Welcome To This Week’s Saltwater Sounds… A collection of ideas, tips, and inspiration. Here, I share everything happening in the world of Shiplap and Shells, what to look forward to on the blog, and the inspiration I’ve found throughout the week. How has your week been? We kicked things off with some heavy-duty heat (for…
If you’ve ever cruised the waters of the San Juan Islands in Washington State, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Roche Harbor Resort—and if you haven’t, let me introduce you to one of our absolute favorite stops while boating through Puget Sound. Every summer, we take a long trip on our boat, Wildflower, to…
Is your garden looking a little sleepy this time of year? Don’t worry—mid-summer is when things really start to shine around here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your flower beds with heat-loving blooms that thrive well into fall. Our Pacific Northwest garden is at its peak in late July and early August, bursting…
Welcome to this week’s edition of Saltwater Sounds, a collection of ideas, tips, and inspiration. Here, I share everything happening in the world of Shiplap and Shells, what to look forward to on the blog, and the inspiration I’ve found throughout the week. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to…
Have you ever come across a vintage piece that just speaks to you? That’s exactly how I felt the day we moved into our 1920 beach cottage. Sitting right there in the house was a beautiful, timeworn cabinet—tall, charming, and full of character. We later learned that this cabinet was original to the home, built…
The holiday hustle is real, which is exactly why Christmas vignettes are one of my favorite ways to decorate—quick, easy, and full of charm. Between decking the halls, baking all the cookies, and hunting for that one missing gift (that you definitely bought…), who has time for over-the-top decorating? I know I don’t! The good…