Random thoughts on a Saturday morning with the sun hopping up over the horizon:
1. Can you smell fall?
Oh, good. Me, too.
I’m clinging to all the fall with the 100-degree temperatures around here. Don’t tell the other seasons, but it’s my favorite. All those fall bins are making their annual pilgrimage down from the attic.
2. Another episode of “What I Bought Wednesday” is live on my YouTube Channel. It’s a good one. I found the CUTEST trash can that opens all by itself.
You can see it here.
3. Have you ever made cucumbers with vinegar and lemon pepper seasoning? It’s the perfect cool treat for a hot summer day.
4. It was an amazing week on the blog. We talked about
- how to decorate your table by shopping your house
- 21 budget wreaths for fall
- 21 budget fall decorating ideas
- the best pillow combinations
5. Have you heard quilted jackets are in for fall?
Hello 1992.
What are your thoughts?
6. Did you know this is my 349th Thistlekeeping? That is a LOT of research. And I’m here for all of it. 🙂
And now?
Today is the day for inspiration.
Good thing I have tons of it for us this week.
Isn’t this the cutest wreath DIY?
And she made it with bed springs.
You can see the entire project here.
This is such a clever idea for fall arrangements.
Such an easy DIY.
You can see the tip and how to make the arrangement here.
This table runner is so cute.
It’s perfect for fall.
You can see it here with 8 other fall DIY projects.
And decorating for fall doesn’t have to be expensive.
But it can look like it.
Here are 12 budget decorating ideas that look way more expensive than they are.
Remember when we made these last year?
They are the perfect project for fall.
See the DIY here.
And in random news:
How to add board and batten to a staircase
This easy solution for a window in a door
These calzones (I’ve never tried to make these before)
Top three organizing habits to build into your day
And this
This garden is truly, truly beautiful
I know I’ve shared these a zillion times before.
But they are my favorite thing about fall.
How to make your own pumpkin rolls here.
Love the features! I keep my feedly open and add blogs! Happy Saturday! We leave for Cape Cod next week! laura in colorado!
Quilted jackets? Um, no thanks. Growing up in the snowbelt of northeast Ohio (aka the great white north) fall was never my favorite. Summer - brief as it was - was always my favorite. Fall meant that too short season of warmth ended. Now I live in the south. Praise God for long summers and trips to the beach! But after a long, hot summer, fall has gained some appeal. 😉
So many wonderful fall ideas here!! I’m starting to make the fall shift. Thanks so much for sharing such great ideas!!
Mmm, peach guacamole sounds delicious!
Oh, how I need to catch up with you here! It's been awhile. I'm looking forward to perusing what you've done and found. I did see something about quilt patch jackets being back. I think I'm going to have to pass on that one.😉 Happy 349th birthday! You look so good!😁 Thank you, friend.
I'm still embracing summer. Fall is my favorite season but I'm not ready for it yet, although I'm totally digging the unusually rainy and cool weather we are having today. Perfect excuse for a nap, and I could use one! Once again you have a fun roundup, Karianne. I especially like the wreath and the table runner. I've made stromboli for many years using frozen bread dough and it's always a hit, so I imagine the same would be true for calzones. And .... no to quilted jackets. I avoid clothes that make me look like I've gained 10#, thankyouverymuch.
KariAnne Such a great week of inspiration. I appreciate you for sharing my table runner post. Have the best weekend!
I love fall, too. The crisp air and being able to wear a sweater and looking at beautiful leaves are wonderful. I had always made cucumbers with vinegar and water and salt like my mother. Some people add sugar. A friend suggested just using mayonnaise was also delicious. Today I’m making cucumbers with vinegar and lemon pepper like you posted. Thank you for the inspiration.
KariAnne….#349 was full of AWESOMENESS!! I better run now, have lots of ideas and projects to start on 🏃🏽♀️😃🍁
So many wonderful fall ideas! I want to make the pumpkin bread! Oh and that vintage bath tub!!! I’ve always wanted one!!! Thanks KariAnne you always share the best inspiration!!
Congratulations on so many Thistlekeeping posts! I haven't used cucumbers because I have so much zucchini in my garden this summer. I finished my last pickle in a jar earlier in the summer. Poured all the leftover juice in a pan and brought it to a boil. Poured it back in the jar where I had put sliced zucchini and onions! They've been delicious and so easy!!
Happy Birthday! 349 that's alot for SURE!! and THANKYOU Hey I got 1 for you did you see the Tote Scan app? You can scan your bins and find everything!! Just saw it on(my wee abode) this sounds great! Check it out Great ideals from you again!! Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Fun inspirations for the fall. I am starting to do some fall now that I am back from vacation.
Stopped by for a Sunday read. Try and help clear my mind. Congrats on 349. But I must let you know, the house in this blog was pretty but a little too dark and moody for me. Your house is much brighter and pretty. Thank you Jodena
I so enjoy your decor inspiration! This cool low humidity SC morning has me dreaming of fall!
I always love reading Thistle keeping, I can not believe you have written 349 of these, way to go girl!!! Your posts are always full of such great inspiration, I cannot wait to try these rolls this year. Thank you so much for featuring my wreath, you are the sweetest.
Absolutely love Jean Stoffer's home and her show "The Established Home"!
OOOOhhhh well I am def not ready for anything fall yet but understand the pros need to saturate us with it - so I will probably be more enthused as soon as the corn stalks start drying up, haha. It's perfect summer weather right now. And all those kids are going back to school. Too sad. That house tour was jaw-dropping. I think the homes you find to thistle for us are most appreciated.