Some Favorites for Fall

The fall weather has me thinking all kinds of cozy thoughts, so I'm feeling a bit more positive about these chilly October days!   (I've even watched a few Christmas movies in the past week or two, but I think I'm getting a little ahead of myself!)

Today, in the spirit of festive fall thoughts,  I'm sharing some of my fall favorites. Some of these are on my wish list, and some I already have.  They would make great hostess or holiday gifts too.

Fall Favorites

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When I first started looking at autumn treats pans, the first one I had on my list was this absolutely beautiful bronze Nordic Ware pumpkin patch loaf pan.  Perfect for my pumpkin bread.

Beachy Fall, Tasty Food, and TFT#411

This week has flown by, and I'm so glad to be welcoming you to another Thursday Favorite Things link party!  I'm really glad you're here.

My husband and I celebrated our 31st weddiing anniversary this week.  My husband is my best friend, who puts up with my quirky self, and I still can't believe so much time has passed (and that we are so old!  Ha!)  We had to postpone our anniversary beach trip, but only until May. We had lovely Italian food today on The Hill in St. Louis (a wonderful Italian-American neighborhood with the most amazing restaurants.)  Chilly and gray outside, but warm and cozy inside the restaurant, with our Chicken Pesto and Lasagna.

As a reminder, please remember to leave a comment with your link number. (I often choose my features from the comments.)  All 7 of the hostesses choose their own features, so you have 7 chances to be featured. Also, please pin from the original sources. Thanks!

Fall Food and Fun + TFT #410

Happy Thursday, and welcome to another Thursday Favorite Things link party.  I'm so glad you're here.

I have some fun and tasty features for you from last week's party. It's always so difficult to choose, because so many wonderful things are shared here.

As a reminder, please remember to leave a comment with your link number. (I often choose my features from the comments.)  All 7 of the hostesses choose their own features, so you have 7 chances to be featured. Also, please pin from the original sources. Thanks!

Here are my features from last week's party:

I love this little fairy garden at The DIY Mommy.  My daughter would have loved this so much when she was little (and even now. So we might just make one, and then spend a while taking pictures of it!)

Become a More Creative Person

Do you wish you were a creative person? Here's a little secret--You already are a creative person. Creativity may come a bit more easily or naturally to some people, but with effort, anyone can develop their creativity.

Creativity applies to so many areas of life. You can learn to think in more divergent ways, find unusual uses for everyday things, and just think "outside the box" in general. It can help you communicate with others better, solve problems better, and have more fun!

Encouragement, Treats, and Beautiful Things to Make +TFT #409

Welcome to another Thursday Favorite Things link party!  If you are new here, TFT is a link party that has been around for 8 years now and has always been one of my favorites, (even before I was a co-host!)  I'm so glad you're here to share and/or to get inspired.

Please remember to leave a comment with your link number. (I often choose my features from the comments.)  All 7 of the hostesses choose their own features, so you have 7 chances to be featured. Also, please pin from the original sources. Thanks!

All of the features get pinned to my Thursday Favorite Things board.

Here are my features from last week's party:

This amazing wedding dress was crocheted, (yes, crocheted!), by Alexandra from Eye Love Knots.  Isn't it beautiful?

Fall Decor, Coffee, Scones, and TFT #408

Thanks for being here for another Thursday Favorite Things link party.  I'm excited to see what you will share with us today.

It's finally fall here in Missouri.  As in, it became fall overnight, with much cooler temperatures, finally. I'm enjoying the cool breeze on the deck.  Apparently, the forecast says it will be summer again on Friday, with high temps around 90, and we might break a record.  Missouri weather is just weird! There is no consistency to it, and I'm needing some consistency right now, (at least in the weather!) 

It's time to get the party started. Please remember to leave a comment with your link number, and please pin from the original blogs. Thanks!

Here are my features frrom last week's party:

A traditional Mexican beverage, cafe de olla (coffee from the pot), from Irene at My Slice of Mexico, looks wonderful. (Cinnamon, cloves, and orange--perfect for fall.)

Thursday Favorite Things #407

Thanks for joining us today for the 8 year anniversary of the TFT link party.  Katherine, from Katherine's Corner, started this great party about a month after I started blogging! It was one of the first link parties I participated in.  I'm so glad you're here to celebrate with us.

Temperatures have been in the 90s here this week, so I'm glad there were so many fall posts at last week's party to remind me to go get some pumpkins and mums and start decorating for fall.  Our pool is still open, and I may get one last swim in today.

As a reminder, please leave a comment with your link number, and pin from the original sources. Thanks!

Here are my features from last week's party:

I love these beautiful fall color combinations from Country Road 407.  These are so helpful for decorating and for art and crafts.