Fall is here and with every changing season I love to switch out the girls' book walls to celebrate! Choosing books with seasonal colors and creative stories to soak in autumn is always my goal. Books can include leaves, scarecrows, pumpkins, fall foods, harvest time, and the many other wonderful reasons to love fall. There are so many special stories out there to share with your children. These are a few of my favorites that we have added to our Fall library this year. The Very Last Leaf Sweep Leaf Man You're My Little Pumpkin Pie Because of an Acorn The Road Not Taken Leif and the Fall Thanksgiving in the Woods Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn Stumpkin Hello, ...
Amber Glass for Fall Decor
Fall is the opportune time to bring out all of the amber glass bottles. The warm glow of amber glass lends itself to the cool, crisp days of Fall. The beautiful rust tones paired with fall leaves is a winning combination. Here is a short history of how these amber glass bottles came into the spotlight, where to find them, and how to style them for the seasons. History of Amber Glass Amber glass is a pale yellow glass that is tinted with sulfur and iron-oxide to give it that red-orange color. As early as the 16th century, amber glass was used for medicine bottles and chemicals to prevent deterioration. It is for this reason that amber glass bottles are still used for beer, certain ...
My Favorite Hobby Lobby “Vintage Style” Ornaments
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Antiquing While Traveling
You all know me, I love to squeeze in a little antiquing anytime I can. So that means when we are traveling I love to hunt for treasures just the same. I thought it may be helpful to share a few tips to consider to help you find the best antique stores when you are traveling the country. Sometimes these shops can be hit or miss, so putting a little extra investigative work into your plan can be worth your while. 1. Space First and foremost - keep in mind space. If you are flying to a destination keep in mind what you can realistically take home with you on a plane or if shipping items home is a good option. If you are incorporating shipping into your treasure hunting, make sure you ...
Three Things Thursday
My first favorite thing from this week is this awesome Ruggable rug that we just put in the living room. It is the softest rug we have ever had and even better, it's washable. I can sleep easy knowing that those toddler stains are just a thing of the past. I chose this color because I wanted something really moody for Fall and Halloween and these colors lend the perfect neutral tone! It's called the Verena Dark Wood rug and you will be seeing lots of her this fall in our great room. Click here to purchase one for yourself! I am a Pioneer Woman junkie, so I was so excited to see that she has a new cookbook coming out this Fall! It's titled The Pioneer Woman Cooks - Super Easy and you ...
Fall Target Finds
{ONE} {TWO} {THREE} {FOUR} {FIVE} {SIX} {SEVEN} {EIGHT} You may or may not know, that I live two hours from the nearest Target, yes two hours is what I said! So when we do get to make the jaunt there, we make it count. These are my fall picks from Target, if you are interested in any product, simply click the link of the number that corresponds! Each and everyone of these screams FALL! I can't wait for all of those warm tones, fresh scents of cinnamon and comfy, cozy layers. These items will all lend to that spirit of Autumn. The one odd ball is the iRobot Braava Jet which is really just my solution to hiring a cleaning lady for our home, I think ...
Three Things Thursday
I can't believe another week has flown by! It seems as this entire summer is just flashing before my eyes! It probably doesn't help that I am planning for Fall and Christmas at the moment. Magazines and books are my favorite sources of inspiration for the holidays. I love looking at a photo and then pulling new concepts into the design elements to create something new. My favorite source currently leads me to my #1 this week! 1. Country Living Christmas Books - Country Living magazine has a great suite of books all centered on Christmas. I love flipping through the pages to get inspo for the upcoming holiday season. Most of the books even have some tasty recipes too. These are my ...
Antique Insulator Outdoor Lighting
Have you ever seen an antique insulator? The most common varieties come in various hues of blue and crystal clear glass. Their initial use was to protect homes from lighting strikes. As history pushed forward, antique insulators were used for electrical and telephone wiring. The first insulators were smaller, as they only needed to protect one wire. Over time more wires were present, hence creating larger insulators. The peak of insulator production was from 1920-1950, when the Unites States moved to providing more telephone access to outlying farms and homes. In the 1950's most electrical companies switched over to porcelain insulators. I have often seen these and always wondered to ...
Three Things Thursday
I thought it would be fun to start sharing a few things that I am loving each week. They may range from new books I am reading, the latest vintage inspired decor piece or even just a wonderful Instagram account I have been loving lately. So let's kickoff Friday eve with a few things I have been loving! Finding Freedom - this is the new book by Erin French. I have always been obsessed with her restaurant in Maine and am patiently waiting for my trip to Maine someday to visit her gorgeous place. She has a very unique story and this book details all of her hardships and how she got to where she is today! She also has a series on the new Discovery network that is so captivating to watch. ...
Vintage Camping Bridal Shower
When I was little I DREAMED of going to a sleek summer camp in Maine. I was a big fan of the 90s show "Bug Juice" where kids spent their summers at summer camp. I guess we could equate this to my recent love for all things vintage camp style - thermoses, plaid, wool blankets, tennis rackets, paddles - all lend themselves that retro camp vibe. When my sister got engaged, I knew exactly what theme I would plan for her bridal shower. Her and her fiance have a strong love for travel and camping. She also has small love for vintage, as do I. So vintage camping theme was the perfect pair. I knew I had lots of decor to contribute, but I wanted the menu to incorporate that camp feeling ...
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