Random thoughts on a sunny Saturday weekend:
1. I had oatmeal for supper last night. Don’t ask me why, but it really sounded good.
Until.
Until I dropped oatmeal from my spoon onto the end of my hair and spent the rest of the evening trying to brush it out.
2. I just finished the BEST historical fiction book. It’s a mystery. If you like art and you like history, this is the book for you.
It’s called The English Masterpiece and you can see it here.
3. I spoke at a conference this week in Waco. The conference was amazing, but being in Waco was a little sad.
It was the first time in 10 years that we didn’t have any children going to school there.
4. It was a fun week on the blog. We discussed:
- fall decorating in the entry way
- these ideas for decorating your porch for fall
- What I Bought Wednesday
- how to decorate with baskets for fall
5. Just in case you were wondering? I’m all about wearing a cape right now.
It’s a superhero kind of fall.
And now?
Let’s celebrate this weekend with a little inspiration.
Here are all my favorite links from this week.
This fall craft stopped me in my tracks.
Look at those vibrant colors.
You can see the entire DIY here.
There’s nothing better for fall than a spice cake or carrot cake.
And this one looks delicious.
This DIY fall wreath project uses Sedum.
I didn’t know that it kind of dries in place without water.
This is the chalkboard pumpkin that I shared above.
It’s such an easy fall project.
These cute pumpkins made from recycled linens
Is open-plan living out of style?
This cozy home tour
These three-ingredient pumpkin cookies
How to prepare garden beds for winter
This before and after bathroom
And this
I love the perspective of this concept
I took this picture last night when the sun was streaming in through the windows.
This vase is full of DIY wood slice branches.
// Christmas tree candles //
My favorite finds
These candles are so cute with a remote and a timer and they feel like wax and the flicker on the candle looks so real. They sold out last year, so I wanted to share them a little early.
Look what just dropped in the shop.
Our favorite house artist has created a limited edition holiday gingerbread cottage collection.
If you subscribe to our newsletter, then you were able to shop early.
Shop the entire collection here.
And you asked—we listened.
We also just dropped the cutest Christmas cottages, too.
Happy random Saturday to you
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Gorgeous photo with the sun streaming in.... a nice vibe
Such cuteness! I love the book in the picture of the sun streaming in. So pretty!
I love oatmeal and I love breakfast for dinner. So great stuff to read and look at. Happy Saturday
That book will be my next read. Thank you
Thanks so much for sharing my broom!! It's been a fab for NH gardeners. Oh, you wear a cape and I'm taking out my crocheted poncho today (my mom made me the 'Martha leaving prison' one years ago)...we will be stylin across the country!
KeriAnne- I had no doubt you wore a cape!
Dear KariAnne, you inspired with every post. I am trying to mimic your beautiful front porch. I have suggested your last book recommendation to my little book club and thumbs up!! It looks fabulous. I have 2 little nieces, 6 and 9. I am ordering your sweet gingerbread houses for each of their bedrooms. Their grandma (Gigi and my mom) bought each of them a skinny white tree with pretty light colored lights. Gigi is in heaven now but I know if I showed her your sweet gingerbread houses she would have bought them on the spot. I’m ordering now. Thank you so much for presenting inspiration and bringing us beautiful homemade gifts. Happy Fall
Such amazing thistles this week, KA!! I think I REALLY need to make Michael's salted caramel cheesecake dip for apples. Doesn't it sound incredible? As always I enjoyed all the treasures you found for your readers. Thank you for all the inspiration. And the Christmas houses in your store? She makes the cutest houses!!!!!
Lots of good food and information, thanks and have a great day.