This blog is in an effort to explore all the little things that I enjoy, the ideas, the memories, the creative, the inspirational and more. Life is a series of adventures, lessons and the simplest of moments, welcome to creating this little life.
Preparing for a Spring Dinner at My Farm
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When entertaining, plan ahead - there's always something that can be
accomplished early to save time and worry later. This evening I am hosting
a small d...
What Are Your Favorite Under-the-Radar TV Shows?
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[image: somebody somewhere tv show]
A couple months ago, we wrote about under-the-radar movies, and you guys
DELIVERED. (Plus One! Goodbye Lenin! The Pla...
my first nikon mirrorless camera | nikon zf review
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My suggestion when it comes to camera gear (or just about any creative
tool) is to upgrade when your skill level outpaces your tools’
capabilities. Basi...
Coastal Cottage Amazon Finds We’re Loving Lately
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Confession. I know it’s an Instagram trend, but I’ve never once wanted
anything in my home to feel “incredibly chic.” All I want is cozy,
charming, and che...
DIY Gemstone Tank Top
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There’s something about summer that makes you want to reinvent the simplest
things - jeans turn to cutoffs, layers get lighter, and even your most
basic ta...
sidecar
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If there’s anything that’s been consistent about this site in its near-20
years of beaming (babbling?) hypertext to servers and back to you, it’s
that I’...
How to Clean Everything in and around Your Home
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[image: 4 image collage diy cleaning hacks]
Discover the best DIY cleaning hacks and homemade cleaners to tackle every
mess in your home—natural, afforda...
DIY Cat Box Furniture
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Let’s be honest. Litter boxes are the bane of a well-decorated home. No
matter how gorgeous your living room is, that expo...
Martha Stewart Home: New Bedding With Revman
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In late January, 2026, Martha Stewart and Marquee Brands announced a
merchandising partnership with Revman for new bath, bedding and textile
collections ...
May Bestsellers
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Happy summer! Hope you’re having a great start to the season. Before we’re
exclusively reaching for tanks and shorts, I wanted to round up May’s
bestseller...
PRETTY LITTLE ENGLAND ..........
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*Our daughter lives in Stamford, Lincolnshire. One of the most beautiful,
fully preserved Georgian towns. They used to live in Crouch End, London
but...
In and Out for 2025
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I'm starting the new year with an in/out list - like I did last year. I
don't know the original creator who came up with this idea, but I love it
s...
Sheer Skirt + One of the Best Tailored Blazers
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A fun and polished combination - styling a sheer midi skirt with one of the
best structured tailored blazers.
The post Sheer Skirt + One of the Best Tai...
Fastest Summer Ever
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Hello, dear friends! I'm so sorry I've been absent here for so long! Summer
has been so wonderfully busy and full of joy. We have been doing lots of
things...
Seek & Find: Will you visit J.Crew this Weekend?
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This is the weekly "sale watch" post, to help each other find sale items
at our various local J.Crew stores. ;)
If you are stopping by a J.Crew store thi...
Reveal: the Completed Hood Canal Cottage!
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Hi Friends! I should probably start off with an apology for my unplanned
extended hiatus here. Life has taken many unexpected twists and turns in
the fac...
All About Antique Decors
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Do you love the look of antique furniture and decor? If you’re like most
people, the answer is probably yes! There’s just something special about
those o...
Change something.
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Our return to office is approaching… that means the return of my (10+ year
old, purple, bedazzled) flat iron is also approaching. I’ve been wearing my
hair...
The Best of Amazon
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1 . Kitchen Scrub Brushes – Super useful and looks beautiful by your sink.
A win-win!
2. Vintage Inspired Rug – This rug line ...
my first advent calendar!
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Growing up in a Thai family, Christmas wasn't a thing. But as a
Thai-American kid who wanted so bad to be "American", I made my parents get
us a Christmas ...
silver linings and quilt tops
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There was a slight shift in my breathing this weekend, as I settled into a
few projects here at home. The first few weeks of this whole thing felt
like a f...
An Etsy Shop With The Cutest Onesies
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[image: cute onesies on etsy]
I stumbled upon this Etsy shop, Bitty and Boho, during my pregnancy and
immediately favorited so many onesies for the baby. F...
Gratitude: Day Fourteen.
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The gales blew all day and Scotland looked dour and cross. So today I am
extremely grateful that the electricity is still on and that a tree did not
fal...
Spring Greetings
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Greetings dear friends! Thank you for all of your wonderful notes over the
past several months, and please accept my sincere apologizes for not
posting...
Grown Up Strawberry Shortcake Shake
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Once the weather starts to warm up every year, it’s time to catch up on the
things I’ve missed all winter long–creamy milkshakes, cold cocktails and
fresh ...
11:11
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OK - here I am - the once a month girl
no excuses though
I had some news to share
and wanted to get it out
3 weeks ago today
my brother was taken to the...
The transition...
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Years back, when I started blogging I used to observe the 'big' bloggers
conduct a move from Blogger to Wordpress. This was like the holy grail of
blogging...
Pros and Cons - Thoughts On Living in a Small Space
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We did it.
We sold our big house and moved to a 1000 sq. ft. cottage.
The master bedroom is 10x10.
My kiddos have the upstairs attic for sleeping and toys......
Wing Chairs on floor sample sale
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We are selling these gorgeous wing chairs in the studio *(I'm sad to see
them go but we don't have enough room in here!). * If you are local, or
know so...
Tables For Sale
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For Sale: Pair of Interlude Ashlyn accent tables. Silver leaf w/ gray
marble top. 21"H x 19"Dia. $350 each or $600/pair. Brand new, they were
only taken...
A Big Reveal … The New Site is Here!
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After months of behind-the-scenes work with the lovely Tracy Castro
of Fair Morning Blue, I am finally ready to reveal my new
website!!! Beginning now, I...
UK Road Trip: Holdsworth House
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Hello again - Last June we went on a fabulous road trip with a couple
of our friends who are from the UK. Our friend Chris is from the West
Yorkshire a...
Ottoman Search
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Cozy in our new Dallas home! Always looking for inspiration and the latest
treasure hunt, is for a place to kick up your feet. He...
Design for a Living World...
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Do NOT miss the wool rug!
Perhaps we can do a thow in honor of this fabulousness!
What's Next...
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Owned an Organic Farm for 18 years
Worked as a Magazine Stylist & Story Producer for 15 years
Wrote & Photographed a Cook Book for Cico Books.
Sold My Sm...
i've moved!
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Hi everyone! Sorry for the New Year's silence over here. I've been working
on a new project! Now that everything is (somewhat) organized, I'm excited
to ...
four favorites:
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*fabulous:* pencil necklace from karina jean, $120*free:* hand drawn frames
from we lived happily ever after*font:* homestead from lost type, donation
*fun...
Halloween quick fix :: goggling eyeballs
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[image: Halloween DIY :: googling eyeballs]
To be honest - Halloween hasn't really been on top of my priority list. It
used to be our favorite event of the...
A blogging break
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40 days. It was an accident, mind you, the 40 day break and by no means has
it been a spiritual quest, just merely coincidental. I happened to notice
to...
ikea kitchens
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While we're waiting for final quotes from builders and the agonising, last
steps of the DA approval process I've been madly planning the heart of our
home...