CHRISTMAS Thistlekeeping

A wooden shelf holds a variety of pumpkin decorations and potted plants. Several pumpkins have carved faces resembling jack-o'-lanterns, while others are plain. Below the shelf is a counter with more plants, including leafy greens and ivy in terracotta pots.

Random thoughts on Saturday morning full of sunshine:

1. I AM GOING TO SEE THE TWINS TODAY. I had to all-cap it. I couldn’t help it. I’m so excited. We are heading to the game today.

There’s nothing better than family and football.

2. You know when you are married and you have to compromise?

That was me yesterday when I watched Godzilla because my husband was so excited to see it.

To say I was generally underwhelmed is stating it mildly. The things we do for love.

3. I know I’ve said it before, but it is SO WORTH THE REPEAT.

(total aside: I guess I’m all about the capitals today).

That Better Homes and Gardens Farm Apple Pumpkin candle is the perfect fall candle. One candle in a room and the entire space feels like fall.

You can see it here.

4. So many fun things on the blog lately:

  • my 2024 fall tour
  • this decorating tip that makes such a difference
  • the step-by-step on how to decorate a fall mantel
  • 11 products I wish I would have bought sooner (September edition)

5. Does anyone else feel like we are being transported back to 1970 with this fall fashion? I just saw a skirt that looked like it stepped out of 1972.

And now?

Ready for all my favorite links?

LET’S GO.

A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, a green mantel adorned with vases, foliage, and pumpkins. A framed portrait hangs above. An armchair with a checkered blanket and pillow sits next to a footstool. Bookshelves are filled, and the floor has a woven rug.

This simple natural fall mantel.

And there’s a great DIY for those fall branches.

You can see the details here.

This post is all about changing up your home from summer to fall.

So many fun affordable pretty ideas for the new season.

You can see all the ideas here.

A white ceramic tureen with a lid stands in front of an ornately detailed, aged beige serving tray with handles. The tray has an elegant, vintage appearance, while the tureen has a classic, smooth design. Both are displayed against a simple white shiplap background.

If you have a silver tray that is damaged beyond repair? Or a new tray that you want to look old.

Don’t toss it.

Instead? Here’s how topaint and age it.

A tiered cake stand holds a festive fall display featuring three white and orange pumpkins, each adorned with pink, white, and yellow flowers. The stand is surrounded by small pumpkins, autumn leaves, peach fruit, and lit candles, creating a cozy seasonal atmosphere.

Isn’t this the prettiest pumpkin centerpiece?

I’ve seen a single pumpkin before, but how cute with the three stacked like this.

You can see the DIY here.

 

And in random news:

How to decorate a kitchen counter

How to DIY a burled frame

Butternut squash mac and cheese

This fall foliage map (you just drag the little circle over to see the foliage prediction)

This house tour makes me so happy

This pumpkin smoothie

This slow cooker applesauce

The prettiest dining room

Tips to get rid of crepey skin (from a dermatologist)

This fall wreath DIY

These front porch decor ideas

And this

40 fall wreath ideas you can recreate

A collection of various fall-themed decorations under $25, including pumpkins, wreaths, lanterns, pillows, a "blessed" doormat, towels, leaves, flowers, and a basket with autumn foliage. The text "fall decor finds under $25" is displayed at the top in red.

Here are some of my favorite home decor finds under $25:

  • this blessed doormat
  • this stack of three pumpkins
  • this wheat pillow
  • this pumpkin pillow
  • this acorn pillow
  • this harvest wreath
  • this pre-lit ceramic orange pumpkin
  • this glass marble pumpkin
  • this lantern
  • this cream leaf needlepoint pillow
  • this door basket full of fall foliage
  • this maple leaf pillow
  • this rust and maple leaf
  • this eucalyptus wreath
  • this cream pumpkin jar with lid
  • this pumpkin drink dispenser
  • this set of hand towels

Looking for an easy DIY on a budget?

This paper bag leaf garland is so easy to make.

See the project here.

Happy Random Saturday To You

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Posted On: September 28, 2024

Written By: KariAnne Wood

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