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So happy once again so happy to have you all here for Karins Kottage linky party- DIY recipes and crafts! Plus a beautiful peach tablescape that you are going to love! Fall is such a fun season and I am seeing some great ideas out there in blog land! I still want to hang onto a little bit of summer for a few more weeks. Anyone else with me?

It is still in the 90’s this week here in Utah and that is just a tad too warm to be thinking about getting out my fall decor. Plus I am leaving at the end of the month on another trip to Italy. So my fall decor will have to wait until I get back. Until then you can be inspired by these awesome bloggers and their creativity!

Karins Kottage Linky Party DIY Recipes Crafts

Linky Party Highlights

I have chosen 6 creative ideas to share this week from last weeks party. I am excited to try a new cookie recipe, make some adorable candles and fluff out my fall wreath. You will be amazed at the DIY painted fall vase idea and the DIY farmhouse style wooden spool table. The peach themed tablescape will have you wanting to dine alfresco every night!

Let’s get to it shall we?

New cookie recipe

Fat Dad Foodie says– “If you’re looking for a delicious and festive birthday cookie recipe, look no further than this copycat of the Crumbl Oreo Birthday Cookie Recipe!” YUM!

Hunny Im Home DIY says- “Instead of hunting for those Rae Dunn finds, why not make your own Rae Dunn crafts instead?” Grab your free SVG file to create these Rae Dunn candles using Dollar Tree supplies!

I am in for this craft! So easy and cute!

Karins Kottage Linky Party DIY Recipes Crafts

Perfecting places made this easy early fall wreath. I love how she transitioned it from summer to fall with just a few additions.

Are you dying over her blue front door color? I am!

The link to the color is on her blog.

Karins Kottage Linky Party DIY Recipes Crafts

Such a beautiful transformation of this big vase! Perfecting places has done an amazing job on this old vase. I just had to highlight her twice!

Karins Kottage Linky Party DIY Recipes Crafts

Must Have Mom is sharing this awesome wooden table DIY. She made this from an old wooden spool. Sarah said- “This DIY farmhouse style wood spool table is SO easy to make that you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner”

If this outdoor tablescape from Dinning Delight doesn’t make you want to join this dinner I don’t know what else would! So beautiful with all the layers of beautiful dishes and textural placemats. Pop over to see all the details!

Karins Kottage Linky Party DIY Recipes Crafts

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I have a new fashion post for all of you! How to style a floral pencil skirt and peplum jacket. Pencil skirts have always been one of my favorite types of skirts to wear. Pairing it with a peplum top or jacket just makes me feel put together!

Here is one of my favorite outdoor tablescapes I put together recently.

outdoor summer tablescape

A great beachy decor idea is to make a sea shell mirror for your bathroom! See how my mom and I made mine.

Sea shell mirror DIY

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  1. Lynn says

    August 26, 2022 at 7:29 am

    Thanks Karin for hosting this fun link party – So much inspiration.

    Reply
  2. Nicolle says

    August 25, 2022 at 4:23 am

    Karin what a great idea with that seashell mirror! Hope you have a great week!

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  3. Rachelle says

    August 24, 2022 at 1:29 pm

    I’ve always liked wearing a pencil skirt. Your skirt and jacket are very cute!

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  4. Jenna says

    August 24, 2022 at 12:18 pm

    hi Karin! You always look so cute modeling your outfits! Thanks so much for the party and safe travels!

    Reply
  5. Debbie- Dabble says

    August 24, 2022 at 5:53 am

    Love this jacket, Karin!! I have a similar looking jean jacket that I bought about 20 years ago! Like they stay, what goes around, comes around…
    Thanks so much for hosting this delightful party each and every week!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links and choosing Features!!! Thank You!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    • Karins Kottage says

      August 24, 2022 at 11:53 am

      Hi Deb!
      Aren’t jackets the best! I have a denim white one a pink one and two different blue denim jackets. Plus this blue jacket and a myriad of other ones. They just make an outfit feel complete. What goes around comes around is so true!

      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply
  6. Lori says

    August 23, 2022 at 11:44 pm

    Karin, thank you so much for featuring my Peach Alfresco Tablescape! I’m so honoured and appreciate all your efforts in hosting this wonderful party each week! Hope you have a terrific trip! ~ Lori

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    • Karins Kottage says

      August 24, 2022 at 11:54 am

      Lori you peach alfresco table is to die for! Really well done my friend!

      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply
  7. Kim Hume says

    August 23, 2022 at 9:07 pm

    Wow, Karin!! Thank you so much for the double highlight!! I feel quite honored!! You are so kind! Hope you have a wonderful trip!!

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      August 24, 2022 at 11:55 am

      Kim you have such great ideas! It was easy to pick two of your posts! Congratulations!
      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply
  8. debra@commonground says

    August 23, 2022 at 8:29 pm

    Adorable jacket, Karin. Have a wonderful trip. Thanks so much for hosting!

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    • Karins Kottage says

      August 24, 2022 at 11:55 am

      Thank you so much! I love it too!
      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply
  9. Leslie says

    August 23, 2022 at 6:53 pm

    Thanks for hosting this week!

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      August 24, 2022 at 11:56 am

      Thank you for linking up! 🙂

      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply
  10. Julie Briones says

    August 23, 2022 at 4:16 pm

    Thanks for hosting and sharing all the great ideas & inspo, Karin! Hope you have a great week!

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      August 24, 2022 at 11:56 am

      I love that we hop to each others party each week! Maybe we should join forces 🙂

      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply

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