Nothing spectacular going on in my life - just a lot of little things to make me happy.
The front of the house is shaping up.
Looking out to the garden always brings a smile to my face.
Flowers, planted in containers so Lulu can't dig them up, provide color in my life.
Painting the nightstand in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Old White and finding an old bowl in the attic to fill with heart shaped stones are the beginnings of changes to the bedroom.
One more step in the bedroom change is these pillows I made today out of dish towels I bought in January.
Swapping out red floral pillows for blue buffalo check pillows is the beginning of simple changes in the living room.
Sweet yellow weeds adorn the little red ladder which is another change in the living room.
A great bundle of little things all add up to a pretty good week.
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I love everything in your house Carol!It's so cosy, warm, welcoming and colorful space!
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It is the small things that make life so pleasant. That is quite the bowl you found in the attic…it looks great. Looks like one a person would make bread in.
ReplyDeleteCarol, I have missed your posts terribly. So glad to see you back, and I must say, your hard work and passion to organize and redo the cottage surely shows, and I love every nook and cranny....yes, the little things do make us quite happy. WELCOME BACK! (Love your white trunk/coffee table!)
ReplyDeleteCheery bright and summery...just what a cold shivering blogger needed this morning! :) :)
ReplyDeleteAll of a sussen this question popped-up in my head .......
ReplyDeleteWhat's behind all this for Carol.
I do understand the JOY of all you are doing .....
But I do wonder how it works for you as Carol ?
Does it help you to be who you want to be and how about all you have done in your life until now .......
Is it making your plan for the future more clear ?
All of a sudden
ReplyDeleteHow delightful!! It's minus 25 celcius this morning and your pictures sure warmed my soul.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so warm and cheery as I sit at home where it's -8. I will have to admire all your garden and wonderful view until all our snow melts.
ReplyDeleteOnce again Carol a lovely visit to your nice cheery page.Love all your little things. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnnie x
love those yellow flowers. so cheerful. i have missed ya ... enjoy today's post. ( :
ReplyDeletecurious - what is the crate item with books in it in front of your couch with the windows/yellow & blue stripes pillows?
It all looks great, Carol! Love those cute dish towel pillows!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could find blue buffalo check fabric. I have been looking high and low, and this is Florida. You would expect it to be here. I need to make a tablecloth and cover some chair seats before April 1st. Down to the wire!
xo
Sheila
I love the 'little things' you found this week. They are so full of colour and bring a lot of joy and happiness. I love the sweet pillows made from tea towels. Beautiful! Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteOh my your torturing me, here it's cold, cold, cold with us having just reached over 85" of snow! But I love seeing your windows open, garden and pretty flowers, can't wait! I notice you have some baskets filled with flowers, do you have them in container sitting in the basket?
ReplyDeleteI'm loving all your bundles. Your home is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt is the little things that often bring bits of joy. Your home is such a happy place.
ReplyDeleteI love it! and now I feel the urge to paint my little stepladder red!!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy spring, it's only just arriving up here!
xox
I so love your house! fabulous photos :)
ReplyDeleteMakes me happy just looking in. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your home...inside and out. It's not cookie cutter, I like that. The towels made great pillows. :)Blessings for a wonderful day, xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteI love it all my friend. I love all the beautiful vibrant colors and your special touches. I would go and sit outside on your court yard area and never come in. Just loved it. Have a blessed rest of the week . HUGS
ReplyDeleteLittle things that Make you happy sounds all Good to
ReplyDeleteme xxxx
BEAUTIFUL!! These photos belong in a magazine!!
ReplyDeleteps--LOVE your buffalo check pillows!!
ReplyDeleteIt's all good! I especially love the pillows you made ~
ReplyDeletejust the right nautical touch!
I love to visit your home. It makes me feel so happy. The colors and design are so uplifting. It's sunny today so that helps me feel like doing some cleaning!!
ReplyDeletehugs, Linda
It's so beautiful and happy looking! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteCarol,
ReplyDeleteIt happens every visit ... I leave happy! Yes, it is always about the little things in life. But also the ability to see them, create them and rejoice in them.
The photo of your garden iron gate is so inviting. Your sweet pillows from towels so cute.
I love the look of flowers in baskets. Do you line them with plastic and then plant directly inside OR do you just place the pots inside?
XO,
Vera
You have the cheeriest little house on the planet! I love the light spring look you have going. I love looking out onto your garden too! Oh for some beach time!
