Dirt Road Adventures – Get Ready for The Holidays
Are you still decorating for Fall? I have several Ideas for tablescapes and Thanksgiving ideas that I’ll be sharing over the next few weeks, but honestly, I’m starting to plan my Christmas Decor.
This past week I shared some of my ideas about how I’m preparing for the holidays!. How to Prepare for Christmas Decorating Now and Christmas Craft Supplies and Ideas so that you are prepared for the most magical time of the year.
Behind the scenes at The Ponds
Here are a few things we are doing behind the scenes right now!
Getting rid of the dead summer flowers and planting fall plants.
Closing the pool – so sad.
Adding finishing touches to the guest cottage. Such as these fluffy towels from Schweitzer Linens.
We also went to our beach cottage and began some renovations there.
First, we are adding a closet to the bedroom. It will take 1/2 of the window space here and the old door will become a sliding barn door for the closet. In addition, here’s our progress outside. Just a few pilings and cement, but it’s a start.
Plus I’ve started a few Christmas Projects, which I can’t wait to share with you.
In case you missed it
Recycled Tin Cans with Foraged Twigs / Friendsgiving Centerpiece with DIY projects
Recycled Tin Cahttps://www.thepondsfarmhouse.com/how-to-cover-tin-cans-with-twigs/ns with Twigs 
Fall Centerpiece
Fall Scrap Fabric Pillow Cover / Christmas Craft Ideas and Supplies.
Adventures off the Dirt Road
Why Didn’t I Think of That?
Each week, there are so many wonderful blog posts, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.
There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL
Fall Inspiration
Debra at Common Ground shared so many beautiful fall vignettes on this post.
I don’t decorate much for Halloween but this post from my friend Michele at Vintage Home Design has me wanting to grab my broom and go for it. So darn cute.
Wendy at WM Design House shared the cutest DIY Pumpkin Placemats.
I just love Kim at Shiplap and Shells – How to Make an Easy DIY Wood Pumpkin. I need one of these.
Bits & Pieces
Niky at House on Silverado shared How to Make a Barn Quilt. I love the fall colors but can also see this as a fun Christmas project as well.
How to Style a Table in October Blues from Ann at Dabbling and Decorating
Mary at Life at Bella Terra shared some beautiful Fall Front Porch Decor
How to Make the Best Compost Recipe from Stacy Ling at Bricks N Blooms
Check out Jennifer at Cottage on Bunker Hill’s new Pumpkin Fall Porch Sign DIY
How to Prepare Your Kitchen for a Renovation by Jen at Midwest Life & Style has so many great tips.
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I look forward to sharing more adventures with you this week.
I can’t wait for the holidays either! It’s going to be so fun to decorate this year. Thanks for sharing my compost recipe! Loved your adventures this week! xoxo
Stacy,
I need to do so many of your ideas. Overwhelming but I’ll get there hopefully.
Thank you so much for sharing our kitchen reno, Rachel. Getting so excited for the holidays. Can’t wait to see what you have planned!
Jen,
Best of luck with the renovations
Thanks so much for sharing Rachel. Boy did I love Michele’s table
Ann,
She is so creative.
Hey Rachel, how fun to see my Fall Garden Room and the goat cart here! Thanks so much. Hope you’re having a gorgeous fall weekend!! Hard to believe October is sliding by!
Debra,
Thanks for stopping by and I agree, October will be gone in a blink.
Hi Rachel,
Just received “Sophie” Silent Night print yesterday, so now my Christmas decorating is starting to spin with ideas! I always look forward to your wonderful decor for the holidays and love the Fall inspirations in your home. Thanks so much for giving suggestions that we can not only afford but easy to follow directions. Can’t wait to see what Christmas ideas you have to share!
Happy Fall and Happy Thanksgiving!
Sharlene,
Thanks for making my day! I’m excited that you love Sophie. I look forward to sharing my ideas with you over these next few weeks.
Thanks for sharing me!! I have to go check out Kim’s cute pumpkin and Wendy’s placemats!!
Jennifer, they are both so cute. Thanks so stopping by.
I really love your pillow cover Rachel. It is so pretty! It’s always hard to get the outdoor spaces closed up for the winter, especially your fabulous pool. Thank you for sharing my DIY pumpkin. I appreciate it!
Kim,
You are so welcome.