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Journey Jots #34

By Rachel

published 06/16/2024

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Welcome to Journey Jots #34!

In each weekly recap, I’ll share some of my most recent posts, favorite finds or things I’m currently shopping for, and an assemblage of home decor tips and encouraging content from other creators. Settle in and join me for Journey Jots #34!

Journey Jots #34

Hello, guys! Happy Sunday! Hope you are well.

Table of Contents

I can’t believe another week has come and gone! It’s really feeling like Summer here in the Midwest with temps in the 80’s and high humidity.

How was your week? Did you do anything fun? Let me know in the comments!

Life Lately

We did a thing last weekend.

As you may know, we have a very long hallway that connects the living area with the bedrooms and bathrooms. Due to that, it’s actually a very important part of our home. When we moved in here almost 8 years ago, we painted everything white just to get us a clean slate. But, we were tired of all the white.

So, we painted it! Can you guess what color?!

On the left is what it looked like before and the right is one coat of the new color.

We went dark and moody and I’m TOTALLY digging it!

The finished, newly painted hallway is better than I could have imagined. I love it SO much more than I thought I would.

So, now I’m on the hunt for a vintage mirror to go right above this light switch. I’m thinking a gold or brass framed mirror would look REALLY pretty paired with this color. What do you think?! Let me know your ideas in the comments!

Next, my paddle board took its first voyage out on the lake for the season! It was SUCH a gorgeous evening on the water. There was even a mating pair of loons that came right up by us. So cool!

We’ve been enjoying slow Summer days as a family lately. We took Tilly on a long nature walk over the weekend to a park that is staged like it’s from the 1800’s. There are beautiful period homes on display along with all kinds of farm animals.

There were little piggies and Tilly was VERY interested in them!

We also payed a visit to the sheep pen. They stick their little faces through the fence, asking for dandelion leaves, which is like a treat to them. As I was feeding them, Tilly wasn’t happy with me and started barking!

Isn’t that little sheep so cute?!

I’ll leave you with a cute picture of Molly. She had her one year doctor appointment last week and is a very healthy girl!

Favorite Weekly Shopping Finds

I bought these dress sandals to wear for an upcoming wedding and they are SO cute!
If you are looking for an everyday bracelet, this rose gold chain is stunning.
This t-shirt dress is so perfect for the warm months!
How pretty is this green pottery planter?!
The most perfect Summer basket to use or bring anywhere!
This woven throw is such a pretty, breezy color for the season.
These blue checked pillow covers are a great option for simple patriotic decor!

On the Blog-Journey Jots #34

Last week, I shared part one of my Summer home series. I went with a blue and white vintage, coastal theme for the season and am SO happy with how it all looks. Come by for some simple home decorating ideas using thrifty and vintage decor!

If you are looking for patriotic decorating ideas for the season, this post on vintage patriotic hutch decor ideas is full of easy tips! You can take apply these same methods to any space of your home.

Lastly, this very simple patriotic bunting banner DIY will add a touch of red, white, and blue flair to your home for the season!

Coming Up on The Antiqued Journey

This coming week I’ll be sharing part two in my Summer home series which includes the kitchen, living room shelf, and Summer artwork. Then, in a few weeks, come back for the latest installment in the Thrifted Goodies series!

Lots of super fun content coming your way. Be sure you are subscribed to my e-mail so you are the first to know about new posts and merchandise updates!

The Antiqued Journey Shop

In case you haven’t heard the news yet, I WROTE AN E-BOOK! My very first e-book, ‘An Introduction to: Antique and Vintage Home Decor’, was released early last week and I couldn’t be more excited about it. It’s been two years in the making!

The e-book is a 32 page, downloadable PDF file that you will receive in your email upon purchase. In it, you will find tips for sourcing, pricing, and styling decor from milk glass to copper to linens. I do hope you check it out!

Also, in case you forgot, there is new TAJ merch in the shop section of my website. You will find super cute t-shirts, mugs, and even an iPhone case designed by yours truly.

Each purchase means the world to me and helps me to continue writing weekly content. Thank you for supporting my small business!

Inspiring Content from Around the Web

My friend Jen shares a lovely 4th of July tablescape for the upcoming holiday!
Donna has amazing ideas for styling a coastal-themed table for any Summer occasion.
Debra showcases her vintage dishes in red, white, and blue for the season!

Closing Tidbits for Journey Jots #34

Thank you so much for being here and joining me for journey jots #34! I love sharing a little bit of my daily life with you. Have a lovely week ahead!

Sustainable Living Tip of the Week: Keep re-usable shopping bags in your trunk. Then, whenever you are out thrifting or grocery shopping and such, use those instead of plastic bags!

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