YAY YOU’RE HERE!!!!! THE LITTLE HOME TOUR finally made it to the blog!!! We are so happy to virtually welcome you into our happy little Hatteras cottage down the road from the sea. Whew, what a journey it took to get here. Amanda 15 years ago in Virginia Beach would have envisioned happiness and success in a suburban neighborhood with a two story house with at least five bedrooms and lots of pricey stuff. That never matched my heart… but it was the direction I was going in because I thought I was supposed to keep going bigger, better, more expensive, more space.. the way the stream usually tends to flow. But… I guess I’m a salmon because here I am flailing around swimming upstream against the current fighting to do something different.
A salmon? UGH I am the weirdest blogger. But, if you know me in real life, this is exactly what I would say so let’s roll with it π
We have found the perfect little beach cottage with a beach access a tiny walk away here in Frisco, North Carolina on Hatteras Island. We don’t need a lot to be happy, we just need each other and the sea π
In December, we moved from Colington (Kill Devil Hills) to Hatteras and we officially purchased our home in JANUARY! In that time, we also became DEBT FREE which you can read about here.. we paid a LOT of student loans, medical debt and more off!!!!!!!! AHHH! This has been a whirlwind of a season and we are so happy to share this little home with you.
Simple, but not plain.
Decluttered, but not empty.
Small, but full of people that can’t get enough of each other π
So… we aren’t perfect but we are perfectly content.
Our home is small, and I couldn’t get this to look like a Pinterest inspiration staged house if I tried…. so without further ado, our little Hatteras beach box is BLOGGED FOR YOU! ENJOY!
FRONT PORCH:Β
From the front porch:
Awesome solar light for patio, color-changing
Outside patio side table (not pictured here, it’s on our other small porch)
Jute braided welcome mat (not pictured, it’s at the bottom of our outdoor stairs)
Coaster on side table from Stephanie Kiker (local artist here on Hatteras Island!)
Front door paint color is “So Charming” from Valspar Interior/Exterior Door & Trim
LIVING ROOM:
From the living room:
Coastal rattan coasters with holder
Hanging magazine holder to cover red switch on fuse boxΒ
Command hooks for easy & damage free hanging
Navy blue couch with ottoman, convertible options
Living room light golden curtain rod set
KITCHEN:
From the kitchen:
All framed calligraphy art from Lindsay Letters
Stackable food bin with pink top
Motion-sensing lights for pantry & closets
Blue silicone-gripped pot holders
Small white microwave for small spaces
Cheap, awesome, programmable coffee pot
AMAZING Utility hook and holder
Incredible hand-held steam cleaner that gets in-between LITTLE spaces
MAIN BATHROOM:
Main bathroom:
Clear plastic drawer organizers, multiple sizes
The most amazing towel rack for small spaces
Slim white trashcan for bathroom
Command picture hanging strips
Best shower curtain hooks we’ve used
All framed calligraphy art from Lindsay Letters COASTAL Collection
GIRLS ROOM:
From the girl’s bedroom:
Weighted unicorn sleep blanket for Ellie’s sleep anxiety
White and blush striped toy bin for girls room
Coasters from Stephanie Kiker (local artist here on Hatteras Island!)
OFFICE:
Alternative arrangement of my office! I LOVE being able to switch things around occasionally.. so much better than going out and shopping and buying new things and yet the room feels NEW and REFRESHED! This has been our secret for years!!
From my office:
Hanging driftwood decor – Salt Hippy
Small rolling cart in cream with cover
Rainbow stripe pencils from Emily Ley
Acrylic organizer for Powersheets & Planner
Fresh out of Fs ribbon from The Tiny Tassel
Rattan magazine holders & pencil cup from the NEW Marie Kondo x Container Store Collaboration!
Delicate shell coastal light fixture for office
Office light golden curtain rod
Hands down the best desk I have ever owned
White nightstands with drawer, we love these
Rattan coastal lamp for office
MAN IN THE ARENA framed canvas print from Etsy
Lindsay Letters Quarterly Calendar
Who Says You Have To Be Busy All The Time print from Emily Ley
Β Colorful Write The Word Journals from Cultivate What Matters
Office paint color is “Pink Breeze” from Valspar Signature Interior Paint & Primer
OUR ROOM:
From our room:
Hanging hamper for small spaces
Most favorite blanket in the world
All framed calligraphy art from Lindsay Letters COASTAL Collection
EN SUITE BATHROOM:
From en suite bathroom:
Hair waver with multiple settings from BedHead
Metal print sunrise ocean image from my Five Waves Print Shop
If you’ve made it this far… WOW! You’re amazing!! We are SO thankful you stopped by to “tour” our little house by the beach here on Hatteras Island! Keep up with us on our social channels (linked below!) and with the blog to learn why we LOVE small living and HOW we do it! XOXO
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Iβm obsessed!! Itβs so cute and homey and looks so peaceful! I love all of the colors! Everything is so vibrant and beautiful! Itβs Mesmerizing! Love this blog post, Amanda!
AWWW THANK YOU FRIEND! Thank you!! We love the colors, we love how small and cozy it is… we have everything we need and then just a TINY bit more than that hahahaha! π
A true mermaid sanctuary! I adore it!!
Thank you Shannon!!!! It’s definitely a little mermaid’s den!!!! <3
What costal cottage dreams are made of! Such a happy homey vibe! Love it!
Thank you Jessica! We feel SO at home and cozied up here!!!
Aww! I love this!! Everything is so HAPPY and intentional! What a great reflection of you and your sweet family!