Krystle Marie Blog

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I'm so happy you're here. Whether you stumbled upon this space through Instagram, a cozy Pinterest scroll, or a friend's recommendation- welcome to Krystle Marie Blog!

I created this blog as a warm, inspiring place to share my love of all things home- country cottage decorating, simple DIYs, cozy recipes, and everyday moments that make life feel beautiful. We're currently in the process of turning our new construction home at the coast into a timeless cottage filled with charm, and I'd love for you to come along on the journey.

You'll find tips, ideas, and heart behind every post... because this isn't just about decorating... it's about creating a home that tells your story.

Grab a cup of tea, make yourself comfy, and stay awhile. I'm so grateful you're here!

With love, xo - Krystle Marie

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Builder Grade Guest Bedroom To Coastal Garden Retreat
One of the first spaces I wanted to make feel special in our new home was the guest bedroom. While it started as a blank builder grade room, I envisioned a space that felt peaceful, welcoming, and inspired by both the gardens I love and our life by the coast.
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Why I Switched to Non Toxic Cookware & Fell in Love with Caraway
There’s something so important to me about creating a home that not only feels beautiful, but also feels healthy and intentional for my family, and that’s one of the biggest reasons I’ve truly fallen in love with Caraway.
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From Grass & Dreams to Sunset Dinners: Why We Added a Pergola to Our Backyard
When we moved into our new construction home near the North Carolina coast, our backyard was nothing but grass and possibility. No fence yet. No landscaping. Just a blank space and a dream of creating somewhere our family could truly enjoy spending time together outdoors.

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Faux Hydrangeas That Look Fresh From the Garden
There is something about hydrangeas that instantly makes a home feel welcoming. Full blooms. Soft color. That gathered, garden fresh look that feels both relaxed and thoughtful at the same time.
These faux hydrangeas from Lowe’s are the kind you have to touch to believe they are not real.

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The Lighting That Changed Our Home
The first thing I changed in our new build was the lighting.
Before decor. Before styling. Before wall treatments.
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Krystle's Favorite Recipes

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Krystle's Mexican Chicken Chili
A cozy twist on an easy family dinner, especially during the cold winter months.
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Crockpot Swedish Meatballs
This is one of my nephew's favorite dishes I make- it's super simple & an easy weekday recipe to make before you head out to work or if you have a busy day running errands. I hope you enjoy one of our favorite comfort food dishes. Happy cooking friend!
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Snickerdoodle Toffee Cake Mix
This recipe is another favorite here in our house this holiday season! It's another super easy baking recipe- which if you know me... you know I'm not the world's best baker so I try to keep it all as simple as possible. ;) Happy baking friends!
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Krystle's Cozy Chili Recipe
I have always been a chili lover, especially during the cold months. I actually entered a chili contest a looong time ago when we were stationed at MCAS Cherry Point... unfortunately, my chili didn't win but I got so so so many compliments on it. I've slowly changed things up over the years & I'm at a point, right now, where I'm LOVING all of the little tweaks I did here & there to my recipe. It does have a slight kick to it- but it's not too overpowering. You can cook this in 30-45 minutes on the stove. Happy cooking friend!
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Crockpot Balsamic Chicken w/ Potatoes & Green Beans
Crockpot recipes are my go to recipes! They are typically pretty simple & make dinner time such a breeze, especially during the busy weekdays. Not to mention, crockpot meals are such cozy meals to serve during the fall & winter months. My balsamic chicken recipe is such an easy one & it's a pretty healthy dinner as well. I love using fresh veggies as much as possible with my cooking. Now... the moment you've been waiting so patiently for...
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3 Bean Salad
I'm so excited to finally be typing out some of my favorite recipes to share with you! I absolutely love cooking for those that I love & since I can't actually cook for you- the next best thing is sharing my recipes with you! I am not a professional cook, by any means! I'm just sharing a little of what I love to help bring a little extra cozy to your family time dinner meals.
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Crockpot Honey & Brown Sugar Carrots
This is such a simple & cozy fall side dish recipe. The family loved it! And it was ready in no time at all. We paired it with BBQ grilled porkchops & collards but it makes the great side dish to chicken & rice, steak & potatoes & so much more!
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