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A monthly behind the scenes look at whats been happening around my home, plus articles from around the web and posts you may have missed. So grab a drink, get comfy and enjoy!
Notes from Tina | №25
"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated" ~ Confucius
What We've Been Up To
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Are y'all ready for the trick or treaters? We haven't given out candy for several years now. I usually make some popcorn and watch horror movies! Or do you live in an area that changes when trick or treating is held? It really annoys the 💩 out of me when they do that! Just leave things alone!
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There weren't any birthdays, per se, this month. If my momma (2024) was still with us she would have turned 91. I really do miss her and my daddy (2023) so much. The holidays just aren't the same. 😪
Well, after months of going back and forth on how I wanted to finish our bathroom; extend beadboard around the sink and wallpaper above or wallpaper from floor to ceiling...
I decided to wallpaper from floor to ceiling around the sink area. I'm so glad I did! Got the curtains hung. I'm still tweaking a few little things, but I'm loving it! Then I moved to the bedroom...sigh...hung the curtains & made the bed...and 😡🤬🤬 The curtains look great, but the bedding...aahh! And no matter how many times I try to walk away and work on something else it doesn't work because it's our bedroom! I've got an idea that I hope works out...if not? 🤷♀️😪 I'll just deal with it!
DH has been spending the government shutdown working on some projects for and with me. I get so excited when things get rolling that sometimes my mind starts racing with ideas on how I'm going to finish it off, that I get impatient!
NOTE: I have 3 posts scheduled for November and none for December. I'm taking some time off for the holidays, to finish a few things, and really think about how much longer I want to continue blogging.
I hope everyone has a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving!
Around the Web + Recipes
- What do you think about this design trend?
- Do you know What it means when you see a Cardinal?
- I follow Kelly on Instagram, but you can see her home Here
- How about an Island getaway in Norway
- Take a look at this beautiful fall mantle
- Love this lampshade BUT the price? $519? Ain't no way!
- A little late, but you can bookmark for next year Southern Living articles about mums Here, Here, Here, Here, Here & Here
- Trending Vintage Paint Colors
*Recipes/food that look and sound delicious (that I will probably never try or make 😆🤷♀️)
Recent Posts You May Have Missed
◇ What I've Read | Oct 2025 (😆 I just realized I never finished writing this post before I published it!)
Reading Nook
What I've Read is where I share book(s) from true crime, who done its, historical, and other genres that I've read this month. My hope is you find a new book, author or genre to add to your reading list.
"A ROOM WITHOUT BOOKS IS LIKE A BODY WITHOUT A SOUL" ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero
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What I've Read | October 2025
What I've Read is where I share book(s) from true crime, who done its, historical, and other genres that I've read this month. My hope is you find a new book, author or genre to add to your reading list.
Happy Reading!
That's all for now! xoxo Tina
Lifestyle
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A little about what you'll find.
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xo,Tina ❦
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I'm On Spotify!
Well Hello There!
Just wanted to drop this quick note, that you can now follow me on Spotify. I do have a Pandora profile, but you can't embed it on your website, so I decided to create a profile on Spotify too.A little about what you'll find.
- My playlists are a work in progress. I'll go through spurts of binge adding songs.
- I love a variety of genres, i.e. opera, classical, heavy metal, etc.
- Majority of the playlists are broken down into categories, such as: sounds of Halloween, sounds of the 70's, and so on.
- The sounds of Christmas playlist may have a few repeat songs! My all time favorite Christmas Carol is "Carol of the Bells" and I love the subtle differences in performances.
YES! The vinyl records in the photo are just a few of mine!
That's all for now!
xo,Tina ❦
Holiday Decor
wreaths
It has been a while since I've made a wreath! But I just had this overwhelming urge to make a couple,the other wreath will be posted later. Halloween is just around the corner and although I don't decorate like I used too (here), this year I wanted to add just a little bit in with my fall decor.
DIY Halloween Pumpkin Wreath
I know you've seen these in the store and they are so easy to make. They can be customized for almost any holiday/season too. Not to mention you can use them anywhere in your home. So let me show you just how easy they are...
Although Spanish moss can be messy, I enjoyed making it. Just not sure if I'll use it next year, 🤔
That's all for now! xoxo Tina
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Wreath Supplies
- Black mini pumpkins
- Spanish moss
- Glue gun + glue sticks
- 12 inch straw wreath
- Ribbon or wire to hang
How-to
- Remove plastic wrap from wreath
- Add wire for hanging, if hanging it from a hook (mine is hanging on a peg, so no wire needed)
- Lay wreath on a flat surface
- Start gluing pumpkins around the wreath
- Carefully add glue and Spanish moss in open areas between pumpkins
- If you want add ribbon
*Please excuse photo quality.
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