Encouraging Hearts and Home: Wreaths and Wall Hangings

I hope this first week of September has been treating you well!  We're slowly trying to get into a routine and began homeschooling Tuesday.  So far so good.  We had lots of fall like weather throughout much of August and I had been thinking of pullout out all our fall décor but September brought with it a huge heat wave that has left me sapped of all energy.  I'm still enjoying all the fall décor ideas though and thought I'd showcase a few of the wreaths and wall hanging ideas that were shared at last week's party.  


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









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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  • Visit a few other bloggers and show them your support. We all love getting comments, and who knows what inspiration you may find? Be sure to share the love--that's what a blog hop is all about!
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  • Join us every Thursday!
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Comments

  1. HollySeptember 7, 2023 at 6:15 AM

    That Halloween Wreath is everything! Do I attempt it? Ha! ;)

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    1. Joanne September 9, 2023 at 9:15 AM

      You know; those ribbon wreaths are a lot easier to make than they look. I bet you could do it!

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  2. DebraSeptember 7, 2023 at 7:02 AM

    My grand-girls would absolutely love the Halloween wreath!
    Thank you for hosting this party. My entry number is 6.

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  3. DebraSeptember 7, 2023 at 7:16 AM

    I am back!
    PS, I have visited several posted blogs in the party. However, some I could not leave a comment. I do not use Wordpress.com and do not like having to sign into Facebook or any other platform to leave a comment. I tried to follow this party's rules but.......

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    1. Joanne September 7, 2023 at 11:19 AM

      Yeah, sometimes I find that happens to me too where I can't leave comments and I figure at least I tried! :) I've had a few people tell me they can't leave comments on my blog either. I'm not sure why all these blogging platforms are making it so hard.

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  4. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenSeptember 7, 2023 at 8:51 AM

    Good morning, Joanne! You’re having a heatwave too? Oh my! Thanks for the party and I hope Fall arrives. It’ll be awhile here in Texas with our 100 degree days still here.

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    1. Joanne September 9, 2023 at 9:16 AM

      Yep! We are supposed to get lots of rain this weekend and cool thing off again by Monday but we'll see...

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  5. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasSeptember 7, 2023 at 8:58 AM

    Joanne,
    My Link Ups are 20,21 and 22 this week...Thanks so much for taking the time to visit and for your kind comment!! And thanks so much for hosting this lovely party!! We have been having 90 degree heat here and I have just stayed in the house with the air conditioning running!! I hope it cools down soon....
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. Joanne September 9, 2023 at 9:17 AM

      Yes! I have too! No hiking for me this week.

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  6. Julie's Creative LifestyleSeptember 7, 2023 at 10:01 AM

    I'm over this heat wave and 90 degree weather! It's so hard to think of fall when it's so hot out. Enjoy the rest of the week Joanne.

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    1. Joanne September 9, 2023 at 9:17 AM

      Me too! Somehow I don't mind it nearly as much when it's not during the school year and I can escape to the beach/ shoreline.

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  7. SlabsSeptember 7, 2023 at 12:28 PM

    Joanne, thanks so much for hosting and may you have an awesome weekend.
    I linked up this week with = 47+48. This is a friendly reminder and invitation to come and join us at SeniorSalonPitStop. You will find the linkup information under BLOGGING.

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  8. Dixie @ Arranged WordsSeptember 7, 2023 at 12:46 PM

    Love the Halloween wreath.
    Have a lovely weekend, Joanne.

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  9. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 7, 2023 at 12:54 PM

    All very pretty wreaths and I love the framed crochet plaques! I bought a really cheerful, large fall wreath full of sunflowers and pumpkins, in Home Depot of all places, for only $19. I was shopping there to buy lightbulbs...lol Thanks for hsting every week!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2023 at 7:13 AM

    Back to school started for us yesterday and it is definitely a struggle getting this routine worked out! Wishing you a successful year of home schooling, my friend. Thanks for hosting the party!

    Shelbee

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    1. Joanne September 9, 2023 at 9:18 AM

      Aw, thank you! I hope you all settle into your new routine quickly.

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  11. Amy JohnsonSeptember 8, 2023 at 8:09 AM

    We got a late summer heat wave here too, so odd. Thanks for the party.

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    1. Joanne September 9, 2023 at 9:19 AM

      I swear the weather just does whatever it wants... and I try to just go with it but sometimes it's a struggle.

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  12. StephanieSeptember 8, 2023 at 11:46 AM

    Thank you so much for adding my Autumn grapevine wreath to the list of features! :) I appreciate it so much.

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    1. Joanne September 9, 2023 at 9:19 AM

      You're welcome! It is so cute-- I almost always make a grapevine wreath for my front door.

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  13. Kellyann RohrSeptember 8, 2023 at 12:50 PM

    I am in awe of the creativity! I should decorate for Halloween this year, not sure I did last year!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. Joanne September 9, 2023 at 9:20 AM

      I don't think I've decorated for Halloween since my boys were little.

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  14. JeanieSeptember 9, 2023 at 3:25 PM

    My first time to join this party and just in the hick of time! I loved the features you shared!

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  15. csuhpat1September 10, 2023 at 9:29 PM

    Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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