Sometimes, the stupidest little things make me happy. Like these two tiny birds I got at Michael's last week. The yellow one came with some greenery and a pinecone -- I placed him on the shelf, above. The red one nestled into our little kitchen tree, pictured below. They join the decorations on my bird wall in the kitchen, and they make me smile everytime I walk past. :O)
I'm also cheered by some red transferware in this plate rack, also in the kitchen, and the swag of red berries on top. Don't red berries just make you smile?
Or do I need to tweak my meds?
Happy decorating, dear bloggers!
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No need to tweak your meds Mary:>) Being happy about the little things is most likely the best sign of a healthy attitude! I love birds and the little things around my home tend to make me smile too! You know I love those dishes! and the bird prints and figurines would be right at home in my own little cottage:>)
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteLove the goldfinch perched next to his brother in the print. I dought clip -on Cardinals at Target and found some larger April Cornell(don't you just love April?) at Homegoods. Must be the year for the birdies. That reminds me I need birdseed. See how an ADD mind works? I will go out and forget the bird seed, even if I write it down.
Janet
Nope, Mary...I would say if the small things DIDN'T make you smile, you may need to change your meds. It's the small things that add up to a hugh thing, I think!
ReplyDeleteI love your birds and, as always, great photos!
hugs, bj
No tweaking necessary. I have red berries everywhere in my home. They do indeed make me smile.
ReplyDeleteYour birds are so beautiful. I saw a red cardinal last Friday when I was at my aunt's. How pretty he looked tiptoeing around the garden area. No doubt in heaven when he found the copious amount of seed she left out for him and his friends.
Love,
Julie
I think it's the small things in your home that really make you enjoy it, and maybe it's someting so miniscule visitors wouldn't notice. But you do everytime you walk by and it makes your heart smile. Seems like you've done a nice job of that for yourself and family!
ReplyDeleteYour little touches always make me smile. You put so much care in everything you do.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI think things like red berries and sweet little birds ARE our meds ;) They're sure making me smile!
Hugs,
Dena
Dear Mary,
ReplyDeleteit was a great pleasure for me to visit your nice blog, eveything is lovely and heartmwarming!
Greetings from Gabriele-Germany
What beautiful birds ! My favorite I think would be the yellow one. You can almost hear hime chirp. I think we should take pleasure in small things. That's pretty good medicine to feel better with small things.
ReplyDeleteTammy B.
I love your little birds and berries, Mary. But what really makes me smile is visiting sweet friends who can find joy in the simplest of things....I know, I'm being sappy! I'm in one of those kinds of moods today....maybe I should tweak my meds...LOL!
ReplyDeleteRhonda
you have a beautiful home...keep enjoying the little things...love is in the details!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, I almost bought the same yellow canary with the greenery and the pinecone the other day, it was 50% off, and it was so darling… but you know how it is; Michael’s is always beaming with wonderful and beautiful stuff, and by the time I went to pay I had more things than needed, so the little bird had to stay.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your birdie
Cielo
Don't you just love a store like Michaels that is totally mainstream-with-coupons and yet you can come away with little treasures that look like a forage through some grandma's attic?
ReplyDeleteEverything looks absolutely lovely.
I think we should nickname you Martha Stewart! Smiling is the best medicine!!
ReplyDeleteit is beautiful as always. The birds add just the special touch!
ReplyDeleteLittle things make me smile too. I have a few little birds scattered around my house too and I could sit and watch the birds at our feeder all day and be perfectly content :) Just found your blog for the first time today. I'll be back.
ReplyDeleteI love the birds and berries, too. So don't bother tweaking your meds...unless you plan on sharing said meds with the rest of the class. lol
ReplyDeleteSometimes the little things bring us the most joy. A smile, a nod, a small compliment.
ReplyDeleteNan
Hi Mary, thanks for visiting my blog!! I loved your 'about me'! Had a giggle when you said you'd rather be a model, forest ranger or jockey hahaha!!! Me too!!
ReplyDeleteI will be back to read more...
Katrina :)
I think you have every right to be smiling! I love your birds and of course you know I love red transferware. Your Christmas decorating is lovely.
ReplyDeletePenny
I'm so glad to finally have time to catch up with your blog, Mary! Your decorating is looking fabulous ... those little birds are darling! (little things like that make me happy too!) ... red & gold is my absolute favourite holiday decorating theme ... and what fabulous sunset & moonlight pictures you've shared! (how did I miss these?) It's good to be reading what everyone's up to again. Hope you have a great weekend! ~ hugs, Lynda xo
ReplyDeleteI just recently found your blog and I just really like you!! Wanted to tell you that and thank you for sharing. By the way, I LOVE the gold!!
ReplyDeleteLittle birds ALWAYS make me smile! Yours are adorable!
ReplyDeleteNo med tweaking necessary, they make me smile too. Either we're normal or we both need med tweaking? lol
ReplyDeleteAmanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
me again :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet words about the mosaic birdhouse I made for Kim at Daisy Cottage.
Penny
oh I just love the birdies...everything looks so pretty Mary, you've done such a beautiful job decorating.
ReplyDeleteI love your new birdies. I think it is so therapeutic to get little things and find new spots for them. Michelle
ReplyDeleteBeautiful decorations....and it should be the small things that make us smile!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day!
kari and kijsa
Your meds must be adjusted quite well because your decorations are splendid! Great old crock with the tree inside!
ReplyDeleteOh, I like the silver over the gold. Gorgeous!
You have a lovely home and it should make you happy, you put a lot of effort into making it a welcoming place to visit.
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage spoons on your tree. I have just polished a collection of vintage silver spoons that I have........I may put a few on my tree, they look so nice!
Have great weekend,
carol x
I'm wild for Cardinals this year. I think you might be having a "bird year" to. They are cheerful!
ReplyDeleteOh I love your newest little birds! And no tweaking is necessary - you are perfect just the way you are!
ReplyDeletexo,
Kim
I get all silly and happy when I see such things. Now, *I* might need more meds but not you sweet Mary!
ReplyDeleteI so love all your little touches. They make me so happy just to see them.
I have many things that are a tiny but tattered but oh so well loved. Dan's ornaments and now, Grace's. I have some that we picked up before we married and some we made together years ago. They are special, no matter the tiny imperfections! In fact, that makes them even more special!
Just like yours.
Hugs,
Sue