Happy Sunday, friends! It’s time to slow down, grab your favorite cozy drink, and settle in for another edition of Mitten Moments. For my new readers, this is my dedicated space to share all the simple joys, some personal moments and sparks of inspiration that brightened my week.
My granddaughters and I made a ghost garland with some of my leftover fabric, small craft balls and yarn. They did a great job! It was a great fine motor skill craft; they loved going through my fabric, picking out the pieces they loved. I may blog about it, but I might keep the sweet memory all to myself!
“Autumn whispered to the wind, ‘I fall; but always rise again.'” – Angie Weiland-Crosby
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- I’ve decided to start a new series on the blog. I don’t quite have the title for the series, but I can tell you it’s going to be all about gratitude and grace. I have all kinds of stories and ideas I can’t wait to share with you!
- This will go down as a memorable fall in Michigan! The weather has been unseasonably warm. Yesterday, I cut my last roses…at least I think they are my last, and the leaves on the trees are finally fully turning. It seems crazy to have cut flowers and beautiful fall leaves all at the same time. But hear me when I say, that it’s a good and gorgeous crazy!
- I’m working on a new holiday book list. It’s always exciting to share my seasonal favorites with you. To get you in the Christmas spirit, you can preorder A Ferry Merry Christmas by Debbie Macomber. It features siblings Avery and Reed Bond, who are planning to spend their first Christmas without the grandmother who raised them. When a mechanical failure strands Avery on a Puget Sound ferry, the unforeseen delay connects both Avery (with a handsome sailor) and Reed (with a coworker) to surprising new romantic possibilities, proving the holiday magic can appear when you least expect it. I don’t share many romance novels, but this one looks so good and perfect for that holiday magic!
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Joyspun Women’s Cozy Lounge Set
Many of you asked about my super comfy and cozy lounge set from the retreat pictures I posted, last week. Here it is and it’s on sale!
Recently on the Blog
Recently on the blog I shared my Cozy Cottage Fall Home Tour. One of my favorite fall table settings is in this post. If you’ve missed it, don’t worry! I’ve linked it below.
Cozy Cottage Fall Home Tour: Simple Ideas for a Warm and Inviting Space
What I’m Loving Now!
A few weeks back, I did a post on Women’s Preppy Outfits: Making a Classic Comeback. It’s all the rage for fall, and good news, many of the items I shared have dropped in price, this past week! Now, is the best time to buy, with so many pieces serving you well as we head into the cold weather months. You can see all my preppy favorites on sale HERE.
My favorite new Walmart Christmas items can be found HERE.
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A Few of My Favorite Moments
My friend Jen from Midwest Life and Style has some amazing recipes. Her Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake in a Jar is so yummy and perfect for fall!
Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse, shared 5 Natural DIY Candle Rings in Under 10 Minutes. With some a few natural elements (foraging is my favorite!) and your handy dandy glue gun, you can create these pretty rings for your home, too!
Check out these amazing Free Christmas Printables from Heidi at Eleanor Rose Home. They’re perfect for changing out some of your artwork for the upcoming Christmas season. I already downloaded some of my favorites!
And Now…
Here are some other WONDERFUL moments I found:
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili
These 12 No-Reno, Under-$50 Items That Designers Say Will Instantly Upgrade Your Home
This Trick on How to Preserve Your Pumpkins
This Pumpkin Praline Crunch Cake
Until Next Time!
That’s wrap for this week’s Mitten Moments! I hope you found something that inspired you or made you smile. Have the best week ahead and don’t forget to look for the special little moments in your world!
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Thank you for sharing my Christmas printables Kim! They are so fun to decorate with!
Your welcome!
Hi Kim! I can’t wait to see your new series on the blog. And thank you for including my pumpkin preserving trick! Happy Fall my friend!
Kelly
I’m so excited to share! Have a great week, Kelly!
Kim, the ghost garland is so darn cute! Thank you for sharing my no-bake pumpkin cheesecake cups. I hope you get a chance to try them. So yummy and so easy to make!
Have a great week!
Have the best week!