DECORATING Thistlekeeping

Random thoughts on a snowy Saturday morning:

1. I know I’ve mentioned this before, but I love the Panera Sip Club SO MUCH. We got it over a year ago and now we have the twins all about it, too. You pay $11.99/month and you can have all the coffee, soda and drinks you can sip. We go through the drive-through and sit inside and work and sip all day long.

It’s so worth it if you work on your laptop or meet friends for coffee.

2. We have had two snow days in a row. I know for some it’s not that impressive—but we live in Texas where it snows once a decade.

It’s big time here.

3. You should see Scottie in the snow. If you want to see joy—just watch a puppy chasing snowflakes for the first time.

4. Denton is in Napal right now attending a week-long wedding. They even had clothes made for him.

I can’t wait to see the pictures.

5. This week on the blog we discussed:

  • these tips for starting the morning right
  • the first of the handmade Christmas presents
  • 14 more cruise tips I learned on our trip
  • the CUTEST jeans and Valentine’s Day tops

6. Whitney got this cookbook for Christmas and she’s made several things from it already.

There are so many good recipes and it’s a 10 out of 10.

You can see the cookbook here.

And now?

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

An elegant outdoor table setting with a centerpiece of white roses and eucalyptus leaves in a vase. Surrounding it are numerous lit candles. String lights hang above, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

A new year is time for a new re-set.

It’s time to slow down (especially during these snow days) and plan out the year ahead.

Here are some tips and inspiration for the new year.

The sweetest treat for Valentine’s Day.

It’s a heart shaped pie.

You can see the entire recipe here.

A red paper heart decoration hangs by a string against a background with a white and gray patterned wall.

This is the cutest heart to make for Valentine’s Day.

You can make them individually or make a garland.

See the entire DIY here.

This table setting is so perfect for winter.

Look at the mitten holding the silverware.

You can see the entire table here.

 

And in random news:

These conversation heart cookies

This is such a clever idea

This ceiling (and home tour)

This door makeover

Some say these trends should be left behind in 2024

4 ways to reuse your cardboard drink carrier

The sweetest cottage

The most useful thing you can keep in the pantry

How to garden inside this winter

6 organizing resolutions you can actually stick to

All about one of my favorite flowers

And this

Here are 8 ways to stay happier in 2025

A promotional image showcasing a new clothing collection. It features two striped sweaters in blue and pink, and two button-up dresses in light blue and white, each with a tie at the waist. The text reads "New Drop" and "Free Assembly.

Here’s the cutest new drop from Walmart.

You can shop everything by clicking on the pictures here:

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A stylish collection featuring a navy sleeveless dress with gold buttons, a black and white striped cardigan, a black buttoned jacket, and black slingback heels with block heels. Text reads "new drop" and "Free Assembly.

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Stylish women's outfit featuring a navy and light blue rugby polo, navy pants, glittery sneakers with red stripes, and a red and white striped tote bag. The text reads "new drop Free Assembly.

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And a couple more for the road

I have been getting so many paint color questions lately.

It’s that time of year when all hearts turn toward refreshing a room with paint.

To help here are some of my favorite paint colors:

  • the best blue gray paint colors
  • the best white paint colors
  • the best paint colors for the kitchen
  • the best gray paint colors
  • the best blue paint colors
  • the best paint colors for summer

Happy random Saturday to you

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Posted On: January 11, 2025

Written By: KariAnne Wood

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