From My Neck of the Woods No. 51

So many reasons to look back with joy on the past week and look forward to the week ahead. Enjoy the reflection from my neck of the woods.

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Lots of changes around our house this week! Big heart moments for this mama!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

• First day of school for my high school Freshman and Junior.
• My oldest flew to Germany for her year abroad as an au pair.
• First football game for my son who plays for Coe College.

My daughter is living in a beautiful village in the Black Forest.

What I’m Reading

I’ve got a few books going right now and am announcing my Fireside Book Club pics this week!

You can read along with me or add to your What to Read List.

I’m excited for a few of my friends too that have books coming out!

I was able to visit with Lana Stenner and KariAnne Wood for a bit on a recent trip to Dallas as we gathered with Harvest House Publishing.

I am so excited about Lana’s new cookbook The Grace-Filled Homestead Cookbook!

And KariAnne’s new book 10-Minute Decorating Ideas is full of inspiration!

Encouragement

This Week’s Posts

I reshaped my updated post of my interview with KariAnne Wood.

Did You See This?

In the Shop

We added another layer into The Shop this week that has been on my dream list! Fresh cut flower bouquets.

Thursday afternoon flowers are brought in for you to stop and grab to decorate your home for the weekend or gift to a friend.

September Paddle Club Classes, Workshops and Club sign ups are open! October and November will open soon.

Spots are limited for all options. Sign up online or in The Shop.

Stay tuned for more upcoming events by following The Shop on Instagram.

You can also sign up to rent The Paddle Club for your own gatherings and meetings. Reach out for more information and availability.

Inspiration From Around the Web

• My friend Rachel shares some great small kitchen storage solutions that are affordable.
• Kim, one of my great gardening friends has advice for the 12 Best Plants for Fall Planters and Container Gardens,
• My friend Ann and her husband built a pea stone patio in two days! Get the how to HERE.
• 4 easy ways to add cozy to your kitchen for Fall is on my friend Molly’s blog this week!
• We love to grill and my friend Stacy has a delicious recipe for grilled chicken with peach avocado salsa.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and your Labor Day!

The Shop is closed Monday so I’ll be home on the water with my family enjoying one of our last open water lake days of the season.

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