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Spring in the Entry (and a short story about a light switch)
Can you believe it’s finally April? I didn’t get a photo of it, but a big ray of sunshine came streaming in our little entry this week. After a long winter I almost forget what it feels like to see so much sun filling a room. I was so surprised to see it, but it made me so happy.
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How to Savor The In Between Season in Your Home with Summer to Fall Decorating (plus my faded faux hydrangeas and fall home decor ideas!)
It's that time of year when everyone online debates whether we should be looking forward to fall or still enjoying summer. Should everyone be decorating for fall? Too soon? Or should we keep our home feeling like summer, until it's not?
A 5 Minute Morning Habit for a Calmer, Happier Day
Every morning—usually right after the coffee is brewed and before the emails are checked—I make...
Our Coastal Cottage Living Room Makeover
Today I'm excited to share the newest additions and layers in our coastal cottage living room makeover!
The Four Year Decorating Evolution of Our Living Room
Come see this flashback journey through how (and why) our living room has evolved over the past four years!
Simple Joy of Puttering (+ Summer Kitchen)
One of my favorite things to do in every season is just putter around the house. Do you do this, too?
Simple Shopping Habits That Save Time and Money—and Make Life at Home Feel Easier!
As a HomeBody, I genuinely love being home. You, too? But as a busy business owner, I’ve...
New Polywood Outdoor Furniture for Summer Porch Sitting
Living on the coast of Washington, our outdoor furniture is exposed to salt air year round and a variety of weather in each season! We recently started fresh with POLYWOOD outdoor furniture!
My Favorite Amazon Prime Day Sales 2025 (+ Tried & True Items in My Home)
It’s time for one of the biggest sales Amazon holds all year. I’m excited! Today I wanted to share with you my favorite deals so far, plus a few of my "tried and true" from my home that are on Prime deals!
Realistic Faux Hydrangeas (at Amazon!)
After finding some beautiful realistic tulips this spring, I decided to go on the hunt for something similar in hydrangeas for summer (after several of my real hydrangeas unfortunately got chomped by deer). After a bit of research and couple of purchases, I found some I love!
A Charming Room in a Cottage by the Sea (Get the Look!)
A "get the look" mood board for a charming mudroom in a cottage by the sea.
