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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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Puttering Diaries: Spring in the Kitchen

This post is in partnership with Wayfair Spring is officially here, and I felt that familiar itch to freshen up the house! A little spring cleaning, puttering, and simple joys that make a new season feel special. My daughter and grandson came over on the first day of...
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Make Room for Spring: The HomeBody Method for Creating a Peaceful Home

Every spring brings a familiar, hopeful feeling. The days grow a little brighter, the air feels lighter, and we start dreaming about a fresh start at home. Maybe you feel the urge to declutter a little, refresh a room, or add a few simple touches that make your home...
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Favorite Plaid Blankets for Fall

Favorite Plaid Blankets for Fall

It’s no secret—I’m a big fan of plaid blankets! There’s just something timeless and homey about them. I recently shared the plaid wool throw I got last year, and since so many of you loved it too, I thought I’d show you another one that caught my eye this season. The colors are so pretty—perfect for fall but it’s versatile enough to keep out year-round.

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Lilacs at Home

Lilacs at Home

The scent of lilacs flowing through the house and yard makes me so happy every spring. I wish they lasted longer, but I love to bring them inside so I can savor their beauty and scent as much as possible. The purple and pinks are finished blooming and the white ones are just winding down, but I thought you might enjoy seeing them before we move on to my other favorites: the peony, hydrangea and rose seasons.

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