Stairway to happiness

What made you happy these days? For me it was a scene like this: 
I told him to take the book downstairs and found him a few moments later having only climbed half of the staircase with the book in front of him, flipping through it and looking at the images. I am so so happy all of our children are interested in books and magazines. And if we are really lucky they will be turning into readers. It looks that he is on his way. When I read a version of a fairy tale to him this evening, he remembered the fairy tale from another book with another illustrator and immediately fetched it to compare the images inside the book. He is a little investigator (what also means screwing loose every possible screw in our house within his reach without telling us - one also has to face the downsides when showing off with your kids...)

But this scene is quite something for my mother heart and makes me forget all the fights we have over non essential things and the tantrums he can throw. 

And a picture of our decluttered bedroom also can make me happy.   

There is still a nightstand missing for my side, a few more framed photos and the newly crocheted blanket. But it already looks nice and peaceful to me.

And last but not least these little critters put a smile on my face:   

1. Step 1: Get nuts; Step 2: Take over forest; Step 3: Take over world, 2. Nutfield's master plan for world domination, 3. An Unfair Gift Exchange, 4. Weighing the pros and cons

I discovered Nutfield, Swindleton and Prescott today and it reminded me of how much I love tiny crocheted and knitted creatures. It would be so nice to have some of them living in our house (best thing in Jakob's new forest room). You can find more of the critters in TADA's revolution's set of  Amigurumis

These are only three of the things that made me happy. You see, it can be everything and everybody.

Maybe I post some more happy things tomorrow and if I am very lucky, the sun comes out and gives enough light to take pictures of Jakob's new room!

Have a wonderful Sunday with people and things and animals you love!

Yvonne

Comments

[Frau Mayer]

That wall colour is absolutely fantastic. Makes me want to paint! And that letters + pictures combination is really cool. I've got a silver letter A lying right here in my box full of unfinished frames, waiting to be added to my art wall-to-be. Thanks for the constant inspiration, Yvonne!

[Yvonne Stehle]

Youre welcome Alina and thank you for supporting me here!
Shall I write in German or English? I saw that your hometown in Hannover - that is really close!
Yvonne

[Frau Mayer]

Well, thanks, Yvonne, I'm a modest English teacher, so I don't really care which one of the two languages you use ;)
I used to live in HH as well and got back to Hannover after a while as nothing beats the local prices. But I guess Lünebrug must be great, too, so close to HH and so cozy (as far as I could conclude from seeing your pictures).
Btw, I don't wanna annoy you but is there any chance you un-block me at flickr?
Greetings,
Alina

[Yvonne Stehle]

Alina - I already did this and wrote a comment! We should definitely get together here or there for a coffee - what do you think?
Yvonne

[Frau Mayer]

Yvonne, to say that I'm thrilled would be a HUGE understatement. Thanks! If I don't find a cat sitter here in Hannover for the fall break, I might have to go to HH to leave Ms. Müller, my cat, at my ex-bf's place (btw, we're going to Istanbul! Finally! And your posts on this city motivated me a whole lot - thank you so much!) - so I could stop in Lüneburg. It's a pity Gartenfestival Herrenhausen is over because I live right next to the Georgsgarten and as far as I know you like such events.
Alina

[Yvonne Stehle]

Please stop in Lüneburg and I can tell you a bit about Istanbul. Tell me the date and well be set! And there will be time for Hannoer and you showing me the City ( I know only List and surroundings, because my boyfriend lived in Friesenstrasse...
See you!
Yvonne

[Frau Mayer]

All righty, then we're all set :) We should manage that before you leave for you next adventure! Let me know if you plan a Hannover visit any time soon! Greetings, Alina

[Carrie]

Hi yvonne, just a note from a longtime lurker to say how much i love your blog. Beautiful home, beautiful family! I always get a little thrill when i see that there's a new post!
Carrie from usa

[Yvalie]

Dear Yvonne,
I just wanted to thank you again for your Istanbul tips. I think you did not receive my emails.
Can not wait to see some cozy home ideas for the fall in your house...
all the best,
Yvalie

[Yvonne Stehle]

Carrie, thank you so much for telling me! it is a pleasure to hear that! Hope to have some new posts soon!
Yvonne

[giulia]

Hi Yvonne,
I'm writing you from Italy where it's not so common painting the wood floor. I'm doing some renovation in my apartment and I really like your pics about the floor you have. Can you help me on thing giving me some info?
Which kind of wood you have?
Have you used a particular kind of painting?

Thank you so much

giulia