Recently, I embarked on a new exercise to focus on positivity and bring happiness into my life and those around me. I tend to dwell on negatives, which can feel safe as it shields me from potential hurt. However, I am determined to retrain my brain to avoid automatically going into survival mode, even for the most trivial issues. I have decided to share 16 things that have made me happy in a new series called Friday Favorites to shift my negative mindset and inspire joy in others.

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Those pillows look so cozy! This is bed making done right.

Isn’t this the most beautiful custom backgammon you’ve ever seen? My parents used to play this all the time when I was growing up.

I can’t wait to be able to walk to little shops in Europe so market bags are on my mind.

Apple dessert of any kind is a favorite of Thomas and I and this one is on my baking list.

One time I guessed the whole shebang on my first turn and was correct. I knew reading all those Nancy Drew books as a kid would pay off.

These curtains are certainly a favorite of mine. I use them all the time in my designs.

Love the deep hues in this rug.

My current home was built more contemporary so I have been looking into this style more this last year for inspiration.

This light is to good not to share!

Told you I had market bags on my mind!

Isn’t these lamps just so darn pretty?

I thought this was such an interesting color palette that I hadn’t thought of before.

This is a contender for the chair I want to put in the corner of my living room. Yes, I know we are moving, but I can’t help it.

Wouldn’t this be so cute in a nursery?

I adore this print right here.

Fig, Bacon & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese sounds fantastic!

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