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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Unruly Kids in Public Places
One of my biggest pet peeves is unruly kids in public places. And even worse, parents who don’t care about their children’s behavior and allow them to run wild. The other day, I switched my internet…
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Summing Up Life in the 1960s
If you didn’t grow up in the 1960s, I’ll do my best at summing up what life was like back then. It’s my personal view, anyway. I grew up in a small town in Oklahoma. The…
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How to Add the Tomatocore Aesthetic to Your Home
When I talk about how to add the tomatocore aesthetic to your home, I don’t mean you need to paint everything red. It’s more of a “nostalgic feeling” than a look. To use the stylish, trendy…
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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.
