I’m a thief! Yep, that’s right, nothing but a thief. My friend Susan Shipe over at Hope Heart Home does this wonderful thing on her blog where she takes us back through her previous month in pictures to see what she’s learned about life. I did a similar review at the end of August and it was so well received that I thought I would do it again this month, especially since I am on a bit of a blogging break until LIFE sorts itself out.
So here we go :
At the beginning of September I learned that the HGTV Tiny House Hunters program I was privileged enough to be a part of (not on-screen but behind the scenes decorating) would be airing this month, and the other decorators and I threw a Premiere Gala at my friend Leslie’s Historic Overbrook bungalow. Here are a few pictures from that fun event:
The Paparrazzi were everywhere . . .
. . . but the security guards were in place . . .
. . . as the staging stars arrived (Isn’t Leslie cute?).
Enough already Mr. Paparrazzi!
Of course the food was fabulous!
By the way, Tiny House Hunters (Tiny With Teens) will have three airings beginning tonight. Here is a LINK to all future showings. If you watch very closely at the end of the show you’ll maybe catch my name in the 2-second credits. LOL!
NFL opening day was September 11th and my beloved Seahawks linked arms in a show of unity during the national anthem. I learned (reinforced rather) something I already knew. My Seahawks are a class act. Go HAWKS!
I hosted an all-day North/South Carolina Consilium meet-up for some of my fellow writer friends on the screened porch.
If you look at the reflection in the window you can see that my Paparrazi man made an appearance this day as well.
My cute friend Holly gets her own picture because she had to leave early, but she also came early and spent the night. I got to show off our local cuisine by taking her to Ice Cream Station on Friday night!
I learned that an online group of friends, some of whom have never before met face-to-face, can feel like old friends in a matter of minutes. Why did I ever concern myself with the thought that there might be a whole lot of silence to fill?
I did a touch of Fall decorating. Not much because the weather is still gloriously warm here in South Carolina.
I learned (and taught others) how to make cute succulent pumpkins.
Since I’m taking a break I won’t give you the tutorial here but I will tell you that the directions were from Country Living. You can find the article on my Fall and Thanksgiving Decor board on Pinterest in case you’re interested. What the instructions don’t tell you is that it is good to give your pumpkins a bath in bleach water to kill bacteria first (bacteria causes quicker decay) and wipe them down every week or so with anti-bacterial wipes or water with a bit of bleach to keep them fresh for weeks on end.
I learned that I could work all day as a cashier at a fabulous porch/yard sale (I’m talking antiques, vintage items, painted furniture, linens, OH MY) and not spend a single penny. Y’all Mr. OTN and I are working with Gazelle intensity on our retirement savings plan.
I learned that I could lend my voice and experience to a very worthy cause for Mesothelioma Awareness Day which was on September 27th.
I’m continuing to learn that taking a break is good, so though I won’t be here much until I am ready to return to regular blogging you can follow me on Instagram.
