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Friday, June 24, 2016

What Makes Me Smile


It didn't take much to make me smile this week . . .


a gorgeous Double Delight rose captured on a morning walk . . . 


an old box


 to which I added a vintage look handle, meaningless numbers and greenery . . . 


primary colors throughout the house . . . 


setting the table for an evening with friends  - metal initials were tied to sprigs of rosemary to indicate seat assignments . . . 


flowers in the garden . . . 


a sweet gift from a friend


who found the mirror and said it had to be mine because it had my initials . . .


flowers sitting on a garden bench waiting to be planted . . .


Sky Flower just beginning to bloom . . .


walking on the beach with Steve and Lulu after dinner . . .


and the unexpected spotting of the Goodyear Blimp escaping into the clouds.


What made you smile this week?

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Sharing at Poofing the Pillows for Thoughts of Home on Thursday

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42 comments:

  1. bobbieJune 24, 2016 at 10:38 PM

    Double Delights have been my favorite rose since way back when... hardy as heck, and a scent to die for!!

    Enjoy life!

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  2. UnknownJune 24, 2016 at 10:41 PM

    Great things to put a smile on your face - and mine. I love the blimp photo!
    Best & Bisous,
    Michelle from Simply Santa Barbara

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  3. Optimistic ExistentialistJune 24, 2016 at 11:55 PM

    That was indeed a very beautiful gift from your friend :)

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  4. Castles Crowns and CottagesJune 25, 2016 at 2:04 AM

    What made me smile this week? YOU.

    Thank you for being such a great friend.

    NOW, for your beautiful inspiration! What lovely things, Carol. That double rose, what a delicious combination of colors, that table setting with the rosemary, so generous in beauty.

    WE ARE HAVING FUN with the simple things. Another thing that made me smile? I FOUND THREE, antique French chairs in the TRASH as I was out taking photos. I am SO excited. One of them I'm keeping in the natural wood, the other two will be painted Annie Sloan white and for a very affordable price, I will have the rush seats redone. YAHOOOO!

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  5. JoAnneJune 25, 2016 at 3:35 AM

    Beautiful photos, Carol. I can see why they made you smile. And by the way, I love meaningless numbers on things, for some reason they just add a lot of charm. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  6. DebJune 25, 2016 at 4:14 AM

    Your last photo. I love little pathways. Deb

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  7. Jemma@athomewithjemmaJune 25, 2016 at 5:02 AM

    Oh my, so easy to see why you smiled and found so much joy this week.
    So fun to see what pretties you have.
    They are all treasures but the daisy Americana themed arrangement caught my eye!
    Lovely to have you join us at TOHOT!
    Have a good weekend,
    Jemma

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  8. SusieJune 25, 2016 at 5:07 AM

    Carol, Loved seeing the things that made you smile. That ocean view would do it for me.:) I smiled when the storms passed , my families were safe and we didn't have damage to our home. I am blessed. Wishing you more wonderful reasons to smile, bless you, xoxo, Susie
    p.s. that rose is beautiful.

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  9. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJune 25, 2016 at 6:34 AM

    Such a colorful life you lead! Love your pretty new mirror. And the sea view is wonderful. This is a great way to look back on the week. Very cheery!

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  10. KathyJune 25, 2016 at 7:07 AM

    That rose is stunning! Happy to hear you had such a nice week. A Saturday outing with family is making mew smile today.

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  11. Helen PhilippsJune 25, 2016 at 8:23 AM

    Gorgeous photos Carol! I always love to see the way you arrange things....you have a special touch! Happy weekend.
    Helen xox

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  12. 20 North OraJune 25, 2016 at 9:58 AM

    Carol - Lovely post of things that make you smile. That mirror is just gorgeous! Great gift.

    Have a lovely weekend.

    Judy

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  13. Brenda PruittJune 25, 2016 at 10:32 AM

    I would love to be your guest! What made me smile this week? Oh, lots of things. Two books that have been great reads.
    Brenda

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  14. UnknownJune 25, 2016 at 11:25 AM

    Looking at the pictures on your blog always makes me smile -
    Mary

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  15. Nellie's Cozy PlaceJune 25, 2016 at 2:19 PM

    Hi Carol,
    Loved your list.........your table looks beautiful and love your centerpc.
    so pretty........also the yellow box with all the greenery makes for a
    delightful summery edition.
    Have a great weekend,
    Blessings, Nellie

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  16. Down by the seaJune 25, 2016 at 2:48 PM

    Those are lovely things to smile at! The rose is so unusual, your table is so beautifully decorated and the stocks must smell heavenly. We heard a nightingale this week that did make me smile! Sarah x

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  17. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 25, 2016 at 2:51 PM

    All these made me smile, too. Gosh I wish I could just walk out on the beach each day. How nice!

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  18. Jackie @travelnwriteJune 25, 2016 at 5:07 PM

    The sun came out today and I smiled. Had a lovely dinner with a long-time friend who's moved to Florida and I smiled. And I puttered around the house and garden - and I smiled!

