Recently I partnered with Cricut on our YouTube channel to create a DIY wood centerpiece with Cricut Adhesive Foil. This beautiful fall centerpiece is perfect for fall tables or even as a Thanksgiving centerpiece. Creating it and working with…
Bright & Cozy Fall Front Porch Decor
It was 80 degrees here last week and I think summer-like weather has been really impacting my love of the “fall” season this year. In the upper Midwest, we expect the crisp air to show up in September, the…
Neutral fall tablescape for a small space
This year I’ve been working on really making the barn a space you can live in. Prior to this year we finished construction on the space and then I’ve used it randomly. We’ve had guests stay there, but I never…
Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
Are you a pumpkin pie fan? What about an ice cream fan? I’m both. Ice cream is my weakness and pumpkin pie is probably my favorite kind of pie. So, I thought it might be time to combine them into…
Pumpkin Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
Are you a pumpkin person? I am. Frankly, I don’t need it to be a certain season to eat pumpkin. I’m the kind of girl who could happily eat it year-round and savor each bite of it. Each bit of…
Harry Potter Halloween decor entryway
When it comes to witchcraft and wizardry, it doesn’t get much more iconic than Harry Potter. And Halloween and Harry Potter seem to go together like candy and pumpkins. From the costumes to the Harry Potter Halloween decor to the…
How to make Harry Potter potions & DIY magic potions (Free labels!)
Everyone knows that the most fun part about Halloween is the idea that witchcraft and magic is real – with a few ghosts and goblins thrown in. Similarly, it’s the best part about Harry Potter too. This Halloween a…
Witchy Halloween Fireplace Decor
Decorating our fireplace mantle each fall has always been a highlight of decorating our home. With the fireplace in the family room truly being the heart of our home, it’s been a joy to see how we can change it…
18 fall garden vegetables
Often people think of gardening as a spring and summer activity, but in many regions – including mine – you can plant a fall garden and have a bountiful harvest through December through even some of the colder months….
Beet & Apple Fall Salad recipe
Fall is probably not the time when you think of salads. But I have to balance out all this pasta somehow, right? The Beet & Apple Fall Salad recipe is one of my go-tos. I started making it last…
Harvest home fall decor ideas
September is here and it’s brought with it the unofficial start of fall. But, I’m still not entirely there. After a Labor Day back in Chicago with my family, I’m playing catch up this week – on the blog, in…
Homemade Apple Crumble Muffins
Last week my neighbor dropped off a bag of apples from her sister’s orchard just down the street. Sharing with neighbors has been a plus when it comes to living in the country. It’s something I didn’t expect but…