Fall is officially here and that means so many things! It’s time to enjoy the riotous colors of the season by taking a long (or short) nature walk. Or maybe you prefer to venture to one of the many outdoor craft markets or farmer’s markets. It’s also a great time for one last getaway before…
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Friday Finds #16: A Glamping Vacation
Happy Friday, Friends! This week has blown by and I’m glad it has because next week is my first-ever glamping vaction! It’s just a 2-night mini vacay to get away from it all and immerse myself in nature. Hubby and I booked a charming little yurt located on a mostly private, small lake in Wisconsin….
Friday Finds #15: Welcoming Fall
Technically, it’s not officially fall but today’s weather feels like autumn to me. It was only 58-degrees on my drive to work with a light rain falling on the farm fields. Next week it’s back up to the 80s for an Indian summer. Last weekend we took our Labor Day trip to the Knoxville area…
Friday Finds #14: Saying Goodbye to Summer
Welcome to Friday Finds! I’ve got good stuff to share with you as we head into apple-picking season. September is a beautiful month and I hope to enjoy every minute of it. I’ll spend as much time outside as I can! Speaking of being outside, today I’m on my way to the Smoky Mountains with…
Friday Finds #13: Last Weekend of August
This is the last weekend of the last full month of summer and I find myself yearning for May and June so I can enjoy the season all over again. I love the warmth of the sun, the fullness of the Earth, the cheerful songs of birds, and the happy buzzing of bees. Looking forward,…
Friday Finds #12: Weekend Projects and Inspiration
Before I get started with today’s collection of weekly Friday Finds, I want to thank all of you for visiting my blog and leaving comments. Lately many of you have expressed how much you enjoy this blog and it warms my heart immensely! If I can brighten someone’s day – even just a little bit…
Friday Finds #11: Home Chores and More
Summer is gradually slipping through my fingers and there’s nothing I can do about it. Sigh. I always start to feel a little melancholic this time of year, but I’m trying to fight the feeling and enjoy these gorgeous August days as much as I can. This week I’ve been obsessed with planning short getaways…
Friday Finds #10: A Hodge Podge
Can someone slow summer down for me? It’s flying by way too fast. It seems like I just got home from Saugatuck and here it is, Friday already! And you know what that means – it’s time for Friday Finds. The above photo is my son Cory watching the sunset over Lake Michigan during our…
Friday Finds #9: Small Towns and Outdoor Spaces
Things are getting crazy out there in the world! From the virus to protests to tear gas being used – you’d think it was the 1960s. I’m managing to find peace in nature and the outdoors – and finding beautiful things to share with you. The past few weeks I’ve been running more on a…
Friday Finds #8: Making the Most of Summer
Hi Friends – and happy “day before the weekend!” July is coming to a close and I realize time is running out for making the most of summer. I feel like I need to hurry up and hike more trails, enjoy more picnics, visit new places, and the list goes on! One thing I haven’t…
Friday Finds #7: Simple Pleasures
In two weeks my family and I will be vacationing in Michigan. We weren’t sure we’d be able to take the trip due to the pandemic, but there aren’t travel restrictions in our area so we’re good to go. We need the break from the chaos, but in the meantime I’ve been enjoying the simple…
Friday Finds #6:
Welcome to week two of hot and humid weather and another edition of Friday Finds! I think my body is acclimating to it because it doesn’t seem to bother me too much. I still go out in the garden every day and get to enjoy my flowers – like these adorable pink cone flowers. I…
Friday Finds #5: Sweet July
Happy 4th of July weekend! Most of the gardening is done and now it’s time to enjoy the fruits of labor. As I write this I’m sitting in the shade on the deck by the pond. It’s humid, but a gentle breeze is blowing so it’s quite pleasant. Following are some of my favorite finds…
Friday Finds #4: Summer Love
Does anyone else step outside into the warmth of the day and immediately smile and feel inspired? That’s what season does to me. The abundance of flowers, greenery, and nature in general fills my soul to overflowing! It’s summer love. This week I managed to get a bit more planting done around the pond. I…
Friday Finds #3: Summer Goodness
June is more than halfway over and I find myself wishing summer would slow down just a bit. Enjoy the season and all it has to offer with these inspirational finds of summer goodness – from a starfish wreath tutorial to gorgeously decorated homes! A kind of amazing thing happened this week. A blog reader…
Friday Finds #2: Summer Beds and Blooms
So – last week I totally forgot that I started a new Friday Finds series on my blog the previous week and missed it completely! But it’s back this week with a recap of what’s been going on and some inspiration for you to enjoy – like summer beds and blooms. I love the butterfly…