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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 husband and I have finally realized something — we enjoy puttering. I used to think that...
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A Few Favorite Vintage Cottage Decor Finds
I am not a big collector but I’m always keeping an eye out for special vintage cottage...
Spring in the Entry (and a short story about a light switch)
Can you believe it’s finally April? I didn’t get a photo of it, but a big ray of sunshine came streaming in our little entry this week. After a long winter I almost forget what it feels like to see so much sun filling a room. I was so surprised to see it, but it made me so happy.
DIY Decoupage Easter Eggs with Paper Napkins (Easy Spring Craft)
I have a fun little Easter craft for you today! I actually picked up these supplies two years...
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. Here’s an updated roundup of all the paint colors throughout our house (so far!).
Amazon Favorites + Big Spring Sale 2026
It’s time for the Amazon Big Spring Sale! Sharing all my favorites, mood boards, and tried + true items in my home.
Puttering Diaries: Spring in the Kitchen
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.
Style Crush: Gingham
It seems everyone’s falling in love with gingham right now—and it’s easy to see why. While it may be trending again, gingham has always been a classic at heart.
Our Homemade Nut Milk Recipe (Cashew Pecan Nut Milk)
After years of “make our own nut milk” being on our “to-do list” we...
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...
A Cottage by the Sea Guide to A Lovely Spring
You may not live in a cottage by the sea. But you can create the feeling—right where you are. My new digital Dreambook is here!
