Today it's 80 degrees in Illinois. On Thursday and Friday the temps drop down to the 40s. This is fall weather in the Midwest. To be prepared for the temperature drop, I like to create a cozy reading corner in my house. Here's a few ideas to help you create your own special place. Photo by Lisa Burdus Interior Design A cozy reading corner starts with a big comfy chair. I've always been fond of tufted furniture, and this chair looks like it's … [Read more...]
Easy Transition to Cozy Fall Decorating
September 1, 2018 By 7 Comments
Happy First Day of September!! The days are slowly getting shorter and cooler and it's time to transition to cozy fall decorating. I'm making it easy on myself this year by changing the color scheme and swapping out a few vignettes. (This post contains affiliate links.) A favorite tip of mine for transitioning decor from one season to the next is - Choose a color scheme! About a month ago I talked about a fall color I'm crushing on … [Read more...]
Garden Tour and Sneak Peek of the New Pond!
August 4, 2018 By 28 Comments
August has arrived and there's no place I'd rather be than outside enjoying sunshine and nature. The flowers are at their peak so I thought I'd share my garden tour with you - along with a peek at my new backyard garden pond! It's the first Saturday of the month which means I'm joining a few blogging buddies to share ways to cozy up your living during the month of August. For me, August is all about the garden and relishing its … [Read more...]
Make a Summer Birdhouse Wreath in Minutes!
June 2, 2018 By 8 Comments
See how to make a cheerful summer birdhouse wreath to brighten any room in your home. A few inexpensive supplies and less than an hour of your time is all that's needed! Welcome to the month of June! It's the first Saturday which means it's time for another Cozy Living post! I'm joining my cozy blogging friends to bring you inspiration for enjoying the month of June. I like to create a few pretties for my home when I'm feeling … [Read more...]
Create a Cozy Time-Out Corner
April 7, 2018 By 22 Comments
Do you remember putting your child in "time-out" when they needed a break from misbehavior? I decided sometimes we need a break from the stress of life and should have our own cozy time-out corner! The difference however, is that the latter corner is a reward to yourself! Today I'm joining a few blogging friends for another Cozy Living session. Check out everyone's cozy ideas for April at the end of this post. Work is getting busy, … [Read more...]
Cozy Easter Brunch for Two
March 3, 2018 By 12 Comments
Welcome to the March edition of our Cozy Living Series! Each month our small group of bloggers shares how they enjoy cozy living during that particular month. You'll find everyone's links at the end of this post. For me, March is the time to prepare for spring. Today I'm sharing a cozy Easter brunch for two. (This post contains affiliate links.) My new dining table from Pottery Barn is set with farmhouse style. I love the cozy appeal … [Read more...]
A Cozy Painted Mantel and Village
February 3, 2018 By 18 Comments
Welcome to the February installment of our Cozy Living Series! In case you're new, let me tell you that the first Saturday of each month a few of my friends and I share something that creates comfort and coziness in our lives. Think of it as the American version of Danish Hygge. I've been trying to add a bit of depth and layers to rooms in our house and recently decided to create a cozy painted mantel in a beautiful shade of gray. In … [Read more...]
Cozy Corner by the Christmas Tree
December 2, 2017 By 15 Comments
Welcome to another installment of our new Cozy Living series! In November I shared how to use candles and blankets to make your home warm and fuzzy. Today I'm sharing my cozy corner by the Christmas tree. My cozy blogging friends have ideas for making your home cozy, too. Their links are at the end of this post and I know they all have great inspiration to share with you. When I was a little girl I'd run home from school, turn on the … [Read more...]
Cozy Living Ideas with Candles and Blankets
November 4, 2017 By 13 Comments
Welcome to the first month of our brand new Cozy Living series! Eleven bloggers are joining together to share cozy living ideas with you the first Saturday of each month. We hope to inspire you to create memorable cozy moments at home for you and your family. Each blogger (I shared who the cozy living bloggers are last week) will share simple ideas for enjoying that particular month. Links to everyone's ideas are at the end of this post, so … [Read more...]
Cozy Living Series Coming Soon!
October 28, 2017 By 9 Comments
Happy Saturday, Friends! I've been so anxious to let you know that next week is the launch of a new Cozy Living Series with a few of my blogging buddies. Join us each month to celebrate the joys and experiences that particular time of year means to us. We'll share the various ways we create a special feeling by making our homes and lives cozy and memorable. Cozy Living means different things to different people. It conjures images of a special … [Read more...]
Hi! I'm Jennifer and I'm happy to have you here! I live where the suburbs meet the country, which affords me the best of both worlds. Come along on my journey where I share decorating, cooking, gardening and more as it relates to both city and rural life. 
