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November 13, 2014

Cozy Corners with Thrifted Treasures









Living in New England, where we experience all four seasons (well, many of us may argue that we really only have two seasons, winter and black fly season...), it's interesting how our bodies adjust, and we actually look forward to and crave the sights, sounds, textures, colors and feelings that accompany each approaching season.  I don't decorate for each season, per se, but things around the house do change.  As I was pulling out the wool blankets, I remembered how happy I was last spring to wash and store away the heavy quilts and down comforters and lighten and brighten the house for the warmer months.  Now I am looking for ways to cozy things up, to make the house feel warm and festive for the many months we will spend inside.  The walls in our Red Room are not nearly as oppressive to me now as they were six months ago.  In fact, the red feels warm and inviting, and I'm relieved that I didn't change the color. The thrifted wool blankets that I picked up this summer have been a welcomed addition to the house this fall; both children and felines agree.  A set of enamel mugs picked up a thrift shop are just the ticket for sipping hot chocolate, and two, thrifted, wool, throw pillows add a hint of cozy to the bedroom.

Although I favor summer, I am thankful for the opportunity to experience all four of our lovely seasons and the change each one brings.

Thanks to Little #1 for helping me with the photos.


8 comments:

  1. Oh your house looks so lovely and warm and snug! We're just on the cusp of autumn and winter and there's definitely a certain satisfaction in putting the winter woolly blanket back on our bed!

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  2. I'm just catching up with your posts emily. Things are so busy here I long for quiet blog reading time. I tried to email you but it was bounced back. I will catch up with you soon (hopefully)... I love the snowy post...I can't believer snow already. Everything looks lovely with cosy treausres.
    Happy days.
    debx

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  3. What a beautiful, characterful home you have. I really enjoyed seeing these corners of your home. I take the same pleasure in unpacking blankets and quilts, adding them to beds and sofas, ready for the winter. And those enamel cups are adorable. x

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  4. Your home has such a cosy feel to it, Emily, I love your thrifted treasures! xx

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  5. Your home looks so beautiful and completely and utterly homely in these photos.

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  6. Your home looks delightful. I love the enamel mugs they are beautiful perfect for holding and warming your hands with a hot drink inside.

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  7. I'm loving the thought of you cosying up in the red room. I do hope you don't have too much snow this time around x

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  8. Such beautiful nooks and crannies of your home. I love the first photo!! I've been lighting my candles (actually the faux ones in all of my little holders!!) as soon as the sun goes down. I love how it makes the house look and feel. I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!! xo

    ~ Wendy
    http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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