Encouraging Hearts and Home: Pumpkins, Pumpkins, & more Pumpkins!

While I am not really feeling any motivation to decorate or "think fall" just yet, I am loving all the pumpkin, fall, and apple themed posts that have been linking up with us.  This week I am featuring a few of the cute pumpkin themed things that caught my eye from last week's party. 


A few of my favorites from last week's party:

Farmer's Market Pumpkin Puree by The Copper Table


DIY Halloween Pillowcase & A Giveaway by Krafty Planner 


Falloween "Dabbling" by Debbie- Dabble Blog



And Now, It's Time for This Week's Encouraging Hearts & Home Blog Hop!  

Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, let's shine a positive light!


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Comments

  1. Maria RineerSeptember 14, 2023 at 5:38 AM

    Great timing (for me anyway) regarding all things pumpkin. I'm in a pumpkin state of mind!

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  2. Amy JohnsonSeptember 14, 2023 at 7:13 AM

    I'm never ready for fall, but I did decorate a little this year.

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    1. Joanne September 16, 2023 at 11:46 AM

      We're starting a cooler snap of weather that looks like it should last so I bet I'll be decorating soon.

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  3. HollySeptember 14, 2023 at 7:44 AM

    I am just like you Joanne- I am loving seeing all of the fall-inspired posts but I am enjoying the last bits of summer weather here for sure- I never complain about the sun and warmth! :)

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    1. Joanne September 16, 2023 at 11:47 AM

      Nope, I try to never complain about warmth and sun either.

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  4. StephanieSeptember 14, 2023 at 8:16 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting. 😊

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  5. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenSeptember 14, 2023 at 10:36 AM

    I just can’t get into Fall just yet, either, Joanne, but I will soon. Thanks for hosting!

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    1. Joanne September 16, 2023 at 11:48 AM

      I will soon too; I had to pull most of the more summer things out of my closet and put in some extra pants and sweaters so that always helps a bit.

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  6. Amy @The Copper TableSeptember 14, 2023 at 12:13 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my Farmers Market Pumpkin Puree! I hope you have a wonderful week!

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  7. Heather{Our Life In a Click}September 14, 2023 at 8:47 PM

    Today it finally felt a little bit like fall here. I've been doing a little decorating. I do love this time of year.

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    1. Joanne September 16, 2023 at 11:49 AM

      It's slowly starting to feel like fall (again!) here-- we've had some really weird weather this past month but it looks like cooler temps are probably here to stay now.

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  8. JeanieSeptember 15, 2023 at 8:42 AM

    I'm not ready for fall either, but gently settling in to live back at home! That said, there's a bit of chill in the air!

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    1. Joanne September 16, 2023 at 11:50 AM

      Definitely! I've noticed the sun setting earlier too.

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  9. Leah @ Little House of SonshineSeptember 15, 2023 at 11:02 AM

    Thank you for hosting! I feel like I spend all summer waiting for fall. I was able to open the windows for a couple hours this morning before it got too hot - yay!

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  10. MariaSeptember 15, 2023 at 3:45 PM

    Thanks Joanne for featuring my DIY Halloween Pillow Cases at this weeks party. I’m grateful, thrilled, and honored. Wishing you a beautiful weekend.
    Maria @ Krafty Planner

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  11. MarshaSeptember 15, 2023 at 8:27 PM

    I'm ready for fall, but I haven't got any motivation to decorate yet, either! I will probably do it soon.

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne September 16, 2023 at 11:50 AM

      I'm thinking in the next week or two; certainly by October I will have decorated for fall.. I hope!

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  12. Joanne September 16, 2023 at 11:47 AM

    You're welcome! Enjoy the fabulous weather.

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  13. csuhpat1September 17, 2023 at 8:32 PM

    I usually wait until October 1st to get into the Pumpkin mode. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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    1. Joanne September 18, 2023 at 5:16 AM

      It usually takes me a bit of time too; October 1st sounds like a perfect time.

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