Stepping through the front door, friends and visitors get a first impression of your home. I try to create a welcoming entryway in hopes that people feel happy and warm when they walk inside. The first thing you see when walking in my front door is this corner by the window. It’s not really…
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Easy Houseplants Create Cozy Spring Living
Spring flowers typically populate my home this time of year, but 2019 is the year of easy houseplants for me. See how to create cozy spring living with a variety of pretty greenery. I’m completely smitten with Philodendron Brasil. The heart-shaped leaves feature a pretty pairing of dark and light green and the plant…
How Paint Adds Warmth to My Family Room
I did it. I finally worked up the courage to brush dark paint on some of the walls in my home. And let me just say that I love how paint adds warmth to my family room! Today is the first Saturday of the month so it means I’m joining a few blogging friends…
New Rug in My Sitting Room: Cozy Living
Today is the first Saturday of January and that means it’s time for another Cozy Living post with my blogging friends. I cozied up my dining room for the winter with a new area rug in brown, beige, and sage green. Similar to the colors in the landscape painting on the wall. (This post contains…
Embrace Winter with Faux Fur Decor
Embrace the cold short days of winter with cozy faux fur decor indoors. I’m not a big fan of winter but I’m trying really hard to enjoy it. Today is the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s Cozy Living Saturday when a few friends of mine get together to show our…
New Dining Rugs for Cozy Warmth
Goodbye bamboo script mats. Hello new dining rugs! I’m adding cozy warmth to my home this fall and winter by replacing my bamboo mats with cushy rugs. (This post contains affiliate links.) Since today is the first Saturday of the month – it means it’s Cozy Living Saturday where my blogging friends and I…
Create a Cozy Reading Corner
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…
Easy Transition to Cozy Fall Decorating
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…
Garden Tour and Sneak Peek of the New Pond!
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…
Make a Summer Birdhouse Wreath in Minutes!
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…
Create a Cozy Time-Out Corner
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…
Cozy Easter Brunch for Two
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…
A Cozy Painted Mantel and Village
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…
Cozy Corner by the Christmas Tree
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…
Cozy Living Ideas with Candles and Blankets
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…
Cozy Living Series Coming Soon!
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…