8-19-23

What I Can’t Let Go Of:

(just like the NPR Politics podcast on Fridays- minus the “Politics or otherwise” disclaimer.

This blog is a publicly politics-free zone, so all musings will be “Otherwise“.)

Have you heard about the Orcas, Killer Whales, off the coast of Europe attacking sailboats and breaking their rudders? There’s a number of theories why. But the most accepted (and the one I’m tickled by) is that these are curious, bored juveniles making a sport of sailboat rudders to entertain themselves.

Just like (and I kid you not) the fad a couple of years ago, off the US Pacific, when suddenly Orca juvenile whales started attacking other fish, particularly salmon and once they kill it, they swim around with it on their heads. I guess that gang initiation is not as painful and not as permanent as a tat.

There are similar stories of bored juveniles in the same dolphin pods acting out a weird fad behavior for a bit of time. Mimicking and challenging each other.

Hmmm, not too different than TikTok!

Wow! Mammals are so alike. Hands or flippers, it doesn’t seem to matter!

I’d love to hear what you can’t let go of!

On the Blog This Week

Coming Next Week:

A new Pinterest Challenge is coming up next week. Can’t wait to see what my PC Buds have come up with also!

Hopefully three more groups of stockings can be worked through.

And a few behind the scenes projects that need to be finished up and documented so I can share them.

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Reminder for my Stocking Families:

We’re halfway through August!!! Yikes!

This is a reminder that if you have South House Christmas stockings and your family has or is growing, and you need an additional stocking or three to blend in with your originals,

NOW is the time to order!!!

To encourage you to order before the season starts (before Sept. 1), I waive the $15 surcharge that Add-On stockings carry during the holiday season.

Click here, to order from SouthHouseDesigns.com or click here if you prefer going through Etsy.

Sharing From Around the Web

It’s the third Saturday of the month — the day we take a shopping excursion together, these six blogging besties.

We’ve had two beautiful days where we could fling the window open and ditch the A/C! But then we’re back up the triple digits this weekend. So it’s not yet time to replace the light Summer throws — but I can start with scents.

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Now Let’s See What the Other Gals Found For Us

Lynn – Living Large in a Small House

• I’ve started decorating for fall and I love the plaid throw and lumbar pillow that I recently purchased from Target.
• These faux florals look amazing in my fall entryway.
• I found these frames at Micheals that I used to frame the FREE Printables that are on my blog.
• I’m loving these fall salad plates that would be beautiful on a fall tablescape.

Wendy – WM Design House

I know the daytime temperatures are still high, but I can feel the evenings cooling off. Or maybe it’s just my imagination because I’m so ready for fall. How about you? Here are a few things I am looking forward to.

• I cannot wait to slip on my cozy sweater coat for a relaxed evening around the fireplace or throw this blanket over my legs.
• I will add lots of fall decor around my home in the next few weeks, including these gorgeous hammered brass candlesticks and linen throw pillows. I love the soft-washed linen material with the raw edge they have.
• I bought these faux pomegranates last year and loved the pop of color they give on my coffee table in a beautiful wood vase. They are just the right amount of color.

Michele – Vintage Home Designs

• I shared this adorable pleated lampshade on my Instagram this week, and so many of you loved it! I got so many messages wanting the link.
  It comes in 2 sizes and you won’t believe the price! I replaced a shade on a lamp in my sitting area with the larger size for a change, and I am loving it!
  There is also a really cute blue pattern one that I bought, as well.
• Last month I shared a super cute and cozy outfit that I have been wearing this summer.
  I discovered last week that it also comes in a long sleeve version, so I just got one and planning to order another color.
  It has been a great travel outfit this summer and still cute for running errands or a lunch date.
• I am a sucker for all things pumpkin, so I had to have this cute white pumpkin shape soup tureen. I think it will look cute this fall mixed in with my ironstone soup tureen collection.
  There are also small individual soup bowls with a lid that go with it.
• And can we talk about this glass pumpkin dome?? It is a bit of a splurge, but it would be so amazing for fall decor and functional, as well.

Amy – Amy Sadler Designs

Amy’s favorite scents for Fall:

• Thieves Household Cleaner Concentrate

• My YL Essential Oils Link

• Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil

• Clove Essential Oil

• Nutmeg Essential Oil

Cindy – Reinvented Delaware

• Have you seen the amazing fall clothing that Walmart offers in the Time and Tru Line? I’m eyeballing some sweaters to wear with jeans. A zippered sweater in green and one in gray would be perfect for those chilly nights.
• And here are a few more that I am considering for those fall and winter months: a v-neck with cute shoulder details in gray and this gorgeous blue, and this chunky knit cardigan that comes in black and neutral cream
• Our kids live away and like to come for the weekend. So my office often is converted to a spare room on the fly. This 18″ King Size inflatable mattress is perfect for our daughter and son-in-law who is 6’4″! The mattress needed an extra deep fitted sheet and this one is so soft! Maybe they will stay over more often now!
• Two things I use over and over in my kitchen are this magnetic microwave splatter cover (this thing saves me so much microwave cleaning since you can throw it in the dishwasher!) and a roll-up dish drainer that is also a veggie drying rack. It rolls up and tucks away when I’m not using it!

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I hope you enjoy your weekend!!! Thanks for hanging out with me a bit,

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