Mitten Moments

Happy Sunday! Welcome back to Mitten Moments, your one-stop shop for all things yummy, cozy and inspiring. Before you get your summer Sunday on, grab your favorite cup of and see all the moments I have waiting for you!

My Personal Moments

  • Are you a golfer? I am not, but my husband is. This week, Big Al got his 3rd hole-in-one! Three…can you imagine? I’m so happy for him!
  • Do you have hydrangeas? Mine are breathtaking this year! I have three plants and they are all a different color. It wasn’t my plan, but hey, it’s okay! Together, they make a beautiful arrangement! I’m looking forward to drying mine again this season. If you’ve never dried hydrangeas you can see my post How to Dry Hydrangeas for Beginners.
A mason jar vase full of multi-colored hydrangeas. The colors are blue, pink and purple. They are from the garden at Cottage in the Mitten.
  • Some of you have been asking how my mother is doing. She is currently in rehab and working hard to get better. Thanks for all your kind wishes and prayers!

My Favorite Weekly Find

I have a pair of battery operated wall sconces that I bought for my spare bedroom. I can’t begin to tell you how wonderful they are! There are no cords to hide and the remote control has multiple lighting options. I’ve been looking for a lamp for my She Room desk, however, I also needed one without cords. I found the BEST one below and I’ve linked it for you, too!

Amazon

Cordless LED Table Lamp

The O’Bright Seraph is a cordless LED table lamp with a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts up to 48 hours on a charge. It features a dimmer switch with 3 brightness levels for adjustable lighting.

Recently on the Blog

Summer is in full swing here at the Cottage! With warm weather comes days at the beach, and recently, I shared 5 Beach Reads: Books for the Perfect Summer Getaway. From Nantucket sunsets to thrillers, I’ve got something that everyone is sure to enjoy.

Mitten Moment feature of 5 beach reads for your summer getaway. Three new release books on top of a beach towel with a pair of sunglasses.

Did you know that July 8th was National Blueberry Day? If you love those summertime blueberries, as much as I do, I have the perfect treat for you. How to Make the Best Blueberry Buckle is an easy recipe and one all your family and friends are sure to enjoy!

A blueberry buckle in a pie plate on a cake stand and a piece cut on a plate with a single zinnia in a flower vase.

Motivation Monday / Wednesday’s Word

A Few of My Favorite Moments

I get so much pleasure out of having a pretty floral arrangement in my home. However, sometimes I struggle creating them. Do you feel the same? If so, my friend Stacy from Bricks ‘n Blooms shared DIY Floral Arrangment: How to Arrange Flowers. She gives you all the tips and tricks so you too can create your own beautiful arrangement!

A handmade floral arrangements with several different flowers in a brass vessel sitting in the center of a dining room table.

I’m so excited as we are finally getting our first veggies from our family garden. Perfect timing because I want to make this delicious salsa that my friend shared. Jen from Midwest Life and Style made a yummy Easy Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa.

Fresh, easy and an ideal treat for your next summertime gathering!

Pineapple jalapeno salsa in a wooden bowl surrounded by salsa chips and limes.

Do you use greenery in your home? Maybe you are looking to add some but don’t know where to begin. My bestie, Jennifer from Cottage on Bunker Hill will show you how to Green Up Your Home: Easy DIY Projects to Add a Touch of Greenery.

A couple of plants sitting on a mantle for home decor.

Are you looking for yummy way to start your day? Tammy from White Lilac Farmhouse has an Easy Spinach and Feta Egg Bites. Packed with fresh ingredients, this recipe is sure to be a morning favorite!

And Now…

Here are some other WONDERFUL moments I found:

This tropical summertime tablescape

These 9 simple storage hacks that actually work

This elderflower grapefruit margarita cocktail recipe

This DIY summer grapevine wreath

Mitten Moments

I hope you’ve found a Mitten Moment or two of inspiration, today. As always, I’d love to hear what your favorite moment was!

Enjoy your week! I’ll meet you here again soon, for some more amazing Mitten Moments!

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4 Comments

  1. Happy Sunday, Kim! I have hydrangeas on the north side of our house, but this is the second summer now that only one of them has bloomed. I think I need to do some research to figure out what is going on 🙁 I hope you are staying cool…it has been SO hot here. Too hot to do any gardening for sure. Thanks so much for sharing my pineapple jalapeno salsa recipe. I hope you enjoy it!

    1. Hey Jen! Hydrangeas are hard! This is the second year in a row that I have had luck. I moved them to the north side of my house and they have done amazing there. Have the best week, friend!

  2. Thanks, Kim for sharing my egg bites. They are really delicious! I love the beautiful colors of your Hydrangeas. I bet they look gorgeous in your home.

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