Thistlekeeping – Thistlewood Farm

Random thoughts on a sunny Saturday morning:

1. We’re all about hockey right now, and we’re cheering on our Dallas team that’s in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Go to the stars.

2. If you need a little tan boost for a graduation or party or even a Mother’s Day celebration?

These are my tried and true ones. They are sitting on my counter right now.

you You can see them here.

3. Remember that herb garden we planted last year? I’m making it again this year. Fresh herbs taste great. I use mint in drinks and rosemary, sage and basil in cooking.

4. It was a fun week on the blog. We discussed:

• This is a beautiful idea for a Mother’s Day table
• This no bake recipes
• Look for summer yard sale items
• These fun plants for the yard

5. Make sure you’re getting your water. Water has made such a difference in my weight loss journey.

And it makes my skin glow.

So drink your water. 🙂

And now?

Need some fun ideas for the week?

No worries.

i met you

Isn’t this the cutest mantle?

I love ferns and hydrangeas.

see Here’s the full how-to.

Is this the only thing better than banana bread?

It’s banana bread with chocolate chips.

you can Check out this delicious banana bread recipe here.

Check out this beautiful block print rug.

It is a DIY project.

you See how to do it here.

Choosing a paint color can be a bit tricky.

That’s why it’s so important to chat with friends about it.

you You can see all the tips here.

In random news:

This Sweet cottage by the sea

This A country house in Normandy

These ways to use thrifted containers

is Is it cheaper to build or buy a house?

This Chicken Caesar Salad Wrapped

Travel hacks to make your next trip easier

This DIY projects

10 Small House Ideas That Maximize Space

This The cutest ruffle pants that stretch

This The cutest free chinoiserie printables

This Hutch before and after

What to put on the kitchen island

And this

This The kitchen remodel is so beautiful

I completely redid my house tour.

I’ve added categories and grouped posts together to make it easier to navigate.

you You can see it here.

Have you seen the new pillow drop from My Texas House?

Check out the embroidered bee pillow.

you You can see them all here.

And one more for the road

They make me so happy every time I drive into the driveway.

here Here are all the details (and before and afters) of how we covered these metal columns.

Happy Random Saturday to you

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