Good morning! All of us in Denver were spoiled this month with late-day clouds and showers.

I love it because cloudy skies turn my thoughts to pumpkins and candles.

What is your favorite season?

Thank you for all of your tips and suggestions after last week’s post.

Do you know what no one mentioned to take their minds off news and events?

Anyone?

Pinterest! While you all read The Weekend Edit I cleaned up my Pinterest boards in preparation for the fall frenzy!

In amazing news, I showed properties this week that were still on the market after seven days.

Do you see these pretty blue and white coasters in this tray? I have a small world story.

I found them at the cutest shop in McKinney, Texas when I took my youngest to Dallas for his summer internship. It turns out, that a woman who worked at this decor store had a son who played soccer at the same university my son Evan attends. It was a random question of why are you in Dallas to oh my gosh my son went to the University of Dayton!

The the is not trademarked at the University of Dayton like another university in the state of Ohio.

Isn’t it crazy how a 30-second chit-chat at the checkout turns into a small world story?

I just love small world stories. If only I could remember the name of the store where I found these coasters and the Dayton connection. Anyone from McKinney?

FINDS + FAVORITES AT EVERYDAY EDITS

It was a fun week with a mix of work and home projects to keep me busy!

• These sandals arrived and I love them! They are on sale.
• My daughter recommended this book and I was hooked on page one. It is a thriller.
• Have you heard of this Brazilian no-bake dessert? I am going to make a batch.
• Did you know you can make your own sprinkles? I had no idea.

DID YOU SEE THESE POSTS

FAVORITE TIP FOR PORCH PLANTERS

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FROM THE ARCHIVES

I had to reshare it because it pairs well with the planter tip!

SHOP A WEE LITTLE BIT OF FALL DECOR

1. This pom-pom blanket is on sale right now. These make great gifts and easy to ship
2. I am curious about these marshmallow-like slides/sandals.
3. Still my favorite napkin rings. I use these all year long.
4. Don’t forget to change these. Made in USA brand too! Double check dimensions before you buy!

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Hello, how are you? My heart is heavy. How do I talk about decor ideas when I listened to a father recall how he hid his young son in a dumpster on the 4th of July?

My husband and I react differently to events. One of us processes internally and other one just unleashes a wave of nonsensical sentences.

He thinks like a programmer and can put his emotions into boxes. Where my emotions tend to be strewn out on a conveyor belt at Kroger.

He can sort his emotions linearly, whereas I think like a ninth-grader working on an algebra word problem.

They always start something like this …

If a train is traveling . ..

Stop. I already have questions.

What type of train? How many cars are attached to the train?

What type of cargo is on the train that might impact speed?

So like a word problem, our conversations resemble a merry-go-round.

One of us talks in circles. And it feels very much like the state of current events.

It is exhausting and emotionally draining.

So I want to ask all of you amazing women (and men) how do you find peace in all of the madness?

And in another form of madness, how do we eliminate the Kardashians from the news feeds?

Did you see that? I can only take so much seriousness and then I have to cut away to a joke.

And, now I only want to watch Jennifer Garner’s fake cooking show in my Instagram feed. (please follow).

In the meantime, this is what helps me. I would love to know what helps you find balance or peace.

NEW HABITS

• I start most mornings on the treadmill to clear my head.
• I stopped watching the news 2 1/2 years ago
• except for my BIL’s news feed & his service and sacrifice series.
• I started a garden.
• I end most nights with a book to quiet my mind.
• I practice showing grace to others in my car. I give up a parking space, I wave to let a person merge.

Thank you for letting me share in a safe place I call Everyday Edits. Next week I will return to a healthy dose of snarcasm (snarky meets sarcasm). I love your comments and opinions and suggestions. I love this little community! Thank you!

WEEKEND FINDS + RANDOM STUFF AT EVERYDAY EDITS

• I shared my 5 Made in USA Amazon finds (several on sale).
• We have a trip to Cape Cod scheduled for the end of August. If you have any must-see suggestions. please email me!
• Have you tried the diet Lemonade at Chick-Fil-A with sparkling water? So refreshing and less tart. .
• I wore this fluttered, sleeveless top! twice this week.

CREATIVE STORAGE PLACES FOR BULKY SERVING TRAYS
(AND NOT FORGET WHERE YOU STORED THEM)

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