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10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week // 15

March 11, 2016March 11, 2016 Crystal // Dreams, etc. 24 comments
10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week // 15

Reflecting on the little things each week. // dreams-etc.com

1 // A fun week filled with dressing up at work.

2 // Reign.

3 // Iced caramel macchiatos.

4 // A friend joined Snapchat. (If you’re on Snapchat, follow me: dreamsetcblog.)

5 // Painting over the weekend.

6 // Puppy cuddles. (I think this is pretty much a standard for these posts!)

7 // Meeting my niece’s first foster pup. He’s so sweet!

8 // Inspiration for a new creative pursuit.

9 // A fun night with a group from church.

10 // Anticipation for a creative retreat this weekend.

WHAT MADE YOU HAPPY THIS WEEK?

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ps – last week’s 10 things.

>> Link up with Krysten & Lindsay to share your happy thoughts for the week!

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24 comments

  1. Maria says:
    March 11, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Sounds like a nice week you had! I did too… Meeting with a lovely PR person, my son scoring a goal, a possible partnership…

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  2. Karin Rambo says:
    March 11, 2016 at 10:07 am

    Your first comment made me smile, because I always enjoyed dressing up for work as well and now that I’m a stay at home mom, I really miss it!

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  3. Cassie // The Brunette With a Blog says:
    March 11, 2016 at 10:18 am

    Iced caramel macchiato’s are one of my faves! Have you tried an iced chai? SO GOOD.

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  4. Danielle says:
    March 11, 2016 at 10:19 am

    Sounds like a nice and peaceful week šŸ™‚ . I also am excited for iced coffee! Spring is almost here, and THAT makes me soooo happy!
    Danielle Greco | AccordingtoD.com

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  5. Chelsea says:
    March 11, 2016 at 10:25 am

    Painting over the weekend…GOOD FOR YOU!!! I love that you are doing self-care!

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  6. Wendy Tomlinson says:
    March 11, 2016 at 10:30 am

    I think it’s really positive to focus on the things that make you happy. Have a lovely weekend.

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  7. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says:
    March 11, 2016 at 10:31 am

    “8 // Inspiration for a new creative pursuit.” << Those sorts of things ALWAYS make me happy!! šŸ™‚

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  8. Samantha says:
    March 11, 2016 at 10:34 am

    Awww! Puppy cuddles! We’ve had some bad storms here lately, so our little Shih Tzu has been all about the cuddles this week! And mmm… it’s been so long since I had an iced caramel macchiato. I need to go get one now! For me, a good checkup for my daughter and reading a book I love made me happy this week.

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  9. Shannon says:
    March 11, 2016 at 11:10 am

    What a great idea for a post. I love that it is simple, but still a great reminder that we should all be thankful for the little things!
    Hope you have a great weekend!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

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  10. Lindsay says:
    March 11, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    Painting looks so much fun! Was that one of those paint and drink wine evenings? Regardless, looks relaxing. šŸ™‚

    Have a wonderful weekend Hun! Xoxo

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  11. Alex says:
    March 11, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    Iced caramel macchiatos yes!!!!!! I’m going to follow you on Snapchat! <3

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  12. Nicole says:
    March 11, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    Sounds like a good week! I should totally try dressing up for work a bit more myself. What made me happy this week was being able to take a day off during the week to catch up on some much needed rest!

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  13. Charlotte says:
    March 11, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    Awww, what a happy list šŸ™‚ And I love playing dressup–awesome that you get to do it at work. Also, that’s great for your niece! I always have a soft spot for anyone who fosters.

    I could totally go for an iced caramel macchiato right about now. YUM! Hope you have a great weekend šŸ™‚

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  14. Kim M says:
    March 11, 2016 at 4:46 pm

    So I’m not the only one who watches Reign?! YAY! I added you on snapchat too šŸ™‚ LOVE IT!

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  15. Jenny says:
    March 11, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    I’m glad you had a great week!
    Mine was pretty bad but there were a few good things that helped turn it around a little.

    xoxo, Jenny

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  16. Tish says:
    March 11, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    I love how you take pleasure in the little things. And how could puppy cuddles not make you happy šŸ™‚

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  17. Bree Hogan says:
    March 12, 2016 at 2:15 am

    What a lovely week. Puppy snuggles sound awesome!

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  18. Autumn says:
    March 12, 2016 at 6:05 am

    I love reading your happy thoughts! I’m glad you had a great night with people from church!

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  19. KatyRose says:
    March 12, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    Love this list! It’s such a good exercise to think of the things we are thankful for and be sure to chronicle them. I did something similar this week, writing about the 35 place I found beauty this week. – Katy

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  20. Kusum says:
    March 12, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    Sounds like a fun and lovely week for you, simple pleasures in life right. I want to get back to painting so bad!!
    xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com

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  21. Rosemary says:
    March 13, 2016 at 12:55 am

    Nice list. What I love the most is that you found joy in simple things…puppy cuddles, dressing up for work. It is truly the simple things that make us so happy. For me, getting published in Huffington Post made my week šŸ™‚ So did the sun and blue skies… Great reminder to enjoy the simple things in life.

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  22. Angie Agerter says:
    March 13, 2016 at 1:07 am

    But of course puppy cuddles would make the cut every week, they would on mine too if I did these. šŸ™‚
    Happy this week deep cleaning the living room even though it wasn’t in my plans.

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  23. Erin @ A Welder's Wife says:
    March 13, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    It seems like you had a lovely week! Love your photo at the top!

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  24. Runwright says:
    March 15, 2016 at 1:10 am

    Being creative makes me happy too but last week, one of my happy moments was talking with a friends teenage daughter for a couple hours and having her confide in me. I felt trusted and respected. Great feeling.
    http://Runwright.net

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