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August 13, 2022

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It’s the weekend and I couldn’t be happier. Besides all the good Mitten Moments I found, I’ll be spending much needed time with my family.

Due to covid, family travel, and life it has been some time since our family has all been together. That changes this weekend and that’s why I am so happy! I may even be making a homemade pot of spaghetti and meatballs to celebrate!

Comfort food and time spent with family, what’s better?

“The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, lies in its loyalty to each other.” – Mario Puzo

I finally saw the movie Where the Crawdad’s Sing. My thoughts? It was good, however I think the book is so much better. I give it a 7. Just my opinion of course!

Go Lions! NFL preseason football started this week! Are you ready for football season and all things pumpkin spice? Ready or not, it will be here in full force before you know it!

This Week On The Blog

I shared my first recipe on the blog this week. My friends and I shared some of our summer favorites and I shared How To Make The Best Blueberry Buckle!

If you love blueberries, it’s a must try and it’s super easy to make!

Head on over and check it out! Plus you’ll get to see the pretty orange KitchenAid mixer Big Al bought me!

Would you like to see me share more recipes? Let me know!

A Few Of My Favorite Mitten Moments

Many of my favorite moments this week were beautiful tables shared by my friends. They were so beautiful and full of really great ideas that I wanted to share them with you!

Speaking of tables, did you see when I recently shared How To Create An Easy Outdoor Table Setting? If you missed it, I would love for you to stop by and see it!

There’s still plenty of time to entertain outdoors!

“I’d rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck.” – Emma Goldman

You know I love a pretty table setting and so does my friend Rachel from The Ponds Farm. She is so creative and this week she made some Pottery Barn look alike napkin rings. Wait until you see her project! I think they look better than the Pottery Barn pieces!

Amazing, right?

Check out her blog so you can see how you can create them too!

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While we are on the topic of table settings, my blogging mentor and friend, KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms, shared How To Decorate Your Fall Table By Shopping Your House.

How brillant!

Being thrifty by shopping your own home!

Who wants to go out and buy new decor items every year?

Make sure to stop by and see all her beautiful ideas!

Someone who always sets a beautiful table is my friend Leslie from My 100 Year Old Home. She is creative, crafty and all things beautiful when it comes to home decor. I have teased her before, telling her she puts Martha Stewart to shame.

If you don’t believe me, check out her blog for yourself!

Earlier this week, Leslie shared how she rescued a stained tablecloth in her post Celebrating The End Of Summer With A DIY. Wait until you see the tablecloth AND the way she set the table. It is absolutely stunning!

And Now…

Here are some other WONDERFUL moments I found this week:

This home library inspiration

These outdoor summer table centerpiece ideas

These 16 creative thrift store makeover ideas

This keto taco recipe

That’s all my Mitten Moments for this week! Wasn’t it fun?

As always, I’m so grateful you stopped by today!

I hope all the moments of your Saturday are all you dreamed of and more!

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Comments

  1. Kim Hume says

    August 13, 2022 at 10:27 am

    Kim, so many beautiful table decor ideas here!! Thank you so much for sharing my outdoor tablescape!! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 13, 2022 at 9:54 pm

      You are so welcome! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  2. Mary K Blaine says

    August 13, 2022 at 11:06 am

    Have a great weekend Kim! Hoping the Lions have a good season!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 13, 2022 at 9:54 pm

      You too, Kay! xo

      Reply
  3. RACHEL says

    August 13, 2022 at 5:47 pm

    Kim,
    YOu are so kind to share my DIY napkin rings. I really do love them and how they turned out. Thanks friend.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 13, 2022 at 9:53 pm

      You are welcome! Such a great project, Rachel!

      Reply
  4. Tammy says

    August 13, 2022 at 10:01 pm

    Kim, you continue to bring us lots of inspiration from your blog and others. xoxo

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 20, 2022 at 10:21 pm

      Thank you, friend!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer Howard says

    August 14, 2022 at 5:17 am

    Good Morning!!! Only on my 1st sip of coffee so that’s all I have to say right now…

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:14 am

      LOL – Hope you got your iced coffee yesterday afternoon!

      Reply
  6. Cindy Rust says

    August 14, 2022 at 7:21 am

    Spending time with the family is the best! I’m so glad you had time with your family 🥰 Thanks for sharing our Thrift Store Makeovers Projects! I hope your readers enjoy the post! Have a great week my friend 🥰

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 15, 2022 at 10:14 am

      You’re welcome! Have a great week!💛

      Reply
  7. Leslie Watkins says

    August 16, 2022 at 1:55 pm

    Late to the party, but I sure hope gathering with family was amazing this weekend! Thanks for reminding me that fall is happening soon…I just keep lingering a little longer with summer views here. I’ll be sorry when fall hits and I’m not prepared! Thanks for the inspiration, as always.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 18, 2022 at 10:55 am

      You’re not late! I’m just glad you stopped by! Have a great rest of the week friend!!

      Reply
  8. Stacey says

    August 17, 2022 at 1:10 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing my keto taco casserole, Kim! I’m so excited for fall. We’ve been watching Hard Knocks which features the Lions this year – have you checked it out!?

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 18, 2022 at 10:52 am

      You’re welcome! Yes, we have been watching it!! Our best friend’s daughter is a Lion’s cheerleader this season, so we are extra excited!

      Reply
  9. Kim | Shiplap and Shells says

    August 18, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    There are so many great ideas here Kim! Loved your mitten moments this week!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 18, 2022 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you, Kim!!

      Reply
  10. Tina says

    August 19, 2022 at 5:05 pm

    Spaghetti and meatballs was a staple for family dinners. Love comfort food.
    Love the fall decorations as all the summer flowers are fading fast.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      August 20, 2022 at 6:38 pm

      Yes, for my family too! I’ll have to make you a lasagna and a blueberry buckle next time your in town!xo

      Reply
  11. Susie Moll says

    September 30, 2022 at 8:28 am

    Hi Kim!

    I am so glad I found your Blog…I am a Michigander myself but living in the cold tundra of Minnesota~ hope to come back ‘home’ to my Michigan again.
    I really enjoy your site, thank you:)

    Susie

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      October 2, 2022 at 7:17 pm

      Awe, I’m so glad you like it! Here’s to great memories in the Mitten!! Happy fall!

      Reply

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