• Mitten Moments
  • About Me / The Cause
    • Disclosure/Privacy Policy
  • Cottage Blankets
  • Shop My Favorites

cottage in the mitten

A LIFESTYLE BLOG

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
Home » Mitten Moments

November 20, 2021

Mitten Moments

Welcome to my Mitten Moments! Random moments from my week that I am sharing with you!!

Well, the weather sure has turned a corner in The Mitten. It has been cold and we’ve even had some flurries this week. So long fall, hello winter! It may not officially be winter, but it is feeling more like it.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34

Thanksgiving

This week, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving!

Here’s a little secret…I have never cooked the Thanksgiving turkey. ‘Tis true! My hubby has cooked the turkey every year since we got married.

I’m not mad about it either.

Let’s be honest, no one likes to clean the turkey!

Whether your cleaning and cooking the turkey or if you’re just eating it, I hope your Thanksgiving is amazing and blessed beyond measure!

Remember, there is always so much to be thankful for!

Other Random Items This Week

1) Our middle son got married last weekend!

It was beautiful, fun and so very special.

The photographer’s pictures are starting to trickle in and they are gorgeous!

I’ll write a blog post on it soon. But for now, I’ll leave you with these pictures taken with my phone.

2) Christmas is 35 days away. It’s so close!! That’s exciting and scary all at the same time!

3) Our Christmas decor has made it’s way from the storage bins into the house.

It’s simple. There’s lots of red and I am loving it!

If you are still looking for Christmas decor check out my blog post Some of the Best Walmart Christmas Finds.

4) If you have been around here long enough, you know it’s no secret, I love Ree Drummond – The Pioneer Woman.

Did you know she is starring in Food Network’s first Christmas movie?? It’s called Candy Coated Christmas. She is the bakery owner and makes cookies!

Surprised?

Me either, but let me tell you, I’m here for it!

I’ll review and get back to you.

5) In college football news, Michigan State plays Ohio State this afternoon. They are big rivals and this is a big game! Both teams are 9-1.

Please join me in rooting for the green and white. Go Spartans!

And Now…

Here are some other WONDERFUL moments, I found this week:

This gorgeous holiday table setting

The prettiest DIY pink ornaments

These DIY gold Christmas trees

These no-bake chocolate & pumpkin pie cheesecake jars

This pretty amaretto bundt cake

This great cranberry pasta salad

I hope you have enjoyed my Mitten Moments, this weekend.

I hope all the moments of your Saturday bring you more joy than you could imagine!

You May Also Like

Posted In: Mitten Moments

Comments

  1. Mary K Blaine says

    November 20, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    Our first family moment comes this week… my sister is cooking her first thanksgiving ever! Thanks for your great links! I love the green and gold table scape it’s beautiful.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 21, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      Isn’t that table just gorgeous!? Enjoy NOT cooking this Thanksgiving. I am sure it is going to be great! Happiest Thanksgiving to you my friend! 😘❤

      Reply
  2. Julie Ciechanowski says

    November 20, 2021 at 10:38 pm

    Our Thanksgiving will be a little different (again due to COVID), but this year we’re heading up to our newly re-built cottage, and I can’t wait!!! 20+year’s we’ve hosted this wonderful holiday, but onward to new traditions ❣️ And Kim, just loving your decorations and decorating for Christmas !!! I can start that early now! You are just so inspiring!!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 21, 2021 at 4:13 pm

      You are blessed with a beautiful new lake house! I know you will create wonderful memories and new traditions! You are my treasured friend and I appreciate all your love and kindness! 😘❤

      Reply
  3. KariAnne says

    November 20, 2021 at 10:55 pm

    I’m so sorry about Michigan State! We were rooting them on!

    Happy day!
    KariAnne

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 21, 2021 at 4:09 pm

      Well, we appreciate you rooting for our Spartans! Maybe they will get the win next year! Happy Thanksgiving, friend! 💛

      Reply
  4. Cindy Rust says

    November 21, 2021 at 3:03 am

    “His love endures forever” I’m so thankful for this truth! Kim, you look gorgeous at your son’s wedding! How exciting to have a November wedding! Congratulations!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 21, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      Thank you so much, Cindy! The day couldn’t have been more perfect! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  5. Leslie Watkins says

    November 21, 2021 at 3:55 am

    Beautiful wedding! You look gorgeous! And that wedding cake was stunning. So much inspiration this week. Thank you so much for sharing my post, Kim.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 21, 2021 at 4:07 pm

      Thank you, Leslie! It was a perfect day! Always glad to share you. Have a great Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  6. Tina says

    November 22, 2021 at 12:33 am

    A beautiful wedding! Love the pictures.
    Another inspiring post, love all the links and ideas.
    Cannot believe it is almost Thanksgiving. Ours will be small like last year, but full of love. Thankful to be together with our sons and their girlfriends.
    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Howard says

      November 22, 2021 at 9:29 am

      Thank you for adding my gold trees!! Oh, I forgot to check who won that game…UNH lost too.

