Happy Sunday, friends! It’s been a minute since I shared my Mitten Moments. I’ve had a busy couple of weeks, but I am ready to share again! So settle in, grab your favorite cup of and check out all the goodness I have for you!
My Personal Moments
- I’ve been a Martha Stewart fan since way back. How about you? Have you seen the new Netflix documentary ‘Martha’? Overall, I really liked it. There were a couple of surprises for me but I thought it was a fascinating look at her life and career. She actually was the first real influencer!
- We went to a new restaurant (new to us) with some of our friends. The White Horse Inn is in a little town about an hour from our home. The original building was developed in 1848 and the decor pays homage to the spirit of the past, with an equestrian theme reminiscent of stagecoach and fox-hunting days. All decorated for Christmas, the atmosphere was amazing and food delish! They even had some igloos set-up outside. So fun! If you are local I highly recommend it!
- In one of my previous posts, I recommended the book Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak. He now has a new book out that I just ordered. It’s called The Last One at the Wedding. It’s about Frank Szatowski, a UPS driver from rural Pennsylvania, who is shocked when his estranged daughter, Maggie, invites him to her upcoming wedding in New Hampshire. However, Frank soon realizes that something is amiss. His daughter’s fiancé, Aidan, seems distant and secretive, and his entire family seems uneasy. As the wedding approaches, Frank uncovers a disturbing connection between Aidan and a missing woman, leading him to question the true nature of Maggie’s fiancé and the family he’s about to join.
My Favorite Weekly Find
I’ve been on the hunt for a trench to wear this fall and winter. This women’s coat is a long, double-breasted trench coat made of faux suede. It has a notched lapel collar, two side pockets…which I definitely need, and a belt at the waist. It comes in black and a leopard print. Can you guess which one I bought?
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Women’s Faux Suede Long Trench Coat
This faux suede trench coat is perfect for dressy or casual and features notched lapels with two side pockets.
Recently on the Blog
It was a fun week on the blog sharing Thanksgiving and Christmas home decor ideas!
Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie…they are all right around the corner! Are you hosting this year? If so, I have a simple and inexpensive center piece for you! Check out Rustic Charm: A Foraged Thanksgiving Centerpiece.
I love a good DIY! How about you? Crafting is definitely a relaxing past time for me. I’ve gathered some beautiful and easy DIY projects, for you to try. I shared DIY Pinecone Home Decor: Easy and Affordable Ideas. Pinecones are a great way to add a touch of nature to your home decor, and they’re also very inexpensive.
My Favorite Holiday Items
I’m a traditional girl when it comes to Christmas decor. If I’m being honest, I’m a traditional girl when it comes to any decor! I love red and green and it reminds me of Christmases past! Walmart and Target have so many beautiful and affordable items for the holiday!
Did you know by shopping through my links, you’re directly supporting the work I do here? It means so much to me and I want to say a BIG thank you for your continued support!
Motivation Monday / Wednesday’s Word
A Few of My Favorite Moments
Are you planning your Thanksgiving dessert menu? This week, I have two scrumptious cheesecake desserts for you to try. Elizabeth from Pinecones and Acorns shared her yummy Easy Cranberry Cheesecake Bars with Crumble Topping. I made this one and I’ll be making them again for the holiday!
Next up is this Cheesecake with Caramel Apple Topping from Walking on Sunshine Recipes. It might be exactly what you’re looking for!
And Now…
Here are some other WONDERFUL moments I found:
These Mississippi mud potatoes
This reminder on giving thanks at mealtime…and all times!
These 21 easy DIY Christmas place card holders for your table
These 12 ways to ease into the holidays
This tutorial on how to host a Christmas wreath decorating party
Until Next Time
Thanks so much for reading! I hope this week’s post has inspired you. I can’t wait to share more with you next week. Until then, have the best week ahead and I pray you find some amazing moments of your own!
Thanks for the tips Kim. I am planning on trying the Carmel apple cheesecake for our Thanksgiving to change things up.
Delish! Let me know how you like it!
Thanks so much for sharing our Thanksgiving family Tradition of the 5 Kernels Of Corn! Kim, there are so many wonderful ideas here! I’m a pinecone fanatic! I’m heading over to read your Pinecone DIY post! Happy Monday, friend! xo
Your post was beautiful! Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne! Be blessed this week!
So many fabulous links to dive into, Kim, thank you so much for sharing my simple ways to ease into the holidays. I really appreciate it! I watched the Martha doc too and thought it was such a good one. You can definitely tell there are still part of her past that she struggles with but goodness to be able to rise above it all and build a billion dollar empire is amazing. She paved the way for so many of us that are in creative businesses! Big hugs, CoCo
I agree, CoCo! Her past struggles were definitely still evident. So happy to share you, this week. Enjoy the rest of your week!💚
So many great links for menu planning this holiday. I love how that dress form was decorated for the holidays. I have always wanted to do something with the one in my craft room for the holidays. May be this year!
Tammy, you would have loved that restaurant and all the decor! When you come visit, we’ll go! 💚
Good morning Kim!
I love your new trench coat! We may need a fashion post so that we can see how fabulous you look in it!
The White Horse Inn looks charming, my kind of place.
Thank you for sharing my cheesecake bars! They are so easy to make and are perfect for the holidays.
Have a wonderful week I am off to check out the other links that you shared.
Thanks, Elizabeth! Isn’t it fun! I love a good animal print. Enjoy the rest of your week!