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Gingerbread Loaf Recipe (Inspired by Starbucks) with Sugared Cranberries & Rosemary Garnish!
If you want a delicious cozy treat for the holidays or winter season, give this Gingerbread Loaf recipe a try. She calls it the Starbucks Gingerbread recipe (her version!) and it was YUMMY! We used a caramel apple butter we found at our local market for the "apple butter" and it was really good in it. You could also use applesauce if you don't have apple...
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Our New Beach House Tour with Before Photos I Haven’t Shared!
I know we’ve lived here in our “beach house” (we call it our new beach house...
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
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!
Mother’s Day Gift Guide (2022)
With Mother’s Day right around the corner so we wanted to share some sweet and thoughtful gift ideas for the special moms in your life. Enjoy our Mother’s Day Gift Guide!
A Lovely Life Planner: A Printable Guide to Savoring Every Season
I’m excited to offer this downloadable seasonal planner you can use to be more intentional in every season!
Small Space Storage Tips + Making Room for What You Love
Sharing about my love of dishes, my mindset on storage for small spaces, and thoughts on my kitchen remodel!
The Secret to Plants You Can’t Kill
Plants are an essential element in every room (if you ask me). They always make a house feel more “homey” and alive! Here’s the secret to plants you can’t kill…
Spring Decor That Tells A Story
Do you love to decorate with any family treasures or memorable pieces as a part of your seasonal decor? Here are a few of my thoughts on seasonal specific decorating!
A Lovely Life Book: What Is It About?
Over the past few years, I’ve written eleven books on creating a home. Home is near and...
Simple Strawberry Crisp Recipe with Easter Pie Crust Cutouts
Hi friends, it’s Courtney (Melissa’s daughter) here! Something I really enjoy doing...
