Karins Kottage Linky Party

Must-See DIYs and Delicious Recipes at Karins Kottage Linky Party

Welcome back to another Must-see DIYs and Delicious Recipes here at Karins Kottage Linky Party! This week, we’re highlighting some amazing ideas from four incredibly talented bloggers. From a jaw-dropping ottoman made from pool noodles to a delightful craft to keep the little ones busy before school starts, we’ve got something for everyone. Plus, we’ve got a scrumptious muffin recipe that’s perfect for back-to-school snacks, and a clever way to use thrifted bottles for beautiful decor. I am thrilled to showcase these creative projects, and I’m sure you’ll be blown away by their ingenuity.

1. Pool Noodle Ottoman by Sonata Home Design

Sonata Home Design has truly outdone herself with this incredible DIY ottoman made from pool noodles. This stylish and functional piece looks like it belongs in a high-end shop, yet it’s something you can create at home! Check out the full tutorial and be amazed at how simple it is to make this tufted masterpiece. DIY Pool Noodle Ottoman

2. Wholewheat Vanilla Greek Yogurt Banana Blueberry Muffins by Esme Salon

Esme Salon has shared a recipe that not only sounds healthy but is also delicious! These wholewheat vanilla Greek yogurt banana blueberry muffins are perfect for back-to-school snacks or a quick breakfast on the go. Your taste buds and your body will thank you for these nutritious treats. Wholewheat Greek Yogurt Banana Blueberry Muffins Recipe

3. Coffee Filter Watermelon Craft by Darcy and Brian

Looking for a fun and easy craft to do with the kids? Darcy and Brian have got you covered with this adorable coffee filter watermelon project. It’s a quick craft that’s perfect for a summer afternoon and also a great way to teach kids about fruits and vegetables. I love doing these kinds of activities with my granddaughters! Coffee Filter Watermelon Craft

4. Thrifted Bottle Decor by Thrifting Wonderland

Thrifting Wonderland always finds the most amazing items when thrifting. This week, she’s sharing her creative ideas on using thrifted bottles with flowers to make beautiful home decor. It’s a wonderful way to repurpose and create something stunning for your home. Thrifted Bottle Finds

Karins Kottage Happenings

If you follow me on Instagram, you probably saw the gorgeous wedding my daughter, sweet friend Haylee, my sister, and I recently put together. It turned out absolutely stunning! We spent the day before making 13 eucalyptus garlands, which were a first for me.

Thanks to multiple YouTube videos, I figured it out, and they turned out beautifully with white roses tucked in.

For the food, the bride’s family prepped mini charcuterie cups with skewers of salami, cheese, and donuts, along with grapes hanging off the front. We used some of my white 2-tiered trays to display the charcuterie cups.

Remember I made these charcuterie cups for my niece’s baby shower that you can see here.

I’ll be sharing more about this wedding when I get the photos back from the photographer.

Come to Italy With Me

If you’re feeling spontaneous, join me in Italy this September! We’ll tour castles, take cooking classes, enjoy an e-bike ride along the Adriatic coast, and of course, indulge in incredible Italian food. Check out my itinerary and book a trip with me here: Italy Tour Details

Link Up to the Party

As always, please link up and share your gorgeous photos of projects you’ve been working on. I can’t wait to see some fall ideas start rolling in! I hope you will pop over to visit some of the must-See DIYs and Delicious Recipes here at my Linky Party.

Happy linking and creating!

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Karins Kottage

Welcome to Karins Kottage! There is always something fun going on! You would think after becoming an empty nester couple that our nest would be very quiet and empty but our Kottage nest is usually more full than what we started out with! You might find me hosting a birthday party or graduation party and a baby shower on the same weekend or a big outdoor get together with 25 of our friends and family in the backyard or maybe I might be in the kitchen trying out a new recipe for my hubby and I to grill on the BBQ for a quiet night for the two of us. I am passionate about entertaining and setting a beautiful table! I may or may not have an addiction to cloth napkins and fun salad plates oh and goblets too! I think I will always have a home decorating DIY project in the works as long as my hubby is on board with me haha. We have painted A LOT in the 6 homes we have owned in the 35 years that we have been married as well as re-done multiple pieces of furniture, added wall and ceiling treatments, replaced lights, bathroom fixtures and even tiled floors! I have sewn what seems like a million window treatments for our home as well as for family, made slipcovers, and duvets and even a formal dress or two!

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  • What a lovely wedding reception. And I love those charcuterie cups (and I see buckets of popcorn, too)! We had charcuterie boats at my mom's memorial. Everyone loved them! Thanks for hosting!

  • Oh wow; those wedding photos are so lovely! You did a great job on your garlands!! I'd love to book a tour to Italy with you but this fall is already far too expensive and busy. Perhaps next time. My husband doesn't like traveling to foreign countries but I'm trying to convince him that tours are the way to go then we don't have to worry about any language barriers that way!

  • Wow Karin, is there anything you can't do?!!! The wedding sounds amazing! Thanks so much for the party and good luck with your new Italy tours!

  • Great inspiration , Karin. Using Eucalyptus for the garlands was a wonderful idea and turned out beautifully. thanks again for hosting each week. Appreciate the feature for "Thrifted Bottle Finds". Simple is sometimes the best way to go. Have a great week.
    Lynne

  • The wedding garlands are beautiful! Thanks for hosting and enjoy the rest of your week!
    Shelley

  • Karin,
    Thanks so much for hosting!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

  • WOW, thanks so much for the honor and featuring of the Wholewheat Greek Yogurt Banana Blueberry Muffins Recipe this week.

    Thanks, Karin, for hosting and having me over to share with your followers
    My entries this week are numbered #15+16
    Hope you will join/share M-Sat at https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

  • Those garlands are gorgeous!! Thanks so much for having us over, Karin. Have a great week!

  • Hi Karin! Thank you so much for featuring my pool noodle ottoman project! It was fun to make and fun to share. Wishing you an amazing week! ~Missy

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