I woke up this morning on the first day of September with the sun shining and the lawn mowers mowing and the birds chirping and the coffee hot.
And my heart literally jumped for joy.
Truly.
Today is a gift.
Every hour. Every minute. Every second.
One I am so thankful for.
One I want to soak up every tiny moment of.
One I want to spend intentionally.
Today is the day for climbing mountains and reaching for the stars and living our best lives and celebrating all that is good and right in this world.
Today is my day and your day and our day.
Let’s make it the best one ever.
(total aside: I’m really not sure where all this go-getting philosophy came from so early on a Saturday morning. I just sat down at the computer and it poured out. It’s like #calmdownkarianneyourejustgoingshoeshoppingwiththetwinsandyour mom. Blame it on September.
And the coffee.)
Hello brilliant idea.
Nice to meet you.
This easy, simple fall craft was made from plastic fruit.
See the DIY here.
Love this post about the why of colors.
So many tips and ideas and a discussion on why neutrals read a certain way.
Read more here.
This post resonated with me.
It’s all about knowing your why and celebrating others’ successes without questioning your own.
Great podcast link and great post found here.
And you know I’m all about shopping the grocery store to decorate.
Especially for fall.
Tips and ideas found here.
And in random news this week:
This beautiful DIY
These farmhouse snapshots
High-end style on a budget
This butler’s pantry
Simple is beautiful
Apparently, bronze appliances are a thing
These genius IKEA hacks
The outside of these houses
5 mistakes you may be making in your living room
Clever solution for your french doors
And these visual shop displays wait until you see what they made from paint brushes
And here’s a pumpkin project from the way back machine.
Easy chalkboard pumpkin project found here.
Saturdays are the best~ add shopping and coffee with your favorites? Nothing is more perfect. Thank you for introducing me to other blogs...I have added my name to many a blog that I found directly through you~ just one more "extra" you do for others. Peace and Blessings to you and your shopping companions! May the coffee be good, the sales great and the memories everlasting.
So much to see and all inspiring. Can't wait to see your Fall Tour Next Week
KariAnne, I just love you. I don’t really know you, but I feel like I do. You always make my day brighter. Thanks for that gift.
Yes! Today is a gift and I adore Septembers. The Mister and I celebrate our wedding anniversary, the 14th is my birthday and the 22 starts my favorite time of the year. Hope your day is fun with mom and the twins shopping for shoes. Sounds like a fabulous afternoon! My mom is coming over and we are headed to Bath and Body Works for some good fall smellies. Not that you really wanted to know all that. LOL
Thistlekeeping at its finest!! Love, love! xoxo
Be so happy that the twins actually let you go shopping with them!!! Lol And to have you mother there with you too! So precious. Enjoy!!!
Love the look of the chalkboard pumpkins! How did you get your free graze box? Thanks for all of the photos and ideas!
I want to see the Ikea hacks,, but there isn't a link.
Always a favorite part of my Saturdays. Wonderful inspiration, my friend!
After seeing this fabulous post, you almost making me want fall. Gorgeous post
Thanks for sharing such lovely features, KariAnne! Hope you are doing well! Praying for you! ;-)