September Notes From the Homeplace
đ September Notes from the Homeplace
September has been a full monthâbetween the kitchen remodel, family adventures, and time in the studio, the days have flown by!
The kitchen is really starting to come together. My husband crafted beautiful cherry window sills, and just yesterday our countertops were installedâgorgeous white quartz with soft streaks of gray and blue. We also picked out the flooring: a medium-dark, wide-plank vinyl that I canât wait to see down. We even tucked lazy Susans into the upper corner cabinets to make them more useful. Still on the listâsink plumbing and hooking up the gas cooktop!
I always enjoy setting up at our local First Fridays Market. Itâs a wonderful way to meet new people, support local farmers, and connect with our community. I usually join twice a year during the warmer months, and this time we had the perfect evening for it.
Family time has been sweet this month, too. We made a trip to our favorite Pennsylvania amusement park, Knoebels Amusement Resort. My parents took us there when I was young, and itâs become a tradition with our kidsâand now the grandkids. Sharing rides, laughter, and memories together was such a gift. I also spent a week in Tennessee with my daughterâs family. The grandkids grow up so quickly, and every visit feels extra special when you donât live close.
On the business side, I submitted a wallpaper collection to Little Cocalico for their Heirloom Cottage themeâfingers crossed they love it. Iâm also developing some new tea towel prints and, on the handmade side, Iâve been stitching up soft teddy bears, tag toys, and cozy seasonal throws for Fall, Winter, and Patriotic themes.
As we step into the beauty of Autumn, I hope youâre finding moments of joy and inspiration, too.đ