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  19. Row homes and CobblestonesJune 25, 2016 at 5:56 PM

    Carol sounds like you were in a state of bliss all week. Always enjoy when you share your adventures and changes to your cottage. Love your sweet yellow box. I've been smiling and laughing all week ... It's been a delightful week.
    xoxo,
    Vera

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  20. Pam RichardsonJune 25, 2016 at 8:24 PM

    Carol, those things you shared brought a smile to my face. I enjoyed coming home after a week in the Pacific NW, love to travel but home is always the best. We have regular Goodyear blimp visits since we have a large Goodyear plant in our city! Pam @ Everyday Living

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  21. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryJune 25, 2016 at 11:24 PM

    I smiled at your post - such beautiful pictures and items.

    Your home is always so lovely with all your pretties around.

    How great to walk on the beach at night. Have a great week. I understand there is more HOT weather coming.

    Mary

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  22. My Painted GardenJune 26, 2016 at 5:38 AM

    Love your posts and beautiful photographs . . . and of course ....love all of your primary colors. I would love to join your garden party but did not see a way to link up - I am not good at linking up and will keep trying rin

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  23. WinnieJune 26, 2016 at 5:42 AM

    Beautiful things to put a smile on my face as well :)
    Just seeing nature and it's glory - put a smile
    ღ

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  24. Ricki TreleavenJune 26, 2016 at 5:42 AM

    Reading this post has made me happy!

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  25. ConnieJune 26, 2016 at 8:27 AM

    Good Morning Carol, One thing that makes me smile is visiting your blog :) I pretty much wear a smile all the time, it's the things that don't make me smile that are far and in between and that is as Martha would say, "A Good Thing". I just purchased a little bundle of old drawer pulls at a yard sale, yesterday morning. Love your wooden box and just might have to try making one, myself. You are always inspiring new ideas, thank you.

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  26. Daytona DamselJune 26, 2016 at 8:30 AM

    What made me smile most was the surprise my daughter gave me by showing up at Outback from Alabama unexpectedly with a bouquet of flowers. I had not seen her since September.

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  27. HWIT BLOGGJune 26, 2016 at 11:05 AM

    Just lovely...
    Titti

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  28. chateau chicJune 26, 2016 at 1:15 PM

    Your darling cottage and beautiful gardens would put a smile on my face each new day, for sure!
    Mary Alice

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  29. CynthiaJune 26, 2016 at 1:37 PM

    Hi Carol, love the things that made you happy. They made me happy too. Loving the mirror.

    Been missing from blogging for a while but I'm back

    Cindy

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  30. carol@The Red Painted CottageJune 26, 2016 at 4:36 PM

    I LOVE the mirror! It's so stunning :) And I love taking walks along the seashore (or in our case, along the beach on Lake Michigan).

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  31. Kim June 26, 2016 at 5:57 PM

    Wow, that rose is just amazing. Love it!

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  32. JunkchiccottageJune 26, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    Your post made me smile Carol. So beautiful every picture. Such pretty things to look at and make you smile.
    Happy new week my friend. That mirror is killer and your initials it is meant to be!
    Kris

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  33. MelanieJune 26, 2016 at 7:37 PM

    All those things would make me smile, too! Even just seeing the photos on your blog made me smile. :-)

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  34. Joy JunktionJune 26, 2016 at 8:02 PM

    I love many of the things that made You smile this week, including the CC on your new 'vintage' mirror! Also, the fact that my 30 day lab report showed that I actually have a little bit of iron in my blood again, still a long way to go but I am feeling better! That made me smile!!! Have a blessed week! Cindy xo

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  35. UnknownJune 26, 2016 at 8:53 PM

    So beautiful...
    I love it.

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  36. bj June 27, 2016 at 6:41 PM

    All the things that make you smile, makes me smile, too...colors, flowers, marshmallow clouds against a blue sky (got some good photos of them today).....life is good

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  37. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaJune 28, 2016 at 4:33 AM

    Your lovely posts make me smile! I too am smiling at the flowers that are blooming here and there in my garden!

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  38. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 28, 2016 at 9:17 PM

    Doesn't take a lot to make me smile either Carol. Meaningless numbers will do it every time. ;) Love all of your happy photos!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  39. Decor To AdoreJune 29, 2016 at 9:03 AM

    This gorgeous post makes me smile! Thank you for sharing it at Thoughts of Home on Thursday.

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  40. John@Home StylistJuly 3, 2016 at 11:31 PM

    Your post is very interesting and all the pictures are too gorgeous. Pathways. mirror, rose, amazing table everything is truly a source of inspiration. Looking forward for more insightful posts. Cheers!

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  41. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJuly 7, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    The idea to use rosemary and letters as place markers is lovely.

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  42. CarlaAugust 1, 2016 at 9:42 AM

    Well I'm behind in reading again but what's making me smile is being back on 8 hour days instead 10 hour days. I'll miss my Fridays off but that's okay I'll just take a personal or vacation day. LOL
    I love that Double Colored rose. Gorgeous.

    Keep smiling makes it people wonder what you're thinking

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