Welcome back to the last Linky Party of October here at Karin’s Kottage! October has flown by in a flurry of DIY fall décor, Halloween decor ideas, treats, and festive tablescapes, and I’m so excited to celebrate all the creativity from this community. This week, I’m highlighting six bloggers who have shared fabulous seasonal ideas for bringing that cozy, spooky autumn magic to your home. Plus, I have a personal update to share on my health journey. Let’s dive into all the goodness (and a few cobwebs!) we have lined up this week.
🎃 Featured Blogger Highlights 🎃
Creating a Cozy Fall Atmosphere
By Calypso in the Country Nothing says fall like a home full of warm colors, textures, and a few perfect seasonal accents. In this post, Calypso in the Country guides us through easy, elegant ways to bring that fall feeling indoors. From natural elements like pumpkins and leaves to cozy throws, her tips are ideal for setting a relaxed, inviting mood in any space.
No-Bake Halloween Wafer Cookies
By Flour on My Face
If you’re short on time but want a sweet treat, these Halloween wafer cookies are the answer! Flour on My Face shows us how to turn simple wafers into fun, festive delights with a little chocolate drizzle and spooky sprinkles. These are perfect for kids’ parties or as last-minute goodies for Halloween night!
A “Spiderific” DIY Halloween Decor Tablescape Ideas
By Whispers of the Heart
Get ready for a spine-tingling tablescape! Whispers of the Heart has created a Halloween setup in orange, black, and white that features fun spider accents, perfect for adding a little spooky flair to your dining room. This tablescape is great inspiration if you’re looking to throw a Halloween dinner party with a playful yet classy touch.
DIY Pumpkin Porch Decoration
By Sonata Home Design
Looking for a quick way to spruce up your porch? Sonata Home Design shares a clever DIY using pumpkin pails and a tension rod to create a cheerful pumpkin display. It’s festive, affordable, and easy to set up — a perfect option for welcoming trick-or-treaters or adding a bit of whimsy to your outdoor décor.
Dollar Tree Rope Ghosts
By Creatively Beth
Creatively Beth is back with another budget-friendly idea, and this time it’s a rope ghost made from Dollar Tree items! This ghostly craft is so simple yet so cute, and it’s a fantastic way to add Halloween charm to your home without breaking the bank. You could make several to line your walkway or scatter throughout the house for a haunted feel.
Spooky Black-and-White Tablescape
By An Organized Season
For a Halloween table that’s both beautiful and a little eerie, check out this black-and-white setup by An Organized Season. It’s sophisticated and filled with just the right amount of spooky touches. The neutral palette keeps it versatile while still making a Halloween statement.
🎗 Personal Update: My Health Journey
I also wanted to share a brief personal update. I recently received results from a lymph node biopsy, and while they did find a nominal small amount of cancer in three out of eight lymph nodes, those nodes have been removed. My next steps include a CT and MRI in November to ensure there’s no further spread. Praying and hopeful for good news In November!.
I’ll begin immunotherapy treatments every six weeks for a year, aiming to strengthen my immune system to fight any lingering cells. I’ll also have regular scans to keep everything closely monitored. This journey has deepened my appreciation for life, family, and faith, and I cannot stress enough the importance of skin checks. Please stay vigilant with any new or unusual marks. And to all of you who’ve sent prayers and well-wishes, thank you. Your support truly lifts me up every day.
Linky Party
Enough about me; let’s get this party started! Enjoy the creativity, and I can’t wait to see what you bring to the table this week. Happy Halloween and Happy Fall, everyone!
Wishing you continued good health, Karin! Thank you for including my Dollar Tree Rope Ghost in the fabulous inspiration this week! Have a lovely weekend! Creatively, Beth
Praying for good news for you in November!
Karin, Thanks so much for hosting each week! I love checking out your website and the party each week. So glad they were able to remove the problem lymph nodes, and I’m praying that your immunotherapy treatments are exceedingly effective! I will be praying for wonderful results for the tests in November!! – Patty
Thank you Patty I hope the tests show no more cancer. Praying for a miracle.
Thanks for featuring my Spiders tablescape! I added a link to your blog at the end of that post.
Beth! I loved your spider tablescape! So cute with all the orange black and white. I should do a spider tablescape that matches my front porch and wreath! You did such a good job. Thanks for always linking up and sharing!
Hugs,
Karin
Thanks for hosting, Karin, and for the reminder to get our skin checked. My biopsy came back benign… praise God. So thankful that you are healing well, and tests are coming back with satisfactory results.
Julie I am so happy to hear about your biopsy!! ❤️ I hope more people get their skin checks often. Melanoma is nothing to mess around with. Thank you friend for linking up and supporting me!
Hugs,
Karin
Karin,
Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are having a great week!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog
Thanks so much for the wonderful feature and for hosting each week! Sending prayers for healing and good news next month. Take care!
Shelley
Thank you Shelly…. I feel the prayers so much!
Hugs,
Karin
Praying for the best test results in November!
So glad to hear things are under control and being monitored, Karin. Thanks for having us over. Enjoy the last week of October!
Karin, I’m wishing you all the best during your treatments and recovery. I appreciate you sounding the alarm about skin checks. Thank you for hosting and thank you for featuring my pumpkin pail project. Take care of yourself!
Thank you so much Karin! That mop ghost is too cute!! I have been praying for you, good luck with your next steps~
Karin, wishing the best in health and healing, have a great week ahead.
Hi Karen! So happy to hear your surgery was a success! I will continue to pray for a speedy recovery and for your treatment! Thanks for hosting and featuring our Halloween tablescape. We appreciate it so much! Blessings, Donna
Karin, wishing you the best during your treatments and scans. Thank you for bringing awareness to this topic. As always, thank you for hosting.