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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...

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...

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...

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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The Perfect Blue, Green and Brown Plaid Throw Blanket for Fall

Ready for a simple fall decorating idea? Use a plaid throw blanket as decor! You might remember the blue, green and brown plaid wool throw blanket I used in my home last fall. I’ll show you a few places I’ve used this blanket in today’s post.

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Home Goals: Downloadable Worksheet + Instagram Story Template

Early in the year I like to take a bit of time to reflect on some goals for my home. I know we...

Jan 8, 2021

Big News! My Last Book

Hi friends! Last night as I sat in this very chair I turned in the photos and manuscript for my...

Jan 4, 2021

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, friends! My husband, daughter Courtney, and son Luke (and of course our doodles...

Jan 2, 2021

Home Style Saturdays

I hope everyone had a nice Christmas! We are very grateful for so much. Thank you all for your...

Dec 26, 2020

Christmas House Tour 2020 + Video

Welcome to our home on this Christmas week, friends! I'm so glad you stopped by. My friends on the...

Dec 23, 2020

Christmas Recipes + Decor: Home Style Saturdays

Happy weekend before Christmas! I can hardly believe how fast December has flown by! How's...

Dec 19, 2020

Our Favorite Family Board Games

Anyone else find they are playing more board games than ever this year? Another silver lining of...

Dec 15, 2020

DIY Gift Wrapping Station & Storage Ideas

Who’s wrapping gifts this week? I think it’s more fun to wrap packages when you’re organized with...

Dec 14, 2020

Home Style Saturdays

It's Home Style Saturdays again! It's been the nicest weather in Seattle this week so we've...

Dec 12, 2020

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