Cosy

:: a warm kitchen :: pottering about with my apron on, preparing dinner, listening to the wind blowing around our old house

:: baking :: using my new Cath Kidston baking bowl and spatula (generous Birthday gifts) and making lemon drizzle cake yesterday afternoon

:: homemade cake :: the scent of lemony home baking filling the house, and then a tasty morsel to accompany a mug of coffee

:: snuggly sofa :: a true cosy spot in our house, our saggy old sofa is always piled with crochet blankets and cushions and ready for some cosy snuggling

:: a steaming hot drink in a favourite mug + magazine browsing :: a tiny little bit of quiet me time yesterday afternoon

:: warm, woolly socks :: the most luxurious, super-warm, gorgeous socks, from John Arbon textiles

:: open fire :: the heart of the home on chilly Autumn days, such a pleasure

:: scented candle :: another generous Birthday gift, I am loving the way this candle gently scents the room as I work

:: creative crochet :: gorgeous colours, soft yarns and huge dollops of pleasure

:: a basket of super-soft yarn :: the most gorgeous, scrummy, squidgy, delicious new yarn is in the Attic, ready for a super-exciting new project to begin

:: homely pictures :: browsing through beautiful images of other people's  homes and feeling inspired to revamp number 24

:: our table :: clearing a well used table in time for dinner, loving my bright and messy family home (but oh those shelves need attention again!)

:: hot water bottle :: loving my new hot water bottle (yet another generous gift), I don't go to bed without one during these chilly months

:: my bed :: colourful crochet blanket, rosy covered feather pillows, crisp white cotton bedding, the scent of lavender

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I have been thinking a lot about my home lately, and how it feels to be here. Despite the lack of space, the shabbiness and the extreme untidiness, I just love my home so much and it really is a very cosy place to be. Cosy. I adore that word, honestly, if it is possible to be in love with a word, then I have a crush with Cosy.

I went to an on-line dictionary to clarify what I already know and feel about it.....

Cosy ˈkəʊzi/

adjective

adjective: cosy; comparative adjective: cosier; superlative adjective: cosiest; 

1. giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

"the flickering lamp gave the room a cosy lived-in air"

Synonyms: Snug, comfortable, warm, restful, homelike, homey, homely, cheerful, welcoming, pleasant, agreeable.

Yes indeedy, just as I thought. I am tickled by the list of synonyms, I like them so much! There is a big part of me that wishes my home were cleaner, tidier and possibly freshly decorated, but hey if it is snug, comfortable, warm, restful, homelike, homey, homely, cheerful, welcoming, pleasant, and agreeable, then I am happy.

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Edit to add :: Thank you to Jacquie who so kindly told me about the "hyggelig happy" group on Flickr...WoW!! Fabulous collection of cosy, inspirational, feel-good images, do go have a peek and make yourself feel happy!

 

 

 

 

Comments

[sue]

at the link, there's a terrific looking spiral granny circle--have you ever done one? if so, could you do a tutorial???

[Silly Little Sheep]

That sofa and that fireplace, wow, such a nice combination of warmth, joy and colours... :)

[n]

i lov u u full of life

[Jille]

Isn't it funny how you look at other people's home in magazines and we just want to have a look at yours! I always love Autumn for its cosiness. I like to be able to close the curtains and shut the world out and snuggle up under a blanket in front of the fire. Just heaven! xx

[Susan]

I once met an elderly Cocker Spaniel some years ago, and her name was Cozy. She was adorable.

[The Patchwork Heart]

I am so pleased you are liking your new hottie! Have a good half term and think of me back at school next week!
H xxx

[Josie Calvert Briggs]

I love the look of your blankety sofa. One day, I want mine to look like that!

[Roberta Bortoluzzi]

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[Missy]

I was just telling my husband the other day that cozy is my favorite word! I'm so glad there are other people out there like me. I love being home, too. There's no place better.

[Sue.]

You will have plenty of time for a tidy, neat home in the coming years...for now, enjoy your happy cozy home with all the lovely clutter and mess children seem to make. When our kids and grands visit and my house seems to blow up...I call it a happy mess, and just enjoy it. Peace, quiet and tidiness in just around the corner when they all go home. And that feels good too!

