101 things that make me happy...

I love a roadtrip.

They are one of the things that make me a happy girl.

Watching the miles of road roll by.

Cranking the tunes and singing off key without a care in the world.

Eating a little diners that still serve pop in a glass bottle.

Ahhhh...I just can't wait!

Tomorrow I am embarking on a tour of the Midwest that has me giddy with excitement!

My sweet husband and I will be hitting every little antique shop, junk store and barn sale we can find in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. We do a lot of traveling throughout the year, but there is something I love about the unknown moments that take place when you load up the car and find where the miles take you.

While I am professing my love of the old-fashioned summer roadtrip...I also want to thank Charlotta over at Space for Inspiration for bestowing on me the Happy 101 Award. Just because I am a rule-breaker by nature...I am doing my post a little different from the traditional Happy 101 post. I have decided to name 101 things that make me happy because the over-achiever in me cannot stop at just 10.

So, sit back and relax. This may take you a while...

101 things that make me happy....

making lists

light filtering through white curtains

creaky wood steps

flea markets

the sound of old typewriters

disneyworld

dining al fresco

the rat pack

my dog jake

old glass door knobs

grilling out on the back of a pontoon boat

the farmhouse I grew up in

gravel roads

white sheets fresh off the clothesline

pencil starfish

love letters from WWII

camping at state parks

quotes

decorating magazines

old sliding pocket doors

vintage Schwinn bikes

down comforters

big screen tvs

road trips

old chippy paint

cupcakes

typography

being home

the smell of fresh cut grass

subway tile

the ocean

squishy pillows

old crystal chandeliers

the smell of dryer sheets

shopping a cluttered junk shop

lake superior's shoreline

vanilla candles

the sound of crickets

outdoor summer concerts

cabinets with lots of little drawers

the smell of suntan lotion

white lights in trees

spending time “up north”

architecture

the slam of an old screen door
corn-on-the-cob fresh off the grill

jackson hole, wyoming

antique diamond rings

a good hair day

lipgloss

old fireplace mantles

wrap around porches

the number 8

giving gifts

the las vegas strip

u-pick strawberries

every single song by kenny chesney

the smell of cooking onions & garlic

blueberry muffins

fall leaves

the sound of lawnmowers from down the street

seagrass

playing cards by the outdoor fireplace in summer

a good yard sale

cute elderly couples

someone saying ‘thank you’

white english ironstone

new car smell

the sound of rain on a metal roof

finding a bargain

beach towns in california

singing in the car

falling asleep with the windows open

weekend roadtrips

a success story

hgtv

planning a vacation

driftwood

being spontaneous

photography

an ice cream sundae with peanut butter & pecans

the amazing race

100% Grape juice popsicles

laughing until I cry

buying cherries at a roadside stand

michigan sand dunes

fabulous sunglasses

lemon bars

a hug from my husband

the smell of fresh ground coffee

an old Ford truck with faded paint and a little rust

my dad’s hands

wedding cake flavor ice cream

walking around washington dc at night

jeans that are actually long enough for me

old white dairy barns

the smell of a campfire

dipping a new paintbrush in a fresh can of paint

tjmaxx, marshalls & homegoods

all white covers on a bed

simplicity

Have a happy week girls...I will take lots of photos while I am away! Wish me luck that I find lots of goodies!

(both photos via Flickr)