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Hygge for HomeBodies: Creating a Winter Sanctuary

Hygge for HomeBodies: Creating a Winter Sanctuary

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, we know winter is on its way! It's time to prepare our Winter Sanctuary! Every year, I see the same online debate — those who can’t wait to decorate for Christmas vs. those who insist we should stay fully present in fall. Here’s my take: there’s no rule that says we can’t do both. Preparing for the holidays...

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Coastal Grandmother Decorating with Amazon Finds (Mood Boards)

Coastal Grandmother Decorating with Amazon Finds (Mood Boards)

Recently I shared about "Coastal Grandmother Style". No beach house or grandchildren required, ha! Coastal Grandmother was recently coined on TikTok as a style that is all about romanticizing your life. It embraces the easy breezy coastal decorating vibes of homes portrayed in the Nancy Meyers’ movies we all fell in love with for their sets. Today I'm sharing how to get the look with Amazon finds!

Coastal Grandmother Style + A Lovely Life Book

Coastal Grandmother Style + A Lovely Life Book

Are you a Coastal Grandmother? It looks like the youngin's of the world are discovering what I've always known. Creating the feeling of a home by the sea is a lovely life to aspire to. Even if an actual coastal home is only in your dreams, I've always encouraged my readers to create the life and feeling of whatever atmosphere inspires you. I've written many books about creating a home you love, whatever you call your style!

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