Happy List: #39
Hello again!
Our mornings have turned a wee bit cool and it’s definitely starting to feel like fall has arrived. Although, I say that kind of tongue-in-cheek because Ireland is always a wee bit cool – even in the summer.
On Monday I shared more about life in Ireland as it relates to ER visits. Thank you for your warm wishes. My daughter is doing much better.
Wednesday was all about pumpkins and denim. If you missed the braided denim pumpkin, go back and read all about it! I’ll wait.
Here’s what is on the Happy List this week. I try to view these things through the filter of “I appreciate it from a creative standpoint” and not through the filter of “I want that, why don’t I have that.” It makes the Internet and social media so much more enjoyable to consume!
BUS STOP
What caught my eye was not the ‘deconstructed fall centerpiece’ House Beautiful was showcasing, but that Bus Stop sign in the background.
Have you ever seen anything like that? I think it’s pretty cool. Definitely unique.
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FALL FOLIAGE TRAIN RIDES
Here’s a list of train rides showcasing beautiful fall foliage in the U.S.
Don’t worry, they aren’t all in New England. Although, that part of the country is GORGEOUS in the fall. If you decide to take the one in Hood River, Oregon, check before you go. I’m not sure how the wildfires in the area have impacted fall foliage.
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TACO SOUP
I made this last week. It was even better the second day.
Recipe can be found here.
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PAPER ROLL SIGN
If I had a Cricut
or Silhouette
or one of those other personal cutting machines, I’d be all OVER this craft.
If you don’t have one either, but like this spooky sign, you can print out the free image and frame it!
Directions and the free printable are at Eighteen25.
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JELLY SOAPS
Jelly soaps? Soap that is the same consistency as a gummy bear?
I did not know this was a thing. My kids would FREAK OUT (in a good way) about these soaps.
Directions to make your own are over at Happiness is Homemade.
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Russian Cinnamon Buns
Aren’t these the prettiest cinnamon buns? I’m assuming they taste great too. I think you could use the technique for making the hearts on your regular cinnamon roll recipe.
Recipe is at Little Sunny Kitchen.
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CHUNKY SHELVES IN A NOOK
This kitchen is drool-worthy, but it’s those shelves in the background that caught my eye.
This could have easily just been a plain wall, but they made it functional and pretty. I love unexpected details like this in a home.
(Photo by Reagan Taylor via Domino)
UNICORN NOODLES
Here is another thing I did not know was possible. Color changing noodles. Science for the win, folks!
Directions and the scientific explanation at Left Brain Craft Brain.
BRICK FLOOR
I’m pretty much head-over-heels for this entire mudroom done by Studio McGee, but what I really love is the brick floor.
I don’t think I’d want it everywhere in my house, but I can see how the bricks would work (i.e. be indestructible) in this particular area. Plus, it’s just stinking cool!
Also, that black door! Hubba-hubba!
