From the Front Porch: Falling for Apple Season

Happy Thursday from the front porch, sweet friends. Welcome to the Falling for Apple Season Edition of this weekly series.

How have you been?

In this week’s Tuesday Tip Sheet exclusively for subscribers we talked about holiday travel plans, confirming reservations, and having those sometime uncomfortable conversations surrounding gifts, activities, and overall expectations early.

Planning for the holidays in advance is not always easy but it does help set the tone for the season, which allows you extra time to do the things that matter most to you.

Recently, I was unpacking my suitcase from a long weekend in the mountains when I started thinking about a few other things we could do in advance.

So, I wanted to share them with you today.

If you’re not ready this week (or even this month), no worries, they’ll at least be on your radar when you are ready.

Now is a great time to start thinking about and scheduling your…

• Fall Bucket List Activities
• Seasonal Craft Ideas
• Halloween Costume Ideas
• Spooky Soiree or Halloween Party
• Quarter 4 Birthday, Anniversaries, or Special Occasion Events
• Family Outfits for Holiday Cards

If you really feel on top of things, it’s a great time to start thinking about your…

• Thanksgiving Weekend Celebrations
• Christmas Card List
• This Year’s Christmas/Holiday Décor Theme
• Christmas Craft Ideas
• Christmas Gifts List
• Christmas Week Celebrations

As you know, the days leading up to Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas go by lightning fast.

So fast sometimes, it feels like we don’t even have enough time to catch our breath between celebrations.

So, take a few minutes while you’re in the car pick up line or an hour over the weekend to jot down some ideas you want to try, then put them on the calendar.

That way, you’ll have them when you’re ready to make extra special memories this season.

A Few of Our Favorite Post from Around the Web this Week…

Beautiful Home and Garden Tours:

• This cozy mountain retreat via Lark & Linen feels like Fall.
• I could get lost in designer Kate Jackson Interiors portfolio for hours.
• The minute I saw this Whidbey Island Retreat via Scout and Nible I immediately thought of my baby sister.
• This Jane Austen-Inspired Bedroom from Wildflower Home was such a fun one because the bedroom is warm and inviting. I love how she shared the phases the bedroom has undergone over the years too. It’s so relatable!

Seasonal Inspiration:

• Wait until you see how MaryJo of Masterpieces of My Life created a DIY version of Wedgwood Jasperware. It’s gorgeous!
• I revisit this post 5 Easy Tips for Hosting a Backyard Tailgate from Jen of Midwest Life and Style at the beginning of every season. There are so many festive ideas to explore!
• Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse wrote this post, 11 Five Minute Cheap Autumn Decor Ideas for the Kitchen and they’re all totally doable.
• Barbara from Mantel and Table is a tablescape guru. You’ll love her 4 Easy Tips for Setting a Beautiful Fall Tablescape. It’s gorgeous!
• 50 Classic Fall Movies to Watch (via Town & Country excited to watch these since it never really feels like Fall in Florida)

Health and Wellness Inspiration:

• 13 Reasons to Always Be Kind (such a good reminder from Live Bold and Bloom as we begin a hectic season)
• Speaking of good reminders, 7 Quick Reminders to Help You Simplify Everything (via Be More With Less)
• 12 Things to Declutter In Your Bedroom Before Fall Hits (via Real Simple)

Style and Travel Inspiration:

• 7 Foolproof Formulas for Expensive Looking Outfits (via My Chic Obsession)
• Flattering Fall Makeup Products for Mature Skin (via The Beauty Blotter)
• These are the 15 Most Beautiful National Park Lodges in the US (via Veranda)

Simple Pleasures and Little Luxuries:

• This bag comes in so many prints and it would be perfect for travel or gift idea.
• Love this fun take on leopard flats and these bow flats from Anthro too.
• So many of my favorite things from H&M sell out quickly so I wanted to share this purse in case you haven’t seen it yet.

If You’ve Missed Anything from the Archives or the Blog, Here’s a Peek at What We’ve Been Up To…

DIY Football Tee and Game Day Outfit Ideas

Semi Foraged Fall Flower Arrangement and Handcrafted Society Blog Hop

Decorating for Fall With Apples

Autumn Apples Inspired Tablescape

Simple Apple Centerpiece Ideas

Quick and Easy Caramel Apple Slices

You can find last week’s From the Front Porch: September Reset Edition here if you missed it…

A Few Things We Spotted Online at Target and Amazon This Week…

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• Apple Blossom Stems (these would be so pretty in a vase)
• Doormat (yes to easy and budget friendly porch decor)
•  Bell Jar  (simple to dress up or down for seasonal vignettes too)
• Apple Slicer (this one is similar to the one we have and we use it all the time)
• Baskets (these baskets are a fall classic and can be used in so many different ways)
• Cardigan (this cardigan comes in lots of different colors and has great reviews)
• Pullover (the ruffle details on this pullover are pretty and in comes in so many colors too)
• Flats (these would be a budget friendly way to add a pop of color to an outfit)
• Polish (this color feels like fall and this one would be fun to try too)
• Dry Oil (a pretty way to keep that end of summer glow)
• Pouch Set (I use these pouches every day for makeup and skincare but they’ve saved us so many times while traveling especially when we need something quickly like migraine meds – no more digging)
• Pillow Covers (these come in lots of pretty shades including chocolate and caramel)
• Candle (a simple way to welcome the season if you’re not a fan of pumpkin)
• Textured Blanket  (this blanket comes in two sizes and lots of different colors)
•  Lamp (a versatile lamp that could go in any room)
• Ladder (a cozy way to display seasonal blankets and quilts)

That’s all for now!

As always, we appreciate you so much and we hope your weekend is peace-filled and relaxing. We can’t wait to share even more with you next week!

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Many blessings,

CoCo