Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures: Easter Sunday! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures.
Hey friends,
It’s been a fun week of trying to recover from our amazing trip to New England. We began our adventures in Boston, MA, and moved up the coastline to New Hampshire and Maine. I’ll share more details as I get settled back into my routine. However, I thought I’d share a few highlights of our 8 day trip and some of our destinations. So check it out!
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Table of contents
- Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
- In Case You Missed It
- How to Make Mama’s Persimmon Pudding: A Family Favorite
- How To Upcycle A Drop Cloth Into A DIY Table Runner
- READ MORE
- Fall Decorations for Buffet Table – Campfire Party
- Budget Fall Home Decorations: Autumn Tour 2024
- Showcase Your Collections: Easy Vintage Dish Storage Solutions
- How To Add Corn Husk To A Dollar Tree Pumpkin: Rustic Fall Craft
- DIY Rustic Corn Stalks Decor Topiaries For Unique Fall Decorating
- Cozy Screened-In Porch Fall Decor Ideas for a Farmhouse Retreat
- Adventures Off The Dirt Road
Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.
We landed in Boston at 9:30 on Saturday morning so we had the whole day to explore. We walked just over 8 miles that day and had a wonderful first experience.
Then we headed up the coast to York, Maine, for lunch with my thrifting buddy Ann from Dabbling and Decorating. We met at such a charming outdoor restaurant and had a wonderful lunch while Ann made more recommendations for our week in New England.
In addition, we got to visit Ann’s home, check out her cute vintage car, and meet Ella for the first time. I’ll share more about our visit soon.
Here’s are our stops during the week:
- After leaving York we stayed over night in Ogunquit, Maine on day 2
- The next day we drove through Kennebunk Port on our way to Camden for our third night.
- After leaving Camden we stopped at Cape Elizabeth to hike around Portland Head Light.
- We arrived in Bar Harbor late on day 4.
- On day 5 we explored Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor before taking a sailboat tour.
- Day 6 had us traveling south again to spend the night and explore Portland Maine.
- Day 7 we traveled to Portsmouth, NH for our finial night.
Another highlight of our trip was being treated to authentic New England dinner by my friend Jennifer at Cottage On Bunker Hill. Jennifer and her husband Chuck picked us up at the hotel and treated us to a fantastic dinner at The Oar House. The company, the food, and the atmosphere were just perfect.
Stay tuned for more photos and details about our New England Adventure.
In Case You Missed It
Now, let’s take a look at all things happening on the blog last week.
How to Make Mama’s Persimmon Pudding: A Family Favorite
It’s persimmon season, and I couldn’t resist sharing my Mama’s Persimmon Pudding Recipe with y’all. If you’ve never had persimmon pudding, you are in for a treat. It is a rich, creamy pudding made with fresh persimmons, eggs, milk, and sugar. The persimmons give the pudding a unique flavor and texture, and it’s a delicious favorite southern dessert.
How To Upcycle A Drop Cloth Into A DIY Table Runner
Have you ever tried to find tablecloth runners in various lengths? Well, it’s almost impossible, so I’m sharing how to upcycle a drop cloth into a painted tablecloth runner that can be customized for each table length. This quick and easy tutorial will teach you how to make your own table runners using inexpensive drop cloth fabric. You can get creative and make one that will work with your decor style and customize them for your table sizes. I now have DIY Tablecloth Runners for each of our outdoor kitchen tables. Yay!
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Fall Decorations for Buffet Table – Campfire Party
When we planned our Fall Campfire Party, I wanted a casual buffet table for serving. Check out these simple ideas for creating a buffet table and outdoor dining tables.
Budget Fall Home Decorations: Autumn Tour 2024
Welcome to The Ponds Farmhouse and my Budget-Friendly Fall Decor Ideas Tour 2024. Fall is almost here, and it’s time to create a cozy atmosphere with warm and inviting autumn touches. Today’s tour includes creative DIY fall home decorations and easy thrift store fall decorating tips. Learn to create a cozy, curated autumn home decor style that is on trend and affordable. As we tour my living room, kitchen, and dining area you will see easy design ideas that will not break the bank.
Showcase Your Collections: Easy Vintage Dish Storage Solutions
Vintage dishes are more than just dinnerware; they’re often cherished heirlooms or carefully curated collections. But storing these delicate items can be a daunting task. Let’s change that! Discover creative and efficient dish storage ideas that will transform your kitchen into a stunning display space for your beloved vintage pieces. Learn creative storage ideas to help keep your collections organized and easy to find. Even if you are not an avid collector, you will benefits from these organization and storage ideas.
How To Add Corn Husk To A Dollar Tree Pumpkin: Rustic Fall Craft
Y’all, this is just the cutest and cheapest fall project. You will see how to add corn husk to a Dollar Tree Pumpkin for an adorable fall decoration. The corn husk pumpkin craft is a cheap and easy way to add a rustic charm to your home this fall.
DIY Rustic Corn Stalks Decor Topiaries For Unique Fall Decorating
Y’all, I can’t wait for you to see these adorable corn stalks decor topiaries. If you are looking for a unique and inexpensive fall project, you will love this creative use of corn stalks and foraged materials. Decorating with corn stalks is a stylish way to add country chic charm to your home this Autumn.
Cozy Screened-In Porch Fall Decor Ideas for a Farmhouse Retreat
Are you looking for ways to create a farmhouse retreat this fall? Imagine curling up on your screened-in porch, surrounded by the crisp autumn air, a warm blanket, and a yummy warm beverage. This cozy retreat is entirely possible with the right fall decor for porches. For today’s screen porch tour I’ll share all my budget friendly autumn porch decorating ideas to help you transform your porch into a cozy and inviting farmhouse-style haven this fall.
Adventures Off The Dirt Road
Why Didn’t I Think of That?
There are so many wonderful blog posts each week, 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
- A simple way to decorate for fall: CoCo shows you creative ways to decorate with apples.
- I can’t wait to try Heidi’s DIY Pumpkin Spice Salt Dough Recipe.
- I have never heard of this, but I love Jennifer’s Flower Pounding Technique.
- And Kim’s Faux Indian Corn Fall Wreath is so cute.
- Be sure that you check out KariAnne’s Unique Fall Front Porch Decor Ideas.
- And I can’t wait to get KariAnne’s new book – 10 Minute Decorating Ideas For A Cozy Christmas.
- Be sure to check out this cute and easy DIY pumpkin pillow that Wendy shared last week.
- If you are a beginning gardener, you have to check out Stacy’s 10 Low-Maintenance Garden Hacks.
Thrifting Adventures
Can you believe I stopped at multiple antique shops in New England but didn’t buy a single item? It’s not because I didn’t find great deals and items I’d love to have. However, we were flying and barely had room for a few tee shirts! Once I was back home, I stopped by one of my favorite second-hand shops and picked up a Bob Timberlake print, and these cut brass Christmas tree candle holders.
Thank you so much for stopping and following along each week. I look forward to sharing more of my New England adventures and more with you in the coming weeks.
