Happy October, and welcome to Every Room In The House, where we party all month long in a theme room.
I'll be announcing this month's party location in a bit. But first, let's talk about September's party. We partied all over the house and outside, and I want to share some of what was shared by the partiers.
Most Viewed Post from September
Anne of Design Dreams by Anne took us on a tour of her newly remodeled kitchen in Creating a Farmhouse Kitchen. She designed it and did all the work herself. I lovingly call Anne "The Queen of DIY".
Dining Room
I'm always anxious to see what Kris at Junk Chic Cottage brings to the party. Her charming French farmhouse Dining Room Reveal leaves me giddy.
Family Room
Color anyone? Jann at Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson is a colorful friend in the best possible way. I admire her use of color and patterns, and the rich textures found in The Gathering Room.
Home Office
Laura at I'm Not A Trophy Wife brought her vision for a "girly" home office to life in A girly office for me: makeover-before and after. Beauty meets function in Laura's home office transformation.
Master Bedroom
I like before and afters, don't you? Aimee at Refresh-Renew treated us to a look at her master bedroom before she put her magical touch on it. The after is stunning, and you won't believe what she reveals about the floor in Master Bedroom reveal-(New Floors!)
Living Room
"Have you ever thought about separating a large sectional sofa?" That's the question Julie at Love My Simple Home asked in Separating A Sectional Sofa & Other Changes. She answered the question and showed us how one change led to another and resulted in a warm, inviting living room.
Laundry
Jes at Strangers and Pilgrims On Earth shared her pretty laundry room, a frugal homemade laundry detergent recipe, and provided some free printable laundry labels in The Laundry Room. Jess says, "Sorting clothes in a happy and floral space can be very peaceful." I'm all for that!
DIY Decor
Cottage style rules in this delightful end table makeover. Kim at Exquisitely Unremarkable shows us how it's done in Easy Skirted Table Tutorial. I admit Kim had me at "skirted".
Do you have any old table legs lying around? If so, Terry at Forever Decorating has an idea on how to use them. Make a lovely lamp, or two. Terry tells how in Legs to Lamps.
Vintage Love
One of the things I like about homes where vintage items play a large role is that no two homes are the same. Vintage collectibles truly set them apart. AnnMarie's kitchen at Musings of a Vintage Junkie is a perfect example. A Few Vintage Finds For My Kitchen Update showcases her wonderful collections.
A Touch of Velvet
Velvet pumpkins? Yes, please. Penny at Penny's Vintage Home created this stunning Velvet Pumpkins Fall Centerpiece featuring her own handmade velvet pumpkins. I love the romantic embellishments.
Studio Peek
After all that indoor partying we stepped outside.
Marie at Interior Frugalista showed us the DIY Patio Water Wall Mr. Frugalista made for her. The Wow Factor is off the charts on this one.
The September Every Room In The House party was so much fun. A big thank you to all who brought something to share. You're all wonderful and I appreciate you so much.
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Ready to start October's party?
This month we're partying on
The Fall Porch
If you don't have a porch, show us your front door, deck or patio dressed up for fall.
The Fall Porch
If you don't have a porch, show us your front door, deck or patio dressed up for fall.
The party will be open all month. Bring a friend!
Please remember to put a link in your post back to A Joyful Cottage. That's necessary to be featured.
Thank you for sharing our little Laundry Room among so many beautiful posts ladies have shared!!! I don't have any fall porch, etc., pictures for now but will stop by for some inspiration here! :) Have a lovely week!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Jes. The party is open all month, so there's plenty of time to come back and link up later, or just stop by and be inspired, as you said.
DeleteThank you for featuring my kitchen up front! I'm so pleased with that room!!! All the rooms were so nicely done and that fountain that Marie built is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteHappy October!
Well, you should be pleased with your kitchen, my friend. It's gorgeous!
DeleteGood Morning Nancy. Thank you for featuring my dining room. You my dear have the best peeps that join in your party. I love all the features this week and love to visit the party posts. Thanks for hosting your fun party.
ReplyDeleteKris
Kris, I couldn't agree more. This party may be small in number, but the "peeps" are large on talent. I'm just thrilled that they and you want to party here. Hugs.
DeleteThank you for featuring my velvet pumpkin centerpiece! I will be sharing my pastel fall porch at this weeks party....it's always a pleasure to stop by and join the fun...thanks for having us! Hugs, Penny
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Penny. You always inspire me with your ability to create beauty in your home. xxx
DeleteNancy, thanks for featuring my skirted table! I have to say, I still love it! I am always so impressed with the features, there are so many truly talented people out there. I was so taken by that lamp...it's now officially on my to do list! Thanks for all the lovely inspiration! Oh...and I do have a porch! It is a warm and cozy space with comfy couches, but I am always way too relaxed when I am out there to decorate. Maybe I will use your party as motivation to get it spruced up and finally share it! October's a long month, right? ;)
ReplyDeleteKim, you've got plenty of time to put your creative juices to work. You can always do a fall front door post. Love to see you share with us, my friend.
