The Inspiration Board: Spotlight 232 & Fleeting Fall Colors

Welcome back everyone. We’re off to a brand new week of sharing inspirational ideas. Thank you so much for linking up your project on The Inspiration Board last week. I can’t tell you how much it means to me week after week to see the party grow. We’re midway through November and it’s going to be a mad dash to the holiday finish line. Confession time…I’ve done absolutely nothing to prepare for the holidays. It usually hits me as I’m enjoying a leftover Thanksgiving turkey sandwich and then it’s go-time!! Who’s with me?

Let’s move on to the features but first, here’s a little recap of what I’ve been sharing.

Country Living Christmas Joys Giveaway  :  Etched Milk Bottle  :  Handmade Holiday Gift Guide

ETCETERAS: Etched Glass Milk Bottle

I have such a fun project to share with you today. Have you ever etched glass? It’s not as hard as it sounds, in fact, it was super easy and I can’t wait to create more etched glass pieces. I happened upon this project because of a nice reader.

Homework: Reading–Country Living Christmas Joys Review & Giveaway

I have such a treat for you today friends. The wonderful and inspiring people of Country Living have come out with a book to inspire us through the holidays. It’s called Country Living Christmas Joys and it’s filled with beautiful holiday ideas. And the best part? I get to give away a copy to one of you.

The Inspiration Board: Creative Party 232 & Birdseed Acorn Cakes

FROM MY ARCHIVES  :  Bird Seed Acorn Cakes

Welcome to The Inspiration Board. The day when we get to inspire each other with the projects we’ve been creating. This time of year the projects are even more bountiful and amazing. Loads of food, gift ideas, stories and more. So without further ado, let’s start the party and inspire each other.

The Inspiration Board: Spotlight 231 & A is for Apple

Welcome back everyone. So glad you stopped by. This is such a great time of year for inspiration and The Inspiration Board was brimming with goodies last week. There are loads of features today because I wanted to share so many of the projects with you and just couldn’t narrow it down any further. So here we go…

First, here’s what I’ve been up to.

Fall Treat Tin  :  Noble Fir Giveaway  :  3rd Annual Handmade Shop Holiday Gift Guide  :  Friday High Five

And now for the projects featured this week.

FRIDAY: High Five

It’s Friday – thank goodness or TGIF as we like to say. This week flew by in a flash and time is only going to start picking up speed as I fall further behind on the holiday to-do list. I need to start my online holiday shopping so that there’s time deliveries but first I should make a list. Oh, so much to do. Cards to make, goodies to bake, yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year.

So, how was your week? Do you have anything to report and “high five” about?  Here’s what I’ve been up to this week and I’m high fiving over.

Coffee! I have to admit, I’m a caffeine addict. I probably drink 3-4 cups a day. I should probably cut back but that probably won’t happen anytime soon.

SHOW & TELL: Handmade Shop Holiday Gift Guide 2015

Every year I host a link up for Etsy and Handmade Shops. This was the third year and even though I didn’t get as may shops linking up, there was still plenty of gorgeous handmade items shared. So, without further ado, here are the featured products that make up the 3rd Annual Handmade Shop Gift Guide.

Scroll through this slideshow and check out the individual products below.

EXTRA CREDIT: Tree Classic Garland Giveaway

Today I have a wonderful giveaway opportunity for you. This year is the 40th Anniversary of Tree Classics – the maker of faux Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands and more. I’m so excited for one of you to win a Classic Noble Fir Garland.

The Inspiration Board: Creative Party 231 & Marshmallow Peppermint Stir Sticks

FROM MY ARCHIVES :: Marshmallow Peppermint Stir Sticks

Hello, hello everyone! If you’re new here to homework, every Tuesday, I host The Inspiration Board where we come together to share our latest and greatest. So what have you been up to? I’ve been noticing a lot of fall cooking and baking link ups lately – it’s definitely the season of good eats!

Last week The Inspiration Board was brimming with fantastic projects. You can check out the features from last week’s party here.

Now let’s inspire each other:

THE INSPIRATION BOARD: Spotlight 230 & Game Day Food

Happy November everyone. I hate to be a broken record but time sure is flying… how in heck did October fly by so fast? And here’s another statement that’s like my voice on repeat… it’s still hot here in Southern California. Today it was 85 by the coast. Paleeez – bring on the fall weather. I have sweaters to wear and soups to make. So once again, I rely on all of you to bring me fall inspiration. And you didn’t let me down.

Before we get to the features, here’s a little recap of what I’ve been sharing lately.

Beautiful Bellevue and What I Wore  :  Grey Felt Fall Treat Can  :  Friday High Five

And now for the amazing and inspirational features.