[Sue Harding]

I'm not one for Ms Kidston (done to death as far as I'm concerned)but I do love the homely feel all your pics seem to have! Well done, you, for carving our some quiet 'me' time with a house to run and little people to care for - mine have flown the coop but I still feel guilty for spending too much time knitting......
(although I suppose it gets a bit extreme when I have a ball of wool in my apron pocket and needles tucked under my arm as I stand by the stove cooking dinner....another row done as I wait for the potatoes to boil....!)

SueH
http://knittingassassin.blogspot.co.uk/

[Kimmy]

I always enjoy reading your blog, Lucy. Very cozy home indeed. I thought you might enjoy looking at a post on KP. Be sure to look through all 18 pages of this post, because there are some amazing pictures. Give you any ideas? After your bunting episode, you probably need a breather. I know you'll enjoy looking, though:

http://www.knittingparadise.com/t-86238-1.html

Hugs, Kimmy

P.S. I think I see some KNITTING on your sofa!

[Beth]

What a wonderful home. Cozy is what a home should be. Love all the wonderful colors in all of your crochet.

One more word about hot water bottles, they are here in the US as well, my Grandmother always used one. back then there was one in every house. Then came electric heating pads and then the gel filled hot/cold packs.

[Carole Williamson]

I've really enjoyed your last two posts Lucy, well I enjoy all of them as you well know. They have been warm and cosy posts. I'm going to have a go at making a 'Patchwork Heart' hot water bottle cover. Looking forward to seeing your Autumn wreath.
Take care Lucy
Love from Carole in Rossendale xxx

[Kate]

Your home looks so cozy and bright and cheerful, I don't see how anyone could not love living there. You inspire me in my decorating.

[Kari]

I love your cosy home. And I love mine. So many people, these days, live in houses that are far too big for them. They completely miss out on the joys of a small, cosy home.

[clarabeaux]

"Those shelves"- they were the project the day I first happened on your blog- what a journey you have been on over these years and what joy and encouragement you have brought your readers! Well done on such a succesful Yarndale- you deserve all the praise you have received for all the effort you made- no wonder the shelves have been misbehaving when your back was turned- they can wait!!

[Umran]

Dear Lucy,I have been following you for about two months..Your colourful home make me feel cosy,too. Autumn!! I like Autumn very much..The colour of the leaves brown,yellow,red..Like your soft yarns..The smelling of your lemon cake.. Your coffee....Your crochet blankets and cushions,magazines...The fire which has to be in this time of the year.... vanilla scented candle..You really have 'a living house'..This shows you are a good mother and a wife..Nevermind untidiness..I am sure, you feel happy in your cosy home!!!!!
With love from Istanbul,Turkey
Ümran xx

[Hannapat]

My sentiments exactly. Love home and especially at this time of year. Some really beautiful images xo

[Jo Navin]

I also wanted to say congratulations on your best blog award! Well done and well deserved! X

[maryanne]

Shabiness? Untidiness? Not the words I would use to describe the wonderful environment you have created in your home. Just a few of the words I would use to describe your home:artistic, warm, eclectic, fun, cozy, homey, earthy, beautiful. A real sense of goodness and family comes through all your pictures.

[Jo Navin]

Children don't remember a little bit of untidy or unpolished but cosy they do remember! I was reading that mag yesterday, wonderful colour and I thought Catriona Hall's animal paintings were fab. I'm pretty sure most of us have a shelf like that :-) Jo xx

[nieves rosa]

hace mucho tiempo sigo su blog, me encanta sus tejidos de colores, su casa lo acogedora que es, me dan ganas a mi de tejer cuando veo sus mantas, usted me ha servido de inspiracion para muchas cosas de mi casa, es maravilloso su blog, siga siempre asi, un saludo afectuoso desde islas canarias.

[Liz in Missouri, USA]

You have a beautiful home, obviously filled with love and joy. Personally, I'm so happy you share it with us because I find you blog to always be an inspiration.

[Meludy Beasley]

love your cosy home and everything you make.....thanks for sharing your wonderful life with us!!