Dirt Road Adventures: Cool Fall Days and A Week of Recovery
Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures here at the end of our Dirt Road.
Hey friends,
First, this week brought cooler days, so it officially feels like fall in the south. I shared some fun fall crafts and a perfect road trip if you are anywhere near me. I really wish I could have spent Saturday exploring all the treasures along the NC Pottery Highway, but I was in my isolation period, so I had to stay home and play it safe.
The beginning of the week was rough as I was recovering from chemo treatment #5. However, the good news is that I’m feeling much better now and am actually working on some new fall projects that I’ll be sharing soon. A huge weight was lifted as I received good news from an MRI I had this past week. I’m still sharing all the details, the good, the bad, and the ugly, if you’d like to catch up on My Healing Journal.
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Adventures at the End of the Dirt Road
This is a look back at all my adventures this past week.
I think this is the first week ever since I started the blog that I haven’t shared a new post. However, I shared some of my favorites from past years, as well as some you may not have seen before. So check it out if you missed it.
In Case You Missed It
How To Create Art With Framed Dried Flowers: Easy Craft
Have you preserved any of your summer flowers by drying them? Maybe you’d like some creative and unique dried flower art ideas. Learn how to frame dried flowers for one-of-a-kind wall art.
How To Make A Foraged Oak Leaves Wreath For Fall The Easy Way
If you are like me and want to save money when decorating your home for Fall, you will love this easy oak leaves wreath made with foraged leaves and natural materials. You can create a fall wreath by gathering just a few leaves to attach to a grapevine wreath.
How To Make A Copper Pot Rack Hanger: Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas
Are you looking for ways to add a touch of country charm to your farmhouse kitchen? You will love this easy DIY project to make a pot rack hanger out of copper—a budget-friendly tutorial.
Greenhouse Fall Tour: DIY & Vintage Inspired
Hey friends, I’m excited to share my first Greenhouse Fall Tour with you.
DIY Realistic Faux Corn Husk Wreath With Parchment Paper
Do you love decorating with corn stalks and husks for fall? I always add a DIY corn husk wreath each year. But what if there aren’t any corn husks? Let me show you how you can create a faux corn husk wreath that looks so realistic your friends will never know the difference.
Traveling The NC Pottery Highway: Your Guide To Handmade Pottery Earthenware Treasure
Are you a fan of handmade pottery, salt-glazed pottery, and earthenware? You are in for a treat today as I take you on an earthenware clay treasure hunt. The North Carolina Pottery Highway is primarily located in the Handmade Pottery Capital of the United States, Seagrove, NC.
Adventures Off The Dirt Road
Why Didn’t I Think of That?
There are so many wonderful blog posts each week, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.
There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL
- It doesn’t look like I’ll be sharing my front porch this year for Fall. But I didn’t want to leave you without inspiration, so check this amazing porch from my friend KariAnne.
- I love how Jennifer uses dried flowers in so many of her crafts. This 20-Minute Cinnamon Broom Makeover is adorable.
- Wait until you see these No-Crave Fall Pumpkins my friend Michelle created.
- My friend Stacy has so many yummy and easy dump cake recipes on her blog but I can’t wait to try this Homemade Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October
What’s in my Cart
Hey friends, for the first time ever, I barely took advantage of Prime Days last week. But here are a few things that I just received.
- I ordered several but finally got just the right shade of coral in this button down shirt. I wasn’t sure about the fabric description but I really like the linen feel.
- I ordered this glass paint for an upcoming project along with these tip applicator bottles.
- These Thanksgiving Homestead Harvest Turkey Dinner Plates are amazing and such a great deal.
- And these cool booties are so comfortable and stylish. Can’t wait to wear them out.
Coming Soon
Thank you for staying faithful to my blog over these last few weeks. I have some new post that will be showing up over the next few weeks and a New Thrifting with the Gals is coming Thursdays this week. I have a few more fall ideas and then it’s Christmas Time! I can’t wait to share all my ideas that I’ve been collecting in my notebook. Now it’s time to put them together.
You sound so much better and things are turning right. I hope this continues pushing forward so you can find peace. Sending a big hug and lots of prayers. Now I’m going to check out the “fake” cornhusk wreath. LOL
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Thank you Diana! Let me know if you make the wreath.
Thank you for the wonderful things that you share! My family and I are so happy that you are beginning to feel more like yourself. We check your blog first thing every morning so that we know what you and your family might need for that day in order to pray appropriately for you all.
As ever, I enjoy all the decorating tips and diy projects.
God bless you and your family, always!
Love from PA,
Suzanne and family
P.S. What a great picture of you and your husband, Brad.
Suzanne,
I appreciate this more than you will ever know. I feel so lifted up by your message. Thank you for your continued support.
“Where our strength runs out, God’s strength begins.”
This was one of my favorite quotes from 2018 when both of my Army sons were going through Ranger School together. Knowing that God would be the force they needed when they were exhausted and hanging by a thread to keep going gave me hope, energy and great comfort throughout the testing phases they were trying to pass. They both earned their Ranger Tabs and the fight you’re in reminds me of their path and struggles and I know that God is right there with you as you journey through this fight! I am so proud of how you are handling all you’ve been faced with. You and Brad are an amazing team and I’ll continue to keep you both in my daily prayers! It’s so lovely to see your posts each day and be reminded to keep you guys lifted up!!! Go Rachel, Go!!!
Katy
Thank you so much for all your encouragement and continued support. The darkest days are behind us and I’m looking forward to celebrating with a heal body soon. I appreciate you and your messages! Have a blessed day.