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A Coastal Grandma Summer (New Cottage by the Sea Dreambook!)

A Coastal Grandma Summer (New Cottage by the Sea Dreambook!)

I'm excited to share my latest Cottage by the Sea Dreambook, A Coastal Grandma Summer! This summer edition of the If I Lived in a Cottage by the Sea Dreambooks is just so beautiful and inspiring. Our Dreambooks are meant to be a delightful escape for coastal grandmas (in real life or at heart!)—a little daydream you can step into anytime. But if you’re...

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Florals + Greenery for Our Coastal Cottage Christmas Mantel

Florals + Greenery for Our Coastal Cottage Christmas Mantel

Today I wanted to share about our Christmas mantel! This year I thought it would be fun to try something a little different with floral and evergreen elements I already had. I layered a couple types of florals alongside evergreen garland, scattered pinecones, and the soft glow of (faux) candles. It was so simple to make but I think it makes such a pretty winter statement!

How to Have a Cozy Winter at Home (and a very cozy gift idea for everyone on your list)

How to Have a Cozy Winter at Home (and a very cozy gift idea for everyone on your list)

I can’t say I love winter weather…but I absolutely love what winter invites us to do: settle in, get cozy, and savor all of the creature comforts of home. Truly, a cozy home is what makes me the happiest.

Give me a warm blanket (I’m loving this cable knit throw), a cup of coffee, a place to curl up and prop my feet, a crackling fireplace, and a fluffy pup by my side. What more do I need? I am a HomeBody through and through — this is exactly what home should feel like.

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