Today we're focusing on the joy that comes from treating ourselves as part of the 9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home series. It's so easy to forget to celebrate life and the little things that we enjoy so much, so today I'm challenging you to think about ways you can treat yourself and actually go and do it! Treat days have got to be one of the best inventions ever (and … [Read more...]
9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home: Gratitude Challenge
I thought we'd try something a little bit different today as part of the 9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home series. Today is all about looking for the good things we have in our lives at this moment and taking a minute or two to recognise and be grateful for what they are. This time of year is super stressful for a lot of us, and it can be really helpful to step back for a … [Read more...]
9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home: Have a Movie Night
Today's fun activity as part of the 9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home series, is a simple one, but it's all about clearing your schedule and making time for fun. This one is an often overlooked happiness booster, but can really change your mood from meh, to happy in no time. What you'll need: A Movie I recommend a comedy or a movie from your childhood that you all … [Read more...]
9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home: The Clean Out Quarter Revisited
Summer is here woohoo!!, and to celebrate, I am running a month long series 9 Fun Ways to Create a Happy Home. Each Tuesday and Thursday for the month of December I will be sharing just one activity per post that you can do (with the people you love) to make your home a happier one. Yay!! Today I wanted to start with revisiting one of the first mini makeover's I ever did on … [Read more...]
Why Sometimes Mess is a Wonderful Thing
In a world where it can be so easy to get caught up in that crazy and mostly unrealistic idea of picture perfect homes that look ah-ma-zing all of the time, it doesn't seem like there's ever a space for mess, or the joy and the memories that can come from making a good, fun mess. There are just so many wonderful things that can never be done if you shy away from … [Read more...]
11 Things You Might Not Know About Me
Since we're 2 months in to this new blog, and I recently read this great post from Louisa Claire, I wanted to share some things about me that you might not know. I've been around social media and at other blogs for a while now, but I thought it could be fun to get to know one another here in this happy space. In no particular order, here's some things to know about … [Read more...]
A Treasure Keeper
I’m a big believer in your home telling the story of you. The things within it may not always be expensive or heirloom quality, but they bring back a memory or have a great story attached. Maybe you got your salt and pepper shakers that look like British guardsmen from your trip to the UK and they make you smile every time you see them. Maybe you found your perfect piece … [Read more...]
What a Happy Home is to Me
A happy home, to me, is somewhere there is laughter, mismatched furniture that tells your story and is somewhere you want to be. It doesn’t have to look like it came out of a magazine or that perfect looking catalogue, but somewhere that feels light, happy and free. I think you can make your home a happy one with things that help you to make amazing memories that last long … [Read more...]