A Sunny September: Decorating with Sunflowers and Mushrooms

Hello and welcome to Thinking Out Loud Thursday!  This is a time when I share something on my mind and invite you to link up and do the same.  This week, I finally took down our patriotic-themed decor and put up the late-summer sunflowers.  Can't wait to show you how it turned out ~

I mixed cheerful sunflowers with the cutest little mushrooms to create a look that feels like the perfect bridge between summer and fall. The bright yellow sunflowers bring in plenty of sunshine, while the mushrooms add just the right touch of woodland whimsy. It’s fun, happy, and just a little bit quirky—which is exactly what I was going for!

The kitchen table needed a little sunflower love too!  I kept the centerpiece simple and cheerful, carrying over the sunflowers and touches of fall from the rest of the house. I love having something pretty in the middle of the table that makes me smile every time I walk through the kitchen. It ties in perfectly with the window and mantel and gives the whole space that warm, sunny feeling I was hoping for. I've been looking for a dough ball and found the perfect one at Hobby Lobby.

The mantel got in on the sunflower and mushroom fun too. I carried the same cheerful theme over, mixing sunny yellow blooms with a few whimsical mushrooms and touches of greenery. 

And there you have it—a little tour of my sunflower and mushroom decor! I love how these cheerful touches have brightened up the window, mantel, and kitchen table and given our home that perfect in-between-season feeling. I’m not quite ready to go all-in on pumpkins just yet, so sunflowers and mushrooms are happily filling the gap! Before long, I’m sure the fall bins will be coming out, but for now, I’m going to enjoy every bit of this sunny little season. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a peek!

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Bringing the Red, White & Blue to My Kitchen Window

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Fourth of July is just around the corner, and our kitchen window is all decked out and ready to celebrate! I always look forward to pulling out the red, white, and blue decorations each summer. There’s something so cheerful and festive about adding patriotic touches throughout the house, and the kitchen window is one of my favorite spots to decorate. From stars and stripes to vintage-inspired accents, I love filling this space with pieces that capture the spirit of Independence Day. The bright colors make me smile every time I walk into the kitchen and help create a fun, welcoming space for the season.

Every layer of the three-tier stand is decked out!

Hobby Lobby was my source for all the little Uncle Sam figurines.  I've had them for years and love scattering them all around the display.

The picture in the center is a simple reminder that our freedom is possible because of the brave men and women who have served and protected our country. Their sacrifice and dedication are something worth remembering and honoring, especially as we celebrate Independence Day.

I always enjoy creating seasonal displays in this little corner of our kitchen, and this patriotic setup may be one of my favorites. The bright colors, meaningful reminders, and festive touches make it a fun way to celebrate the season and reflect on the blessings of living in this great country. Now we're ready for all the Fourth of July festivities!

 

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Three Tiers of Irish Cheer

Hello and welcome to Thinking Out Loud Thursday.  This is a time when I share something I'm thinking about the invite to you link up and do the same.  Today I'm thinking all about our St. Patrick's Day themed tiered tray!

The minute Valentine’s Day was behind us, we pulled out all the green and started decorating for St. Patrick’s Day! Our tiered tray, which sits in the kitchen window, is now overflowing with shamrocks and a little bit of shenanigans. It was definitely time to swap out the wintery evergreen for something lighter and more spring-inspired.

All three tiers are filled to the brim with shamrocks and cheerful little leprechauns! From top to bottom, each layer has its own festive touch — pops of bright green, playful Irish accents, and just enough whimsy to make it feel extra fun. Every tier adds a little more luck and charm, creating a sweet St. Patrick’s Day display that makes our kitchen feel ready for all the shamrocks and shenanigans March can bring. 

The teapot that graced the window during our Valentine’s display decided to stick around for St. Patrick’s Day, too. Instead of packing it away, I loved the idea of letting it transition right into the next holiday. With a few shamrocks and touches of green added around it, the teapot feels perfectly at home in its new festive setting. Sometimes it’s the simplest pieces that can carry over from season to season with just a little styling tweak — and this one was too sweet to put away just yet.

