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Cottage by the Sea Home Decor (A New Inspired Room Shop!)

Introducing something new! Our Cottage by the Sea Shop — a curated collection of favorites inspired by the feeling of a home by the water: calm, cozy, and timeless. This doesn't mean coastal decor in the most literal sense (although I will add charming coastal pieces!); it’s a mood — a blend of warmth, welcome, and well-loved charm. Think classic pieces...

Goodbye, House! You’ve Been Good to Us

Well, two weeks ago we officially said goodbye to our Seattle home where we lived for the past six years. This house was good to us. It was a gathering place that brought our family together. It was a shelter through difficult and good times, offering unexpected blessings along the way, even as we turned the page to the next chapter of our lives.

Nov 3, 2021

Favorite Design Books (Video) + Finding Your Own Style

While I love finding style inspiration in the online community, one of my FAVORITE ways to expand and grow more confident in my own style is to study the images of beautiful homes in design books. Holding a book in hand, turning the pages at a leisurely pace is the best! It’s a return to the past, something I learned to enjoy back in the days before we had so much (too much?) inspiration at our fingertips.

Nov 2, 2021

Christmas Decor Shop 2021

No matter how or where or when you celebrate, create a festive environment in your home (even if it is just for your day to day enjoyment)!

Nov 2, 2021

Big News: Courtney’s Engaged! Telling the Story

Courtney here! I’m so excited to share with all of you today my latest life update and a new chapter in our family’s life…if you haven’t heard the news…I’m engaged!!!

Nov 1, 2021