Random thoughts on the start of Thanksgiving week:
1. Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by our booth at Vintage Market Days in McKinney. It was wonderful to see so many of you there and get to meet new friends in real life.
We’ll be there the rest of the weekend and we’d love to see you there.
2. My favorite thing about this Thanksgiving week? It’s full of rest and joy and books and family.
And it kicks off the holiday season.
3. How is the weather where you are? We had the worst storm here this week (right in the middle of setting up the booth).
4. If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you know that we make our family Christmas presents every year. I can’t wait to show you what I’m making this year. Here’s a hint, it’s one-of-a-kind.
5. It was an amazing week on the blog. We talked about:
- this giveaway (and these gift guides)
- this fun project for a vintage Christmas
- a tour of our booth at Vintage Market Days
6. We are planning family photos for Christmas and our colors are navy and khaki and plaid. I hope it’s the perfect combination for our photos.
And now?
Let’s see all the amazing things I found for us from around the web (including lots of recipes).
This Christmas wreath project turned out amazing.
It’s made from foraged finds from the yard.
You can see the wreath DIY here.
Hello breakfast.
Nice to meet you.
If you are looking for something for Thanksgiving morning, these pecan sticky buns look so yummy.
See the recipe here.
Look at these stockings.
Aren’t they so sweet? These toppers are a DIY.
To celebrate December?
Here’s the sweetest list of 32 things to do to make December festive.
And in random news:
These yummy scones
These snickerdoodles
This burgundy hydrangea Christmas wreath DIY
These quick and easy gift jars
This beautiful Ralph Lauren decor
This window box DIY will take you from now into winter
This recipe for white hot chocolate
These simmer pot recipes
And this
This tree made from cuttings from the yard
And one more for the road
This is the perfect craft to take you from now to Valentine’s Day.
See the how-to-here.
May your week be merry and bright and….
…HAPPY DECEMBER TO YOU AND YOURS
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It was a great week that you shared for us. And lots of stuff to read today. Enjoy your Saturday.
Great ideas and posts! Thanks for sharing!
So many pretty things to look at. I'm in love with the foraged Christmas wreath. I'm contemplating where I can forage materials for my own wreath--so envious of people who own property where they can do that!
Have a great Thanksgiving!!
KariAnne Girlfriend, you are so kind to me. Thank you for sharing my posts again this week. You vintage tree ideas with the door knobs and I’ll be sharing your link on Sunday. Have the best weekend and Happy Thanksgiving.
I always enjoy these so much and in case I haven't said this, I pray you have the most wonderfully Happy Thanksgiving.
Another wonderful compilation of ideas. Thank you! I am grateful for you. You bring a smile to my face every day. Blessings to you and your family as you gather in the next few days. ♥️
Great thistles this week, KA! Sure am getting excited for Advent season this year! I have a LOT to do but that's half the fun, I guess? LOL. Appreciate all the inspiration, thank you!
Karianne, I love the season! I'm savoring each and every day and look forward to both Thanksgiving and Christmas! You find such great ideas for decorating for both holidays. Thank you. Karen B.
Thank you so much for sharing other blogs' content. First, that's testament to your graciousness, and second, I appreciate it as your blog is one of two i still follow! :) The DIYs and tips you shared are fantastic. Thanks so much. Hope your booth at the fair was a success! I bet your feet and voice are now recuperating!
Oh, how I wished I didn't live 1,000 miles away from your VMD sale!! Your booth screamed MERRY, HAPPIEST, FESTIVE CHRISTMAS ever!! Love the stockings hung on the steps, idea! I hang ours from the banister, but this gives me a fresh idea! Happy Thanksgiving, friend!