Wednesday, June 5

My Happy Place

As I've been looking through pictures from the last week or so, something has resonated with me more than anything else: home is my happy place.  I love going out, traveling, and nights with friends, but I'm happiest when I'm home. Having breakfast on the porch, reading books with the girls, digging in the garden (yes, in a dress)... these are all things that really make my heart swell.  I know people talk about enjoying the "simple things" in life... I think this is what they mean.  I'm very thankful for all of it.


**My new glasses are from BonLook.  :)

45 comments:

  1. BeccaJune 5, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Home is my happy place too. I sometimes get a big grin on my face thinking about how much I love where I live and how there are great memories here already and many more to come!

    Your garden is beautiful. I didn't get anything together in time this year, but am hoping to do some raised beds next year.

    -Becca
    Ladyface Blog

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  2. CarinaJune 5, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    It's my happy place too :)

    Carina
    http://www.carstina.com/

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  3. Krista MenezesJune 5, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    your garden is adorable, I love it :)

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  4. Mandy FerrugiaJune 6, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    You have a beautiful home, I can see why it's your happy place. I love all of your plants and your garden. Gorgeous pictures! :)

    xo. Mandy
    www.missindieblog.com

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  5. LauraJune 6, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    I love being at home too. I like pottering about in the morning with a cup of tea. :)

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  6. UnknownJune 6, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    I agree, no matter how much you enjoy being out and about home is that little bubble that is always nice to crawl back in to.

    gemma typically.pretty.english

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  7. RebeccaJune 6, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    It's amazing isn't it how things change with age, I love just being at home now too, in the kitchen or just pottering about xx

    www.girlaboutchelts.blogspot.com

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  8. UnknownJune 6, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    Love the new glasses! I am the same, at home I'm happiest :)

    Cathy
    Turquoise Flamingo
    http://www.turquoiseflamingo.com/

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  9. HelenJune 6, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    Sounds heavenly, I love the grounded feeling that comes from being at home and content
    http://ahandfulofhope.blogspot.co.uk/

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  10. MelodieJune 6, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    I can easily understand that...you have a lovely home and a beautiful family, when you have that chance, there is no place like home where you can simply enjoy it all! ;-)
    xoxo
    Melodie
    http://sevenlivesandmore.blogspot.fr/

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  11. Valentina DuracinskyJune 6, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    aw that's great :)

    Valentina
    Valentina Duracinsky Blog

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  12. ohsorosieJune 6, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    I agree, there's nothing quite like making memories at home either :) Gorgeous photos, as always. Rosie x

    www.everywordhandwritten.blogspot.co.uk

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  13. AnonymousJune 6, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Gorgeous photos, such a lovely post!

    Emma x
    http://beautyandrags.blogspot.co.uk/

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  14. AnonymousJune 6, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    It just feels *right* to be in the garden, doesn't it? That's how it is for me, anyway. When I'm looking at my plants and flowers all my other troubles just melt away.

    love the flower in that last picture, too!

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  15. oliviaJune 6, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    preach!

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  16. sJune 6, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    me too, oh me too

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  17. AnonymousJune 6, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    katie, i feel the same way about my garden. it's like instant meditation, even just to water. i love standing over that small patch of earth, hand on hip, feeling like i'm doing something so old and wonderful.

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  18. Ashley ElizabethJune 6, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    So pretty! I wish we got more sun in our yard - I'm pretty limited to what I can plant!

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  19. petal and plumeJune 6, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    your hair. those glasses.
    !!!
    i am so happy to have stumbled upon your blog. your photos and words are nothing short of wonderful. thank you for sharing your heart with us.
    xx
    http://petalandplume.blogspot.ca/

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  20. vintage honeybeeJune 6, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    I feel the same way. Now that I'm home schooling my girls too. I miss them even more when I'm gone. It looks like your garden is going well.

    Vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com

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  21. KrissyJune 6, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    This is lovely and I couldn't agree more!

