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September 18, 2022

Mitten Moments

It’s been a busy couple of weeks here in the Mitten. Did you think I forgot about my Mitten Moments? Don’t worry, I’ll share all the goodness of the last two weeks with you today!

“Be the sunshine, and lift everyone up like a hot air balloon.” — Marisa Casciano.

My Personal Mitten Moments

Last Friday night, I took my 90 year old mother with me to watch my grandbabies. It was a fun night and we saw the most amazing event right out back, sitting on my son and DIL’s new patio deck.

What was it you ask?

Three bright beautifully colored hot air balloons floating above us. It was a gift to see my mother and granddaughter in awe of all the beauty! Don’t get me wrong, I thought they were beautiful too, but the interaction they had together watching them was even more beautiful!

It’s the little things in life friends! Enjoy them!

Football is back! I had the pleasure of heading to the first Lion’s game last weekend, tailgate and all! Even though Big Al couldn’t be there, it was such a fun day spent with friends. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the Lion win, but it was still a great day! Our best friend’s daughter is a NFL cheerleader for the Detroit Lions and how exciting it was to see her living her best life!

Will the Lions get a victory today? Only time will tell!

Go Lions!!

I’ve started decorating my outdoor spaces for fall. I have to tell you though, some of my flowers out front still look really amazing. So, I decided to move all my pretty summer flowers onto the back patio. That gives me the opportunity to decorate the other two front porches for fall. I couldn’t bear to throw them away when they looked so good.

Check them out for yourself!

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Recently On The Blog

Did you see my decoupage pumpkin? Last week on my blog I showed you How To Make A Decoupage Pumpkin With Napkins. If you like an easy DIY craft project, this one is for you AND it’s perfect for fall!

Working with decoupage makes you want to start decoupaging everything!! I’m trying to decide what to decoupage next!!

I also participated in a hop with nine of my friends. We shared 9 Beautiful Fall Porch & Entryway Ideas. If you’re looking for some outdoor inspiratio, look no further!

I’ve been working on this years porches and I can’t wait to share them with you.

A Few Of My Favorite Mitten Moments

If you have been following me for any amount of time, you know that there is nothing I love more than a pretty table! My friend, Heidi, from Eleanor Rose Home shared the prettiest fall table. Like me, Heidi likes to mix and match her dishes. Wait until you see what she used! She added dried oranges for the perfect addition too!

Are you ready for the prettiest pumpkin wreath? Leslie from My 100 Year Old Home shared her beautiful DIY pumpkin wreath. I’ve shared Leslie here many times before and everything she creates is so amazing and magazine worthy!

Who doesn’t love a yummy snack? My good friend Tammy from White Lilac Farmhouse recently shared a Delicious and Simple Fall Harvest Snack Mix. Check out her post for the easy to follow recipe!

I know my granddaughter will love this!

And Now…

This cheerful table decoration for Halloween

These delicious fall treats

This artisan rustic pottery jug

These beautiful fall dough bowl decor styles

These corn stalk topiaries

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

That’s all my Mitten Moments for this week!

As always, I’m so grateful you stopped by today! Who you spend your time with matters. So thanks for spending your time with me, today!

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

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Comments

  1. RACHEL says

    September 18, 2022 at 10:32 am

    Kim,
    I loved that hot air balloon—what a treat for your mom and you. Thanks for sharing my topiaries.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      September 18, 2022 at 7:41 pm

      It sure was a special night! You are welcome, Rachel!!

      Reply
  2. Renae says

    September 18, 2022 at 12:29 pm

    Happy Fall, my friend.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      September 18, 2022 at 7:42 pm

      Happy fall!

      Reply
  3. Heidi says

    September 18, 2022 at 4:08 pm

    Thank you so much for featuring my blog post Kim! Those hot air balloons look amazing and it looks like you had so much at the Lions football game. Fall is the best!!!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      September 18, 2022 at 7:42 pm

      You’re so welcome, Heidi!! There are so many fun things to do in fall!!

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says

    September 18, 2022 at 5:06 pm

    Happy Fall! Love your mitten moments. Off to check out the links!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      September 18, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      You’re so kind! Thanks so much, Elizabeth! Have a great week ahead!

      Reply
  5. Traci says

    September 18, 2022 at 9:19 pm

    So cool about the hot air balloons Kim. We have both been so busy these last few weeks that I had to catch up on all your crafty doings by reading your mitten moments. So great that you got to go to the Lions game. Too bad Big Al had to miss it. And I can’t believe how great your flowers still look. I think next year I’ll have you plant mine for me lol🤦‍♀️

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      September 19, 2022 at 4:21 pm

      It’s been a fun couple of weeks! Call me over! I’d love to help you!xo

      Reply
  6. Tammy says

    September 19, 2022 at 12:16 pm

    Kim, love the photo of the hot air balloon. ‘Tis the season for them to be at fall festivals. Thank you so much for sharing my snack mix.

    I loved your decoupage pumpkin. It turned out so beautiful, my friend. It was such a great project.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      September 19, 2022 at 4:21 pm

      It was such a fun night seeing those balloons! Unexpected surprises are the best! Have a great week, friend!

      Reply
  7. Cindy Rust says

    September 20, 2022 at 8:55 am

    What a treat to see the hot air balloons! They are like a party in the sky 😊

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      September 22, 2022 at 9:58 am

      Yes, they sure are!!

      Reply
  8. Wendy McMonigle says

    September 20, 2022 at 12:45 pm

    Sounds like you have been very busy. I love the hot air balloons and the sweet story of your mom and granddaughters. These are the moments we will remember. And I have yet to decoupage a pumpkin, can you believe that! lol

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      September 22, 2022 at 9:59 am

      I can’t believe you haven’t decoupaged a pumpkin! You’ll have to try. It’s so relaxing and fun to do!

      Reply
  9. Tina says

    September 22, 2022 at 12:09 am

    A treat to see hot air balloon’s in the sky! Love your fall decor and favorite shop. Your summer pots still look beautiful. Love Lions day pic with C family!

    Reply
  10. Julie Ciechanowski says

    September 24, 2022 at 7:42 am

    The hot air balloon story was so cool!! I love the pumpkin flowers, and I’m going to do that. My wooden rocking chair rotted out, so I need a pop of something on my porch!! It’s perfect, flowers and pumpkins together!!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      September 24, 2022 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks so much, Jules! I’m glad you like it!

      Reply

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