      Reply
      • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

        November 22, 2021 at 1:56 pm

        You’re welcome! We got smoked! 7-56….

        Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 22, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      Thank you, Tina! So glad you could be there to celebrate with us! A small Thanksgiving with love is the best Thanksgiving!! 😘❤

      Reply
  7. Traci Goure says

    November 23, 2021 at 3:40 am

    As you know I always try to avoid being the turkey cooker…this year was my most creative yet…just go out of the country lol. But I have a lot of catching up to do with my Christmas decorations and shopping now. You always inspire me.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      November 24, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      HAHA! That’s one way to get out of cooking the turkey! I have faith that you’ll get it all done!

      Reply
  8. Barbara says

    December 2, 2021 at 1:51 pm

    I always enjoy your blog! Love the ideas and links too. I love Thanksgiving and we were thankful to spend it with loved ones we haven’t gotten together with since before the pandemic.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      December 3, 2021 at 11:11 pm

      I am so glad you got to do that! I’m sure great memories were made!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




About Me


Hi! I’m Kim!

Welcome to my Cottage in the Mitten! I am a native Michigander. I am a wife, mom and mimi. I love DIY, home decor, all things pretty, community with others, and sewing. I make blankets for a cause, hoping to help find a cure for brain tumors. I hope you love my site and pray it inspires you.

READ MORE

Recent Posts

  • The Easiest & Sweet Valentine’s Day Treat Pinterest Challenge
  • Mitten Moments
  • How To Make An Old Dollhouse New – Part 2
  • Mitten Moments
  • The Best & Beautiful Rugs This Season

Categories

  • Blog
  • Mitten Moments
Valentine’s Day is approaching fast and this par Valentine’s Day is approaching fast and this particular holiday is always full of special cards, flowers, dinners out and yummy treats. 

Today, I’m joining 15 of my blogging friends for this special holiday recipe Pinterest challenge.

Stop on by and see all the yummy Valentine’s goodness we have for you, today! ❤️

❤️ @cindy.countyroad407 
❤️ @oursouthernhome 
❤️ @astrollthrulife 
❤️ @decortoadore 
❤️ @diybeautify 
❤️ @mywee_abode 
❤️ @thistlekeylane 
❤️ @myfamilythyme 
❤️ @lorabcreateandponder 
❤️ @wmdesignhouse 
❤️ @the_everyday_edits 
❤️ @thehouseonsilverado 
❤️ @peacockridgefarm 
❤️ @blueskyathome 
❤️ @frenchethereal 

#cottageinthemitten #valentines #valentinesday #recipes #recipeshare #chocolatepretzels #pretzels #sprinkles
Happy Monday from the Mitten! It was a fun weeke Happy Monday from the Mitten! 

It was a fun weekend full of family, friends and crafting. What could be better?!

Now that my wrist has healed almost 100%, I’m happy to report that I can get back to sewing and crocheting! As you can see I spent some time picking out new materials. 

I also shared my Mitten Moments, this weekend. If you missed it, link in my bio, grab your cup of and head on over to the cottage! 

There’s so much goodness to see! 

@wmdesignhouse @thetatteredpew @rachel_thepondsfarmhouse @ourtiny_nest @dabbling_and_decorating @feetundermytable @thistlewood @thecrownedgoat @shegaveitago 

#cottageinthemitten #sewing #blankets #crochet #handmadewithjoann #blanketsforacause #mittenmoments 
#weekendvibes #diyer #mittenliving #midwestliving #blogger 
#mycottageproject #cottagewithcolor #mycottagehome 
#mygreencottage
Have you ever taken on a project you thought would Have you ever taken on a project you thought would go much faster than it did? That’s what happened with my dollhouse project. 

I know it’s been a while since I’ve had an update on how to make an old dollhouse new, but today the wait is over!

I partnered with @blackdogsalvagefurniturepaint and I can’t wait for you to see how it turned out! 

Come on by the cottage, this morning, and check her out! She’s so cute!! 🏡 

#cottageinthemitten
#blackdogsalvagefurniturepaint #dollhouse #dollhouseminiatures #dollhousedecor #hobby
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday! Now that I hope you all had a wonderful holiday!

Now that Christmas is over, the time has come to pack away all that beautiful decor we’ve used. 

