Happy Monday Friends!
This weekend was full of family time and that always makes my heart feel so full! We spent most of the day Saturday painting the Master Bedroom at Ocean Shade as we’re hoping to get that room looking 10x better come summer season! Sunday I went to church and we started a new series on marriage that was SUCH a good heart check. We then celebrated my grandmothers 80th birthday over at my Aunt’s house and the theme was casseroles since my grandmother LOVES casseroles; y’all, it was so dang tasty!
This blog world has changed A LOT over the years and I have seen the spirit of community start to fizzle out and it makes me a little sad. So today I wanted to share some recent blogs I’ve found, or ones I’ve been reading for years, to help you find some great new stories to read! Some blogs are faith based, lifestyle, fashion, home, etc….I love reading it all and getting small glimpses into the lives we each live!
ALSO I’m always on the hunt for new blogs to read so if you have some favorites please share them with me in the comments, seriously I want to read them! <3
PS – this is truly such a small list of blogs I read on the daily (I think I’m subscribed to over 100 blogs on Bloglovin). AND If you’re looking for an EASY WAY to follow all the blogs, or even mind, Bloglovin is such a user friendly platform and so organized!
You can follow mine here!

Within The Grove
I actually started following Elizabeth & Ryan on Instagram and then strolled over to their blog. Their feed / blog is full of beautiful home DIY inspiration that will just make you want to curl up on their couch (in a non-creepy way), or do ALL THE THINGS in your own home! I really loved their latest post on the DIY Plywood Desk (I was following along on Instagram) and I would LOVE to make it!

In Its Time
Kiki is such a beautiful soul.
I love her authentic posts that are full of daily joys, struggles, lessons, and challenges. The girl is grounded and I am so blessed to call her a friend. <3
PS – Her latest post on “Finding Joy” is such a good read!

Local Coastal
I can’t remember how I found Kelsey’s blog but I’m so happy I did! She has that New England vibe that I fell in love with when I lived in Kittery, Maine.

Sweet & Savage Life
I met Jennifer at a blog conference when I was living in San Diego. We sat next to each other and soaked in ALL THIS INFORMATION. She has such kind spirit and a passion for sharing her story! I also LOVE her Fit Friday series! <3

Cottonwood Shanty
I found Alyssa from one of her pet squirrel posts on instagram. YUP, Douglas Eliot is the cutest! She sells these stunning scrolls for your home and I want to buy them all. PLUS she is currently renovating a brick and mortar shop for her products and I’m LOVING the progress!

Oak & Oats
Beth is one of my besties via blog world! We’ve been in this space for many years and I am so happy to call her one of my good friends! I actually was able to go out to CO to visit her & Meg & Sam (who came too!) and we had a girls trip! I am HOPING to get back out to Colorado soon for sweet Megan’s wedding! <3 <3 <3