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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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Our Cozy Fall Kitchen + Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake Recipe

Dishes and Napkins Welcome to some scenes from our cozy fall kitchen! My daughter Courtney and I recently styled our kitchen for a brand video we made for a partnership on Instagram, so we thought it would be fun to take some photos to share with you here! It's always a special day when we get to bake (and eat!) a cake together and make coffee, too. :)...

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One Essential Decor Element You Probably Need More of In Your Home

There are so many things to think about when designing a comfortable room, but there is one element that I consider to be one of the most important. Can you guess what it is?

Feb 9, 2021

Bedroom Decorating Ideas + Mood Boards: One Cane Bed, 3 Ways

One beautiful cane bed, three beautiful room designs!

Feb 6, 2021

Storage Cabinets for Linens and Things

Ready to get organized? Take a look at these gorgeous freestanding cabinets that would work well for linens, bathroom storage, and so much more!

Feb 3, 2021

Linen Closet Organization Ideas

Get inspired with these wonderful ideas for linen storage and organization!

Feb 2, 2021

Home Style Saturdays

Weekend links!

Jan 30, 2021

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day isn’t just a holiday for celebrating with our significant others, it can be an opportunity to show love to our friends, too! It’s the little things that matter most in life.

Jan 29, 2021

Kitchen Canisters + Sources

Kitchen canisters are not only handy for storing everyday items, they bring a streamlined look and personality to your counters, shelves and pantry!
Here are some great canister sources!

Jan 28, 2021

12 Lovely Accessories to Organize Your Home

Getting organized doesn’t have to be overly complicated or expensive. In fact, you can often get started with what you already have around the house!

Jan 27, 2021

7 Reasons You Need Essential Oils in Your Home

If you’re unsure about how to use oils or just curious if they might help you, I’m here to help take some of the mystery out of getting started with oils and creating a toxin-free home.

Jan 26, 2021

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