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Cozy Spaces in the Midst of Chaos

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Cozy Spaces in the Midst of Chaos

Going through our photo library recently I was struck by the fact that Mom has always made cozy spaces in the midst of chaos.

Living in unfinished homes, small areas, and without electricity,

she has a knack for giving even the most modest space that elusively “cozy” feel.

Here are some of her thoughts and tips to get you started!

Be Adventuresome

-Jo

 

Forgotten Way Farms is the coziest blog. Love their content!

 

My dear friend and her husband were making their home from scratch and camping at the homesite.

Building a house and camping with five children can be overwhelming and stressful, to say the least (I know from lots of experience!).

We were out at their place, helping them for the day and visiting.

She confided in me that she was overwhelmed and plain worn out. Longing to help her through this challenging time,

I thought back to all our days of camping, building projects, and home renovation, and it dawned on me.

I had always made cozy spaces, space I could go to in the midst of it all.

Love this family and their blog! And their Forgotten Ways, Every Day Adventures

 

 

The best advice…

After explaining it to her, she realized she did need cozy spaces in the midst of the chaos.

Space to have a hot cup of tea, read or write a note, or just sit and rest.

The next time I came over she had a darling corner of the house set up for her to cozy up in and it was delightful.

Years later, she told me that my advice was the best thing I could have given her.

It made living in the chaotic, beautiful mess that was their home, bearable for her.

 

Cozy but adventuresome living = the best life

 

Currently, we are in the process of remodeling a fixer-upper, and I am always making room for cozy spaces.

They help keep my sanity in the slow, long process of remodeling.

These are the three steps I use to bring cozy warmth into my home and life.

 

Three steps to a cozy spot:

1.  Set up an area that is your cozy space, this can be an armchair in a corner, a bench, nook, desk area, whatever you desire. It can even be a whole room! You just need a cozy space to relax and be restful.

2.  Keep this area as clean as possible, so that can you always go there without feeling stressed that it’s another area to clean. One way you can do that is having designated places for everything, it helps take the chaotic out of cleaning.

3. Now, add layers. Bring your favorite books, candles, flowers, plants, lighting, blankets, pretty trimmings, favorite pictures or paintings that make you feel cozy and restful. Make it yours to enjoy.

 

It's always relaxing reading this blog! Forgotten Ways, Every Day Adventures

Forgotten Ways, Every Day Adventures Delicious Recipes and Beautiful Pictures

 

Gorgeous!!! Love this blog...

 

 

That’s how I make cozy spaces in my home, and I believe that it doesn’t matter whether you live in a large house or a tent,

You can make cozy spaces everywhere and anywhere.

It really is that simple.

-Abby Jo

 

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  1. Tonisa says

    January 18, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    Great post! So happy that you are blogging again. Would love to send you a little something for your new home. Do you have a P.O. box? Blessings!

    Reply
    • Abby Jo says

      February 12, 2018 at 10:04 pm

      Yes, I do! Will email you friend 🙂

      Reply
  2. Gail says

    January 19, 2018 at 11:23 am

    How lovely to see Forgotten Way Farms pop into my inbox. We all need that special cosy quiet place of our own.
    Blessings Gail.

    Reply
    • Abby Jo says

      February 12, 2018 at 10:05 pm

      Always love hearing your sweet comments, Gail!

      Reply
  3. CARYL DUNGAN aka Mumsie or Rosehaven Cottage says

    January 23, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    Love, love, love, love, love! As we were building our 16×20 cabin, and then adding on to make it our little european (a combo of french/english/irish/farm) cottage, i would have gone crazy without my carved out cozy spots. Pictures and quilts hung over insulation, stacked books, pillows, candles. I know i have pictures..somewhere Kindred spirits for sure…xo

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    • Abby Jo says

      February 12, 2018 at 10:07 pm

      I have always wanted to come and visit you, friend! We are truly kindred spirits 🙂 Every time I see your house on Instagram I swoon!

      Reply

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