ReplyDeleteI'm smiling!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the pillows you made from the dishtowels. I would love to find some of those. You home always looks so pretty with cheery primary colors! Enjoy your day my friend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteCarol,
ReplyDeleteOh how I love seeing all your pretty colors throughout your home. I have to say my favorite place would be on the couch with some good magazines or my I pad looking out into that garden. What a great place for a sweet nap. Beautiful.
Kris
Love your house...and love seeing all the beautiful flowers outside. I have terrible cabin fever. I am not designed to live where I do!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet use of color1 I love the little step ladder!
ReplyDeleteI know the containers are to stop Lulu digging the plants up, but they look so pretty, especially the baskets, I really need to work on my own garden.
ReplyDeleteAll those little things add up to a wonderful life! Love your sailboat pillows!
ReplyDeleteI love coming over to visit...it puts a smile on my face. Everything looks great!!
ReplyDeleteI think that it is often the little things that bring joy to our hearts.
hugs,
Cindy
I love the blue accents in the post, especially the stack of blue books! I might email you at a later date with questions about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint!
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RJ
Your home is the coziest home ever! Have a guest room? ;) xo Jen
ReplyDeleteOur nest is where we spend a lot of time, it's always nice if it is cozy and colourful and yours is.
ReplyDeleteMerle..............
Small things add up. Everything looks so nice. Love the pillows you made from the towels. The towels were a great find.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Carol, I just adore all of the color! I agree, it is all the little things that make up the big picture! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a very warm and welcoming home.
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, I love, love, love your dish towel pillows and the piping on the edges is so classy. I've never tried sewing piping, you did an outstanding job. A+
ReplyDeleteYour home always looks so lovely.
Keep Smiling.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
I love it all Carol! So colorful and joy-filled! It is always a pleasure to visit your blog, I click away smiling :)
ReplyDeleteYour little things are beautiful friend! Just beautiful! Those pillows you whipped up from dish towels are amazing! And the view into your garden always makes me smile! Nothing much happening here except a slow thaw! You take care and a wonderful weekend to you! Nicole xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish we lived closer Carol. I have a 40` by 40` pool enclosure that needs decorating in the worst way. Please send me just a LITTLE of your creativity.
ReplyDeleteAll of your flowers are so beautiful! My week is a lot like yours. I am making little changes here and there and I'm much happier. I can't wait to see more of your projects planned for the month!
ReplyDeleteI just love your use of color! The pillows are great. I also love the containers that you use for your flowers ~ unique and fun. To have your weather would be perfect! It was like that here today...no wind and just the best.
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Pat
Carol, it's the little things that makes life so enjoyable. Always love the little touches that you add to your beautiful and colorful home. You have created such a warm and cozy place! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Carol, I adore that you are spending your time doing the things you love. Your home is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCarol, every time I see images of your sweet cottage by the sea with the windows and doors wide open, I think: What a delightful way to spend the day. There is sheer joy reflected in the bright, cheerful colors and openness of your cottage. What a life!
ReplyDeleteI like the little things we could see of the changes goign on in your cottage. I can't wait to see more of the bedroom.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I come by here Carol - every single time - I'm left in awe of your home and surroundings - and I think people can't really live like that - but YOU do - and I'm jealous.
ReplyDeleteThe end.
XOXOXO
Hi Carol, Love all your little things you have added to your wonderful home. So cheerful and full of springtime. Love your pillows you created from the dishcloths and those buffalo check pillows are a great addition. You sure have the touch inside and out. Love your gardens too and those heart stones are awesome.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Hugs
Your are so creative. Making place mats and napkins from a tablecloth and now pillows from dish towels. Love your garden, it looks so inviting and relaxing.
ReplyDeleteWow !! What a beautiful house and garden ! I love that the small details and color have made your home so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNaush from Dubai
I smiled all of the way through this one, Carol. Wonderful photos and heart shaped rocks - oh, my!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat is it about brightly painted Adirondack chairs that bring magic to a space? Not that yours doesn't have enough magic on it's own! Your pictures make my heart crave warmth. I guess I'll turn up the heat!
ReplyDeleteYou got me with the Buffalo check pillows and I like the large blue basket a lot too.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! Love all the summery touches you've added. That sweet little red ladder is so cute and I'm jealous of the view outside. We are still blanketed in snow and it's freezing cold here. Thank you for sharing at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a lovely week! ~Deborah
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