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Our NW Coastal Woodland Cottage Backyard: Progress + Challenges
Our Coastal Cottage Lighting Sources: Every Light in Our Home
Outdoor Spaces + Favorites from My Coastal Cottage
Painted Striped Walls in Our Coastal Cottage Bedroom (Paint Colors + Sources)
Paint Colors in Our Coastal Cottage (Benjamin Moore & Sherwin-Williams)
Puttering Diaries: Spring in the Kitchen
Our Cottage by the Sea Style Coastal Bedroom Makeover
Spring in Our Keeping Room (and how we made this small home work even better for us!)
My Favorite Cordless Lamps in My Home (+ Why I Love Them)
A Cordless Lamp in My Coffee Cabinet to Make Winter Mornings Cozier
New Project: A Makeover in the Snug (two new gingham daybeds & more!)
My Coastal Cottage Kitchen Sources: Details and FAQ
400 Square Foot Tiny Cottage in Summer (and a few take away tips for maximizing small spaces!)
Cafe Curtains in My Home + Hardware
My Kitchen Layout and Cabinetry Dimensions
Our Kitchen Before and After (with photos of the kitchen and dining room swap!)
Our Coastal Cottage Kitchen Reveal
MY HOME TOUR
MY HOME SOURCES

the latest on the blog:

7 Simple Ways to Keep a House Clean (Even with Pets + Toddlers)
I’m often asked how we keep our house clean. Believe me, our house isn’t always…
DIY Decoupage Easter Eggs with Paper Napkins (Easy Spring Craft)
Paint Colors in Our Coastal Cottage (Benjamin Moore & Sherwin-Williams)
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decorating mood boards:
Creating Outdoor Charm
Coastal Cottage Summer
Summer Entertaining Favorites
4th of July Decor

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Cordless lamps are one of my favorite inventions for the home. They work anywhere you want a soft, warm glow—without needing an outlet nearby or anywhere you don’t want to have a cord dangling!

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A Lovely Life is about creating the kind of atmosphere at home you’ve always dreamed about, one day, one season at a time.

You’ll feel inspired to elevate even the most ordinary moments at home and discover tangible ways to make every day a better one….all year long.

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This rattan cart is one of my favorite pieces in my home. It adds texture, function, and charm to our kitchen and dining area. I love styling it different ways throughout the year, too!

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These block print pillows are so beautiful (and affordable, too!). I loved them so much I ordered them again in another color.

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This classic blue and white chinoiserie lamp is a beauty! I fell in love with the birds on it. It’s the little things.

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turn your home into a sanctuary:

3 Simple Ways to Make Summer Entertaining Feel Effortless
How to Create a Peaceful Morning at Home (Everyday Sanctuary)
Favorite 4th of July Sales 2026
Welcoming Summer to Our Home
Summer Decor Shop 2026 + Mood Boards
Out to See: A Day Trip by the Sea
Six Simple Ways to Bring Cottage Charm to Your Backyard
Our NW Coastal Woodland Cottage Backyard: Progress + Challenges
Making Our Home Summer-Ready with Touches of Red White and Blue
An Adventure to a Peony Farm + Peonies in the Kitchen
Bringing a Touch of English Charm to the Garden with a Lutyens Bench
Favorite Memorial Day Sales 2026 (Home Decor & More)
7 Simple Ways to Keep a House Clean (Even with Pets + Toddlers)
Our Coastal Cottage Lighting Sources: Every Light in Our Home
Puttering Diaries: The First Week of May
Coastal Cottage Amazon Finds We’re Loving Lately
Simple Decorating Swaps That Make a Big Impact at Home
Outdoor Spaces + Favorites from My Coastal Cottage
Window Shopping: Target Spring Decor 2026
A Coastal Grandma Summer (New Cottage by the Sea Dreambook!)
Adorable Toddler Play Kitchen + Favorite Pretend Play Toys (Grandchild Approved)
3 Secrets to Turn a Small Outdoor Space into a Retreat
5 Tips for a Peaceful Bedroom
Painted Striped Walls in Our Coastal Cottage Bedroom (Paint Colors + Sources)
A Few Favorite Vintage Cottage Decor Finds
Spring in the Entry (and a short story about a light switch)
DIY Decoupage Easter Eggs with Paper Napkins (Easy Spring Craft)
Paint Colors in Our Coastal Cottage (Benjamin Moore & Sherwin-Williams)
Amazon Favorites + Big Spring Sale 2026
Puttering Diaries: Spring in the Kitchen
Style Crush: Gingham
Our Homemade Nut Milk Recipe (Cashew Pecan Nut Milk)
Make Room for Spring: The HomeBody Method for Creating a Peaceful Home
A Cottage by the Sea Guide to A Lovely Spring
5 Spring Kitchen Resets + A Rhythm for a New Season
Our Cottage by the Sea Style Coastal Bedroom Makeover
Target Spring Decor 2026 (+ Adorable Easter Finds)
Spring in Our Keeping Room (and how we made this small home work even better for us!)
4 Ways I Make Every Day a Little Happier at Home
An Early Spring Mantel + Spring Shop 2026
My Favorite Cordless Lamps in My Home (+ Why I Love Them)
A Cordless Lamp in My Coffee Cabinet to Make Winter Mornings Cozier
Pretty Kitchen Organization with Rattan Lidded Baskets
New Coastal Art in My Entry (+ Etsy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas)
Cottage by the Sea: Cozy Coastal Mood Boards
New Project: A Makeover in the Snug (two new gingham daybeds & more!)
Coastal Cottage Amazon Decor Finds (Mood Boards)
Spring Decorating Ideas That Feel Like Therapy for Your Winter Home (refreshing our snug, entry, and kitchen)
A Year of Home: Our 2025 Round Up
Video: Our Christmas Home Tour 2025 (Coastal Cottage Style)

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