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Favorite Cyber Monday / Black Friday Deals 2025
Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deals 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming! Before the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving begins, I wanted to let you know about a few early deals I’ve seen! We will update this post when new deals are discovered, so you might want to bookmark this post so you can check back and see what’s new. Because finding...
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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 dear to my...
Simple Strawberry Crisp Recipe with Easter Pie Crust Cutouts
Hi friends, it's Courtney (Melissa's daughter) here! Something I really enjoy doing throughout the...
Six Months in the “New Beach House”
Story time! If you’re new here or just catching up, six months ago we bought our beach house, and it’s now a place we get to call home every day! Read more about the story behind it and why it means so much to us!
Love the Home You Have + A Lovely Life
Today on the seventh anniversary of the release of my very first book, Love the Home You Have, I'm...
How to Decorate for Spring: Add a Whimsical Element
Decorating for spring should be fun, don’t you think? I found this adorable brass bunny candleholder recently and I love the whimsy it added to my simple spring mantel!
Easter Decor, Gifts + Mood Boards (2022)
Easter mood boards to inspire your decor, gift-giving and celebrations!
Pre-Order Bonus Gifts for My New Book, A Lovely Life
I can't wait for you to get your copy of my newest book, A Lovely Life! The release date is coming...