DeleteGood Morning Nancy, what an interesting post . . . I had a wonderful visit.
ReplyDeleteSo much inspiration:)
Your blogging sister, Connie
Thank you, dear Connie. :)
DeleteHi Nancy
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the feature! There are some beautiful features this week! laura
You're welcome, Laura. I hope you'll come back and share some fall porch inspiration with us.
DeleteThank you so much Nancy for featuring my DIY Water Wall at this month's party. Very much appreciated! Have a super October my friend :)
ReplyDeleteMarie@The Interior Frugalista
Your water wall was a hit, Marie. Mr. Frugalista may have a new career if he's not careful. ;-) Hugs.
DeleteNancy, last months party was so fun! Full of such wonderful inspiration. I so appreciate the feature!! The other features are just fabulous. Love joining and will be back to visit others later.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Amazing women, aren't they? (Well, we have to give credit to the male gender here, too. Mr. Frugalista's water wall is phenomenal.) Thanks for joining in the fun, Jann. Always a pleasure. xxx
DeleteHello Nancy... wow, these are all just stunning rooms!... now I want to start moving things around my place...so happy we found each others blogs, thank you for signing on to follow mine... I have signed on to follow your adventures as well... now I am going to fix myself a cup of coffee and go back and linger over your older posts... xoxo... Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie. I'm glad we found each other, too. I can't say it enough. . .the best part of blogging is making new friends. Hugs.
DeleteMy fall porch is done yet, but will be withing the week...so I will l link up then. I have a sneak peak of my back deck so shared that today. Happy October.
ReplyDeleteHurray! I'm glad you're partying with us, Cathy. xxx
DeleteHi Nancy
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for featuring my sectional sofa and other changes in my living room. I am enjoying all your beautiful features.
xo Julie
Thank YOU, Julie, for sharing with us. I hope you'll join us again this month. Hugs.
DeleteI so enjoy your monthly room features.
ReplyDeleteI manage to get a few ideas from each of the photos . . .
I"m so glad, Lynne. The party is so much more fun when we come away inspired. xxx
DeleteOh, I can't believe I was so busy in September that I forgot to link! But I must say the others did great to inspire: the links are amazing. I don't have a front porch as Americans mean it, but I'll try to do something in my little entry porch for this month...
ReplyDeleteOpen porch, entry porch, front door. . .it's all good, Magali. Hope you do come back and share with us. Love your cottage, my friend. xxx
DeleteI love seeing everyones room each month. So many pretty ones.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Betty. I appreciate your faithful visits. Hugs.
DeleteNancy, thank you so much for featuring my kitchen! All the features are wonderful. Love your party!
ReplyDeleteIt's been fun getting to know you better, AnnMarie. Thanks for joining in the fun and sharing your vintage love with us. xxx
DeleteNancy! Thank you for featuring our master bedroom floors! (we are still working on the halls and kids' rooms now!) you made my day! Love your party! -- aimee
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Aimee. You did a beautiful job on that floor!
DeleteHi Nancy,
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful features, each one shines with inspiration! How lovely to discover your wonderful party! Thanks for hosting and have a great first fall weekend!
Happy October!
Poppy
I'm so glad you're here, Poppy. Thank you for joining us. xxx
DeleteThank you Nancy for featuring my angel wing tutorial! I just got back from vacation to Canton, TX. It was a long trip for me but one I have always wanted to go on. I was happy to see your comment about the feature and I am tickled pink that I was chosen! I am truly smitten with all of the posts on the little houses and I hope you can find more little houses to do a story on. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Gigi
Thank you, Gigi, for all the nice, encouraging words. You're so sweet. xxx
DeleteHi Nancy,
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to join in on your fall decor party.
Kris
Yay! Glad you're here, Kris. Thanks for coming. xxx
DeleteHi Nancy. Thank you so much for your sweet comment about my porch and for reminding me to link up. I saw that this month was porches but my porch wasn't worthy until now. :)
ReplyDeleteYou sure found some great features this time!
Hi Stacey. Thanks for coming to the party. It's really easy to have great features because those who party here always have great things to share. Have a super week! xxx
DeleteI'm so excited your party is on the front porch this month. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteGreat to have you here, Laurel.
DeleteLove all the gorgeous rooms, you sure know how to pick them! I don't have a big porch,
ReplyDeletebut I'm sharing my door decor. Thanks for having us.
Hugs,
Patti
I'm glad you're joining the party, Patti. It's nice to have you. xxx
DeleteNew to the party and your blog ! This will be a fun feature for sure!! Will enjoy visiting everyones creative rooms and seeing others interests. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you joined the party, Dawna. Welcome!
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