Day 29 of Happiness.

Well, my little photo project has come to a close and I must admit that I will miss posting a daily photo. 28 days are a long time to think about what makes you happy. Trust me, I had to be creative and really scout out the things in my life that make me smile. I tried my hardest to include intangible things and not just post 28 pictures of my kids being adorable or a plate of French fries from 28 different angles. No, I really put some thought into this little project and discovered a few things about myself in the process. I already knew many of these realizations but it's been so refreshing to have a little reminder.

I discovered that being a woman
brings me happiness.
I've filled my home with girly trinkets
and I love to celebrate my femininity.

My home makes me happy.
I put alot of energy into injecting it
with color and sweet vintage finds.
I try to make it a bright and cheerful place to live.



Nature makes me happy.
Overgrown weeds and a tiny rock
collection made it onto my list.
I love to steal moments and notice
the beauty that surrounds me.
I am inspired by the world around me.



I love my crazy family
that is full of boys.
I admire the innocence of my children.
I celebrate that we love each other
unconditionally,
hug freely,
and experience life to it's fullest together.




I think that the most important thing that I learned about myself
is the most simple.
On Day 29 I realized what really makes me happy...

being me.

I've enjoyed this so much that I've decided to make it a weekly post. Every Tuesday I will post a photo of something that makes me happy and I'm going to call it "The Happiness Project". So, be on the look out tomorrow!

You should join in the fun and do it over at your Blog too. We'll take over the Blogsphere with happiness! Be sure to let me know if you post a photo over at your place. I'd love to stop by and admire it!

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28 Days of Happiness : 28

The antique Washstand in my bathroom.

28 Days of Happiness : 27

The King.

My SITS day was SO much fun.
Thanks so much for making it special.
To celebrate,
I drank copious amounts of Vodka drinks
and heckled an Elvis impersonator.
Life is good!

28 Days of Happiness :: 26

Awesome grammatically incorrect Tupperware
that I found in Chinatown years ago.

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28 Days of Happiness : 25

Art Nouveau.

28 Days of Happiness : 24

A sweet little bowl full of notions

just waiting for the right sewing project.

28 Days of Happiness : 23

Collecting seashells
and bringing the beach home with me.

28 Days of Happiness : 22

My badass pair of cowgirl boots.

28 Days of Happiness :: 21

A day spent at the Aquarium.

28 Days of Happiness :: 20

The weeds at the front of our property are so overgrown that they've transformed into something beautiful.

28 Days of Happiness :: 19

My Grandmother's Carnival Glass that I inherited.

28 Days of Happiness :: 18

Fabulously oversized sunglasses.

28 Days of Happiness :: 17

Bright Fiestaware lined up lovingly in my kitchen cabinets.

28 Days of Happiness :: 16

My jewelry box full of cherished treasures.

28 Days of Happiness :: 15

A rare glimpse of snow.

28 Days of Happiness :: 14

Date night.
Happy Valentine's Day!

28 Days of Happiness :: 13

Collecting rocks

Griffin collects rocks. Sometimes he throws them into the woods. Other times, he lines them up on our porch railing.
The most special rocks find a home on a log in our front yard.

I love his little collection.

28 Days of Happiness :: 12

My glittery chandelier
that hangs in the nursery and twinkles
in the glow of a night light.
It is a beacon of femininity in my house
that is full of boys.

I love this chandelier so much that I once
wrote a love letter to it.


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28 Days of Happiness :: 11

The way that the canopy of tall pine trees in my yard
look like lace against an overcast sky.

28 Days of Happiness :: 10

I just love the shadows that my dining room chairs
cast on the wall at about 3 pm in the afternoon.