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A wicker basket and sea-scented candle sit on a tabletop and exude coastal grandmother style to a tee. Everything About the Coastal Grandmother Style
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Everything About the Coastal Grandmother Style

June 22, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

The trending Coastal Grandmother Style is quickly gaining popularity. Get inspired and learn how to hone this simple, cozy style.

Easy homemade BBQ sauce is in a small ramekin next to bright pink pickled red onions. Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce
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Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce

June 19, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly8 Comments

Discover the art of making Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce that can go around for days. A perfect addition to your summer menu, this smoky-sweet sauce is especially tasty when paired with hot-off-the-grill favorites.

DIY flower arrangements sit on a table near a wicker picnic basket. DIY Flower Arrangements
DIY · Home & Garden

DIY Flower Arrangements

June 15, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly4 Comments

DIY flower arrangements need not be intimidating. They are so easy and affordable to make. Using a basic set of tools and a few guidelines, you’ll be adding bouquets all over your home. What an easy way to refresh your home this summer!

Deviled egg potato salad sits in a ceramic cup waiting to be devoured. Deviled Egg Potato Salad
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Deviled Egg Potato Salad

June 12, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly10 Comments

Deviled Egg Potato Salad is a summer favorite. With a new twist on a classic dish, this potato salad will take center stage at your next BBQ. Potato salad is always on the table when my family has a summer BBQ. It’s a classic summer dish that’s been iconic at American cookouts since the 1950s.… Continue reading Deviled Egg Potato Salad

White window blinds are the star of this photo after learning how to paint window blinds. How to Paint Window Blinds
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How to Paint Window Blinds

June 8, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly5 Comments

Wanting to change up your blinds without the cost of buying new ones? Learn how to paint faux wood window blinds in this easy step-by-step tutorial.

This easy muffin recipe consists of strawberry muffins that are sitting on a tiered platter on a marble countertop. Strawberry Muffins – Easy Muffin Recipe
Recipes

Strawberry Muffins – Easy Muffin Recipe

June 5, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly9 Comments

Strawberry muffins make the perfect pick-me-up breakfast or snack. Filled to the brim with fresh strawberries, this easy muffin recipe is great for making ahead of time or devouring warm and fresh from the oven.

A spice rack is donning many different spices in little glass jars after some spice cabinet organization. Spice Cabinet Organization
DIY · Home & Garden

Spice Cabinet Organization

June 1, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly5 Comments

Join me for some spice cabinet organization using cute little jars with labels. Perfect for kitchens in a cottage or farmhouse home, especially with open shelving.

Limes in a wooden bowl are sitting in front of a pitcher and picnic basket. Summer Decorating Ideas
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Summer Decorating Ideas

May 29, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Peruse my summer decorating ideas for summer decor inspiration. Using my favorite DIY’s and finds of the season, I’ll be decorating all over my cottage.

Chive blossoms blossom on top of chives ready to be harvested. The Best Garden Tools for Beginners
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The Best Garden Tools for Beginners

May 25, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly5 Comments

Discover the best garden tools for beginner gardeners. These practical tools will last many seasons and help achieve your garden goals. I’ll show you how to jumpstart your gardening with all the things you need the most.

A DIY summer wreath is hung on an exterior side door of a cottage. DIY Summer Wreath
DIY · Home & Garden

DIY Summer Wreath

May 22, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly3 Comments

Discover the art of crafting an easy, unique DIY summer wreath for your home this season for less than $10. As a twist on a traditional wreath, this piece is made from a sun hat, ribbon, and flowers. Perfect for displaying on an interior wall or an exterior door.

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I’m Tara Kelly, recently married to the love of my life—Adrian—and on a quest to longevity, vitality, and overall a simpler way of living. I’m also a first-time homeowner turning our 1950s ranch-style house into a cottage fit just for us. Read more...

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