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5 Tips for a Peaceful Bedroom
As promised, here are a few evening photos of our cozy bedroom! We're so happy with how our room turned out. Even though we still have some more things to finish up, it really feels just the way we wanted it to. It's cozy and peaceful at night and welcoming during the day. Just the moods we hoped for! Much of what is in the room we already had, so the...
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New Polywood Outdoor Furniture for Summer Porch Sitting
Living on the coast of Washington, our outdoor furniture is exposed to salt air year round and a variety of weather in each season! We recently started fresh with POLYWOOD outdoor furniture!
My Favorite Amazon Prime Day Sales 2025 (+ Tried & True Items in My Home)
It’s time for one of the biggest sales Amazon holds all year. I’m excited! Today I wanted to share with you my favorite deals so far, plus a few of my “tried and true” from my home that are on Prime deals!
Realistic Faux Hydrangeas (at Amazon!)
After finding some beautiful realistic tulips this spring, I decided to go on the hunt for something similar in hydrangeas for summer (after several of my real hydrangeas unfortunately got chomped by deer). After a bit of research and couple of purchases, I found some I love!
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.
Introducing: The Lake House
Hi friends, Courtney here (Melissa’s daughter!)! I’m so excited to welcome you to our new...
16+ of My Favorite Amazon Home Decor Finds (and more!)
Hello friends! I have some really cute new home decor pieces from Amazon I thought I would share with you (along with a few other items we’ve been loving!).
Nancy Meyers Coastal Cottage Style: 8 Ways to Get the Look
7 simple ways to capture the iconic Nancy Meyers magic—with a fresh seaside twist—no matter where you live!
Why Your Home Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect to Feel Peaceful
For years, I couldn’t figure out why my home didn’t feel like the peaceful retreat I craved. I...
A Baby Girl Nursery (Lila’s Room!)
Hi friends! Kylee here (Melissa’s daughter) — and today I’m so excited to finally share...
Outdoor Lamps for Tables and Consoles
We don’t have any outdoor lighting on our tiny deck so I went on the hunt for a solution....
