The One Coastal Grandmother Trend I Swore I’d Skip (Spoiler: I Love It Now). I always thought linen was one of those fabrics—beautiful on everyone else, but maybe a little too high-maintenance and wrinkly for me. I pictured it on women with summer homes and straw totes full of fresh flowers, breezing through the farmers’ market without…
I Didn’t Expect to Love Fish-Shaped Accessories This Much—But Here We Are
I didn’t expect to love fish-shaped accessories this much—but here we are…again. The fisherman aesthetic has totally reeled me in (pun intended), and lately, it’s been less about sweaters and sandals and more about all the charming, quirky little fishy details that make an outfit feel fun. From embroidered clutches to whimsical raffia totes and the…
The Coastal Home Hack I Didn’t Know I Needed (Until I Bought One of These)
The Coastal Home Hack I Didn’t Know I Needed (Until I Bought One of These). There’s something so magical about the warm glow of a lamp in the evening—but when it’s cordless? Game changer. I never thought a little table lamp could make such a big difference in how cozy and put together a space feels, but…
Every Summer Dress I’ve Been Eyeing Lately (and the One I’ll Actually Wear on Repeat)
There’s just something about slipping into a beautiful summer dress that makes the whole day feel a little lighter, a little lovelier—like you’re living in a Nancy Meyers scene or heading to a breezy seaside brunch. I’ve been dreaming about wearing these dresses, and while they’re all stunning, there’s one I already own and plan to…
Your Coastal Grandmother Summer Bucket List Starts Here
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been craving a slower summer—the kind filled with easy mornings, simple meals, long walks by the water, and soft clothes you never want to take off. I call it a coastal grandmother summer, and honestly, it’s my favorite way to live this time of year. I’ve stayed in some…
Everything I’d Pack If I Were Spending the Summer in a Seaside Fishing Town
There’s something about the charm of a seaside fishing town that gets me every time—the weathered shingled cottages, lobster traps stacked by the dock, the salty breeze that hits just right as the sun starts to set. I’ve been lucky to stay in some of the dreamiest little harbors over the years—from Newburyport to Rockport,…