This and That ~ Thursday Favorite Things (Happy Autumn/Fall)

Hi friends, welcome to this week's Thursday Favorite Things party. Are you all getting excited for this weekend's Autumnal Equinox? I, personally, can not wait! Fall is my favorite Season and I'm so excited to, hopefully, get to put a sweater on soo. So far, we are still in the 80's, here in Northern California, but I am hoping for cool mornings and rainy nights soon. Well, looks like I may have to wait a little while longer.  Usually, I like to pick a theme from your shares for my Features each week. But all provide such a wide array of talent, that this week I simply chose to feature those that caught my eye first. So here they are, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Gluesticks Blog's Make Your Own Painted Pumpkins

The Tastes of Autumn and I've Got the Recipes!

Hi Friends, Isn't your mouth just watering for the tastes, smells, flavors of Fall?! Mine sure is and I've got your recipes!! I'm so excited for fall to arrive, I was even more excited to see all these awesome recipes that just scream, "It's Fall Y'all!" Thank you so much for joining me and the wonderful co-hostesses of the Thursday Favorite Things party! Just look what you've been making! 

What to do Weekends #198 ~ Happy November!

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!
HAPPY NOVEMBER!! THE COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS IS ON!!

Thank you so much, to all of you, who come join us here, each week, with your wonderful Crafts, Recipes and DIY creations.

I LOVE all the creativity you bring to this Party!  

If you are new to the Party, Welcome! We are so very glad you are here!  We have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board! 

Quick Note here! I have shared some of your wonderful recipes in a Comfort Food Post called

Fall Comfort Foods You Need To Make make sure you check it out and see if your Recipe was included!!

Okay, now I can move onto Shoestring's Features for this past week!

I'm not usually a big fan of Halloween decor, but Run to Radiance had these adorable Halloween Decor  Crates that I just thought were as sweet as you can get.

Simply Stacie shared her Yummy Turkey Cranberry Brie Quesadillas  that I will definitely be trying out this month!! Don't these look like pure deliciousness?!! 

What to do Weekends #195

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

Thank you so much, to all of you, who come join us here, each week, with your wonderful Crafts, Recipes and DIY creations.   I'm so excited to see what you are bringing to share with us this week!

I LOVE all the creativity you bring to this Party!  If you are new to the Party, Welcome! We are so very glad you are here!  We have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board! 

On to shoestring's Features for this past week!

The Red Painted Cottage's little How to Make Pumpkins with Letters For Autumn really made me smile! They're so cute! Don't you think so?

Sherry at The Charm of Home  is sharing her beautiful Orange Marmalade Cake with us, too! I can't wait to try her recipe. Looks just perfect for baking on a nice Autumn morning.

What to do Weekends #193

Happy FALL!
Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

Thank you so much, to all of you, who come join us here, each week, with your wonderful Crafts, Recipes and DIY creations.   

I LOVE all the creativity you bring to this Party!  If you are new to the Party, Welcome! We are so very glad you are here!  We have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board! 

Here are my Featured Picks for this week!

Flamingo Toes share this really cute and new take on a Fall Wreath with her Ombre Rosette Wreath

The Apple Street Cottage shared her adorable DIY for Halloween she calls Here Kitty, Kitty

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Best Ever Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins!

Are you enjoying the signs of Fall? This time of year is so exciting for me. I'm loving the cooler weather and all the changes that come with it! I hope you are enjoying it, as well. Okay, on with Recipe! You know, there all kinds of fancy desserts on the internet, and heaven knows I am tempted to go for the WOW factor, as well. The truth of the matter is that the best recipe I have to share with you in this month, or for the Fall weather for you and your Family to enjoy, for that matter, (as does mine) is a muffin.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins~A Healthy Twist

Happy November!  Are you enjoying the Fall? This time of year is so exciting for me. I'm loving the cooler weather and all the changes that come with it! I hope you are enjoying it, as well. Ok,  on with Recipe! You know, there all kinds of fancy desserts on the internet, and heaven knows I am tempted to go for the WOW factor, as well.  The truth of the matter is that the best recipe I have to share with you in this month's Peanut Butter challenge, or for the Fall weather for you and your Family to enjoy, for that matter, (as mine does) is a muffin.

It's my own recipe, I have tweaked here and there over the years. It is really quite simple. No appliances necessary, just a good, hot oven.