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  22. Veronika Novotny June 6, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Agreed, home is SO my happy place and you have such a beautiful family to share it with too. Heaven. As for gardening in a dress? Yes, I'm so there - it's so comfy & summery!! xo

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  23. UnknownJune 6, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Home should always be a happy place!

    http://pearlseptember.com

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  24. Libby MarieJune 6, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    I have to say that I love that first photo of you--because of your hands. I think that for the most part, in your photos I get all swept up in how adorable and sweet and idyllic your life seems (seems--I know there's real life in there too). But those hands are the hands of a woman who uses them--to create and soothe and hold. And that's really beautiful. :)

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  25. LisaJune 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    I understand why it is you happy place, it is a beautiful home that you put so much love into.

    xo Lisa
    Making Life's Lemons

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  26. mariaJune 6, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Love the glasses! And yes, being home is great. Although when my home is as messy as it is now, I kind of like to get away from it... ;-)

    mariathemagpie.blogspot.com

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  27. Ladies in NavyJune 6, 2013 at 12:24 PM

    gorgeous! what a green thumb
    kw ladies in navy

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  28. LaurialJune 6, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    I love your cute-messy updo! Tutorial?

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  29. lianJune 6, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    okay, it's been 6 days! ;) i kindly request the story that goes with that last photograph you posted when your basement flooded! it looks so darling :) <3

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  30. mathildeJune 6, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Oh, I love your hairdo... Is it just a bun who is in a mess? It looks like a braid, a special braid, but a braid. No?
    It's my first comment on your blog, but I read it all days and love it! :-) A bientôt!
    (excuse my english, very bad!)

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  31. Naomi GeorgeJune 6, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    I'm happiest at home too :) Your posts are always so sweet!

    ♥ Naomi {Starry Eyes + Coffee Cups}

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  32. taraJune 6, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Yay! Fresh lettuce is the best!

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  33. AnonymousJune 6, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    We have started a small garden too. It feels like your own space that you have worked so hard for. Its a great feeling.

    Meg
    eloquentbabble.blogspot.com

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  34. UnknownJune 7, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    oh my I just found your blog and love it! new follower, can't wait to see more :)

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  35. TruewebreviewJune 7, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    Looks awesome

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  36. UnknownJune 7, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    I would also like to chime in on the "hair tutorial, plz!"

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  37. Zoë WintersJune 7, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    My happy place too! I adore planting flowers for the bees! You have the cutest garden helpers though! So cute! Zoë x

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  38. MélanieJune 7, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    A tutorial for your bun, pleeeeaaaase!

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  39. AnonymousJune 7, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    I want a vegetable garden so badly! your home looks like a wonderful, wonderful place to be :)

    Rebecca @ tr[i]b[e]cca

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  40. 3girls1appleJune 7, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    I absolutely love ur hair color =)

    www.3girls1apple.com

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  41. Sailor JulyJune 7, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    I agree so much! Especially when Jen and I have had our own space. Right now we live with her parents and... it's not great. But we're still happiest when home!

    P.S. Love your look!

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  42. UnknownJune 8, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    I love your little garden! I am very into plants (especially orhids) myself!
    Watering them always helps me to find some new balance and happiness.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/us5nmm/

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  43. UnknownJune 8, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    Love your little cute garden! Good luck with those veggies! :)

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/us5nmm/

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  44. AlexandraJune 8, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    I agree, love being at the house (home) :)

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  45. KylieNovember 14, 2013 at 6:02 PM

    I agree...it's the small things that always make me happiest. I'm definitely a home body. Life is so busy crazy for us, all...the...time...and to just spend time doing regular things, like gardening or laying on the floor playing lego, chilling out and watching a fun movie, reading storybooks, or just flaking out in the sunshine at a backyard picnic...just so nice.

    PS. Love your LBD. Where can I find something like it? :)

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