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Hi there,
I’m Brenda, and this is Cozy Little House. I write about small-space decorating and gardening. My home is simple, organized, and cozy. It is over a century old and has the charm of the past mixed with the conveniences of modern life. Join me on this journey as we create a life filled with treasures, both old and new, and grow a beautiful cottage garden in containers.
I’m Feeling Nostalgic…
I’ve been feeling nostalgic lately. Well, for some time now. I can recall the “good ole days.” Mine anyway. It was a nostalgic time when things seemed less complicated.
People respected one another. Neighbors knew one another. If times were tough, you helped one another. I’d like to drift back to that way of life. To another time, and another place.
Why don’t you join me there, with memories of the past, on the blog?
Read The Latest Articles
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Vertical Living: Use Your Walls Wisely
Vertical living is about using your walls wisely. You can do this by implementing shelving, hooks, and hanging storage that doubles as décor. I’ve always been a proponent of using wall space for both decoration and…
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Sitting in the Shadows to Stay Cool
Each day’s objective right now is to get the things that must be done outdoors done early to avoid the hottest part of the day. I just don’t recall it being this hot last year. And…
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Creative Ways to Hang Plates on the Wall
I’ve always loved discovering creative ways to hang plates on the wall. From creating shapes to placing them over doors and windows, plates can become a focal point in your home. Decorative plates bring personality, color,…
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Find Kitchen Inspiration
The kitchen is widely considered the heart of the home. I love my kitchen. It’s my favorite room in this old house.
“Happiness is a small house with a big kitchen.” — Alfred Hitchcock
Grow a Cozy Cottage Garden
Many herbs, vegetables, flowers, and various trees grow perfectly well in pots. I will help you discover the best ways to mix plants together, choose a color palette, and create a beautiful, lush garden in pots. If a vessel can hold dirt, you can put a plant in it!
Reflections
We all think about the past. Remember people we knew, people who are now gone. Things we are proud of. Things we regret.
People we loved. People who left. Another time, another place.
This is where I reflect on things from the past.