm, cozy, and timeless. This doesn't mean coastal decor in the most literal sense (although I will add charming coastal pieces!); it’s a mood — a blend of warmth, welcome, and well-loved charm. Think classic pieces...
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Free Printable Gift Tags 2021 + Gift Wrap Inspiration
A round up of adorable (and FREE!) printable gift tags from around the internet + lots of gift wrapping inspiration!
Creative + Budget-Friendly Artwork and Gift Idea (Change Art for the Seasons!)
A great budget-friendly idea for beautiful artwork you can change through the seasons (this would make a wonderful gift too!).
Simple Festivity: Whimsical Cedar Garland on the Staircase
We officially closed on the sale of our previous home and moved here a little over seven weeks ago. I’m so glad we are here and got somewhat settled in time for Christmas!
Updating a Doorbell Cover for a More Stylish Look
If you have a boring plastic or just ugly doorbell cover that has been bugging you, here’s a solution!
Light Up a Dark Corner with a Wall Sconce (No Wiring Necessary!)
The built-in bench and bookcase in this room are so charming! But without a light source here, it felt a bit dreary, especially on a winter’s night. Come see our easy solution!
Festive Drink Toppers and Winter Mugs for Hot Chocolate and Holiday Beverages (Gift Ideas)
It’s fun to embrace the simple and unique joys of every season. A festive mug of hot chocolate with fun shaped marshmallows or a little gingerbread house mug topper?! Sign me up! Today’s post offers lots of ideas for festive drink toppers and winter mugs!
Inspired: Christmas Decorating in the Kitchen
See pretty kitchens all dressed up for the holidays. Maybe they will inspire you with decorating ideas, or if you’re hoping to update your kitchen like we are, I bet you’ll get some remodeling ideas, too!
10 Thrifty Tips for Thieves Household Cleaner (and My Christmas Cleaning Recipe!)
With Christmas on its way and winter wellness on all of our minds, we're doing a lot of extra...
Simple Christmas Mantel Decor + Letting Your Personality Shine
One way I let my personality shine in our home is to bring in a bit of the unexpected to our seasonal decor in subtle ways. I’ve long been a fan of quirky animals in decor, so when I found this darling fox and bunny I couldn’t resist!
