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7 Simple Ways to Keep a House Clean (Even with Pets + Toddlers)
I'm often asked how we keep our house clean. Believe me, our house isn't always as spic and span as I'd like (no paid housekeeper here), but we do have some simple tricks and systems that work for us (and make our home feel clean, even with pups and visiting toddlers). Today I'll share 7 ways we keep our home clean (enough)! This post is free on the blog...
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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 the blog...
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.
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...
Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas 2025
Hi friends! Today I've gathered some stocking stuffer gift ideas you can still order quickly. Some...
Favorite Gift and Home Decor Finds (Reader Top Picks!)
Today we're sharing a round-up of Inspired Room favorites lately, based on what our followers...
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...
