Welcoming to October! Let's Eat! ( TFT Party!)

Good morning and happy October, friends! Can you believe that? Already October now. I’m so grateful for the Fall months. They truly are my favorite time of the year. I am, however, desperately looking forward to the season’s cooler weather. Living in Northern California has been quite a roller coaster the last few weeks. 

(My Hubbard Home's Autumn Apple Crisp with Walnuts has my mouth-watering.)

What to do Weekends #251

Hi friends and Welcome to What to do Weekends!  So excited to finally to be enjoying some RAIN and more Fall-like weather, here in Northern California!  No surprise to most of you that this truly is My favorite time of the year. I'm so grateful that you have come to join in the fun at this party! So much talent is a little intimidating. I'm so grateful that you have come to join in the fun at this party! That said here are some of the Features for this week! 

Bombshell Bling share this yummy recipe for her Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Recipe! I can't wait to try her recipe! 

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Angie from The Country Chic Cottage's Fall Candles: Make These for Fall Scents Can't you just smell all the yumminess?!! I can't wait to try this! Thank you Angie! 

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What to do Weekends #250 ~ Happy November!

Hi friends and Welcome to What to do Weekends! Hello November! So excited to finally get some Fall like weather here in Northern California. There's even a chance of rain, that has a lot of us extremely excited, present company included. :) This is my favorite time of the year. I'm so grateful that you have come to join in the fun at this party!

I got back to blogging myself this week and shared my locally famous recipe for Almond Orange Biscotti Recipe that is seriously far better than any I have ever tasted in any cafe. If you have a chance click on over and have a look.

Here's a little teaser.

Now, time to get on with the party! Please follow myself and Linda while you are linking up! 

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Once again, you guys did not disappoint! So much to see, so little time! I'm always amazed at the amount of talent that is shared at this party. 

Just look at my first Feature tonight! Jenn from Clean and Scentsible showed us how to make your own Pumpkin Soap! Love this idea! 

What to do Weekends #249 ~ Last party of the Month!

Good evening, friends! Thank you so much for coming over and sharing all your wonderful creations with us each week. October gone, just like that!   Times flying by faster and faster the older I get! I hope you all have had a wonderful week! 

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

If you are new to the Party. I'm am so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board!

On with this week's Features! Sorry, not as many as usual, my time is not my own these days! Whew! Enjoy!
Cathy from Vintage Paint and More shared her adorable Easy Lacy Vintage Pumpkins Too cute! 

What to do Weekends #247

Welcome to the What to do Weekends party!  If you are new to the Party. Welcome. I'm so very glad you are here! We have a Party Board on Pinterest, so, please do check out the Party Board!  
I hope you are having a WONDERFUL (almost) WEEKEND!

Here are a couple of my favorites and Features for this week! ( I must apologize, I live in Northern California and the fires here are taking my immediate attention, so I'm not able to feature as many of you that deserve it this week. Thanks for being here and sharing all of your talents!
Shout out for my Love of all things Autumn! jody at Southern Seazons captured it perfectly right here with her Autumn Dining room Vignette "Autumn Leaves and Pumpkins Please" I just love it! 

What to do Weekends #245 ~ Last One for September!

Good evening, friends! Thank you so much for coming over and sharing all your wonderful creations with us each week. Can you believe it is already the last week of September?!! That's right! Next week, October already!  Times flying by faster and faster the older I get! I hope you all have had a wonderful week! 

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

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board!  I went a little crazy with the Features this week. But, Dang! You guys just really went to town! 

Like Clean and Scentsible's Easy Fall Kitchen Decorating Ideas

What to do Weekends #235

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

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

I hope you will link up and check out the Features, both here, and with Linda @ Crafts a la Mode! Thanks for sharing with us! I hope you are having a WONDERFUL (almost) WEEKEND!

Here are a few of my favorites and Features for this week!

Sparkle's beautiful Strawberry Shortcake

Repurpose and Upcycle's fun Farmhouse Entryway made with Thrifted Finds

What to do Weekends #227 Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

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

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board!   
I hope you all have had a wonderful Month of May! We'll see you back here next week for the first of June. Yes, already.....
Let's Party!
First off, your Features for the week! 
I L O V E Farmhouse 40's Guest Bedroom Makeover Final Reveal! I'll come visit in that room!

Hello Farmhouse came and shared these adorable Farmhouse Planter Ideas that I just loved and can't wait to try.

What to do Weekends #222

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

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

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter and are enjoying your Spring! 

Let's get to it! Here are my Featured Picks for this week!

Brandy at the Gluesticks blog showed us all how to Make a Whimsical Fairy Garden Kit!

Janet at Rosemary and Thyme shared this adorable Jellybean Easter Spring Centerpiece that I think would be perfect anytime!

What to do Weekends #221 ~ Happy Easter ~ He is Risen!

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

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

Happy Easter weekend! He is Risen! What a wonderful and grateful week. I hope you all enjoy your Easter with your loved ones and are not too harried from Spring Break! 

Here are my Featured Picks for this week!

