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12 Thoughtful Etsy Gift Ideas: Unique Finds for 2025
I love finding unique, handmade gifts for the people I love. Today we've rounded up a few charming Etsy finds that would make such thoughtful presents this year! Many of them can be personalized, too—so if you’d like them in time for Christmas, it’s best to order sooner rather than later! You can browse even more ideas in our Gift Guides here. Click here...
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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...
Coastal Cottage Winter Mood Board
This week’s Monday Mood Board might look familiar to you! We pulled together some of the...
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!
Meaningful Christmas: Our Blue and White Nativity Set
Reading the Christmas story and setting up the nativity scene were always special parts of our...
3 Fashionable Looks for Winter and Holidays
We put together style boards to show you how to create three different fashionable looks with items from Walmart! So many cute ideas for you or gifts!
How to Make Christmas Garland Look Extra Full and Festive | And 25 Simple Ideas to Try
How we made our garland look fuller and more festive!
