Come Sit By Me: Volume 46
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.
- This week has mostly been about blog work and prepping for 4th quarter. I planned out my entire content calendar through the end of the year and it’s gotten me so motivated to dive in and start working on it! These next four months with fall, Thanksgiving, and Christmas make up most of my blog traffic for the entire year. Sure, it’s a lot of people just looking for a recipe or a Christmas how-to that only come to the website from Google or Pinterest once, but every visit helps keep it going—and there’s always that chance a few will return.
- And…. I finished my fall decorating! The tour for you publishes on Monday, and here’s a little sneaky peak at the color scheme:
- After being in my new villa for a little over a year, I went to dinner with about 15 ladies from the neighborhood who meet once a month to catch up. I’m so glad I stumbled into finding out about it! I’m looking forward to the next time—they were a great group, and all empty nesters like me. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I’ve always liked to know my neighbors and felt like it’s important… do you too?
- And I know I shared something just last week that touched me, but I’m feeling sappy (and grateful) again after resharing last year’s fall tour this week. That was the first time I showed my new downsized house, and was feeling very unsure about where life was taking me and what would happen to this blog, which I admitted in the post. Brand new sweet and uplifting comments now a year later have really touched my heart. I truly appreciate all of your support and the time you spend here!! I’ll lay off the mushy stuff next week, I promise…
Words to Get Through the Week.
Pretty Pictures, Yummy Recipes, and Things I Just Want to Spend Money On.
Fall porches are some of my favorite spots to decorate for the season, and this post has some really pretty ones. Lots of cozy textures, pumpkins, mums, and lanterns, it’s full of inspiration.
This ornate ceramic handled vase is such a timeless piece. Its classic shape and detailing make it perfect for fresh flowers, seasonal branches, or simply as a beautiful stand-alone accent in any room. And that green is gorgeous.
This honey garlic roasted chicken with sweet potatoes looks like the perfect cozy fall dinner. Sweet, savory, and hearty all in one pan, it’s just the kind of meal that’s good on an autumn night.
This Avalon cast glass chandelier is absolutely stunning. It would be a beautiful addition to a dining room, entryway, or a living room.
I love how these free fall decorating ideas bring such a cozy seasonal touch without spending a dime. And Heidi’s photos are always so beautiful!
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.
