Porch #156 🚗 Road trip edition

smile-worthy snapshots + impactful reads + candles to warm your living spaces in the months ahead

it’s day #4 of our 15 day road trip … listen in! … and forgive me for my weird early morning voice

crispy cornstalks wrap themselves around an old inn’s pillars

the girl’s smiling pretty for a painting found in a lovely shop

tangled vines vie for space on this outdoor wall

a colorful, winsome kitchen vignette

what fun to capture a leaf spinning on down to the ground

an inspirational restaurant wall

Good weekend to you, dear friends ~

Tim and I are on the first leg of what we’re hoping will become our annual fall road trip, slowly but surely working our way down the east coast, recalling some familiar sights, taking in some new experiences, finally seeing our oldest granddaughters in their new homes, getting together with the rest of the family, and celebrating his 70th birthday every step of the way.

What can I say? Virginia’s a long, long way from Cape Cod. But we’re in no rush and we’re enjoying the journey.

I just can’t wait to see my now adult girls doing life in their new places with their beloved people. Meanwhile, ‘til we get there, we’re enjoying the sights, sounds, and tastes we’re gathering along the way. Memories are coming back right and left … and we’re in the planning stages for new adventures to come.

on those rare occasions when he actually says this, my heart melts all over again

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Wow, these are good -
4 Habits for a Cleaner & Simpler Home
No Sidebar
’It’s about building habits that help maintain a home that feels peaceful & clutter-free every day ...’

A Delicate Balance - Kindness, Clarity & Boundaries
Paula Short
’I’ve been avoiding this moment, the one where I admit that I’ve had to take drastic measures to protect my peace & mental health …’

Give It Six Weeks
Shauna Niequist
’So this is my first question: what big changes are you facing, & where are you in the six week window …’

How to Live With Open Hands
Mark Scandrette
’When we become aware of what we lack, our first instinct is to grab & grasp, holding on to whatever we believe will make us feel safe & secure. It’s an instinct of closed-handed anxiety …’

10 Prayers for a Volatile Election Season
Kimberly Deckel
’Divisiveness & vitriol are at an all-time high in our country—not just in the public square but in the church as well …’

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Last fall, I told you how crazy I was over these 612 Vermont Window Candles … and it turned out that many of you ended up buying them for your own Christmas decor. But the good news is that these flickering beauties aren’t just for the holidays. I had mine up and running in the windows, on the mantle, and on our dining table for a few weeks before we left home.

Their amber flame is realistic and there’s no obnoxious cords or plugs that my resident handyman was weary of corralling and setting up. The soothing warm ambience fits our calm, cozy lifestyle to a T. And the neighbors tell me they love glimpsing the flickering candlelight during the endless winter evenings, too.

Click here to window shop (no pun intended) and get 18% off even as we speak. If you already bought these, I’d love to hear what they do for your home.

Happy autumn weekend to you, whether you’re cozied up at home … or find yourself on the road! What’s on your agenda this weekend?
Linda 🚗

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