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Journey Jots #42

By Rachel

published 08/11/2024

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Welcome to Journey Jots #42!

In this weekly recap, I’ll share some of my most recent posts, news from life and blog, favorite fall decor finds, and an assemblage of encouraging content from other creators. Settle in and join me for Journey Jots #42!

Journey Jots #42

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

Table of Contents

I hope August has been going well so far! What have you been up to? I’d love to know in the comments!

Life Lately

Last weekend, we took Friday off to make our way down to Southern Minnesota for a day of fishing. You guys…it was SO HOT. Like…even though the river was nice and cold, it didn’t matter. Usually I’m one to keep fishing all day but I had to call it around 2:00 in the afternoon because I just couldn’t take the heat anymore! It was nearing 100 with heat index and heat exhaustion was starting to set in.

I also didn’t have my heart fully into catching fish this day due to the heat. So, no trout were caught on my line. Nonetheless, it was still a lovely way to spend a Friday!

After we had cooled off and rested for a while at the bed and breakfast we were staying in for the night, we walked to downtown for dinner and ice cream!

The heat had gotten to both of us and we were feeling pretty crabby so the food, cold beverages, and ice cream treat were much needed.

Then, on Saturday, we went to my favorite antique mall in the area for a vintage market and a day of antiquing!

I even met my favorite vintage dealer! She has a booth inside the antique mall but was selling many of her wares out of her vintage airstream trailer outside. It was SO lovely to meet her…we had an amazing conversation. It’s so fun to connect with others who share the same passion and interests!

I found a few really neat vintage items to bring home. I have fall decorating on my brain lately so many of the pieces I purchased will be used for fall decor in a few weeks!

Have you found anything that you are super jazzed about while out thrifting or antiquing lately?! I would love to hear!

Weekly Shopping Finds- Favorite Decor for Fall

Fall Stems- faux wheat, dried eucalyptus, faux oak leaves
Vintage Decor- Amber bottles, ironstone pitchers, ironstone tureens, barn art, copper
Wreaths- fall colors, natural foliage and eucalyptus, dried wheat, orange oak leaves
Accessories- pumpkins here and here , velvet ribbon here, here, and here, plaid linens here, here, and here.

On the Blog-Journey Jots #42

Last week, on Thursday, I shared a brand new DIY project! Using some .99 thrifted vintage tin molds and a few pieces of scrap wood, I created some stylish wall pockets. You can totally make these…check out the full post for the tutorial!

Another DIY that you can easily make, for fall, is this braided rope wreath! With a few dollar store materials, you can create a unique wreath in no time.

And, for another super cute fall DIY, try these wooden rosette pumpkins! With some paint and a few wooden rosettes, which can be easily found at antique shops, you can have an adorable trio of pumpkins for your home.

Coming Up on The Antiqued Journey

This week I’ll be taking part in a blog hop with some amazing bloggers. For my part in the post, I am sharing a super fun thrifting post all about thrifting for vintage ironstone. I’m super excited for it! Then, as we start to head in to fall, come back in a few weeks for a roundup post on everything that I’ve shared for Summer.

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!

Last, I am starting to work on The Antiqued Journey fall candle collection. These will be made to order with four wonderfully cozy scents for fall. Stay tuned for the launch…they should be ready in a few weeks!

Inspiring Content from Around the Web

My friend Jen is sharing 7 practical ways to transition your home from summer to fall!
Anna has an amazing and informative post all about collecting blue transferware.
This pressed flower jar DIY is super easy and so pretty!

Closing Tidbits for Journey Jots #42

Thank you so much for being here and joining me for journey jots #42! I love sharing a little bit of my daily life with you.

Have a lovely week ahead!

Sustainable Living Tip of the Week: Make your own all-purpose cleaner by mixing vinegar, water, and lemon or orange essential oil in a glass spray bottle!

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