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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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My Coastal Cottage Kitchen Sources: Details and FAQ

My Coastal Cottage Kitchen Sources: Details and FAQ

It's been about two years now since our kitchen renovation. I still get questions every day about our kitchen, so I thought it was time for an updated post with some of the sources and details that I'm often asked about! Scroll down for details. I'm also working on some posts to answer some individual FAQ such as: do we still like our marble and soapstone...

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My Cozy and Festive Guest Room + Gifts (from Walmart!)

My Cozy and Festive Guest Room + Gifts (from Walmart!)

This room is my new office. I adore it! I come in here every day for peace and quiet, I love that I have a place not only to be organized for work but to able to quietly think and create (I’m a big introvert!). I will share this space with family and my kids, though, whenever they want to visit. Ha! So with that in mind, I have set up a cozy and festive winter spot where I can daydream, create, read and write, but also as a guest spot for others to relax or stay the night!

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Nov 16, 2021

Gift Ideas for Babies & Kids 2021

Gift Ideas for Babies & Kids 2021

We have so much fun each year looking all over the internet for great gift ideas! We love sharing what we find here so you can stay home in your jammies, knowing you’ll find something wonderful for everyone on your list. Today we wanted to share some adorable gift ideas for babies and kids! So cute, right? That little bear suit is too much to handle!

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Nov 10, 2021

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