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Journey Jots #85

By Rachel

published 07/13/2025

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Greetings! Welcome to this week’s Journey Jots #85 newsletter!

In this weekly recap, I’m sharing latest news from life and blog, thrifty summer home decor, mid-summer decorating ideas, a selection of home decor on sale, and an assemblage of encouraging content from other creators. Settle in and join me for Journey Jots #85!

Journey Jots #85

Hello, guys! How are you? How was your 4th of July holiday?? I can’t believe we are already halfway through summer. It’s going SO fast!

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Life Lately

It was a fairly quiet and un-eventful 4th of July weekend. We had a BBQ at my parents and then Molly came over to swim in the pool on Sunday! It was the perfect day for it…she’s doing so well after taking her first swim class and getting used to being in the water these days!

Molly loves to play with her little fisher price people in the water, drop them, (mind you that they sink so every time she did that someone would have to go down and get it!), and she’s getting really good at kicking her feet!

But, other than that, we lounged around and took in some much-needed R&R with Tilly! She continues to do well on her new allergy meds and I’m just so grateful.

Weekly Shopping Finds- Home Decor on SALE!

This lamp is SO CUTE!
How pretty is this rattan pitcher for summer into fall.
This pair of gingham ruffle pillows are adorable!! So great for any season.
Green things get me every time and this plaid rug would look so pretty at a back door!
I don’t think I’ve seen a prettier blanket than this quilted patchwork throw. It’s giving all the cottage-y vibes!

On the Blog-Journey Jots #85

This past Thursday, I shared a brand new post all about ways to display a vintage pitcher collection! I’ve never met a pitcher that I didn’t like…they just make for the most adorable and unexpected decor pieces. In this post, I share 9+ ways to decorate and style them with ease.

The week of the 4th, I wrote a post all about thrifty bedroom decor! I shared how I refreshed my master bedroom space for under $200 using thrifted and vintage finds. You can totally change the look of a space on a tiny budget….I’ll show you how!

And, finally, for some thrifty summer decorating, check out my post on thrifting Minneapolis for budget decor! I find the most amazing pieces each time I go thrifting in this city. I share my top tips on doing just that, no matter where you live.

Coming Up on The Antiqued Journey

This coming week I’ll be sharing zesty summer shelf decor ideas with a lemon twist! Then, in a few weeks, come back for a roundup up 15 things to always buy secondhand.

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Inspiring Content from Around the Web

My friend Missy created the most spectacular travel journal using a paper map!
Have a ton of flowers blooming in your yard but don’t know what to do with them all?! Try crafting with them!
Is your porch looking a little drab? Get some ideas on how to spruce it up for mid-summer.

Closing Tidbits for Journey Jots #85

Thank you so much for being here and joining me! I love sharing a little bit of my daily life with you.

Have a lovely week ahead!

Mindful Living Tip of the Week: ‘This moment is all I have control over. Let me be present for it.’

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