Yesterday was one of those stressful days, so today I’d love to ask you: What are three things that make you happy? When I asked you years ago, your answers included baby cheeks, the cool side of the pillow and a good fudgy brownie. (Also, “pee shivers.” Ha!) My list right now is: clean sheets with freshly shaven legs, a new episode of Mad Men, Belgian beer. And you?
P.S. Also, peonies. And baby swans that ride on their mother’s back.
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bonfires, fresh caught crab, san juan islands, perfectly made toast, barbecues, feeling after a long run
When I was younger and worked nights, if I was having a bad day and need to cheer up, I would get candy and small toys from our local toy store, and go to the library across the street. I would read Dr. Doolittle and surreptitiously eat my candy until I feel like smiling again. I’ve never done this without leaving with a big smile on my face, and wondering what I was so upset about.
4 year old son getting the giggles and laughing uncontrollably, other 4 year old son’s sleepy eyes and Greek summer evenings…
also, winnie the pooh books. they make me laugh all alone when i read them before bed. at age 25. shrug.
frisbees.
puppies, shopping, and pinterest.
reading my book on the swing seat in the garden, wearing a dress, and walking through the river with my dog
evening drives in the summer. windows down and good music playing.
surprise visitors
smoking pipes
outdoor showers at the beach
climbing into bed after just shaving my legs
port and dark chocolate
the smell of sizzling garlic
being home for the holidays
Right now they are: new bedlinen, savings on a purchase, the color yellow.
I find the color yellow difficult to wear myself, so it makes me happy to see yellow in Nature and in Design. Weird right?
a good hair day! family time with laughter, entire family lunches, fresh baked cookies
Loving this list! So many things I want to add. I’ll try to restrain myself to a cool breeze on a warm day, painted toenails, the first cuppa of the day, falling asleep in my boyfriend’s arms, a song that speaks to my heart, baby giggles and The Muppets!
dandelions
whir of my camera shutter
photobooths
samba bands
random acts of kindness
Oh my god, yes! Totally agree about the shaved legs on nice sheets. I thought maybe that was just me! haha
As it’s almost winter here in Australia at the moment, my current 3 things are:
1. Putting on soft flannel pyjamas after a long hot shower
2. Drinking red wine while watching Downtown Abbey
3. A lazy Sunday morning in bed with a cup of tea and a good book
Picking up my parents from the airport and the next 7 days.
Peonies, Mad Men and Belgium Beer are also my “happy list”. Another would have to be reading a book so good you can’t put it down even when you’re so sleepy, and watching babies when they first start to walk and fall in their bums and giggle, or dogs, in general. The one thing guaranteed to turn my frown upside down in a hurry.
Reading my favorite books from my childhood to my kids, Lemonade, my daughter playing piano.
Girly dance mixes (including Walking on Broken Glass, Call me Maybe, I wanna dance with some body, and a little Mylie), fresh flowers, shadows from the sun through trees, and Ray Allen making 3s.
A clean kitchen, fresh pancakes and classical music on a Saturday morning, picnicking in our sunny backyard while watching our chickens peck around, sending and receiving packages in the mail, Trader Joe’s chocolate, and cuddling with my husband at the end of a long day.
classic rock radio and singing along with a good friend, especially if it’s something ridiculous like Foreigner or Air Supply!
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Watching Parks and Recreation on my laptop in bed on a Saturday morning with coffee
The Girl from Ipanema Pandora station
John Roberts ‘The Phone Call’ video on youtube…it instantly cheers me up and makes me laugh.
Summer in the city! Sundresses, iced coffee, strolls, beer gardens, outdoor concerts!
An ice cold glass of water on a hot day.
A good laugh
Asturias, mangos from Baní (Dominican Republic), the laugh of my toddler, the hugs from my hubby, watching downton abbey, reading your posts…and the list goes on, I have so many things that makes me happy :)
Three things:
London.
Coffee.
The month of May (in England)
Making pictures, falling asleep to the sound of the rain in someone’s arms, cooking/eating a good meal
Outdoor seating on early summer nights, fudgesicles, moleskine notebooks, raspberry iced tea, eno hammocks :)
vanilla honey greek yogurt with granola
Baby giggles, a new post on Kelly Wearstler’s blog ‘My Vibe My Life’ (or your wonderful Friday posts on cool stuff you’ve found), and a sweet dessert (doughnut! brownie! cinnamon roll! ice cream!) after being really healthy for a while. :)
ice cold water, my little maltese named biggles, elephants, clean bedding, and my best friend Scott.
SirHopsALot makes me smile every.single.time. Every time!
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(and I don’t even like stuffed animals.
My cat who always comes to great
me at the carpark, very happily, when I get home from work.
The endorphines after a long run
A compliment by a friend or stranger
dancing…
champagne, oysters and shrimp cocktail on a sunny day…
and those days when you put together the perfect outfit, just exactly what you were in the mood to be wearing, and you’re having a great hair day, and you just feel special…
:)
I think right now what makes me happy is to see friends and to get hugs. I haven’t seen friends in a long time (moved away) and it’s hard making them to be close enough to hug.
