Random thoughts on an extra hot Saturday morning:
1. Our family has a fantasy football league. Have you ever played in one before?
It makes football watching so much more fun.
2. The sales are starting early. Remember our favorite bra? I always try to let you know when it goes on sale.
You can see my favorite (which is 50% off right now) here and I love this color (which is on sale, too)
2. Did you see that KNIT blazers are super in for fall? I have the cutest striped one and it’s kind of versatile. You can wear it with jeans or pants or even a skirt and boots.
You can see it here (and I added a pic at the end of the post).
3. I have the best skin tip for you— especially now that summer is fading. We’ve discussed Glotion before, but it is your best friend right now.
I LOVE IT. It gives you that little glow on the skin–not too much, just enough to be healthy.
You can see it here.
4. It was an amazing week on the blog. We talked about:
- this easy way to update a basket
- this tip to make faux branches look real
- I can’t believe this happened
- this easy way to update a chair
5. I’m in the middle of another good mystery/suspense book for book club. It’s called The Maid’s Diary and the word on the street is that you’ll never figure out the ending.
You can see The Maid’s Diary here.
5. Fall decorating is in full swing and I’m painting pumpkins for the bookcase in the living room. I can’t wait to share it with you.
And now?
Here are all my favorite finds for the week.
LET’S GO.
I love decorating with dried hydrangeas.
And look at this garland with dried fruit and magnolia leaves.
Don’t these cookies look like works of art?
You can make them for fall with a cookie stamp.
See the how-to (and how to get the stamp sharp and perfect every time) here.
I’ve always wanted to make a leaf bowl.
This DIY looks so easy and I like that the leaf bowl looks substantial.
Have some puzzles laying around?
What if you made a pumpkin from them?
Here’s the DIY for this puzzle pumpkin.
And in random news:
This papier-mache pumpkin project
These FREE blue and white fall printables
How to build up your inner reserve
Too hot to bake? Try these icebox recipes
5 things that should never be in a guest room
How to recover a roman shade with custom fabric
24 no-carve pumpkin decor ideas
This small cottage next to the sea
5 ways to spend your free time this fall
And this
We lost such a bright light this week with the passing of Dolly Parton.
Here are pages of inspiring quotes by Dolly.
Weekend Outfit
As promised, here’s the jacket.
It’s knit and runs true to size. It’s such an easy way to update a neutral top and pants.
And these wreath sashes were a top seller this week.
Especially the monogrammed ones.
And one more for the road
Here’s how to take a wool sweater and felt it and make this wreath for fall.
Happy Random Saturday To You
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KariAnne So much great inspiration this week. Thank you for sharing my leaf dish.
Fun ideas! The book sounds very interesting!
I’m making a note on the book you are reading. I checked the plot on Amazon and it looks really good. I will try to order it from the library. Thanks for the recommendation. I’m starting to decorate for Fall, slowly………
I just ordered the BOOK. Taking your advice to read. Always love your site......Never a disappointment. Enjoy your weekend.
Good Saturday morning Missy KariAnne, Lots of creative and fun things you shared. The dried Hydrangea looks awesome. If only we could grow them and beautiful Peonies. I miss having a garden full of pretty flowers. I have faux ones and potted Orchids in the house but it’s not the same. I’m so WORRIED when my Master Gardener takes the sail shade and side screens down hopefully in a week or so that they have survived this intense heat. He has prepared me. The Maid’s Diary looks like a great read, it’s on my long and growing list of books to read. The cookies look like a work of art, ❤️them. I’m a cookie person. How is beautiful Courtney coming along? Have a great Saturday.
Thanks for another fabulous weekly wrap up! More projects to get going on😳🧡
I loved that garden, I need to plant more grasses in mine. I always enjoy home tours they give me inspiration. Those cakes looked so good, thanks and have a blessed weekend.
That beautiful shelf! And I love the Roman shade idea. Happy weekend.
As always, I love the tips and suggestions. The blazer pic is great- I likes stripes for something different.
Loved your thistles this week! That CA modern farmhouse was gorgeous - esp that POOL! : - ) Loved the no-carve beautiful pumpkins! And you in your knit blazer and white pants - sooooo cute. Love it on you!
Hi Karianne, you're putting us all in the mood for Fall, for sure. I love the pretty acorn cookie stamp you featured. I have a huge collection of wooden stamps but I don't have this one. Hmmmm, I'm going to add that to my stash-lol. P.S. I just made similar clay leaves too. This one is lovely. I really like the bigger size. Anyway, enjoy these last few days of summer. Bring on Fall (and cooler temps). xoxo