Learn to Live a cozily-inspired life
Hello, and welcome
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.
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Easy Deviled Eggs: 12 Recipes for Every Taste
I’ve put together 12 easy deviled egg recipes for every taste and every occasion. There’s a reason deviled eggs never leave the potluck table for long. They’re creamy, tangy, a little rich, and gone within minutes…
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How to Create a Cozy Breakfast Nook
Creating a cozy breakfast nook is a great, renter-friendly way to gain an eating space in your home. What is a Breakfast Nook? Breakfast nooks are excellent space-savers. A breakfast nook can comfortably squeeze more seating…
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There’s Such a Thing as Too Much Rain
Rain is wonderful, but there’s such a thing as too much rain when it comes to a garden. I am always grateful for rain, but my poor rosemary plant is a goner. Other plants may not…
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recipes for living
A Cozy Lifestyle
With retro flair
- Create cozy nooks for reading and relaxing
- Layer textures
- Blend old and new
- Provide soft furnishings
- Add soft window treatments, throws, and pillows
- Create a warm ambiance with table and floor lamps
- Incorporate natural elements like plants and wood
- Add candles or diffusers and personal touches
Grow a Cozy Cottage Garden in Containers
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!
Step Back In Time
To a Simple Way of Living
The home is cozy, lived-in, and functional, with worn wooden floors and handmade quilts. Shelves lined with books, jars, and keepsakes. The concept of home is about finding beauty in the useful, joy in the routine, and meaning in the ordinary.
Explore My Latest Book Reviews
I have a small home library set up in my living room, layered with books and decor. I mainly read fiction, non-fiction, and memoirs. If publishers and publicists want to send me a book to review, I will give my honest opinion.
