Home and Garden in the PNW
Welcome to Saltwater Sounds, a collection of ideas, tips, and inspiration. This is where I share all that’s been going on in the world of Shiplap and Shells, what’s to come and the inspiration I have found from other bloggers around the web. Random This & That I hope you are enjoying your weekend. It’s really starting to feel like…
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Are you looking for some autumn inspiration when it comes to decorating your table for the season? See how I brought outdoor elements to this fall tablescape for a fresh look with warmth and charm. It’s time for the first fall tablescape of the season. We don’t start seeing pumpkins here until after the first of October, but there’s still…
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Have you been to the San Juan Islands in Washington State? One of our favorite places to visit when exploring Puget Sound on our boat is Roche Harbor Resort. Let me show you why we love this charming spot so much. We take a summer boat trip around Puget Sound every year. Not only do we love being on the…
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Do you learn from the mistakes you make in the garden? Now that the summer growing season is coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about next year’s cut flower garden and how to prevent those same mistakes from happening again. I’ve been growing cut flowers for 4 years now. You have no idea how many mistakes I’ve…
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Welcome to Saltwater Sounds, a weekly collection of ideas, tips, and inspiration. This is where I share all that’s been going on in the world of Shiplap and Shells, what’s to come and the inspiration I have found from other bloggers around the web. Random This & That Can you believe that September is already here? It’s starting to feel…
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Don’t you love taking a look back at the beginning of the gardening season to see where it all began? My Pacific Northwest cottage garden has taken on a new life as each summer month passes by. Come take a look as I show you my beautiful blooms from June through September. It happens every September. Half of me holds…
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I live in a small beach cottage on the Puget Sound with my husband and sweet pups, Lucy, Jax, and Ollie. We have spent the last 9 years, renovating, reinventing, and adding character and charm to our 101-year-old home. Read More…