Love is...

In no particular order these are the things that make me happy; the simple things in life.

I do not need the largest house, the best car or a career to feel successful. Success for me is creating a beautiful and warm home and staying true to the people I love. I think we get too wrapped up in the material world and forget what is truly important. Annmarie my dear friend, I am tagging you to list all the things you love on your blog :)

• The smells of Autumn and the rustling of newly fallen leaves
• An Ocean Breeze
• A cottage by the sea
• The warmth of the sun
• The breeze in your hair
• Fresh baked warm bread
• Pumpkin Pie
• Chocolate
• A garden
• Laughter & meaningful talks with a dear friend
• A morning symphony from a little bird
• Unconditional love from a little lap dog
• Hugs & kisses from the dear little ones that hold your heart strings
• A dragonfly admiring the garden
• A newly bloomed rose
• The first sip from freshly brewed coffee
• Cool cotton sheets
• Fluffy pillows
• A warm bubble bath
• Cozy Pajamas
• A fire in the fireplace on a cool night
• A good book
• Home & garden magazines
• An Audrey Hepburn movie
• Beautiful Fabric
• Yarn & Knitting Needles
• Patterned Paper
• Vintage treasures

The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest. ~Thomas More