For me happiness is…
– feeling the little life move and kick around inside me
– preparing for the arrival of said little one with the hubs
– coffee
– singing nonsensical songs about my dog around the house
– doing something nice for a friend or family member
– getting. stuff. done.
– vegetarian fajitas
– finding unique decorative pieces for my home after holding out for the perfect thing or finding a way to repurpose something I already have
– eating all of the perishables in the fridge before they have the chance to go bad (score)
– going into a store and coming out with exactly what was on my list and nothing more (double score)
– watching a good movie…at the theater…where there is popcorn…Mmmmmm
– MINIONS
– discovering new ways to wear something that I already own
– holiday music (even when its not anywhere near the holidays)
– amusement parks (this very much includes Disney World)
– reading sweet comments on my blog posts
– finding a great piece of jewelry that pairs easily with so many outfits (like this necklace from Happiness Boutique!)
Shop the look: Necklace c/o Happiness Boutique | Top (similar) | Skirt (similar) | Bag (similar)
What makes you happy??? 🙂
xo, Erica
cute look, love this crop tee.
xo
PinkSole
Good friends coming over for dinner :). Xoxo!
Love your happiness list! All of them are so heartwarming. I’m with you on eating all the perishables before they go bad, it’s the little things!!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
What a great way to start the week!! I am making a happiness list today!! You look wonderful and I cant wait to see your little one!! Love that top and necklace too! Susan
This is such a cute post! I love this list. Disney is the best!
~~Megan~~
http://www.poshprime.com
love the list and I echo so many of those right now!
So many wonderful things that bring you happiness!! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Love this post, so beautiful! Awe look at the baby bump so cute you look so great 🙂
RedLip&Love
Congrats on your pending motherhood! Something tells me you will do just fantastically 😉 What makes me happy? Truly, spending time with animals at the humane society and helping them find new ones. Doing things for others, and most of all speaking up for those that don’t have the voice to do so themselves. Helping those less fortunate is what makes my soul SOAR!
XO K
http://www.kellmenow.com
Simple things like waking up late but staying in bed with no obligations makes me happy…the opportunity to just lay there and roll around in bed lol (lazy much!)
http://www.dressed2dnines.com
Gosh, what a lovely post! It’s so important to reflect on the little things that put a smile on our face 🙂 I’m yet to understand the Minions hype, though I’m all on board with finding unique decorative accessories for the home.. and of course singing Christmas music at the height of summer! I hope your week has got off to a great start 🙂
Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice x
Hi my dear, first the necklace is perfect!! and of course who doesn’t love movies and popcorn!! Great post. Have a great week.
Glamoury Armory Blog
Oh my goodness you are too cute! And I love that adorable necklace you chose!
Aw, your baby bump is so cute! You’re glowing! Great necklace choice too.
Diane
http://www.mychaneltaste.com
I love this!! Your bump is so cute congrats!! I am so happy to know I am not the only one who makes up songs about their dog and is so happy to not waste food!! I really like you necklace too!!
Cute post! It’s easy to say ‘Ugh, I just want to be happy!’ But it’s so important to evaluate what that is to you. That way you can actually achieve happiness AND know you have it when you do! Otherwise it’s so easy to get ‘the grass is greener’ syndrome!
Christie
The Closet by Christie
I’ve been working on my own happiness list ever since I read the Happiness Project book. I’m glad your list reminded me of a few things… just like finding that perfect sofa for our living room after searching forever!
love this!
kisses from dubai ♥
http://www.mahryska.com
Loved reading this post. Most of those things make me happy too. I would add Happiness is a chic black+white outfit (like yours today) because it is always classy, stylish and IN. And I love that pretty pendant necklace. I need more like those.
P.S. I would loe to have you do a post on your pregnancy style for my blog sometime. Maybe in September? What do you say? Let me know. Thanks.
Getting stuff done makes me happy too! 🙂
You’re so cute, lady.
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
#1 for sure 🙂 Isn’t it the best??? I’m 28 weeks now so I am feeling him move several times a day and it is always the best part of every day for me! Such a miracle <3 Hope you are feeling well, Mama – you look AMAZING!
xoxo Danielle
For the Love of Leopard
Great list! #1 is the best. You look great!
Traci
waltzmetoheaven.com
I loved reading your list! You look adorable and your Happiness Boutique necklace is gorgeous!
Jill
Doused In Pink
I am totally echoing the list 🙂 Happiness is to also see images of lovely ppl like you smiling :):)
Edita
http://www.pret-a-reporter.co.uk
Such a cute bump!
Happy Medley
Thank you Rachelle! 🙂
Agreed! Thank you for such a wonderful dinner!!! It was so great to see you my love. 🙂
haha that’s exactly what I thought!
I’m glad you enjoyed this! Thank you so much! I can’t wait either – only 3 and a half months to go. 🙂
Thanks girl! Oh yea I am a huge Disney fan – pretty sure its because my mom played Disney music to put me to sleep at night when I was a child.
I’m glad you enjoyed this! 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
Thank you, Kelly, that is so sweet of you to say! Thanks for sharing what makes you happy. I loved hearing that you spend time volunteering with the humane society – I love animals and also big on speaking up for those who can’t do it themselves. 🙂
Amen to that girl – I am a total bear when it comes to sleep and the feeling of being able to stay in bed for a few extra hours of sleep guilt free is the best!
Congratulations on the baby! Can’t wait to see the sweet little thing! You are such an adorable mom-to-be! It’s so cool to see that we share the same sources of happiness 🙂
be the plebeian
Thanks girl – I’m glad you liked it!! 🙂 I completely agree that its important to take time to reflect on all the good in your life. Oh yea, you can definitely catch me jamming out to Christmas or Halloween music anytime of the year.
Yummmm, I’m hungry just thinking about it. I rarely go to the moves so when I do its a total treat all around. 🙂 Thanks girlie – you too!
Thank you doll! 🙂
Thank you!! She’s really starting to grow. 🙂
Thank you! I’m also glad to hear that I am not alone in that. 🙂
Thank you! I totally agree. 🙂
Oh yea that is great! I love finding something after I have had my eye out for it a long time. I started the Happiness Project about 2 summers ago but its one of the many books I began during a flight but didn’t get around to finishing once I got home. I need to put that back on my reading list.
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I love black and white – muted/neutral tones rock my world. I would love to do a post with you! Just email me with the details ([email protected]). 🙂
Thank you darling! 🙂
Thank you! I LOVE IT!!! That is so exciting! I’ve actually got to that point too where I feel her several times a day – I love it when she kicks so hard I can see my stomach move. It’s so crazy! I hope everything is going well with your pregnancy. 🙂
Thank you! #1 is my favorite too 🙂
Thank you Jill! 🙂
You are so sweet 🙂 Thank you!
Thank you!! 🙂
What a great list. Isn’t it amazing feeling the life inside of you! It only gets better! I also love finding new ways to wear items in my closet. You look adorable and love the necklace!
Rachael
http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com
Thank you!! 🙂
It’s so amazing!! Thank you so much. 🙂