Happy Friday 9/25/20

Happy Friday! Eek! I can’t quite believe it’s fall, but there’s definitely a crisp edge to the air and our leaves are changing colors. The kids even asked me to turn on the heat this week, which of course I couldn’t do, because my dad taught me the value of wool socks and sweatshirts in an old house 😉 But goodness, I sure do love this time of year and am eagerly getting the house cleaned and ready for spending more time indoors.

Our Farmhouse kitchen (+ the amazing story behind our vintage hutch)

More from the week…

Phew! We’re still catching our breaths after a busy week at the Poplar Cottage. Did you weigh in on our floor plan options? You guys have strong opinions and we LOVE it!

I would live here in a heartbeat. Those bookcases…swoon! (emilyhenderson)

I am not a housewife. I am a Prepper. I found this really interesting and strangely comforting. “At some point it occurred to me that I might be going about this homemaker thing all wrong. Maybe instead of thinking of my new role as housewife, I should have been thinking of myself as a prepper. And instead of embracing my inner Mad Max, I could channel my own mother and grandmother, and a bit of Survival Mom — to be a nurturing, resourceful and resilient homemaker ready for anything. “ (nytimes)

Ever think about renovating a home for an Airbnb? Here are 5 folks who have! (@ispydiy)

The cutest built-in nook. It may be for a kid’s play room but I want it in my bedroom! (@Katiehodgesdesign)

Blueberry power muffins. My sister turned me on to Costco almond flour and I’ve been throwing it in everything so these are right up my alley! (camillestyles)

Working from home while parenting. Ha! (npr)

An “80’s special” home full of thrifted finds. Love how Suraya turned a 1200sf starter house into a 1200sf comfortable, long-term family home!

Floret has a free mini course on growing cut flowers and I’m all signed up. (floret)

The new rug I bought for layering in our living room. (amazon affiliate)

Ziggy Marley’s elegant yet family-friendly family home. (architecturaldigest)

Have a good weekend!