CHRISTMAS Thistlekeeping

A front porch decorated for autumn, featuring fall porch ideas with a black door adorned with a wreath of red, orange, and yellow leaves. Two large white planters hold matching autumn foliage. White pumpkins and lanterns are arranged on the grey steps leading to the door.

Random thoughts on a fall Saturday football morning:

1. You know I am the biggest Elin Hilderbrand fan on the planet. Remember our trip to Nantucket?

One of her books that I’ve read and always recommend (it’s a mystery) is called The Perfect Couple. Did you see it’s just been released on Netflix?

I haven’t watched it yet, but I’ve heard great things.

Here’s the trailer.

2. What are your thoughts on Pumpkin spice latte? Are you in or out?

Ready for an unpopular opinion?

I’m out. Yikes.

I just like plain coffee so much better.

3. Did you know if you want to tie a bow properly on a wreath?

You just tie it backward.

4. How often do you wash your hair? I’ve gone to once a week and it makes SUCH A DIFFERENCE. My hair is healthier and better than it’s ever been.

5. It was an amazing week on the blog. We discussed:

  • 21 BUDGET ideas for decorating your home for fall
  • the cutest crocheted mushroom
  • this easy fall flower arrangement
  • dining room fall decorating ideas

And now?

Let’s see all the fun finds I’ve discovered for us this week.

It was a good one.

LET’S GO.

A scenic view of trees with vibrant red leaves in an outdoor setting. The branches arch gracefully, creating a canopy, while the lush green landscape and distant horizon are visible through the foliage. The sunlight filters through, enhancing the colors.

Autumn is here.

Let’s slow down and enjoy the season.

Here are 12 slow living ideas for autumn.

A close-up of a baked pastry topped with caramel sauce and small pecans, placed on a white plate. Additional pecans are scattered around the plate, set against a rustic, dark background. The pastry appears golden-brown and flaky.

I thought this was an amazing way to celebrate fall.

These are pastry-covered apples.

See the recipe here.

A cozy room featuring a wooden floor, a rug, a desk with a brush and basket, and a bucket filled with rolled papers. A gray French door with glass panes is partially open, revealing a hallway with white walls. Framed artwork hangs on the wall next to the window.

This is the best tip for painting a french door.

No more taping.

You can see the DIY here.

Handcrafted clay ornaments decorated with pressed flowers are laid out on a brown surface. There are dried flowers, a spool of brown cord, and a pair of scissors around the ornaments. The scene suggests an ongoing crafting project.

This is such a clever way to preserve summer flowers.

It’s the perfect craft for fall.

You can see the DIY here.

 

And in random news:

This beautiful cottage in the countryside

These pumpkin pie cake bars

The cutest tailgating ideas

The prettiest places to visit this fall

This October garden task list

21 inexpensive bowl filler ideas

How to paint over wallpaper

10 types of dinner guests and how to interact with them

I would love to go here one day

This blue and white mudroom

These fall pumpkin cookies

And this

The sweetest reader (I’m looking at you Alice) sent me hollyhock seeds. I’m so excited to plant them next year.

Here’s everything you need to know about harvesting and storing hollyhock seeds for next year.

Bright living room with a white and blue color scheme. Two cream-colored sofas adorned with patterned cushions face each other across a glass coffee table. Blue striped armchairs and an ornate blue and white rug add to the decor. Shelves and a window are in the background.

Collage of living room furnishings including a beige tufted sofa with patterned pillows, gold accent tables, a faux orange-tinged foliage plant, a blue and white rug, and decorative pumpkins, all set under the heading "Living Room Sources.

Get the look for my fall living room

SEE THE SOURCES HERE

And one more for the road

If you are looking for fall inspiration? This is one of my favorite houses I’ve ever photographed.

You can see it here.

Happy Random Saturday To You

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Posted On: September 7, 2024

Written By: KariAnne Wood

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