Random thoughts on a sunny Saturday Easter weekend:
1. Happy Easter. Wishing you joy and renewal and happy celebration.
2. I’m about to go to tag sales—that’s what they call them up here at the Cape. And I saw signs yesterday so I’m heading out this morning.
Wish me luck.
3. It was an amazing week on the blog:
- we talked about train tracks and the life lessons they teach us
- 17 beach decor ideas for any room
- how to make a terrarium garden
- this tour of our family’s beach house
4. Have you heard of a series called “The House of Elliot”? It is SO GOOD. A reader recommended it and we’ve been binge-watching it up here. I’m almost through Season 2. You can find it on Prime.
5. In exciting news, we just finished the mini e-course “5 Creative Ways to Make Money From a Blog.”
It’s available for download here.
And now?
Here are my favorite links from this week (just between us it was a really good one).
I’m all about a baking tip.
Here’s an intense discussion on salted v. unsalted butter and when to use them.
You can see it here.
I love an upcycled project.
Especially a cabinet makeover.
Here’s the DIY for this faux apothecary cabinet.
Looking for a last-minute place setting idea for Easter?
Isn’t this the cutest?
And the stamped eggs, too.
You can see the rest of the table here.
And these look perfect for Easter morning.
Sticky buns.
And in random news:
Why you should rearrange your living room furniture
These would be so cute on the table for summer
How to start a vegetable garden
I wish I could find one of these yardsaling
How to update your home for free
These finger painted flowers
And if you are looking for Easter table inspiration?
And one more for the road
Did you know that you can turn a phone into a projector in a pinch?
It’s so easy and here’s the how-to.
Here are my favorite finds this week
- this highlight and contour stick
- this blue and white cover-up
- these gold sandals
- these microfiber cloths
- these flower flip flops
- this set of gray and white embroidered pillows
- this wipes dispenser
- this plumping topcoat
- pearl and gold earrings
Happy Random Saturday To You
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Have a wonderful Vaca and a blessed Easter. Thank you for all the stories and ideas.
Enjoy your tag sales today, I hope that you find so many fabulous things you need a Uhaul to take it all home! Happy Easter to you. Thank you for sharing my carrot cake! And all of the other links as well. I have a cup of cocoa and I will spend the next hour taking a look at al of your fun finds and shared links. Have a wonderful weekend KariAnne,
Have a wonderful time at the cape. It's a little chilly here in the northeast this weekend but I hope you at least have some sunshine! And have a Happy Easter! Shelley
I hope you find many new items at the tag sales today. Then you can share them with us. Blessings and joy, Nancy Carr
The House of Elliot? Yes, please! I have it on VCR tape but alas, no longer have a VCR! Didn’t realize it’s on Prime. Binge watch, here I come!
Love the weekly wrap up! The House of Elliot is excellent! Thanks for all the great ideas! Enjoy the tag sales :) and Happy Easter.
Love loved the table setting. Sooo fun!!! Hope you and your family have a blessed Easter!!!
KariAnne, You are so sweet to share my Apothecary cabinet. It’s one of my favorite projects. Have a wonderful Easter.
Wishin gyou and your family a Blessed nd joyous Easter. HAPPY EASTER Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Happy Easter Karianne. I appreciate all your helpful hints and wonderful stories. Enjoy your family.
Such a good summary of the week! Holy cow - how do you keep up with all of these things??? The IKEA cabinet turned apothecary cabinet is AMAZING. Thanks for recommending the House of Elliot. Wishing you a Happy Easter!
Happy Easter to you and your family KariAnne.
If I were stranded on a desert island (ok, make that Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard), and IF I could only have access to one blog, it would be Thistlewood Farms. Thank you for inspiration, joy, and life tips!
I live in Massachusetts, and I call them yard sales!! Can't wait to see what you may have found!!! xoxo