The world seems to simmer down after the glitz of the holidays. My thoughts turn to cozy days with family, contemplating my New Year’s resolutions (how is that going for you?) and finding ways to bring a more simple decorating touch to my home, hopefully more minimal than austere.
I find bringing outside elements inside, using darker tones and bumping up the cozy factor helps make the often dreary days of January more bearable. Come in and enjoy some tea with me!
Greenery and berries in a wooden dough bowl is an easy way to bring in the outside. Snow pillows await a good, snuggly snow day.
Vintage suitcase stacked on an early Arts and Crafts era chair are the perfect tones for winter decor. The vintage autograph album was a find on my honeymoon in Maine!
Adding berries and pine cones to a table in the foyer provide a simple pop of color. The folk art rug is from Poland. I love the graphics.
And does anything say cozy more than a herd of woolly sheep?
The Princess is enjoying cozy, inside activities…let’s hope she still delights in washing dishes in about ten years.
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A Day of Small Things... 
The snow pillows are beautiful. Love that wooden dough bowl and with the addition of greenery and berries is perfect for winter decor. Those woolly sheep are sweet. Your home looks very cozy with some of your treasures lovingly displayed. The Princess seems to be enjoying kitchen duties now, but adorable as she is don’t count on this in ten years! Thank-you for a lovely post and the precious photo of The Princess.
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We will try and enjoy her helpful attitude now because it seems to vanish for most around 13…so I was told. Thank you for stopping by my blog. I always enjoy your comments…they encourage me so much.
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Oh, so sweet …your girl washing the dishes. My little girls fight to help in the kitchen, and I often feel the same way …how fleeting will this be? Happy Monday! Megs
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My mama heart wants to hold on to this time so tightly but I know it is fleeting.
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Oh it is. But how joyous that we get to live it!
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Absolutely
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Haha, you are like me, no matter how neutral you try to be—COLOR finds it way around the house. Pretty post, love the kitchen pics and it’s all more than COZY! Sandi
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All white rooms make me nervous. I enjoy looking at them on blogs but I need somewhere to rest my eyes!
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Oh, our home is always full of color! Your little helpful princess is adorable!
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I must have color! I love to see all the pristine rooms on my favorite blogs but I would be a little nervous surrounded by nothing but white.
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Your vignettes look great! Love all the vintage suitcases.
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Thank you!
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I’m in love with your woolly flock! Beautiful pictures and such a lovely style. Thanks for sharing with us at Brag About It!
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The sheep make me smile!
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It does look cozy! She is so cute washing the dishes! Enjoy!
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Thank you. We are enjoying our little Princess!
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It certainly does feel cozy! I love vintage suitcases and your stack is wonderful! I have some stacked on top of our entertainment center. I also have my vintage aqua bottles on my bottle stand on our kitchen table. And I have a sheep theme on our basement family room mantle. We love many of the same things. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
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Thank you for your kind comment. I think we do share many decorating loves. It would be fun to shop together!
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What a cozy home you have. Love your suitcases stacked. Those woolly sheep are adorable.
Bev
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The sheep make me smile every time I see them!
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Calling by from Share Your Cup Thursday, love the photos, especially the vintage suitcases.
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They are probably my favorite as well. I can’t resist them.
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Visiting from Create with Joy’s Friendship Friday – I so enjoyed this little glimpse into your world. Lovely photos and I particularly like your vintage suitcases! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Thanks for stopping by! I love the way the suitcases just bring that vintage feel to the room. My husband thought I was nuts to buy them but he has come around. I hope to see you again!
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love those suitcases!!!
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Me too!
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First time visitor! Your home looks like a cozy, happy place to be. I love the vintage suitcases. I was on a recent antique expedition and found many that I liked. I wish I had my mom and dad’s old brown Samsonite set!
Blessings from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse
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My husband thought I was nuts to buy the suitcases. They spent some time in storage until we found just the right house. This 1920 house is the perfect place. Military life keeps you on the move so I really hope this is our permanent home. Thanks for stopping by…I so enjoy the Simple, quiet beauty of your blog.
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I just love seeing all your treasures from around the world! Those little sheep are just the cutest and I always love seeing your vintage suitcases 🙂 Thank you for sharing at TaDa Thursday!!
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The sheep are a favorite of mine as well, I bought them in Poland but they do pop up on EBay and Etsy every so often. Thanks for stopping by, your blog party is always fun!
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Hi, stopping by from Monday Social – Let’s Add Sprinkles. That name, Cozy in Annapolis brought me here, well, your pretty picture too. I was in Annapolis, MD like a month ago, such a beautiful city, just as cozy as your home. Love the suitcases, the cute sheep, and of course your daughter’s beautiful pic.
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We live right downtown, stop on by next time. Annapolis is a lovely city and we could not be happier. My husband is on staff at the Naval Academy! He is also retiring this summer. We hope to stay right here.
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i just love the colors and personality of your home. Your style is so refreshing in the blog world! I hope the dish washing thing works out for you. Thank you for sharing at Monday Social.
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I love color in my home. I admire all the white on white on some home blogs but I think it would make me nervous to live there. Thank you for your kind comments and I am glad you enjoyed my home!
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How sweet is your cozy home and those sheep are sweet. Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party.
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Thank you for hosting a great party!
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Your house looks so warm and inviting, all the little touches make it extra special. Those suitcases are beautiful and I love, love those cuddly, fluffy sheep 😉
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I bought the sheep on a trip to Poland. Every now and then I see them on EBay and Etsy. They just make me smile.
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Our temperatures have soared into the mid 60s this year which is way warmer than normal. I guess it is tempting me to go right into my Spring decor. As always you have a lot of great collections!
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Are we going to just skip winter? It is not my favorite season but I enjoy a good snow day. Waiting to wear my new sorel boots.
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Hi Amy, just hopping back to let you know that you will be featured at SYC this week.
hugs,
Jann
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Happy happy news! It is always an honor.
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Lovely decor and such a cute daughter you have! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.
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She is a delight!
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It all looks so warm and wonderful! I’m sure your daughter and husband are delighted with all your cozy touches this winter. And thanks for sharing with us over at Vintage Charm Party #66! xo kathleen Charm Bracelet Diva {At Home}
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Thank you. They both seem quite pleased.
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Thanks for the feature! With so many beautiful blogs that link to your party I am honored to be selected.
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So excited and humble to be selected. Thanks for the great party each week!
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I love your ideas for brightening up the cold winter days. Good luck on the Princess liking to do dishes in 10 years. LOL Thank you for sharing at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!
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That seems to be the advice of the majority…washing dishes seems to be less fun when required!
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Your princess is ADORABLE! Love your woolly sheep collection.
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
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Always a pleasure to visit your lovely blog.
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