Come Sit By Me: Volume 3
Inside: Welcome to the weekend and our weekly catch-up, Come Sit By Me. I’m spilling the sweet tea on what’s happened this week, what’s inspiring me, and a few things that have caught my eye that I think you’ll love too!

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Welcome to “Come Sit By Me”! It’s our chance to catch up on the little things I’d share with you this week if we could chat on the porch over coffee (or wine depending on the time of day).
Life Lately in a Nutshell.
- My Christmas tour went live this week and it feels really good to be done decorating! But are we ever really done?? I think being decorated early just gives me more time to think of more things I could do. I’m reigning myself in this year, but I’d really enjoy a tabletop tree in my office. And a small tree with soft white lights in the corner of my bedroom. And… I’m stopping. Really.

- In case you’ve been following along from the last couple weeks— ding dong the rat is dead! I’ve cleaned up and sprayed a bleach solution on everything in the garage and the doors are sealed. I felt relief that it was over and done with. And now I’ve found out it chewed a part of the fuel tank system in my car. Fingers crossed at least my insurance will cover it and I’ll only be out my $1500 deductible rather than several thousand. Good times.😡
Words to Get Through the Week.

Pretty Pictures, Yummy Recipes, and Things I Just Want to Spend Money On.
Looking for Christmas mantel inspiration? This BHG Christmas mantel collection has you covered with so many gorgeous ideas.

These reclaimed wood charcuterie boards are insanely gorgeous and they would make a great gift for that hard to shop for lady in your life.

I’m always looking for a delicious breakfast casserole and I really want to try out this one for a Monte Cristo Casserole. Yum!

I’m loving these Anthro bistro tile monogrammed mugs. They are so pretty with the perfect amount of glam. These would also make a great hostess gift.

Julie Blanner has the prettiest collection of DIY Christmas Gifts. Fair warning… you are going to want to make all of them!

What have you seen this week that you’re obsessed with? Let all of us in on it in the comments!
Live this weekend to the fullest,💗

Before you go:
As always, I appreciate your visit, comments, and shares here on the blog! I’d love it if you also follow along with me on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube so you won’t miss any of my inspiration and ideas.
Just wanted you to know how much I enjoy your blog! I love your style and taste, probably because it’s very similar to mine. I’ve gone through some life changes in the past year, also. I’m thinking of relocating and downsizing in the next year, so your beautiful villa has definitely inspired me. Thanks for sharing so many great ideas! All the best!
Sandra it makes my day that I could inspire you! And thank you for being a reader!!💗
Loved your Christmas Tour, Kate! Your home is just beautiful! You have done a fabulous job with your decor in your new villa. I think a tabletop tree in your office and a small tree in your bedroom with lights would be lovely.
What a relief to not have to worry about the rat in your garage. Who would have known that the rat would have done damage to your car. Glad everything is under control now,
Your recipe for the Monte Cristo Casserole looks so delicious! I have to make this over the holidays.
Have a great week, Kate! Thanks for sharing! I always enjoy your posts!
Thank you Mary-Ann! I appreciate that you always take the time and effort to reach out and comment when you can. 💗
Thanks, Kate, for all your wonderful, helpful tips. I always enjoy your posts.
I’m so glad Jessie!
Hi Kate, Love these ideas, and the cute saying. Sharing with my hubby as we spend the holidays renting, hoping for something to come for sale that fits us.
Actually, I sharing the saying with my hubby for our anniversary next weekend. It’s right after Thanksgiving, so I usually forget. 🙂
I love that this one resonated with you this week Marilyn—and prayers for you finding the right home!
I have a feeling you are no longer married . I could be wrong but it is just the way you make statements. It is my and not ours or we. The same with the rat problem. I do like your web site. Judi
Yes I have gone through some life changes Judi. But I haven’t let them get the best of me or ruin my passion for what I love to do. I’m grateful for people like you that enjoy my content here!💗