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A Coastal Grandma Summer (New Cottage by the Sea Dreambook!)
I'm excited to share my latest Cottage by the Sea Dreambook, A Coastal Grandma Summer! This summer edition of the If I Lived in a Cottage by the Sea Dreambooks is just so beautiful and inspiring. Our Dreambooks are meant to be a delightful escape for coastal grandmas (in real life or at heart!)—a little daydream you can step into anytime. But if you’re...
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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...
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like a Christmas Movie (+ a hot chocolate party)
I am ready to romanticize everything this upcoming holiday season! I always enjoy this time of...
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...
Fall Home Updates + Moments Around the House
Doesn’t it seem like October just started? Before we know it we’ll be into holiday season, so I wanted to share a few updates from this month at home.
Organized Flatware Drawer (A Place for Everything)
A place for everything (and everything in its place!) has been my mission this year. Come see my latest updates!
11+ Ideas for Christmas Decorating with Ribbons (+ Pretty Ribbon I Have and Love)
The simplest way to decorate for Christmas? Put a ribbon on it! In this post I’m sharing Christmas ideas from my home (using ribbon!).
Bedroom Paint Color Indecision (and Do We Like Stripes?)
Our bedroom needs a paint refresh! Come see the blue paint colors I’ve tried so far and some mockups to help us visualize!
Christmas Decor Shop 2025
Can you believe there are only 10 weekends until Christmas? Our favorite finds often go out of stock early in the season, so we wanted to gather everything up for you early in case there’s something you’re eyeing for your home!
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 (My Favorites on Sale)
It’s time for one of the biggest sales Amazon holds all year. I’m excited! I like to start my holiday gift shopping during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days–there are so many good deals on things I’ll be getting anyway.
Our Cozy Fall Kitchen + Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake Recipe
Dishes and Napkins Welcome to some scenes from our cozy fall kitchen! My daughter Courtney and...
