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Outdoor Spaces + Favorites from My Coastal Cottage
With spring here and summer on the way, I'm getting excited about being outside more! Where I live in the coastal NW part of the country, from May to October it's just lovely. I'm often asked about my outdoor sources, so I thought I'd round up many of them here in one spot for you! Click here for all sources (or each item below) Outdoor Cordless Lamp with...
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Cottage by the Sea: Cozy Coastal Mood Boards
Toward the end of last year, we started our Cottage by the Sea Shop—a curated collection inspired by life near the water and the calm, cozy feeling of seaside homes, wherever you live.
Today I’m sharing a few new mood boards featuring recent pieces from the shop I think you’ll love!
New Project: A Makeover in the Snug (two new gingham daybeds & more!)
A new year, a new project in our house!
Coastal Cottage Amazon Decor Finds (Mood Boards)
I am always on the hunt for cozy coastal cottage decor and love sharing my favorite finds with...
Spring Decorating Ideas That Feel Like Therapy for Your Winter Home (refreshing our snug, entry, and kitchen)
Ahh it’s good to be back here in a fresh new year! Today I’m sharing some spring therapy for a winter home with some seasonal shifts and progress in several rooms in my home!
A Year of Home: Our 2025 Round Up
2025 was a good year in our home and family. I’ll share a round up of some highlights on...
Video: Our Christmas Home Tour 2025 (Coastal Cottage Style)
Before we kick off the New Year, I wanted to invite you into our home for our annual cozy Christmas home tour video—featuring our house, the Tiny Cottage, and a few glimpses of our own family celebrations. You’ll spot our grandbabies Forrest and Lila, along with Finnegan and Lily, too. I hope you enjoy!
Coastal Cottage Christmas Tour 2025
Merry Christmas, friends! Welcome to our little cottage by the sea :). You’ll have to picture a warm greeting at the door, two pups jumping for joy, a big hug with a hello, a plate of Christmas cookies and a steaming mug of coffee or tea waiting for you just around the corner. You’ll really have to imagine the cookies because I haven’t made any yet :). Oh, well. I’m not Martha, but maybe I’ll get the cookies done by Christmas day.
A Sneak Peek at our Striped Bedroom (decorated for Christmas!)
Hello friends and Merry Christmas week to you! With just one sleep until our family arrives, I...
Puttering Around the House: Christmas Edition
It’s the week before Christmas, and while the to-do list always feels long this time of year, I’m excited for next week. And I’ve managed to find a few small pockets of time for my very favorite activity…puttering.
DIY Salt Dough Ornaments: Christmas Tree Footprints & Santa Handprints
If you’re looking for a simple, fun Christmas craft, these DIY salt dough handprint ornaments are always a favorite.
