Just Some Ramblings & More!
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I’ve been told I love to ramble on, so why not pass along some of my ramblings from this past month to all of you!
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I don’t know about you, but I like to start decorating for fall about now. Football season and fall decor just go together this time of the year. I love to decorate for Christmas, but fall makes me happy!!
When I was decorating for fall last year, I wrote a post about how the color “orange” has great qualities people love. Even though it’s not my favorite color, when you look at this vintage fall setting in the picture above, the orange grabs your eye first thing. As you know, I’m always looking for vintage items and this picture from the @oldcottonwood IG account just makes me drool with all the really neat vintage items. I am in search of cute accordion pumpkins right now to decorate with.
Looking for a good pumpkin spice smoothie? In a blender combine 3/4 cup milk, 5.3 oz. container of pumpkin spice yogurt, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and a cup of ice. Any brand of yogurt will work. Enjoy!
If you love traditional colors for fall, check out all these pillows for the season.
I could live in this little house! Just adorable.
We are definitely in the “dog days of summer.” I’m tired of watering, and the hot temps seem hotter. And let’s not forget the constant checking of the weather for hurricanes. But the days are getting shorter, and living between two oceans, I feel a breeze that tells me that cooler days are just around the corner, and I’m ready. How about you?
And last but not least, I had a colonoscopy yesterday. Whew!! I’m glad that’s over. The actual test is not bad because you sleep during the whole thing and it doesn’t last long. Great nap. It’s just the prep, but it only lasts a day. If you are in your 50’s or your doctor has suggested to have one. Please do so!! Colon cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer death and can be prevented by having a colonoscopy. This will be my last one due to my age and health unless something changes to my future health and I need to have one.
🎃 FUN AND INTERESTING FACTS: The original Jack O’Lantern was not a pumpkin since they don’t grow in Ireland. On All Hallow’s Eve, the Irish traditionally hollowed out turnips, rutabagas, gourds, potatoes and beets. They then placed a light in them to ward off evil spirits and keep Stingy Jack away.🎃
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something to chew on
“No matter what you do, someone will always talk about you. Someone will always question your judgement. Someone will always doubt you. So just smile and make choices you can live with.” – Power of Positivity
What I’m watching, reading & listening to
🎥 The Long Game on Netflix. Loved it.
🎥 I saw where you can rent the new movie Twisters on Amazon, but I will wait until the rent price goes way down. But oh my!! Glen Powell is such eye candy.
🎥 I had read many good things about HIllbilly Elegy on Netflix that I had to watch the movie. It’s a wonderful and inspiring story of how a young man makes the right choices in his life. It’s a must-watch.
🎥 An oldie movie that I’ve never seen before called PS I Love You. The perfect date movie rom-com!
🎥 Do you watch a reality show and wonder why? Welcome to Plathville makes me ask that question every single time I watch an episode. But, Mr. G and I get so excited when we see a new season or episode has been recorded. Do you have a show that’s your guilty pleasure?
🎥 Betrayal: The Perfect Husband is a 3 part series that to this day makes my blood boil and how the court system betrayed this family. A good watch.
🎧 I’m always trying to improve myself with my brand and blog. I recently came up on the Mastering Media Podcast with KariAnne Wood. Lots and lots of great suggestions on how to get your brand out there for more followers. You will have to sign up to listen to the podcasts which are free.
Let me know your favorite show, music, or movie you have watched or listened to lately. I’m always looking for new viewing pleasures.
what I’m loving this month
- These adorable pumpkin mugs come in 3 different colors
- Cute little fall salt & pepper shakers
- This neck fan is perfect for working outdoors in the heat. One of my favorite purchases lately.
- The perfect t-shirt that helps to hide the upper arms. I have it in 3 colors now and it’s TTS.
- If you travel a lot, you need this small travel mirror. It’s small enough for your suitcase but has a great light for putting on makeup.
- Have you heard of the Bug Bite Thing? I get bug bites every once in a while which really bother me and itch for days. I had heard this little gadget really keeps the itching down. IT DOES!! You use it right after you have been bit. For less than $10, it’s worth it.
- My favorite solar bird bath for places where there isn’t sun all the time. The birds love it.
- I needed a small stick light in my office where it was really dark and found one that I have only charged once since I bought it back in January. It’s on sale and has a couple. Worth. Every. Penny!!
fall wreaths
Fall is coming!
fall items
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The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. – John 10:10
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Fall decorating is my jam! I’m normally a fairly minimalistic decorator, but when fall rolls around, I go full maximalist!
What a beautiful post with some great reminders and link to check out. Fall is a great time for many things: to create, to cook, to walk more or even spend more time outside.
The pumpkin spice smoothie recipe is amazing, THANK YOU SO MUCH…I will do it today, I am super excited about it. yay…
It is not quite fall time for us until October, but I am feeling the fall vibes! Thanks for the movies and netflix recommendations.
This is my favourite time of year. I love the colours and decor that go with fall. So pleased you have had your colonoscopy, and I’ll have my fingers crossed all turns out ok