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Our Christmas Porch (with our Charming Whale Wreath, Festive Banner and Stars!)
Today I thought I would show you how our Christmas porch is coming along. With all the rain here lately it's been pretty wet and dreary out, but I thought I would take a few progress pics anyway. Our house has one front porch, but it almost feels like two since one side is in front entry and the other is by the doors in our living room. I'll show you both...
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Whimsical Winter Bed for Guests: Little Bits of Progress in The Snug
Come see our whimsical winter bed and how we fit a guest space into our “multi-purpose” room!
The Tradition of the Moravian Stars on our Porch (4 Reasons Why We Love Them!)
I love to create a home by savoring traditions and beauty in every season. These stars will bring joy all winter long. Tips and sources are in the post!
20 Little Attitudes of Gratitude List
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and...
Little Bits of Progress (My Blue and White Checked Curtains + Bird Art!)
This corner of our bedroom has had a couple of changes, so I thought I would share even in its imperfect and unfinished state. I’m in no way done here, but I hope by sharing little bits of progress (especially when they are simple) it encourages you to take a few small manageable steps in your home.
DIY Tree and Garland Spray
Our family has always loved going out to get a real Christmas tree. But with our kids growing up...
Coastal Cottage Winter Mood Board
This week's Monday Mood Board might look familiar to you! We pulled together some of the elements...
My Favorite Black Friday Sales
There are some GREAT BLACK FRIDAY DEALS out there already! Some of my favorites from...
The Tale of Our Striped Armchair
Meet our striped armchair! Here’s the tale of how our Christmas tree led us make the right design decision for our living room!
4 Simple Gatherings and What to Wear to Each (+ Gift Ideas)
Hosting gatherings don’t have to be complicated, nor does deciding what to wear! In this post find four simple gatherings and what to wear to each.
Conversation Starters for Holiday Gatherings
Hosting or attending a gathering? Try conversation starters to help ease the stress of what to talk about and make conversation fun!





















