Saturday Sharing from the She-Shed Volume 32

Hello from Sunny California!

The temperatures have been in the triple digits for several days, and I hope for some relief soon. Hurricane Hillary is off the coast of California, and we are supposed to get loads of rain this weekend.

I think it is just hot everywhere.

We try to get out early in the morning for a walk before we must hunker down in the air conditioning. One of my favorite things is to see the wildlife out and about.

Even the squirrels stopped to take a rest on the bench.

Weekend Adventures

Last weekend we went to San Jose to help some friends with a project. They are giving their kitchen a bit of a facelift, and we helped paint the new wooden stove top hood with the most incredible paint from Modern Masters.

Isn’t this amazing? This paint is a metal finish process using three different products. I love the effect.

What’s Happening in the Garden

The garden is still going strong despite facing a few hurdles this week.

First, the high temps, and secondly I had a bit of a fungus issue.

The fungus hit the dahlias hard. I gave them a good haircut and sprayed them. They seem to be coming back nicely and should give us a few more blooms before the weather changes.

The zucchini still gives us plenty of vegetables, and the Coleus, Rudebeckia, and Zinnias look fantastic.

Even with the warm temperatures, I have started to decorate for fall and start my DIY projects.

What Happened This Past Week

Fabulous Finds for August

I know the daytime temperatures are still high, but I can feel the evenings cooling off. Or maybe it’s just my imagination because I’m so ready for fall. How about you? Here are a few things I am looking forward to.

• I cannot wait to slip on my cozy sweater coat for a relaxed evening around the fireplace or throw this blanket over my legs.
• I will add lots of fall decor around my home in the next few weeks, including these gorgeous hammered brass candlesticks and these linen throw pillows. I love the soft-washed linen material with the raw edge they have. I even have a fun DIY I will be doing with one of the pillows.
• I bought these faux pomegranates last year and loved the pop of color they give on my coffee table in a beautiful wood vase. They are just the right amount of color.

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Michele @vintagehomedesigns

• I shared this adorable pleated lampshade on my Instagram this week, and so many of you loved it! I got so many messages wanting the link.
  It comes in 2 sizes and you won’t believe the price! I replaced a shade on a lamp in my sitting area with the larger size for a change, and I am loving it!
  There is also a really cute blue pattern one that I bought, as well.
• Last month I shared a super cute and cozy outfit that I have been wearing this summer.
  I discovered last week that it also comes in a long sleeve version, so I just got one and planning to order another color.
  It has been a great travel outfit this summer and still cute for running errands or a lunch date.
• I am a sucker for all things pumpkin, so I had to have this cute white pumpkin shape soup tureen. I think it will look cute this fall mixed in with my ironstone soup tureen collection.
  There are also small individual soup bowls with a lid that go with it.
• And can we talk about this glass pumpkin dome?? It is a bit of a splurge, but it would be so amazing for fall decor and functional, as well.

Amy @amysadlerdesigns

My friend Amy is sharing all of her favorite fall scents.

• Thieves Household Cleaner Concentrate

• My YL Essential Oils Link

• Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil

• Clove Essential Oil

• Nutmeg Essential Oil

Lynn @livinglargeinasmallhouse

• I’ve started decorating for fall and I love the plaid throw and lumbar pillow that I recently purchased from Target.
• These faux florals look amazing in my fall entryway.
• I found these frames at Micheals that I used to frame the FREE Printables that are on my blog.
• I’m loving these fall salad plates that would be beautiful on a fall tablescape.

Cindy @reinventeddelaware

• Have you seen the amazing fall clothing that Walmart offers in the Time and Tru Line? I’m eyeballing some sweaters to wear with jeans. A zippered sweater in green and one in gray would be perfect for those chilly nights.
• And here are a few more that I am considering for those fall and winter months: a v-neck with cute shoulder details in gray and this gorgeous blue, and this chunky knit cardigan that comes in black and neutral cream
• Our kids live away and like to come for the weekend. So my office often is converted to a spare room on the fly. This 18″ King Size inflatable mattress is perfect for our daughter and son-in-law who is 6’4″! The mattress needed an extra deep fitted sheet and this one is so soft! Maybe they will stay over more often now!
• Two things I use over and over in my kitchen are this magnetic microwave splatter cover (this thing saves me so much microwave cleaning since you can throw it in the dishwasher!) and a roll-up dish drainer that is also a veggie drying rack. It rolls up and tucks away when I’m not using it!

Diane @southhousedesigns

• Transitioning to Fall? Scents are a great starting point. Perfect timing. Pier 1’s celebrating their birthday with 61% off many items. Their highly rated, really large and beautiful $39.95 candles are included!!! At $15.59 maybe I don’t have to decide between Pumpkin, Apple Crisp or Rustic Woodlands (three of my favorites).
• This long lumber pillow from Hearth & Home would be great along the back of the couch. swapping out for two brighter blue and white Summer throw pillows. It’s long enough it would probably fill a loveseat. The texture is perfect for transitional coziness.
• Home Goods always has an amazing assortment of seasonal decor accents. This crystal ball with swirling smoke inside caught my eye. It would be a great focal point in a tray display. Along with this tower skulls.
• Seasonless question: Have you tried Tube Mascara yet? Woo hoo! I love it! My fave, this one from Tarte, is on sale (that never happens) for $15. (shipping included!) That’s a steal. Hurry over while it lasts. They call it lash extensions in a tube. That might be over-selling it a bit, but I do agree it’s great!

On that happy note, I hope you have a great weekend, and I will see you next week.

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