This simple and easy to put together Rustic Chic Fall Mantle has me dreaming of cooler fall days and pumpkin EVERYTHING! One of the things I regret most about our current house, is a lack of fireplace! Gas or wood it wouldn't matter, as long as I had a mantle to decorate for every season and … [Read more...]
Fall Leaf Wreath
Oh Fall. You're my most favorite of all the seasons! I am so ready for hoodies, crisp & cool mornings, bonfires and long snuggles under my favorite quilt. Now don't get my wrong, I'm still enjoying these last days over summer, and I will milk them for all they're worth. In the mean time, I'm on … [Read more...]
Get Your Home Ready for Fall with Groupon!
I've been on a mission over the last few weeks to spruce up the house and get our home ready for fall! I've been on the hunt for the perfect touches to add, You won't believe where I've been finding the BEST deals!! I've partnered with Groupon to share some tips for getting your home ready for … [Read more...]
Butternut Squash Soup with Roasted Chickpeas
Hi everyone! Christine again from Lattes, Life & Luggage. I hope you all enjoyed the Turkey Sliders with Blackberry Jam recipe from last month! If you're interested in making your own Blackberry Jam recipe, check out the one I have on my blog. Fall is finally here to stay in Chicago. Our … [Read more...]
99 Crafts and Projects to Bring Fall into your Home!
There is something about the changing of the seasons that makes me wanna get all kinds of crafty and homey. All I want to do all day is quilt and sew and paint and make are and bake yummy things. What is it about Fall that makes me all "suzy homemaker"??? The biggest problem I have is narrowing down … [Read more...]
Things I Won’t Miss About Summer…
Its officially the first day of fall!! I know, I know you're excited too! I thought I'd kick off the official start to fall with a hearty farewell to summer. These are the things I won't miss about summer... #1. Hot-Sweaty-Sticky-Icky-Everywhere-ness. Seriously. It seems like from May until … [Read more...]
101 Pumpkin Spice Recipes
Can I tell you a secret? I've never had a "real" Pumpkin Spice Latte. Oh I've made my own and added some pumpkin spice to various hot liquids but the REAL THING has never passed these lips. Wanna know an even secreter-secret? (is that a thing?) I'd never really tried anything pumpkin spice until 2 … [Read more...]
Fall Mason Jar Crafts
I definitely have a serious love for fun mason jar crafts... and if they just happen to be perfect for my favorite season, I get a little giddy! So putting together this list of fall mason jar crafts seriously got my brain spinning! I've got some of my own fall mason jar ideas spinning around in my … [Read more...]
Fall Wreath
Its the most wonderful time of the year! And by the most wonderful time, I mean fall of course! I might have mentioned my love of fall once or twice or ninety-ish times already... but I can't help myself! I've always loved fall, but I have developed a special appreciation for the changing of the … [Read more...]
Fall Date Night Ideas
Have I mentioned yet that Fall is one of my favorite seasons? Maybe just once or twice already, but its true!! There is something about the cooler weather and the beautiful leaves changing colors that is so romantic! Its the perfect time of year for snuggling up and spending time with your loved … [Read more...]
Fall Leaf Sugar Cookies
So I have an addiction... I can't stop watching those danged sugar cookie decorating videos that keep floating around facebook! Do you find them as interesting as I do? Now that its fall, I get to use the cutest fall cookie cutters I scored on the cheap this spring! I just had to make these Fall … [Read more...]
Easy Fall Decorating Ideas Anyone Can Do
Although it's still blazing where I live in Texas (or maybe because of it) I am so ready for fall decorating! As soon as the leaves turn, I'm going to be making a fall leaf banner with my kids, but until then, I have this book pumpkin that I made last year to sustain me. I want to try more … [Read more...]