Goodbye August Hello September (Decorating & More!)

Happy Labor Day Weekend and welcome to the Saturday Spotlight where I share weekly inspiration!  As we flip the calendar from August to September, many of us are ready for a fresh start.  Between the change of seasons, back to school routines and other transitions, the month of September almost feels like a new year.  With that in mind, I’m sharing ways to say Goodbye August, Hello September!

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Goodbye August Hello September – Home Ideas:

Start off the new month by freshening up an area of your home…

Over the past few years, our kitchen chairs have been scratching the hardwood floors. Yes, we have pads on the chairs but the floors were still getting scraped.  The other day, I finally decided to add a faux seagrass rug to the room.  Actually, I bought the rug about a year ago but it’s been sitting in the basement.  Why I procrastinate on these things, I’ll never know!  Anyway, we rolled out the rug in our kitchen and I couldn’t be happier!  Not only does the rug hide all the scratches but it’s an outdoor rug so it’s easy to clean!  If you’d like to purchase one for yourself, this is my exact rug.  For my kitchen, I bought the 7’10” x 10’10” size.

When I finish decorating for early fall, I’ll show you more angles of this rug in my kitchen.  In fact, make sure you swing by my blog the week of September 16th.  That week, I’m joining a group of bloggers for an annual Fall Home Tour!  In the meantime, here is a look back at how I decorated for fall last year…

Celebrate and decorate for National Americana Month…

If you’re looking for simple ideas to add some Americana style to your home, read – Celebrate National Americana Month!  With baseball season in full swing, you might enjoy my ideas for an Americana style/baseball themed table setting! 

Yes, September is also National Piano Month…

If you have a piano in your home, here are a few ideas for decorating it!

Goodbye August Hello September – New Beginnings:

Is September the new January?…

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel motivated to start fresh in September?  If your kids our still in school, it might be a good time to get involved.  Years ago, I wrote – 8 Great Reasons Why Stay at Home Moms Should Volunteer and those reasons still apply today.

As we know, time flies so embrace those younger years now…Last week, we moved both of our boys into their colleges.  In the blink of an eye, we turned into empty nesters!  Definitely a bittersweet season for us…

Goodbye August Hello September – Motivation:

Podcast and book recommendation…

If your kids are also heading to college this fall, tell them to listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast – Episode 207 where she discusses “8 Things I Wish I Knew in College”.  As a parent, I found it so helpful but it’s really a must-listen for college students!

Welcome September with a new book…

After all, September 6th happens to be National Read a Book Day!  If you’re like me, you’re working your way through a stack of books on your bedside table.  Recently, I finished Jim Kwik’s book, Limitless Expanded Edition: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life.  From speed reading tips to ways to focus…and more, this is a must read for anyone working on improvement goals.  Plus, September is National Self Improvement month, so there ya go!

For several years, I’ve been listening to Jim Kwik’s podcast and I feel this book is just as empowering!  So much to absorb and I’m sure I’ll be referring back to this book frequently…highly recommended!

Early Fall Shopping Ideas:

Recently, these late-August, early September finds caught my eye…

To jump on the Americana trend, here’s a cozy and colorful quilt that will take your bedroom from summer to fall!

 

On September 3rd, Forever Beautiful, the latest design book from Mark J. Sikes is due to be released!  Earlier in August, I ordered my copy and cannot wait for it to arrive!  If you’re a fan of his work, be sure to grab a copy!

 

As the temperatures dip, you’ll be ready for a cozy plaid throw blanket!  Don’t you just love the olive color with a touch of navy?

 

This September, introduce a fall scent into your home with this lovely tinted glass candle!  With it’s beautiful scalloped design, it not only smells great but it’s pretty to display.  Already, my local store is sold out!

 

If you’re ready to start decorating with pumpkins, check out these adorable pumpkin candles!

 

As we say goodbye August and hello September, here are some more finds from around the internet:

Ideas to carry us into the fall season…

• While freshening up your home for fall, follow these decluttering tips!
• If you’re feeling creative this month, try making these book page pumpkin candle covers!
• To impress your guests this fall, learn how to create Anthropologie-style cheese markers!
• For some September motivational quotes, read – 32 Best September Quotes!
• Since September is a good month to make soup, I’ve added this butternut squash recipe to my list!

Well, I hope I’ve inspired you to decorate and embrace this transitional time of year!

Here are a few more late August, early September ideas…

• If you’re not quite ready to embrace fall, read – Holding on to Summer!
• Welcome the new month with these ideas – 1st Week of September (Decorating & More)
• And for a humorous look at the fall season, read – 5 Things I Don’t Love About Fall!
• For some simple fall decorating ideas, read – Early Fall Decorating Ideas (Simple Vignettes).
• And for the latest September ideas, read – September Vibes.

What are your plans to welcome September?

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