Good Housekeeping Feature

Happy Friday!  I've been a little under the weather this week.  Nate knew I was ill when I told him I wasn't really into the internet.  I'm lucky that I have a cute nurse that has me almost back to well.

I thought I'd drop in quick and share that my craft room was featured over at Good Housekeeping last week! 

As you can maybe see from my screenshot above, my chevron wall is part of a slide show titled "DIY Wall Art: 8 Creative Ways to Decorate Your Space."  Very exciting! 

Head here to check out the slideshow.  The other projects are fantastic.  Thanks to Good Housekeeping for sharing one of my favorite rooms in our house!

Happy weekend!  Do you have big plans?  We are headed to Iowa City tomorrow.  It is my 5 year pharmacy class reunion/University of Iowa Homecoming.  We are hoping rain doesn't ruin our plans!  

Thrifting Finds

Nate and I are on a mission to find eight old chairs that we can redo for our new dining room table that Nate is building.  Our mission appears to be an impossible one.  Well, impossible for people with little patience. 

On Saturday we set out on a thrifting adventure.  No chairs came home with us but I found some awesome things at great prices.  I had previously been striking out so it felt good to finally be able to bring some cheap junk home with me.  

I found a beautiful crochet blanket that is perfect for the upcoming cool weather. It was only $8 and in perfect shape.  I kind of felt like I should pay someone more for it. I mean, someone spent a decent amount of time making this thing.  I'm a weirdo. 

Unfortunately my new blanket has been claimed by another member of our household.  I don't really want to mess with him or his fox. 

There has always been a blanket on the couch and he hasn't ever really cared.  He's constantly stealing this one.

If you've been reading for awhile, you may know of my Pyrex addiction.  I was going to seek help but my Pyrex addiction only slightly interferes with my daily activities.  Every time we'd see a piece of Pyrex, Nate was all like "Nope. No. Seriously. No.  Step away.  Moving on."  And then I found this piece for $3.  He had no longer had a say in the matter.   

I've been on a baking spree lately.  Muffins, cupcakes, cookies.  All of it.  Must bake.  I'm super pumped to try some recipes out of this cookbook.  I have another Better Homes and Gardens Pie book which I love.  I figured adding cakes couldn't hurt.  Nate was very pro this purchase. 

I bought a suitcase.  For my next trip.  Or DIY project.  Whichever comes first. 

Ike appears to be stealing this purchase too. 

I have a soft spot for ceramic Christmas trees but they are usually too pricey.  This guy was $10 and he now has a loving new home.  Nate thought it was cool until I sang "Oh, Christmas Tree" for the rest of the day.

Have you found any amazing finds lately?  Anyone in the Quad Cities have some chairs for me to buy? 

Pumpkin Mania + Fall Home Tour

This post is action packed.  Seriously.

First up, it's time for Pumpkin Mania.  I'm teaming up with a fabulous group of bloggers for a pumpkin themed party.  We'll each be sharing a pumpkin project next week.  I'd better get to crafting!

I also think you need to get to crafting!  We'd love for you to show us your pumpkin project on October 11th when we're hosting the Pumpkin Mania link party!  More info next week but we wanted to give you some time to jump on that pumpkin project! (Anything pumpkin will fly!)

Next, I've been invited to join another group of ladies for a blogger home tour series, based on a "fresh and modern spin"on Fall. We were asked to think of fresh ideas - not your basic Fall decor.  Being part of this tour is exciting and terrifying at the same time beings I have approximately two Fall items in my house right now.  I have some fun work ahead of me!  Be sure to check out the tours from the hosts today!

1 – Kristen and Lindsay. 2 – Sarah from Sarah M. Dorsey Designs 3 – Gabbi from Retro Ranch Reno 4 – Brittany from Brittany Makes 5 – Jesse from Scout & Nimble 6 – Julia from Cuckoo 4 Design 7 – Carolyn from Sweet Chaos Home 8 – Jennifer from The Chronicles of Home 9 – Bethany from Dwellings by Devore 10 – Carmel from Our Fifth House 11 – Kristin from The Hunted Interior 12 – Annekke from This That & Life 13 – Michelle from Decor and the Dog 14 – Cassie from Primitive & Proper 15 – Ally from From the Right Bank 16 – Shannon from Shannon Berrey Designs 17 – Danika from Gorgeous Shiny Things 18 – Kristin from Bliss at Home 19 – Jenna from Rain on a Tin Roof 20 – Jessica from Dear Emmeline 21 – Kelly from View Along the Way 22 – Sarah from Lacquer and Linen 23 – Eileen from A Creative Day Blog 24 – Sarah from Royal Marigold 25 – Lori from Lori May Interiors 26 – Jennifer from Dimples and Tangles 27 – Caitlin from Desert Domicile 28 – Sherry from Design Indulgence 29 – Lakeitha from Lakeitha Duncan Lifestyle Blog 30 – Shavonda from A Home Full of Color and Whitney from The Curtis Casa. 31 – Angela from Number Fifty-three and Jennifer from Brave New Home.

I need a nap.