Once it’s all packed up my house looks so much bigger...or maybe just empty. I’m always looking for new ways to make our cottage more cozy in the winter months.

On the blog, I’m gathering with some of my good blogging friends and we are sharing 12 easy ways to organize and decorate after the holidays!
 
Grab your favorite cup of and stop on by the cottage! I’ll be putting the last of my decor away, in a very organized fashion!

☕️ @rachel_thepondsfarmhouse 
☕️ @cottage_on_bunker_hill 
☕️ @robyns_frenchnest 
☕️ @dabbling_and_decorating 
☕️ @simply2moms 
☕️ @bricksnblooms 
☕️ @whitelilacfarmhouse 
☕️ @eleanorrosehome 
☕️ @thistlekeylane 
☕️ @shegaveitago 
☕️ @shiplapandshells 

#cottageinthemitten #organization #winterdecorating
Good morning!! I am happy to report that it’s Good morning!! 

I am happy to report that it’s going to be a White Christmas in the Mitten, this year! We have had crazy wind and blowing snow, but it’s supposed to clam down by this afternoon! 

I know the snow is complicating travel and Christmas plans for some of you and I pray you all get where you are going, safe and sound! 

I’m signing off for a few days to enjoy some much needed time with my family! I’m so grateful to celebrate the reason for the season! 

I’m sharing some photos from my Christmas home tour in case you missed it! 

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas! May it be merry and bright! 

Peace and Blessings, 

Kim ❤️🎄

#cottageinthemitten #merrychristmas #christmascheer #snowy #snowychristmas #santaiscoming
You have six days! Six days and Christmas will be You have six days! Six days and Christmas will be here!! 🎅🏻

I’ve been working on all the Christmas things for quite some time now. I still have a few gifts to wrap and then I’m done! 

I’m sure I’m not alone! 

Today, I’m sharing some great Christmas inspiration in my Mitten Moments! Stop on by the cottage and see who I’m sharing! There may be something you could use for your holidays! 

Make it a great week and Merry Christmasing!!! 🎄❤️ 

@bricksnblooms 
@cottage_on_bunker_hill @rachel_thepondsfarmhouse 
@thistlekeylane @whitelilacfarmhouse @dabbling_and_decorating @wmdesignhouse @sonatahomedesign 

#cottageinthemitten #merrychristmas #gifts #treats 
#mittenmoments #mythoughts #diyer #interiordecor #mittenliving #midwestliving #blogger 
#mycottageproject #cottagewithcolor #mycottagehome 
#mygreencottage
We finally got a dusting of snow! Now it really fe We finally got a dusting of snow! Now it really feels like the Christmas season! 

As a blogger, I decorate for each season just a little bit earlier than most. That being said, my Christmas tree has already been up a long time! 

Today on the blog, I’m sharing my traditional Christmas tree and eight of my blogging friends are sharing some Christmas tree inspiration. 

I’m sure you’re gearing up for all the last minute Christmas things, but first, grab your favorite cup of and stop on by the cottage! It’s a day full of pretty inspiration! 

Enjoy your Saturday!! 

🎄 @wmdesignhouse 
🎄 @whitelilacfarmhouse 
🎄 @sweetvalleyacres 
🎄 @perfectingplaces 
🎄 @henandhorsedesign 
🎄 @sonatahomedesign 
🎄 @southhousedesigns 
🎄 @athomewithkristy 

#cottageinthemitten #trees #christmasdecoration #festive #christmasideas #christmasiscoming #holidaytree

#cottageinthemitten #tree #christmastime🎄 #holidays  #treedecorating #interiordecor #mittenliving #midwestliving #blogger 
#mycottageproject #cottagewithcolor #mycottagehome 
#mygreencottage
Monday, Monday! Happy Monday from the Mitten! I Monday, Monday! Happy Monday from the Mitten! 

I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready to tackle a new week! 

I spent part of the weekend wrapping most of my gifts! I love a pretty package and don’t they look pretty under my @kingofchristmas tree? I have never had a flock tree and I love the way my tree looks! 🎄❤️

Today, I’m sharing some of my Mitten Moments over the last couple of weeks. I would love for you to stop by the cottage and see all the goodness I have waiting for you! 

Make it a great Monday! 

@kingofchristmas 🎄
@cottagesandbungalows 

#cottageinthemitten
#kingofchristmas  #cottagesandbungalows #christmasiscoming #holidayfun #mittenmoments #mythoughts #diyer #interiordecor #mittenliving #midwestliving #blogger 
#mycottageproject #cottagewithcolor #mycottagehome 
#mygreencottage
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2023 cottage in the mitten · Theme by 17th Avenue