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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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Florals + Greenery for Our Coastal Cottage Christmas Mantel

Florals + Greenery for Our Coastal Cottage Christmas Mantel

Today I wanted to share about our Christmas mantel! This year I thought it would be fun to try something a little different with floral and evergreen elements I already had. I layered a couple types of florals alongside evergreen garland, scattered pinecones, and the soft glow of (faux) candles. It was so simple to make but I think it makes such a pretty winter statement!

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Dec 1, 2025

How to Have a Cozy Winter at Home (and a very cozy gift idea for everyone on your list)

How to Have a Cozy Winter at Home (and a very cozy gift idea for everyone on your list)

I can’t say I love winter weather…but I absolutely love what winter invites us to do: settle in, get cozy, and savor all of the creature comforts of home. Truly, a cozy home is what makes me the happiest.

Give me a warm blanket (I’m loving this cable knit throw), a cup of coffee, a place to curl up and prop my feet, a crackling fireplace, and a fluffy pup by my side. What more do I need? I am a HomeBody through and through — this is exactly what home should feel like.

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Nov 25, 2025

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