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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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A Charming Room in a Cottage by the Sea (Get the Look!)

A “get the look” mood board for a charming mudroom in a cottage by the sea.

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Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Smiling Sponges + Soap Dispensers

Don't worry, be happy! I ordered this happy little sponge in my delivery of groceries this week....

Mar 19, 2020

Daily Dose of Joy: White Bunny Pitcher

Sometimes in uncertain times, you just need to focus on finding daily doses of joy. This bunny...

Mar 18, 2020

How to Be Cozy at Home + Uplifting Music Playlists

How are you doing, friends? We are doing well here, making the most of this situation! It will...

Mar 17, 2020

You’re Invited to The HomeBody Gathering Place

You are invited to The HomeBody Gathering Place. Scroll down to learn more! How often have we all...

Mar 16, 2020

Staying In + Home Style Saturdays

Hi sweet friends, from me and smiling Jack! How are you? So much can change in a week, yes? As I...

Mar 14, 2020

How to Get Your Family On Board with Housekeeping

The other day on my cleaning post a reader shared her frustration over her husband and family...

Mar 11, 2020

Spring Gardening in My Yard

One of my all time favorite destinations is Butchart Gardens in Victoria (I did a post on one of...

Mar 10, 2020

Creative + Clean + Home Style Saturdays

"My house is my sanctuary. I know you feel the same way about yours. A home isn't supposed to be...

Mar 7, 2020

Early Spring Decorating {Gather}

Hello! Courtney (Melissa's daughter) here! I was chatting with my mom this week about how extra...

Mar 6, 2020

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