Admittedly cheeky of me to suggest on the one hand but on the other… I sort of collect these as a profession so I couldn’t not comment. We collect these sorts of yummy thoughts and reflections inside the pages of Spoonful. I will send you one very very happily if you’d like to peek inside ;)
thea.
xx
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hearing my husband laugh
getting packages in the mail
hanging with my dog
a cold beer in the shower
poached eggs, diners
holding small things and pretending I’m a giant
the first 5 minutes of exploring in a new hotel room
loud baby burps
the rare times when my husband and I are the only ones in a place -a restaurant, a museum, a bus, a movie theater – its like we’ve romantically rented it out for us (his hope is that it would happen at the zoo on a rainy day and we can pretend we own the whole thing.)
Class it out for summer. Little girls playing in the yard. Thinking about sharing a bottle of wine for someone special’s bday tonight.
Lost, watching my parakeets play with each other, waking up thinking it’s Friday but it’s Saturday. :-)
New socks! Ditto to the freshly shaven legs, Joanna. Also- naps in the park, sleeping kitties, and walking to work with great music in my earbuds. I’m happy just thinking about it!
Fresh coconut and the a hug from my teenage son.
1. Spending time with and cuddling my husband
2. Knowing that our baby boy will be born in about 6 weeks!
3. Taking walks in the sun
4. Squishy baby cheeks
5. Homemade bread with real butter
Starbucks Sumatra coffee, new yellow Saltwater sandals, infectious laughs from my children indicating summer break is here, the smaller numbers on the scale, and balmy temperatures in Kansas. :)
Peonies, a really really amazing meal with a friend, when my boyfriend squishes his face right up against mine just to make me laugh…it does! Every time :)
-The New Girl
-my husband’s sweet face
-Haggen Daz Caramel Cone Ice Cream (you should certainly try it!)
Ahh! I love this game! Mind if I ask folks on Lovely Indeed, too? I’ll shoot you a link if I do. :)
Mine:
taking photos outside at sunset.
stuffing myself with cold watermelon.
the sky clearing after rain.
xoxo
incredibly cute baby swan picture! doing laundry on a sunny spring day, getting paw massage from my cat and thunderstorms!
That is the cutest photo ever.
Milo and Maltesers.
And a hug from my husband and my boys.
Ronnie xo
In retrospect, things today would be:
– repeating Games of Thrones quotes to one another and giggling beneath the covers
– making a coconut jam slice for my love
– planning surprise birthday presents
– looking up pictures of puggles
– 1960s fashion
Oh, Joanna, thank you so much for posting this today. I really needed it xx
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Jane xx
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Jane xx
Strawberries and cherries, oaky white wine or a provencal rose, interiors magazines, woody allen and almodovar films, vintage and craft fairs, modern and contemporary art exhibitions, the coast in any weather, seeing amazing actors on the stage, great food, my teenage daughter being in a good none door slamming mood!
Jane xx
Being with friends & family, blogging, watching Gossip Girl, shopping & baking. Lovely post, Jo! x
Kate {Something Fabulous}
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1. The way the air smells right after an afternoon torrential downpour.
2. A fresh baguette and some yummy cheese, maybe some fig jam, too!
3. A crisp linen dress.
Fresh sheets, yes! and a friends episode and favorite book+coffee+rain :)
rainy days
dinner with friends and family
instagram
tokyo
frozen yogurt and my husband going out to get me frozen yogurt when i’m home sick.
– Driving home from work on a sunny Friday evening
– Riding bikes to the ice cream shop with my kids
– Dreaming up new life adventures with my husband
– Stealing a rare few minutes to myself
my boyfriend’s beard, green tea, riding the ferry on the way home.
Travel photos and crocheting :)
A productive day, warm sunshine, and wearing bright lipstick.
1) When my daughter (almost 4) rubs my back as she gives me a hug, 2) When I hear her giggle in her sleep (it just sounds like it bubbles out of her and is so cute), 3) The smell of fresh cut grass on a hot day.
Driving home in the morning after a night shift, with several days off to look forward to…open windows in the evening with a candle and Ray Lamontagne…and daydreaming about not working night shift anymore to spend more time with my husband. Just daydreaming in general!
Driving home in the morning after a night shift, with several days off to look forward to…open windows in the evening with a candle and Ray Lamontagne…and daydreaming about not working night shift anymore to spend more time with my husband. Just daydreaming in general!
Watching milk mix with my ice coffee on a warm day.
A refrigerator full of fresh groceries.
A cool shower on a humid day.
A new book and time to read it.
Iced coffee, summer thunderstorms, reading books for fun, pancakes, kittens and/or puppies, fresh flowers and farmer’s markets. And spending my last undergrad summer with my wonderful boyfriend and the best friends a girl can ask for.
Loved reading everyone’s comments!
Rereading a favorite book, strawberry pastries fresh from the bakery, and a hot mug of tea (combine all three for the best day ever).
Three things that make me happy.
Smile. Home. Crafts.
Just by saying them out makes me happy too. :)
Raspberries, fresh mint, hugs (always), and summer rain
A big cup of coffee in the morning, barefoot walks on the beach, and warm cuddles in bed with my boyfriend on a cold night.
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