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Journey Jots #38

By Rachel

published 07/14/2024

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Welcome to Journey Jots #38!

In this weekly recap, I’ll share some of my most recent posts, news from life and blog, favorite seasonal decor finds, and an assemblage of encouraging content from other creators. Settle in and join me for Journey Jots #38!

Journey Jots #38

Hello, guys! Welcome to another Jots and a brand new week!

Table of Contents

How is your Summer going?! I’ve thoroughly been enjoying it but it’s going SO fast. I can’t believe it’s already the middle of July! I’d love to know what you’ve been up to…let me know in the comments!

Life Lately

We had SUCH an amazing four day weekend over the 4th!

My aunt was in town from Oregon so we had a fun BBQ and gathering at my sister’s house. Even though it was raining, we still made the best of it! We even watched the fireworks from our patio since we can see them from above the tree line. How neat is that?!

Last Saturday, we left for an out of town wedding for some very dear friends. The ceremony took place on the shore of the lake where they met and it was just stunning.

The beach below is a special place. I grew up coming here, every 4th of July weekend, with three other families that lived in my neighborhood growing up. Now that all the ‘kids’ have grown up and have families of our own, it just makes me realize how lucky we are to still be close friends all these years later.

Not only was the wedding very meaningful, it solidified how special life-long friends are.

The reception took place in the groom’s mom’s yard next door to where the ceremony took place. It was under this giant tent! There was a very heavy thunderstorm that blew through right after dinner so that halted things for about a half hour but the evening progressed as normal afterwards.

We all ate well and danced our little hearts out. It will definitely be a wedding to remember!

Favorite Weekly Shopping Finds- Summer Sales

I restocked our bathroom hand towels because they are on super sale. Might as well grab a few new bath towels, too!
The black sandals I wore for the wedding are super comfy. My yellow wrap dress is also on discount.
We literally use our air fryer for everything!
This is my go-to tank top for Summer…comfy and cool and it comes in SO many colors! For a chic look, try this tank top.
Stock up on some dishwater with these pretty floral plates! Re-stock your drinking glasses with these green ribbed glasses.
This trinket dish is so cute for any use! And, if you need a small rug, this blue block print one is lovely!

On the Blog-Journey Jots #38

This past week, I shared a brand new post all about decorating the summer hutch with vintage finds! Here, you will find thrifty tips and tricks on styling your hutch for the Summer season.

For more Summer decorating ideas, check out my summer home series on decorating with vintage blue and white! Find ideas for styling hues in blue and white throughout your home.

And, for some thrifty decor ideas, this post on vintage and thrifted summer styling might be helpful, too!

Coming Up on The Antiqued Journey

This coming week I’ll be sharing the next installment in the Thrifted Goodies series! You may be thinking…wait a minute…it’s not the last Thursday of the month, and you’d be correct. MaryJo and I are posting a week early this month because I will be taking the following week off to watch my niece! So, you will see my latest thrifty haul one week earlier than normal 🙂

My next new post will be August 1st!

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, as a reminder, 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

These ideas for simple coastal decor are perfect for Summer!
Learn how to create DIY seashell wall decor for just a few dollars!
Craft your own wooden bead garland to use anywhere in your house.

Closing Tidbits for Journey Jots #38

Thank you so much for being here and joining me for journey jots #38! I love sharing a little bit of my daily life with you. Have a lovely week ahead!

Mindful Living Tip of the Week: Whatever it is for you, take it one step at a time.

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