Random thoughts on a cloudy and rainy football weekend:
1. Thistlekeeping is a little late today. We went to the football game last night to see my nephew play and somehow Thistlekeeping got lost in the shuffle.
But a little Thistlekeeping is better late than never. 🙂
2. I have the BEST nail polish to tell you all about. It looks just like gel when you put it on and it’s from Sally Hansen and under $6.
I put three coats on, let it set and then add a top coat and then I can go at least a week without my nails chipping.
You can see my go-to nail polish color I have on right now here.
And here’s the top coat that I use (it’s a little more of a splurge).
3. Did you see they are making a new Forsyte Saga show? It looks so good. You can see the trailer for the show here.
4. I just rediscovered Mary Higgins Clark. She is the BEST mystery author and her books are easy to follow (no going back and forth with the story) and not too gory and full of suspense.
I’m almost to the end of It Had To Be You. It’s SO GOOD.
You can see it here.
5. It was an amazing week on the blog. We chatted about:
- these easy and simple fall decorating ideas
- this simple fall tablescape (with the cutest ideas)
- these cute fall fashion finds from Amazon
- these fall door decor ideas
6. November 1 is the official start of Christmas movie-watching time. Drop your favorites in the comments. We love “Window Wonderland” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
And now?
Let’s see all the inspiration I found for us this week (trust me—it’s a good one).
You know I’m all about a thrifted find.
And silver is speaking to me for the holidays.
See the ultimate guide to thrifting brass and silver here.
I love a handmade Christmas.
Look at these amazing DIY pressed floral glass ornaments.
These plush pumpkins have real stems.
And you can make them yourself.
These pinecone brownies are so next-level.
I read the directions and they didn’t look too hard to make.
And in random news this week:
This house tour made me sigh with happiness
11 phrases that make you instantly likeable
How to create vintage-inspired books
This 16th-century cottage (wait until you see the kitchen chandelier)
This filled me with so much hope
These old wives’ tales that still work
This aluminum foil with a holiday pattern
This butter pecan angel food cake
And this
What are your feelings about this?
// mitten garland made from vintage quilts //
// vintage stocking garland from vintage quilts //
Look what we just restocked.
You all sold out these stocking and mitten garlands from vintage quilts in half a day.
You can see the stocking garland here.
You can see the mitten garland here.
This pinecone snowflake is such an easy craft.
And if you have pinecones in your yard it’s almost free.
See the DIY here.
And if you aren’t in a book club?
This is your sign.
It’s one of the best things I ever did for myself.
You can see all my favorite book club books here.
Happy Random Saturday To You
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Great ideas this week!!!
White Christmas is my favorite. Love the singing and dancing. Bought the DVD one year when we didn't have cable so I wouldn't miss it ever!
Butter pecan angel food cake?! Excuse me - I have to go to the kitchen to bake now! 😋❤️
KariAnne Another inspired week. Thank you so much for sharing my thrifted brass and silver post. Have a wonderful blessed weekend.
Thank so much for all these wonderful ideas. White Christmas is my vey favorite, thanks and have a blessed weekend.
I have to agree that we love White Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life, no holiday watching is complete without them. We also have a few Hallmark favorites, both were Hallmark Hall of Fame shows before Hallmark was a channel. ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and The Christmas Card”. Plus my husband will watch anything with Lacey Chabert in it, lol.We also love the Three Wise Men and a Baby shows. On another note the pine cone brownies look good. The problem is the link to the cereal :( I really dislike when a blogger refuses to list a key ingredient brand and forces you to go to their Amazon link. I know you all make money that way but it is frustrating. especially when the link won’t open. Most that I follow are like you and say if you buy from the site you appreciate it. Thank you for that. I’ve made pine cone cup cakes before and would probably just use what that recipe called for.
Fabulous thistles this week, KA! And for those of us who entertain by hosting dinner parties and proper afternoon tea parties a dining room is a must. I love ours. It was fun to see I did a lot of those Old Wives' Tale hacks. Guess that's what I am; an old wife. LOL.
A separate dining room would be lovely but alas, my house is small. I don't think dining rooms are dead, but each family needs to assess their needs and plan accordingly. If I had one, I would probably have it be a multi-purpose area, maybe a library/dining room? Anyway, lots of pretty things to look at this week. I especially enjoyed the 16th century cottage.
Hi KariAnne- Thank you so much for sharing my mushroom ornaments! That was so kind of you. I love all the links you compiled. The quilt mittens and stockings garland is beyond adorable 🥰.
Thanks for all the great ideas.🎃