Janet at Rosemary and Thyme has my number! If you want to make me happy, get some beautiful roses and make something like her gorgeous Rustic Wooden Box Floral Arrangement  Just so beautiful! What a weonderful centerpiece for celebrating or staring! Ha!

More than one view for this beauty! 

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What to do Weekends #219

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

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

Here are my Featured Picks for this week! (Again, just scratching the surface of all the talent you all shared, here!)

Happy April! Again, already!! Time is flying by! 

Clean and Scentsible shared her beautiful Springtime Decorating with Faux Flowers

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What to do Weekends #218

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

Your creativity abounds! You all deserve to be featured! 

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

Here are my Featured Picks for this week!(just barely touching the talent you all shared, here!)

So much Soring Inspiration!! Even a couple of Home Tours linked up that got my creative juices flowing. I think you'll enjoy them too! 

First up, is Seeking Lavender Lane's  French Farmhouse Spring Tour! Simply gorgeous! 

What to do Weekend #217

Happy Spring! Well, almost Spring, anyway! I hope you are enjoying the weather and hopefully getting a little taste of the sunnier days.
Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!
Your creativity abounds! 

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

Here are my Featured Picks for this week!

Debby Goes Shabby shared her gorgeous Spring Mantel, just too cute!

What to do Weekends #216

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

Friends, Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart for all your kind words and support last week. It has been a difficult time to navigate.

 Tonight I am going out to a wonderful local restaurant, that my friend loved, to celebrate his life and laugh with other friends. It is what he always said he wanted and I am taking great comfort that my dear friend's suffering is over and he is now with our Heavenly Father. so, that's me this week.

On the other hand, you all have been crazy busy getting creating and I want to be sure and shine a light on just a few of you that made me smile and inspired me last week.

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

Here are my Featured Picks for this week!

The Navage Patch shared this adorable vignette Cheerful Spring Wreath and Tree I would love this in my front room!

What to do Weekends #214

Happy Weekend and Welcome to this week's What to do Weekends Party! 

I'm so glad you are here. I pray you are all staying warm, and dry. Can you believe it's almost March?!  That's right, this is the last party of February, already!! 

You all just keep the Inspiration rolling! I am in awe of all your talent! Linda and I are so grateful that you join us each week and we are still pinning your wonderful offerings away on our Party Board.

As hard as it was to choose....here are my Features for this week! Truly, I could Feature much more, but I have to stop somewhere.

First up, By Dreams Factory shared this absolutely beautiful and easy DIY 5 Minute Decal Transfer on A Pitcher Just gorgeous! 

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What to do Weekends #213

Happy Weekend and Welcome to this week's What to do Weekends Party! 

I'm so glad you are here. I pray you are all staying warm, and dry. It's definitely still Winter, here, in Northern California and we are very grateful fo the rain. Actually, I love it!

You all just keep the Inspiration rolling! I am in awe of all your talent! Linda and I are so grateful that you join us each week and we are still pinning your wonderful offerings away on our Party Board.

Please do check out the

Party Board! 

As hard as it always is to choose....here are my Features for this week!

Starting with Interior Frugalista's Queen Anne Upholstered Bench

Cooking On the Front Burner shared her recipe for these  yummy Lemon Raspberry Tarts

What to do Weekends #212

Happy Weekend and Welcome to this week's What to do Weekends Party! 

I'm so glad you are here. I pray you are all staying warm, and dry. It's been a very active Winter, here, in Northern California and we are very grateful fo the rain.

You all just keep the Inspiration rolling! I am in awe of all your talent! Linda and I are so grateful that you join us each week and we are still pinning your wonderful offerings away on our Party Board.

As hard as it was to choose....here are my Features for this week!

Starting with By Dreams Factory's Dried Lavender Essential Oil Diffuser Her little vignette, here, it just adorable too!

What to do Weekends #211 ~ Happy February!

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

I'm so happy that you have come to join us. Happy February! Can you believe it, already?

Thank you so much for sharing all your incredible talents with us each and every week! 

What incredible Inspiration you all are! 

This week's feature picks for me:

Janet at Rosemary and Thyme shared her DREAMY Romantic Bedrooms that has me drooling!  Can you believe she got that Chandelier for $99?!! I, so, want to shop with her!

We do have a Party Board!  And, I have been pinning away. So,, please take some time to check it out. :) 

What to do Weekends #210

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

Thank you all so much,  who come join us here, each week, with your wonderful Crafts, Recipes and DIY creations!  I wish I could Feature you all! 

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

Here are my Featured Picks for this week!

Simply Beautiful by Angela shared this adorable DIY Tray from Shadow Box Frame Tray that I just think turned out perfect!

What to do Weekends #209

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

Thank you all so much,  who come join us here, each week, with your wonderful Crafts, Recipes and DIY creations!  I wish I could Feature you all! 

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

Here are my Featured Picks for this week!

Lolly Jane's Cute little Valentine's Day Mantel was just my style.

Simply Stacie had my mouth watering with her Turkey Cranberry Quesadillas

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