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Sunday, September 1, 2024

TALES OF THE TRAVELING TOTE AND GIVEAWAY

September 1, 2024


Wishing everyone a happy Labor Day weekend

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Tales of the Traveling Tote and giveaway

 Welcome to another adventure of The Tales of the Traveling Tote. This is where my fellow Tales of the Traveling Tote friends and I share our latest travels, projects and our most current events. You will have an opportunity to visit other members at the end of this post and learn about our giveaway. 




What I did on my summer vacation!

Travel was not planned this summer since I had a project going that seems never ending. A project I thought would take a few weeks turned into all summer and is still ongoing. We have so much building in our town you have to get in line for the people you want to hire. In the case of my small project, the builder is so busy he's working my project in when he can. We are almost finished with a final date to finish up in two weeks. 

This is where we started

The pantry


Shelving removed

You ask, what can I do with such a small space, check back in a few weeks when I share my before and after.

Miss Courtney waiting patiently 

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I have enjoyed going to our local farmer's markets for fresh fruits and produce.
Of course Miss Courtney is always giving me a helpful hand.




I've spent a lot of time in all the local garden centers. We replaced all the shrubs in the beds 




Before with builder shrubs

After (all plants and shrubs were given away (not destroyed)


Some of our selections










We enjoyed the July Fourth holiday with family





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Before you know it! It's Fall Y'all! 


Are you feeling it yet, the transitioning into fall? Here in the south we won't see any major change from summer for a while, usually well into October. We have to imagine the cool crisp mornings that come in late October, if we're lucky! 


Thank you for your visit. Check back soon to see what the pantry turns into!

Happy September...


And, another reason I know it's fall...

 

Roll Tide


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Now for the Giveaway


As always, The Traveling Tote girls want to thank you for following along with our travel adventures. For a chance to win this darling MacKenzie-Childs To Go Tote just leave a comment with Jenna @ The Painted Apron

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 I hope you will visit my Tale of the Traveling Tote friends for more fun adventures.


Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths
 Ricki Jill and Countess De Monet, Miss Square Peggy @ The Bookish Delettante
Jenna with Miss Coquille @ The Painted Apron
Emily with Miss Courtney Childs@ The French Hutch
Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda
 Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box
Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply 
Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul
Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home


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Please join us for our next 

Tales of the Traveling Tote post and giveaway

Coming
December 1, 2024 




13 comments:

  1. Emily, I love the glimpses into your home and garden! The hom is beautiful, and the landscape choices wonderful. I can't wait to see the pantry. I quit trusting those metal shelves years ago when a small house I bought had one with board games that came crashing down. I am 100% embracing fall this year and, sadly, we're seeing early signs of leaves falling, simply because of a summer drought. What will football be without Nick Saban?! The whole college landscape has changed so much with its monetization, I think he got out at a good time. Happy September!

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  2. What a lovely home and your new landscaping is perfect! Can't wait to see your pantry makeover - what a project....I can't even imagine emptying out mine! I also spent many days at the Farmer's Market this summer!! Happy Sept, and here's to cooler weather!

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  3. Emily, love seeing your new home and all the new plants you have added. Beautiful! I'm eager to see the new remodel of the pantry. I know it is going to be fabulous! The farmer's market looks great, and I know how you and Jim love the fall football schedule. Have a fun September!

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  4. Hi Emily, it is wonderful to see photos of your new house! It's beautiful and the landscaping you've done is amazing, I know you've been working hard on that. I'm sure it's been frustrating trying to get your pantry finished, I can't wait to see it when it's all done. Your Farmer's Market looks like a treasure trove of goodies, how wonderful to have a place close by with local fresh produce. Love love your Bama bears, the Tide looked good last night! Happy September
    ❤️ Jenna from the Painted Apron

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  5. Emily, love seeing the home that you and Jim are now enjoying. The new plants are so inviting and I'm sure your neighbors are admiring it. I can't wait to see what the pantry turns into. I don't think I can wait until December 1st though :-)

    We love our farmer's market and yours looks great too. We enjoy football too, and Xavier's first game is today. Happy September!

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  6. Y'all have been working hard. Your garden is looking so pretty, and I'm looking forward to seeing your new and improved pantry. So ready for fall, although I will miss the farmers' markets around here after October. RTR!

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  7. I’m intrigued by what’s going to be in your pantry, Emily, and look forward to seeing the finished results. Your yard looks so pretty and your plant selection is amazing. Happy Fall!

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  8. Emily, your home is lovely. The landscaping is so pretty. I am excited to see your made over pantry. Visiting the farmer's market is always a fun activity. I am ready for fall. Happy Labor Day weekend.

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  9. Roll Tide, Emily. I can’t wait to see the change in the pantry! Your landscape is beautiful as well as your home! You selected wonderful plantings and everything looks healthy! The Farmers Market looks great! Happy September!

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  10. Roll Tide! I live in southern Alabama, where Alabama and Auburn are ways of life during football season.

    Your garden selections are beautiful. But I'm envious of your future pantry. Many of the older homes down here have something that I have always wanted -- a Butler's Pantry. Goodness knows that I need one.

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  11. Your garden selections are beautiful!

    Roll Tide! I live in southern Alabama, where football season is a way of life. I'm envious of your future pantry and can't wait to see your finished project. Many of the older homes down here have something that I have always wanted -a Butler's Pantry. Goodness knows that I need one.

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  12. I look forward to seeing your pantry reveal. Love your new landscaping. You have been very busy.
    your Roll Tide centerpiece is special. It was strange for Nick Saban not to be on the field. I know it was strange for him.
    The temps yesterday and today were great. I have been in the yard all day but had to quit.It would be nice to have a long fall season.

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  13. Looks like that tote had a fun and productive summer.
    Amalia
    xo

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