Despite my somewhat minimalist approach to holiday decorating this year, my cozy sitting room still looks festive with pretty poinsettias and my Christmas mantel. My Christmas tree is in the entryway/dining room, which is located right next to the sitting room. (This post contains affiliate links – see my privacy policy.) If you saw my…
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15 Hygge Activities to Enjoy Now: Cozy Living
Hygge is a Danish word for a mood of coziness with feelings of wellness and contentment. It’s what my blogging friends and I ascribe to the first Saturday of each month when we come together for this cozy living series. Each of us shares what gives us that warm fuzzy feeling for that month, whether…
Cozy Bungalow Homes That Will Make You Want to Move
Are you ready for some bungalow eye candy? Some of you know that I traveled to Madison, Wisconsin last weekend and wow! Right now it’s my favorite small city. I have more posts to come about the trip (that I think you’ll enjoy), but today I want to focus on all of the cozy bungalow…
Fun Summer Evening Activities
July has arrived and I’m already telling summer to slow down! It’s such a carefree time of year and I love to savor every moment of it. Rather than spend evenings in front of the television, I have a list of fun summer evening activities. Some are free and easy, others cost a little more…
Ideas for Enjoying an Outdoor Summer Evening
It’s June and what means cozy to me this month is enjoying an outdoor summer evening. Finally the nights are warm enough to be outside well past sunset. And when you’re out past dark, you need a bit of lighting in the garden. Here are some great ideas for illuminating your nights. (This post contains…
Cozy Blue Cottage in Chattanooga
Hello friends! I have a fun surprise for you today on this first day of May. Get ready to enjoy a tour of a cozy blue cottage in Chattanooga, Tennessee that you can rent for a vacation. Hubby and I had the great pleasure of staying in this little charmer in the wooded area of…
Hummingbird Garden: Top 10 Flower Choices
When we added a garden pond to our backyard, we set up a hummingbird feeder about the same time. It’s such a joy to relax by the pond and watch these tiny creatures flit around like little garden fairies. To create your own magical hummingbird garden, be sure to include some of these popular flowers….
How to Create a Cozy Entryway
Welcome to the first Saturday in February! I’m making a few small changes in my house this year. The first change was painting the sitting room a warmer color. The second thing is creating a cozy entryway that’s also welcoming. Today is “Cozy Living Saturday” with my blogging friends. We’re each sharing what we’re…
Warming Up My Country Style Sitting Room with New Paint
Fluffy flakes of snow are gently falling down as I write this. My house feels warm and cozy inside. After packing away Christmas, we painted my country style sitting room this week in Lace Handkerchief by Benjamin Moore. I was craving something different for this small space. Hopefully you can tell the paint color is…
Girls’ Weekend at a Cozy Lake Condo
A cozy lake condo in Wisconsin proved to be a great destination point for my recent girls’ weekend with my daughters. They needed a break from their kids; I just wanted time to relax and unwind. Since it’s “Cozy Living Saturday,” (the first Saturday of the month), this cozy condo in Lake Geneva is a…
October Fall Activities to Enjoy Now
Hello October – one of the most beautiful months of the year! Today I’ve got a list of fall activities you can still enjoy right now before the weather gets a little too nippy. Most of these are outdoors, but a few are inside. (This post contains affiliate links.) Since today is the first…
10 Summer Activity Ideas That Don’t Include Sand
When you think of summer, you ultimately think of the beach. And while the beach is certainly a lot of fun, there are a number of other summer activity ideas that can be enjoyed without getting sand glued to your body. (This post contains affiliate links.) 1. Enjoy an outdoor picnic with an old-fashioned…
Dalgona Whipped Coffee Recipe for Summer
Yes! Summer is here and the cooler days are officially behind us. This is my favorite season – when the earth is brimming with life and everything is green. This is also the time of year when I switch to iced coffee and I’ve got a tasty dalgona whipped coffee recipe that’s sure to hit…
Create a Spring Nature Board with Free Bird Prints
We reached 70 degrees here in Illinois and I’m in heaven. I got to spend a little time in my garden pond and listening to the birds sing. The balmy weather put me in the mood to create a spring nature board with vintage bird prints. And today, I’m sharing the bird prints for you…
Fall on the Farm in Southwest Michigan
Hello November! Although the calendar still says it’s fall, Mother Nature decided to dump a few inches of snow on us in time for Halloween. Not fun! But on a positive note, I had the pleasure of visiting my sister and enjoying fall on her farm in southwest Michigan with both my daughters and their…
Warm Up Your Home with Vintage Amber Bottles
My guess is that most of you have decorating staples that you turn to again and again. It might be statement artwork, pillows and throws, houseplants, or anything else you might love that’s always a mainstay in your décor. For me, and especially this time of year, it’s vintage amber bottles. Today is Cozy…