Random thoughts on a rainy Saturday morning:
1. I cannot believe I am about to type these words….we are heading to Waco to try stand up paddleboarding. You know. The kind of paddleboarding where you stand up on a board and paddle. Don’t tell my family, but I’m a little nervous about the standing up part.
Yikes.
I may just lay on the board and paddle with my hands.
And call it a paddleboard day.
2. It was an exciting week on the blog. We solved the problem of an off-center overhead light and took one step forward and two steps back and discussed the best tips on how to pick paint colors for an entire house and I showed you all my amazing Walmart finds.
3. We are about to pull up the carpet in our bedroom next week.
Fingers crossed for what we’ll find.
4. And in SUPER exciting news—-I have a new book coming out. I can’t WAIT for you all to see it because YOU were part of it. Remember about 2 years ago when I asked you all for all the decorating questions? Well, my friend Melissa and I put 100 of the questions into a book and answered them.
It’s called But Where Do I Put the Couch:?: And Answers to 100 Other Decorating Questions.
You can pre-order it here and here.
But that’s not the best part. I want to invite YOU to be part of the launch team for the book. Yes. YOU. It’s going to be so much fun. If you’ve been in one of my other launch groups you know how much we laughed and talked decorating and we gave out tons of prizes.
All you have to do is scroll down for your invite at the end of the post.
And now?
Let’s see what the internet has been up to this week.
Love this idea of painting the fence black.
The contrast is so pretty.
You can see the rest of the porch here.
I love to watch people’s styles evolve.
This breakfast nook is so fresh.
You can see the before and after here.
Love this simple idea for drying flowers.
It’s perfect for this season.
See the entire DIY here.
If you have ever wondered how to hide your television?
This is the post for you.
So many fun television-hiding tips found here.
And in random news this week:
This beautiful summer centerpiece
This library tour
Things only southerners say
These ideas for accent walls
Budgeting a kitchen remodel
The beams in this bedroom
These pineapple nutella smores.
And here’s my latest favorite blog. She’s funny and sweet and lives in Waco and has the most amazing projects like this one and this one and….
….oh wait this one that I NEED to make for Christmas.
AND HERE IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SERIOUSLY.
Isn’t it beautiful? And the best part? It’s FUNNY, too.
Want a sneak peek inside?
There are HUNDREDS of pages full of the relatable, honest, do-able answers to all the questions.
And we start with the couch.
And where to put it.
And how to fit it into your room.
But that’s not all.
Melissa and I discuss space planning and paint colors and accessories and styling and organization.
And the best part?
It’s all the questions that YOU wanted to be answered.
The book releases September 10, but you can pre-order it on Amazon here. and from Barnes and Noble here.
And we’d love for you to be a part of it.
You can apply for our launch team through this form here.
Thank you for being such an incredible support and encouragement to me.
None of this would be possible without you.
Beautiful book. Beautiful women. Wishing you much success!
Good luck with paddle boarding! I've got my fingers crossed for you! Paige https://thehappyflammily.com
Thanks for the link to Cuter Tudor. Love her style and wanted to comment, but no comments section??
How exciting, I can't wait to read the new book. It looks amazing.
Congratulations on your new book! I will be pre-ordering one because after five years in this house, I still do not know where to put the couch (or sofa as we call it here). I am so excited to add another of your books to my shelf.
Woo-hoo! Another book! Child, do you ever sleep? ;) I'm soooo excited for you. Signed up. Hoping to be a part of it. Blessings to you and Melissa! ❤
Love your Saturday blog , so good.
Congrats! You are quite the prolific author these days, aren't you? I have a new question since your survey two years ago .... what kind of upholstery is best when you have cats with claws living in your home? :)
Soooo looking forward to your new book! You are a continual wonder. :) And I see my question! Woo hoo, does that make me famous too?!
How exciting that you have a new book coming out! I cannot wait to get a copy. It will most likely become my decorating bible. Best, Kim
Wishing you success with the book. Marilyn
Congratulations on the new book! This is SO exciting!
Congratulations to you and Melissa....great idea for a book 🎉. Looks like a great read and one that I would use as a good reference 👍 I love the Cuter Tudor blog...it’s cuter and great ideas!! My husband and I are going to learn SUP in Hawaii in a couple of weeks. The resort has a lagoon that will b perfect for learning!! Can’t wait to hear about your experience 🌺
Congratulations! Oh how fun this is! (And I do mean the book - the paddle board sounds way too scary for me 😬 -so proud of you though) I am pre ordering now! 🥰 Happy Saturday, ❤ Jerri
Girl - I am ALL IN on your launch team!!! Can;t wait to get my hands on that book, you are the sweetest. Thanks a million for the love. Wishing you loads of success with the launch!
Wow!!! So exciting can't wait to see the new book!!!!!! Love the weekly wrap up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok..maybe I am really out of the loop but what does it mean to be on the launch team? What does that require? As always really excited to see a new book (love Melissa's blog too)! Two great minds in one book?....awesome:0) Enjoy the paddle boarding..I'd love to learn too!
Congratulations on the book and have fun paddle boarding just, be safe.
When you told me you shared me on your blog, I didn’t know whether to cry or jump for joy!!! You seriously inspired me to create a blog 2 years ago! I remember telling my husband 3-4 years ago about a blog called Thistlewood Farms... it took me another year or two to get started. To know that I can now call you, Kari Anne a friend, is surreal and inspiring for me to keep going! Thank you for inspiring me at Haven, and in the blogging community.
You are just absolutely the best... of awesomeness!!
HI Karianne, Saved this post for Sunday and then Sunday morning news happened. My son leaves for the University of Dayton in 10 days. Reading your Thistlekeeping post this morning was good for my soul!!! I just pre-0rdered the book, put an Amazon link on my home page (because the book cover is so pretty) and signed up to be on the launch team! And, I just wrote down the SW paint trim you recommended! Thank you Karianne PS I forgot to list on my application my middle name is Anne with an "e." #wink
I have to know... how did the paddle-boarding go??
I have been on a few of Melissa's launch parties and have applied for this one too! Book has been preordered but right now I am working through The DIY Home Planner. I cannot wait to get my hands on the new book.
Best Wishes to my amazing sweet friend!
I've pre-ordered the book and am ordering one for my girlfriend's b-day September 14th so there you go!!!