STAYING HOME

Simple Pleasures #7

Well, this week I am combining Simple Pleasures and Saturday Shopping into one post because just as I got ready to finish my Simple Pleasures post blogger wiped the entire thing out.

It literally takes hours to write one of these posts, so needless to say I was not a happy camper. 

I know that many of us are staying at home more again and it can be difficult to self-isolate. 

Cooler weather is on the horizon, which means we will be staying at home even more and so we will be looking at ways once again to keep ourselves busy. 

I have spent the last week learning how to make printables from my collection of vintage prints to add to my Etsy shop. Who knew there was so much to learn. At times I was convinced my head was about to explode, but I have finally been able to start listing some. 

My new printables section.

Simple Inspiration

As I was learning new things this week I wondered how old is too old to keep learning and it made me think of this quote.

And at times when I have felt adrift from the world, I have realized that I am not alone.

Lovely Reads I Found This Week

When you live in a small home or apartment it can be difficult to come up with new ideas for your space, so I was excited to find these 18 fresh ideas.

Looking for a quick update for your mantel? Check out this post on a five minute fall mantle.

Kris always finds the most amazing ways to update old things and I think this vintage door relove is definitely one of my favorites. 

If you are tired of looking at the same four walls and the same old view you will want to see Amy's post on ten waterfront homes around the world. 

Nobody loves an English country cottage home tour more than me, and this one is definitely now a favorite. 

Favorite Gluten-Free Recipe This Week

Cooler weather makes me think of soup, but as I have become a lazy as well as a thrifty cook I love a fairly simple one-pot healthy soup. This recipe for an Easy Vegan French Peasant Soup caught my attention. 

Catching Up

Have you had a chance to read these recent posts?

This week in Healthy Habits For a Happier Life I wrote about eating right. I was able to find a lot of good tips on the web and I am determined to do a better job of eating healthy, starting with that peasant soup.

Monday I shared a lovingly decorated historical home in New Jersey, which I loved.  Hint: the outdoor greenhouse eating area is to die for. 

Lets Play

I decided to create a special section for this because I thought it was so much fun. I played this with Tessa recently She of course won, although as usual she wouldn't allow me to see the instructions so who knows what the actual rules are. That girl definitely inherited the competitiveness gene.

It is for ages 8 and up and it is really fun. Amazon is apparently sold out, but I found it at Walmart.

Long Cow Game

Stay At Home With Amazon

puzzle  indoor herb garden

paint by numbers kit  adult coloring book

bread maker  mexican train dominoes

What I'm Watching

For some reason, I have become addicted to shows that take place in WWII and these are two that I have recently finished and really liked; Land Girls and Foyle's War

Getting Cozy At Target

  

chenille throw  flannel pajamas 

herbal tea sampler 

chenille robe  slippers

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