With just a few extra touches here and there, the window came together perfectly! A couple of small accents were all it needed to feel complete — festive, cheerful, and ready for St. Patrick’s Day. 

Now that the kitchen window is finished, I'm moving on to the mantle.  You'll be seeing that on the blog soon!

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A Little Love in the Window: Valentine Tiered Tray Styling

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Maybe it was because there were still inches of snow on the ground—or maybe I was just a little lazy—but the tiered tray is still filled with a lot of the greenery I used in our Christmas window. With how cold and wintery it’s been, I figured I could get away with it!

Since the tiered tray sits in the kitchen, it felt only fitting to include the Valentine cupcake picture along with one of my favorite teapots.

Lots of love and hearts fill out the space, making it impossible not to smile when you walk by.

I’m having a couple of friends over for a small Valentine’s Day brunch, and I can’t wait to see their reaction when they notice the window. With warmer days ahead, it’s also the perfect motivation to put away the winter greenery and start bringing out something a little more spring-inspired.

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Decking the Tiers with Gingerbread Cheer

Welcome to Thinking Out Loud Thursday! This is my little space to share what’s been on my mind and to invite you to link up and do the same. And today, I can’t stop admiring our newly decorated tiered tray—decked out in the cutest gingerbread theme!

I’m loving our gingerbread-themed tiered tray in the kitchen window! This year I pulled it together using only decorations we already had—no new purchases needed. Thankfully, Hobby Lobby has carried gingerbread pieces for the past few years, so I’ve been able to collect a fun assortment to use.  

Let's take a look at each level of the tray ~

Our kitchen window is big enough that I can truly have some fun with the layout. I get to sprinkle the decorations all the way across, giving each little gingerbread piece its own moment. It feels like the whole window turned into a tiny gingerbread village!

I’ve had so much fun putting this gingerbread-themed tiered tray together, and I’m so glad I could share it with you today. It’s amazing how a few cute pieces can make the whole kitchen feel festive. Wishing you a season filled with cozy moments and a dash of gingerbread magic!

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Gratitude, Gatherings, and All Things Thanksgiving

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This past weekend, I pulled out all the Thanksgiving storage tubs and started adding a touch of the holiday throughout our home. It’s always so much fun to unpack the decorations and decide where each piece goes! Earlier this week, I shared a look at our fall mantel on the blog — if you missed it, you can catch up on that post HERE. Now that the mantel is complete, it’s time to move into the kitchen and show you how I’ve dressed up our window for Thanksgiving!

I started by placing a bundle of wheat in a vase to anchor the look and give it that warm, harvest feel. From there, I spread out some leaf garland to add texture and color. Once the base was set, I had fun layering in all the other pieces — a mix of seasonal accents that brought the whole Thanksgiving look together.

One of my favorite pieces in the display is a set of wooden Pilgrims and a Native American figure that I bought at a craft fair back in the 80s. They’ve been part of my Thanksgiving decor for decades now, and I love how they’ve held up through the years. Every time I unpack them, they bring back such warm memories — proof that some decorations truly stand the test of time!

We have so many pumpkins! I couldn’t resist scattering them everywhere — big ones, small ones, and everything in between. I like to say I spread them like glitter all over the kitchen window, adding a fun pop of color and a little extra festive charm to the whole display.

The Thanksgiving turkey stands proudly watching over the whole scene, tying everything together. It feels like the finishing touch — the piece that makes the entire display come to life. With the turkey in place, the kitchen window feels complete and perfectly ready to welcome the season of gratitude.

And that wraps up our little Thanksgiving corner in the kitchen! I love how cheerful and cozy it feels every time I walk by. The mix of wheat, leaves, pumpkins, and those nostalgic wooden figures brings such warmth to the space. It’s a simple setup, but it captures everything I love about this time of year — gratitude, tradition, and a touch of homemade charm. Let the countdown to Thanksgiving dinner begin!

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