From the Front Porch: The Magic of Spooky Season

Hello from the front porch, sweet friends, and welcome to the Magic of Spooky Season edition of this weekly series.

Thanks so much for being here today.

How has your week been?

One of my favorite quotes is, “Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go,” and lately I’ve been thinking about how much of life is learning to let go.

Letting go of old habits, routines, and mindsets that no longer serve us well.

Letting go of things that drain our energy to create space for solutions that will make our lives easier or better.

Letting go of what is comfortable and familiar so that we can explore our goals, dreams, and build the life we’ve always wanted. 

While saying goodbye isn’t always easy, it’s a vital part of the process if we want to live a calmer, happier, and more purpose-filled life.

So, as we enter a fresh month, I encourage you to think about what you need to let go of.

Then I want you to be brave enough to open the door and welcome something new.

As always, I’ll be cheering you on.

A Few of Our Favorite Posts From Around the Web This Week…

Beautiful Home and Garden Tours:

• This Kiawah Island home from Marie Flanigan is stunning. The way she mixes so many different wood tones is really beautiful.
• How pretty is this carriage house from Oho Interiors?
• This former shed on the Cornish coast looks so warm and inviting (via House & Garden UK)
• Before & After: A Victorian House Becomes a Warm and Cosy Home (via My Scandinavian Home) 
• Discover Bunny Mellon’s Gardens (via Wine & Country)

Seasonal Inspiration:

• These charming and traditional Halloween party ideas from Sugar and Charm are so fun and festive.
• How delightful are these Halloween pouches from Handmade Charlotte?
• Speaking of delightful, have you seen the budget-friendly and adorable votives Rachel from the Ponds Farmhouse made?
• These napkin rings from My Sweet Savannah would be so cute at a Spooky Soiree.
• Craftberry Bush always has creative seasonal ideas. These bottles would be fun to display at a dinner party and so easy, too. 
• Love this simple yet elegant wreath idea from Kathy of Up To Date Interiors.
• These understated DIY Halloween decorations via Gardenista are totally genius.
• This Black Widow Berry Cocktail looks delicious. 
• This post from Studio McGee has a great roundup of fall porch ideas.
• Love this easy pumpkin craft idea from Anna of Sky Lark House.
• 45 Pumpkin Decorating Ideas  (via Better Homes & Gardens)

Health and Wellness:

•  Healthy Eating for People Who Hate Meal Prep (via Jasmin D the RD Substack)
• 6 Strategies to Stay Calm When Life Feels Uncertain (via Self) 
• The Truth About Rest and Progress (via Intelligent Change)

Makeup, Style and Travel Inspiration:

• What to Wear with a Pleated Skirt (via Glamour)
• From Skin to Hair, Women Over 40 Swear by These Secrets (via Camille Styles) 
• The Best Dark OPI Nail Polish Colors (via The Everygirl – love they started this list with a cult classic) 
• Fall Foliage Map: Where to See the Leaves Change (via Real Simple)
• Haunted Hotels Around the World (via CN Traveler)

Encouraging Words…

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

Finding Everyday Magic: 31 Simple Joys for Spooky Season

A Quick and Easy Way to Age Paper

 Blind Date with a Book: Halloween and Fall Edition

DIY Crime Drama and Mystery Bookmarks for Spooky Season

Boo Basket Ideas

Amazon Add to Cart: Festive Halloween Decor and More

 From the Front Porch: Seasonal Sparks (in case you missed it last week)

Shopping Notes…

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• Cardigan (9 colors to choose from depending on size; I have this color and wear it all the time)
• Earrings (obsessed with the late 80s vibe of these earrings. 6 additional colors available)
• Plates (a simple way to get the look of transferware, 3 colors to choose from depending on size)
• Book (currently on my TBR pile) 
• Bow Button Down (18 colors to choose from depending on size)
• Tank Dress (17 colors to choose from depending on size and easy to wear with cardigans or jean jackets)
• Bedford Weekender (currently unavailable)
• Euro Shams (4 colors to choose from, plus you can use this shade through the winter season as well)
• Eye Balm (5 shades to choose from)
• Sweater Vest (10 colors to choose from depending on size; this is cropped so wear with high-waist bottoms) 
• Body Suit (35 colors to choose from depending on size; I sized up-it’s really easy to layer)
• Loafers (3 colors to choose from depending on size)
• Bracelet (2 colors to choose from depending on size)
• Hair Clips (9 colors to choose from, great for travel and days when you need something quick)
• Jeans (25 colors to choose from depending on size and highly rated)
• Skirt (15 colors to choose from depending on size, including a fabulous black watch plaid) 

 As always, we appreciate you more than you could ever know, and we hope your weekend is peace-filled and relaxing. 

We can’t wait to share even more next week!

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

 

Many blessings,

CoCo