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 happening in the world of Shiplap and Shells, what’s to come and the inspiration I have found from other bloggers around the web. This and That… Are you are hearing the big debate over summer vs. fall in August these days like I…
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Isn’t it fun to see what’s blooming in other areas outside of your own this season? Let me take you on a tour of my Pacific Northwest (PNW) cottage and cut flower gardens to show you what’s been blooming this summer. This Was a Summer Like No Other When it came to my summer flowers, both in my cottage garden…
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Are you looking for some autumn inspiration? To get you ready for fall, I’ll show you 6 home decor and DIY project ideas that are sure to bring on those warm and cozy vibes for the coming season. Are you thinking about fall yet? I’m still enjoying and experiencing all that summer has to offer but am definitely starting to…
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Welcome to Saltwater Sounds, a collection of ideas, tips, and inspiration. This is where I share all that’s been happening in the world of Shiplap and Shells, what’s to come and the inspiration I have found from other bloggers around the web. This and That… A Heartfelt Thank You I wanted to start out this week by thanking each and every one…
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Have you started thinking about what needs to be done in the garden as we get closer to fall, and before the first frost of the season? Here are 8 ways you can start preparing the summer garden to transition to fall. Updated: August 6, 2022 Are you thinking about fall yet? August is such a strange time of year….
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Are you wondering about how to keep your summer garden productive and healthy while preparing for the fall season? Here are some August gardening tips and to-dos for your Pacific Northwest garden. The Seattle area just got through the last week of July with 6 days of temperatures in the 90s while many places in the Pacific Northwest were well…
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Hi! I'm Kim. My blog, Shiplap and Shells is about my home, garden, and our Pacific Northwest lifestyle.
I live in a small beach cottage on the Puget Sound with my husband and sweet pups, Jax and Ollie. We have spent the last 10 years, renovating, reinventing, and adding character and charm to our 102-year-old home. Read More…