Learn to Live a cozily-inspired life
Hello, and welcome to my cozy home
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.
Read The Latest Articles
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How to Create “Zones” in a Room
Creating zones in a room is all about giving each area a clear purpose. Rooms can even overlap. In a small home, rooms often have to do double, or even triple, duty. Overlapping rooms mean one…
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Book Review: Anatomy of an Alibi
This is my book review of Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston, author of First Lie Wins, A Reese Book Club pick. Book Summary: Who is Camille Bayliss, and why does she desperately want to…
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Just Sharing My Journey
This year, when picking out plants and sowing seeds, I thought I’d better plant more perennials. Next year, I might not be as agile, I mused. The aches and pains of movement are more noticeable now….
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.
