Welcome to Saturday Sparks 235!
The start of another September finds me reflecting on days gone by.
My children are grown now, but it was not so long ago that the slow and easy feel of summer was snatched from us and replaced with new routines and hectic schedules - aka the start of another school year.
The abrupt change never sat well with me.
Over time, I have learned to savor the simple moments and the occasional stillness of a day and it was this tried and true habit that saved me during those busy days of yesteryear.
"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you."
~ Deepak Chopra
Now, onto this weeks party.
The start of another September finds me reflecting on days gone by.
My children are grown now, but it was not so long ago that the slow and easy feel of summer was snatched from us and replaced with new routines and hectic schedules - aka the start of another school year.
The abrupt change never sat well with me.
Over time, I have learned to savor the simple moments and the occasional stillness of a day and it was this tried and true habit that saved me during those busy days of yesteryear.
"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you."
First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 234.
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11 Stunning Farmhouse Master Bedrooms at Lolly Jane
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Tablescape Tuesday: Patchwork & Sunflowers at Everyday Living
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What Sparked my Love for Old Things? at Farragoz
101 Handmade Days: DIY Notebook Cover at Busy Being Jennifer
Craft Room Reveal at The Scrap Shoppe
How to Make a Wallhanging from a Mop at At Home with Ashley
Upcycled Tea Bag Fall Leaves at Vintage with Laces
Mad for Plaid - and Refashions! at ABC Mom Style
Hazelnut Mocha Cheesecake at The Simple Sweet Life
Banana Oat Bread Cookies at Brooklyn Farm Girl
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Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes at Honey and Birch
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Thank you so much for featuring my tea bag leaves, Suzanne! :) Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, thanks so much for hosting and for featuring my tablescape "Patchwork & Sunflowers! Happy Labor Day Weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend.
FABBY
Thanks so much for hosting!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Debbie
As always, thanks so much for hosting each week! I have the same feelings as you when thinking back to the days of summer coming to an abrupt halt when the kids went back to school.
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting. Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletexo Dianne
The busyness of back to school never sat well with me either. I miss those days of having my girls at home though. Thank you for hosting my friend. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeletePatti
Appreciate the party! Thanks so much for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI love the laid back days of summer but, I also love getting back into a routine when school starts. So it's a bit of a bitter sweet time for me. Thank you so much for hosting each week - hope your Labor Day weekend is great.
ReplyDeleteThank you Suzanne for your 235th Saturday Sparks, always appreciated.
ReplyDeleteJoy
Thanks so much for hosting! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteHello Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting! I've missed the last few weeks so I'm happy to be back to link up. :) Shared on G+ for you and will on my Twitter feed. My kids are grown, too, and NO I don't miss those exhausting stressful days and trying to get the kids to school and then stay awake at work all day. :)
Have a lovely rest of your Labor Day weekend!
Barb :)
Thanks so much for featuring my wallhanging! And hosting the party! Have a happy weekend!
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