10 Things that Make me Happy

I found this great post idea from Sacramento Street.  Every week she features a guest blogger who chooses 10 things that inspire her-anything from food, places, people, fashion, or design.  I've asked a few friends to participate in guest blogging, which will be a refreshing new occurrence on fourteen feet ceilings.  Look for their work to be featured the week of May 24th-28th.  Until then, here are some things that make me happy!

I'm sure you all know this by now, but I am drawn to simple, white spaces.  There is something so clean and refreshing about a mostly white interior with pops of color. White spaces really let the furniture and accessories to center stage.

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I feel like I am home whenever I sip ice-cold sweet tea from a mason jar.  It reminds me of so many summer nights spent outside on my deck while my dad is grilling and music is floating out of the speakers.

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Blogs offer great inspiration for my future home office space.  I can imagine a clean space with comfortable furnishings, colorful inspiration boards, and wooden bookshelves.

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When I saw this photograph on Snippet and Ink, my day automatically became a little brighter.  You can't look at this and not smile.

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I know I'm tan when I look down and my toes look dark.  Bright polish pops, and a once awkward feature looks so much better tanned.

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As soon as I turn the radio on, and hear a brand new melody floating out of the car speakers, I suddenly get silent and listen to every word that is sung.  I would bet you that I could tell you the first time I heard almost every single country song.

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There is something so unique and beautiful about old buttons.  Each one has a different story to tell and a different history and heritage.  One of my best friend's from highschool and I would collect buttons from antique stores and yard sales, sit on her trampoline, and make button bracelets and necklaces in every color scheme imaginable.

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Every room in your home needs that 1 comfy chair that you can plop down in after being on your feet all day, curl up, and read a magazine.

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It makes my whole day easier when I know that everything is in its place.  A drawer for scissors, a basket full of photos, or a post it note reminder- just makes everything go so much smoother.

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I hope I have an outdoor haven at my future home where I can go to escape from the day.  A place with colorful seat cushions surrounded by beautiful landscaping would be an ideal place to read, eat dinner, or  enjoy a glass of iced tea.

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