Today Mr. OTN and I are taking a day trip to the mountains where I’m sure to find some IG worthy shots to share 😉
Blessings friends,
Sunday:
TheDIYShowoff, LifeOnLakeshoreDrive, SilverPenniesSundays, SundaysAtHome, RusticAndRefined, Spiritual Sundays, GiveMeGrace
Monday:
IShouldBeMoppingTheFloor, TheDedicatedHouse, Dwellings, ProjectInspired, InspireMeMonday, BetweenNapsOnThePorch, CelebrateYourStoryMaking Your Home Sing Mondays, The Beauty in His Grip What Joy is Mine/Monday Musings, Darling Downs Diaries, The Art of Homemaking,SmallWonder, LifeGivingLinkup, MomentsOfHope, Glimpses, SittingAmongFriends
Tuesday:
TalkOfTheTown, HomeStoriesAtoZ, AStrollThruLife, CoastalCharm, CozyLittleHouse, CedarHillFarmhouse, KatheWithAnE,TuesdaysAtOurHome, TheWinthropChronicles, Rich Faith Rising Unite Linky, Testimony Tuesday,Cheerleaders of Faith,Tell His Story, IntentionalTuesday
Wednesday:
SavvySouthernStyle, TheBlissfulBee, Posed Perfection, A Wise Woman Builds Her Home, Woman to Woman Word Filled Wednesdays, ChristianBloggerLinkup, Whole Hearted Home, Mom’s Morning Coffee, Women with Intention, Coffee for Your Heart, MessyMarriage, ThreeWordWednesday
Thursday:
ShareYourStyle, ImpartingGrace, EmbracingChange, HaveADailyCupOfMrsOlson, MyRepurposedLife, ADelightsomeLife, KatherinesCorner, PrettyPreppyParty, The Deliberate Mom/Shine Blog Hop, I Choose Joy, Live Free Thursday, Thought Provoking Thursday, PartyAtMyPlace, 100HappyDays, SincerelyPaulas, ThankfulThursdays
Friday:
FrenchCountryCottage, TheCharmOfHome, RootedInThyme, TheDedicatedHouseAnythingBlueFriday, ShabbyliciousFriday, Sweet Inspiration, Faith’nFriends, Missional Women Faith Filled Fridays, Dance With Jesus
Saturday:
FunkyJunkInteriors, OneMoreTimeEvents, SaturdaySparks, TheInspirationGallery, Make My Saturday Sweet
Pretty good blog post for a blogger taking a break! Lol, I couldn’t help it, Patti….
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LOL! I’m obsessed!
Hi Patti,
I was so excited when I saw your posting in my email. This was a great post. Would love to have been at your meet-up I’m sure it was wonderful. Unfortunately I don’t blog. Looks like you had some great items for sale, love that large white frame and the pink flowers picture. Hoping I didn’t miss it but did you ever do the tutorial on the table runner? Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
Many Blessings to you,
Candy
You know how to make a girl feel good by saying you were excited to see my post! Thank you 🙂 I have not done the table runner but hope to do it in the month of November as I think I’ll create a Christmas themed one to share. I haven’t forogtten you Candy. Hugs!
I miss you Patti but know how important it is to stand back sometimes and reflect/renew and reconsider my life.
Thanks for coming back at least sporadically. I enjoyed this blog; seeing your friends and new ideas.
If you think of it, would you please tell Roger and Connie “Hi” from their neighbors in Camas, George and Janet. (That’s us.) I lost touch with them , but think of them often.
Enjoy a refreshing time away from OTN and come back refreshed and renewed. That’s my prayer for you. (You seem like one of those online people that are really my friend too.)
I will certainly tell Roger and Connie “hi” from you Janet! And thank you for your prayers and well wishes. It is so kind of you to say that I seem like an online friend. That makes me feel like I must be writing the way I want to write.
Blessings dear lady!
I so enjoyed this post again! I LOVE watching Tiny Houses!!! And I so enjoyed seeing your get together with Consilium friends! Thank you for the tip on keeping pumpkins fresh and lasting longer. Makes so much sense. I am so glad I stopped here today 🙂
So nice to meet you, Patti! I need you to come stage my home! Hmmm . . . but first I would need to clean – give me a couple of years on that. I’m so glad you hosted a writing event – it’s so great to gather and encourage one another. Thanks for joining the #SmallWonder linkup.
I have never seen Tiny House Hunters. I’ll have to look it up. Thank you for sharing all that is happening in your life. Enjoy your break!
So exciting! Happy for your involvement in so many amazing project and worthy causes…you’re pretty special you know!!!
Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
Patti,
I’ve been missing your decor posts, dear friend!
But, now that I know what you’ve been up to. . .I totally, understand!
EnJOY your mountain top experience!
Fondly,
Pat
P.S. Adorable photos!
How in the world did I miss this LAST month? I love “what I learn” posts – because the reader learns so much about the writer!!! Love you so much. xoxoxo
That is why I copied you Susan! I’ve learned a lot about you through your “what I learned” posts. Thank you 🙂