From the Front Porch: Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall

Happy Thursday from the front porch sweet friends and welcome to the Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Edition of this weekly series.

How has your week been?

We officially kicked off the Fall season with a PSL, went to my nephew’s football game, celebrated being featured alongside some of my favorite creatives in Country Sampler Farmhouse Style Magazine, pulled out all the pumpkins so we could start decorating, made big pot of chili and a bonfire, caught up on Emily in Paris, and brought dinner to my sister’s house because my niece had knee surgery this week.

Tomorrow, my Mom is coming over so we can calendar and attend an event and after that we’re going to fully enjoy the long Labor Day weekend.

While there are so many things to love about this time of year, I’m also mindful of the lessons we’ve learned over the summer season.

Lessons that were beautifully simple on one hand yet hard won on the other.

As we ease into what promises to be a season filled with cozy adventures, I encourage you to continue the rituals that served you well, recommit to healthy habits, reset your schedule, or reestablish the routines that help enrich your life.

As always, I’ll be cheering you on.

PS: Tuesday Tip Sheet will return next week!

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

Beautiful Home and Garden Tours:

• Tour a Modern Mediterranean Home on Sea Island (via Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles-this home on Sea Island is gorgeous)
• A Peek Inside a Presidential Yacht (via Veranda-such a cool piece of history)
• A Blissful Rustic Summer Retreat on the Shores of Lake Owen, Wisconsin (via One Kindesign-this home has lots of cool nooks and reminds me of sleepaway camp)
• Small Patio Vegetable Garden Ideas (via Quiet Minimal-this post gives me hope we’ll be able to grow some things on our patio soon too)

Seasonal Inspiration:

• This Ice Cream Social from Mary at Life at Bella Terra would be such a sweet way to celebrate the end of the summer season.
• This floating starfish wreath is one of my all-time favorites from Danielle at Finding Silver Pennies.
• These DIY Shell Shadowboxes from Kate of Centsational Style are so pretty.

Health and Wellness Inspiration:

• How to Take Care of Yourself During a Migraine Hangover (via Self-these were helpful reminders if you also suffer from migraines.)
• 8 Signs That You’re Not Getting Enough Protein (via Glamour-bookmarked this post, protein is so confusing sometimes)
• 22 Light Lunch Recipes (via The Everygirl-filled with lots of great recipes)

Style and Travel Inspiration:

• 10 Clothing Items That Go With Everything in Your Closet (via My Chic Obsession-I always learn so much from their posts)
• The 15 Best Lake Towns in America (via Travel + Leisure-these lake towns are so pretty)

Simple Pleasures and Little Luxuries:

• These starfish earrings from Lily Pulitzer are beautiful.
• This tote from & Other Stories is such pretty shape.
• Lingua Franca is a new to me brand. I love how these sweatshirts can be customized. They would make such a great gift idea. 

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

Quick and Easy DIY Pumpkin Diffuser

17 Ways to Ease Into Fall

Early Fall Craft and Decorating Ideas

How to Repurpose an Old Fall Wreath

(as seen in Country Sampler Farmhouse Style Magazine)

You can find last week’s From the Front Porch: Transitioning From Summer to Fall here if you missed it…

Inspiration We Spotted Online at Amazon This Week…

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• Dress (Add a jean jacket or a cardi to this dress and you’ll be able to enjoy it in warm weather states)
• Bar Cart (Sent this adorable cart to my sister who’s redoing her back patio area)
• Melamine Dinnerware Set (This set would be great for a second home or rental property on the beach)
• Sunscreen (This top rated sunscreen gives just enough tint without having to put on a full face of makeup)
• Earrings (These coastal inspired earrings are so budget friendly, you’ll want one of each shape)
• Striped Dress (Comes in a variety of colors and is easy to dress up or down)
• Fire Pit Bowl (A mini option if you don’t have space for a full firepit in your backyard)
• Napkin Set (These come in so many different colorways and can be used throughout the year)
• Canvas Tote (This would make such a cute swag bag or girls trip idea)
• Sandals (These come in neutral colors and have a fun embellishment)
• Cover Up (Available in multiple colors)
• Foldable Chair (I love that these have a coastal feel but don’t take up a lot of storage space)
• Towel (Cabana towels are always in style)
• Portable Net (No courts, no problem)
• Bracelet (Budget friendly and comes in multiple chain styles)
• Shorts and Sweatshirt (A cozy set to throw on after a day at the beach)

I hope you have a peace filled and relaxing weekend, we can’t wait to share more next week! 

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

Many blessings,

CoCo