Random thoughts on a summery Saturday morning:
1. I’m in the middle of the best series on Prime. It’s called “A French Village” and it’s in French with English subtitles. It’s set in World War II with the German occupation of France.
I was hooked from the first episode.
2. In sad news,I, don’t have a new episode of “What I Bought Wednesday” because we are frantically trying to get the twins off for college.
Here’s my most popular episode from several months ago that you might have missed.
3. I tried a middle part yesterday.
I’m still not sure if eventually I’ll think it’s cute?
4. It was a great week on the blog. We discussed 12 easy fabric crafts and what I’ve been reading and 7 DIY techniques you can use to makeover a thrift store find and the BEST organizer for your shoes.
5. My nails and toes are both summer red.
Now they match my lipstick. 🙂
And now?
Let’s see all the amazing finds I discovered for us this week.
So fun to follow along with this kitchen’s makeover.
I love that shelf on the island.
See the entire kitchen journey here.
Here’s a great tip to make new wood look weathered.
You know I’m all about a DIY paint tip.
Have a piece of furniture you might want to reupholster?
The BEST upholstery tips all in one place.
I’m trying to branch out of my salad comfort zone.
And I found this.
Watermelon and mint and feta salad.
Yes, please.
And in random news:
These cute yarn pumpkins
These beauty hacks
I pinned this closet hack for later
19 different ways to add molding to your walls
This show looks amazing
12 essentials to pack for vacation
This DIY lavender and lemon soap
How to make a room feel larger
And this
These 20 outdoor activities to do before summer ends
And one more for the road
Looking for a unique outside-of-the-box solution for your house numbers?
Here’s the CUTEST idea ever.
Thanks for the tip on The French Village. I don't have television, but do have Amazon Prime Video so could stream at least the first season for free and then it looks as if the free options skip from 2009 to 2013! You may have to publish a synopsis!
Hi! Simple Saturday wishes for you and blessings to the twins as they make their voyage past the doors of SEVEN HUNDRED ONE. .
My husband and I watched the whole series. He is French and just loved it. It's fun to have a new favorite to binge watch.
You're in my thoughts as you get the twins ready. Our oldest grandson is heading to his first year of college on Wednesday. I know my daughter is having a hard time. You can buy supplies, pack and generally keep your mind occupied but your heart is another matter. I'm trying to come to terms with it all myself. it's my children going away again all over again. : ( Cheap Old Houses is fun to watch and I especially love the last segment where they take you to tour an old house that's been saved.
Thanks for including me Karianne! Have a great weekend! :)
Love to hear about a new series to watch. Unfortunately even if you have Amazon Prime you have to subscribe to MHz to see it. I just can't justify paying for another streaming service 😒 bummer
Happy Saturday! Thanks so much for sharing my watermelon salad recipe. <3 I hope all goes well getting your girls off to school!
Take the plunge on the center part! I found a picture of myself when I was three wearing the SAME bob, parted on the SAME side, with the SAME bangs as I wear now. To top it off, I had my hands on my chubby little hips giving attitude to one and all. (Not at all like today, right?) lol In the 80’s, my bangs were more bendy and I had that side part bump on the top of my head thing going on. At least that is gone! Yes, I am timeless (just tell my wrinkles that, okay?)
Good Luck getting the twins ready....hugs. Thanks as always for the weekly wrap up! So many ideas and things to do :)
Aw thanks sweet friend for including my list of end of summer things to do. I hope you're enjoying your last days of summer too! xoxo Kate
What beautiful things to share this morning. I always have to check them all out and pin a few along the way. Thinking of you and these precious days before those sweet twins head to college. My heart’s right there with you, my friend.
Can I please state the obvious? Oh my goodness. You look AH-mazing. Certainly not like someone sending their youngest two off to college. More like someone going to college. Or junior year in dang high school. I truly truly truly hope you are having the time of your life. 😘😘
I’d love to see you with a center part! I know it looks fabulous! Thinking of you as you see the twinnies (auto correct wants to make the Twinkies) off to college. It’s a bittersweet time. They’re going to have the cuties dorm rooms ever. xo
This is such an exciting time for all of you!! All the feelings are there like it's your girl's first day of Kindergarten, but they are adults!! May the laughter out way the tears. We totally understand about "What I Bought Wednesday." You've had an incredibly busy time getting them ready for their transition. Perhaps that means you will buy twice as much the next Wednesday. ;). I love the yarn pumpkin! I made a braided sweater pumpkin last year and loved it, but this one looks much easier and faster to make. Thanks for sharing all the inspiration this week! I am cheering you on as you make this transition with your girls. You can do this! Praying for you!
Thanks for the link on how to install baseboards! We just bought a house and this is one of the bigger projects we decided to do ourselves! Perfect timing.
Congratulations on the new house Lynne; so happy to hear our baseboard guide going to be of use to you :)
Thanks so much for sharing our baseboard guide this week Karianne! I see that Lynn is going to need it :).
Yay! I've been looking for a good Netflix series! I'll definitely check it out! Thanks so much for sharing or reupholstery tutorials! I hope your readers enjoy them. Blessings to you!
Where did you get the I hope you dance sign?
There are so many 1 sentence videos lately that are mostly just giggling. Is this the way of future?
Hello Karianne, The link to the tip 'to make new wood look weathered' isn't working... Would you be so kind as to fix it, please ? It might be just what I need to do ! Thanks for your help ;)
You are beautiful. You make the world a better place. You make me feel like I know you and are sitting in my kitchen just hanging out.