Being Thankful Isn't Just for Thanksgiving

As it is getting closer to Fall, we begin to think about Thanksgiving. All the statuses on Facebook automatically turn to the 20 something days of what we are thankful for. But why are we just thankful on Thanksgiving? We should express our gratitude every day. Sometimes the good things in life get overshadowed by the bad things. By taking just a couple minutes everyday we can put ourselves in a positive mindset and realize that it could always be worse. Lately I have discovered keeping a gratitude journal. All you have to do is write down one thing you are thankful for everyday and why. The goal is to keep it a whole year and not repeated the same thing twice. It can be big things or little things but it helps us tune in and realize we have so much to be thankful for. Here are a few journal options we have at the Shoppe;

Or you could even write this in a plain notebook or a notepad. So, I encourage you all to start your own gratitude journal and realize that we all have a lot to be thankful for.

I am thankful for my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ because without him nothing would be possible.
Comment below what you are thankful for.

Creating a Coffee Station

Many of us love to start our day with a good ole' cup of joe. But, mornings can get hectic and racing around the kitchen to find your coffee, spoons, sugar, etc, can be frustrating. So, I created my very own coffee station. Not only is it practical but it adds a little décor to your kitchen. Here is how I did it;

This is all the things I had to try and organize. There are several k-cups, 2 bags of coffee, truvia, and tons of tea bags. This was all a big mess at first.

Here is my coffee pot. It is a yellow single cup Keurig. My goal was to have a place to keep my k-cups, tea, coffee, and truvia all in the same area because I use them all the time, and they all go together. I like to run hot water through my Keurig to steep my tea bags in.

So, first I took this tray from the Shoppe. It is a really pretty turquoise and cream color. I sat my Keurig on top of the tray. Then I placed all of my k-cups in a cream bowl that is from the Shoppe as well.

After that, I took my tea bags and placed them in mason jars. These mason jars actually came from the Shoppe as well. They initially had dish towels in them and were soap dispensers. I separated the tea by kind into two mason jars.

Then I placed both jars on the tray, and tucked my two bags of coffee in between the tea and bowl with k-cups.

Then, I added a cream vase that I placed spoons in. The vase also came from the Shoppe. Then I added a clear sugar holder from the Shoppe Here I placed all my truvia packets. Lastly, I added a chalkboard (from the Shoppe). I wrote, But First Coffee. on it. Here is the finished project;

This can be done in many different ways. I am thinking about hanging the chalkboard frame on the wall. I hope you all enjoyed. Have fun creating your very on coffee station.

A Touch of Fall

Fall is such a wonderful time of year. The leaves are changing colors, the hoodies come out, and the football games start. Another great thing about Fall is the decorations. But, how do you decorate for Fall without redoing your entire house? This can be a challenge, but by adding a few little touches you can bring Fall into your home without breaking the bank, Keep reading for some ways to incorporate Fall into the decorations you already have.

First, you can add a Fall wreath to your door. This is an orange burlap wreath that is in the shape of a pumpkin. It has a wood stem at the top. Attached is a burlap sign that says happy fall. This adds the perfect touch to your home. Here at the Shoppe we have a variety of wreaths, some of them are 50% off. Plus, we can create customized wreaths as well.

Center pieces are a great way to pull in a little fall without going overboard (ignore the highchair). Here I took a lantern and added two burlap pumpkins. The pumpkins have an orange chevron pattern, as well as a happy fall burlap tag. We can help you design the perfect center piece for your table at the Seasonal Shoppe. We can also make customized flower arrangements.

Simple pieces added throughout your house can have a major impact when it comes to Fall décor. I already had this sign up in my kitchen and I added these two blocks. One is cream and the other is orange. They have a wooden stem, making them favor a pumpkin. The sayings on these blocks are about being thankful. These blocks would be pretty anywhere in your home.

The last thing to do to add a little Fall into your home this season is pillows and throws. This is an orange throw that I have thrown over the back of the couch. One both sides of the couch I have burlap pillows. These pillows are adorned with give thanks pillow wraps. These wraps add a beautiful touch to your home. We have a variety of pillow wraps ranging from sayings to turkeys. We have something for everyone.

This is just a few of the things you can do to bring a little Fall into your home. All of these items are from the Seasonal Shoppe. Stop in and check out all of the Fall décor we have to offer. We have everything from table linens, to dishes, to scarecrows. If you have any questions or would like to place a customized order please call us at 606-349-3135.

Happy Friday!!