You’re the Star – October 2026 Garden Feature Week

Happy Monday and welcome to a brand-new month of the You’re the Star Blog Hop! 🌿 October begins with Garden Feature Week, and we have another lovely group of posts to share—from late-summer gardens and seasonal growing to fresh flavors from the garden. Pour yourself a cup of something warm, enjoy this week’s features, and then stay awhile to discover all the wonderful posts being shared at the party. And of course, we’d love to have you add your own family-friendly posts below!

Before we continue onto the Linky party I wanted to share from my blog

A Little October Pause

WELCOME to the first week of the October 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to GARDEN feature week of the October 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!

Meet all of your Hosts

This week is GARDEN feature week
Swing by the Hosts blogs:

Angie @ God's Growing Garden
Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#1 GARDEN - gardening, homesteading, recycling, outdoor activities &/or preserving (this can include any type of green living,  repurposed ideas, outdoor concerns, posts relating to farm animals etc all while remaining family friendly)

(These features were chosen from the September 2026 "You're the Star" blog hop)

My End of Summer Vegetable Garden by Amy's Creative Pursuits

Midwest Gardening: A Summer of Records & None Good by Old New Green Redo

Arugula & Fig Salad by Carol on the Lake

Onion Gratin (onion slices, parmesan crust) by Scratch Made Food

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.
Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!
It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!
(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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Countdown to Christmas Week 3 – A Few of My Handmade Favorites

Christmas is getting a little closer, and that means it’s time for Week 3 of the BME Countdown to Christmas!

Each week, Julie at Blue Morning Expressions brings together a wonderful assortment of handmade gifts and creations from independent artists and makers. I always enjoy wandering through the selections and choosing a few favorites of my own to share here.

There is quite a mix this week—whimsical snowmen, beautiful handmade jewelry, artwork, a little Christmas nostalgia, and even something for the cat lovers among us.

But first, be sure to visit Countdown to Christmas Week 3 at Blue Morning Expressions to see all of this week’s participating artists and handmade finds.

A Few of My Week 3 Favorites

⛄ These Little Snowmen Made Me Smile

I couldn't resist these cheerful handmade glass snowman earrings. Between their little hats, scarves, carrot noses, and colorful details, they have so much personality. They would be such a fun way to add a little Christmas whimsy to an outfit.

White Glass Snowman Artist Handmade Lampwork Earrings

🎅 A Little Santa Cheer

These dangling Santa earrings from Blonde Peach Jewelry immediately caught my eye. The rich Christmas red and green combined with those tiny Santas makes them wonderfully festive without losing that handmade charm.

Handcrafted Santa Claus Dangling Clip-On Earrings for Women

❄️ Snowmen & Winter Birds

Apparently snowmen are winning me over this week! I love the sweet artwork on these earrings from Shadow Dog Designs. The little snowmen and birds against the bright red background have such a cheerful winter feeling.

Snowmen & Birds Christmas Earrings from Shadow Dog Designs

🔔 A Little Christmas Bell

These delicate gold filigree bell earrings from The Singing Beader are simple, elegant and wonderfully festive. I especially like that they could easily be worn beyond Christmas, too. The tiny filigree bells hang from delicate chains and make a lovely understated holiday accessory. Etsy

Small Gold Filigree Bell Charm Earrings from The Singing Beader

🎨 A Splash of Color

These Caladium art cards are such a beautiful change of pace among all the traditional Christmas colors. The watercolor reproductions are full of brilliant reds, pinks, greens and blues and would be lovely for anyone who enjoys botanical artwork. Etsy

Caladium Art Cards by watercolorsNmore

🕎🎄 Love Lights the Season

I thought this personalized ornament was especially lovely because it celebrates both Hanukkah and Christmas. The colorful lights surrounding the design make it feel cheerful and festive, while the personalization turns it into a keepsake.

Personalized Interfaith Christian & Jewish Ornament on Etsy

📓 For the Cat Lovers

This one just made me laugh: “I Work Hard So My Cats Can Have a Better Life.”

Any cat lover will understand! This 6 × 9 journal from Blue Morning Expressions would make a fun little gift, stocking stuffer, or notebook for that person whose cats clearly run the household. Blue Morning Expressions currently lists it among its trending journals. Writer's Gifts

I Work Hard So My Cat Has a Better Life Journal

❤️ Red, Black & Just a Little Sizzle

I love the striking contrast in this bracelet from Covergirlbeads. Charlotte combined handmade red lampwork beads with black lava rock, sterling silver beads and a sterling toggle clasp. It has a dramatic look that would be beautiful during the holidays but certainly isn't limited to Christmas. Covergirlbeads

Sizzling Black Lava Rock & Red Lampwork Bracelet from Covergirlbeads

🎅 A Bit of Christmas Nostalgia

Of course, I couldn't pass these by. These vintage-inspired Santa gift tags from Adore By Nat look as though they could have been tucked away in an old Christmas box for years. The set includes eight tags featuring that wonderfully nostalgic Santa illustration, already strung with ribbon. Adore By Nat Party Decorations

Vintage “A Happy Christmas to You” Santa Gift Tags from Adore By Nat

🦋 And One From My Attic...

I couldn't finish my favorites without slipping in one from Butterfly in the Attic.

My Christmas Glow Winter Woodland Mini Journal Ephemera Kit brings together soft winter colors, little bits of ribbon and fibers, journaling pieces and a coordinating pen. It's meant for someone who enjoys putting pen to paper and adding their own little creative touches along the way.

Christmas Glow Winter Woodland Mini Journal Ephemera Kit

Christmas Is Getting Closer...

One of my favorite things about the Countdown is seeing how completely different each maker's work can be. Jewelry, artwork, journals, paper treasures and little pieces of Christmas nostalgia all come together in one place.

And when we choose something handmade, we're giving more than the finished piece—we're supporting the artist or maker who dreamed it up and took the time to create it.

I hope you'll take a few minutes to wander through Week 3 of the BME Countdown to Christmas and perhaps discover a new artist or a special gift along the way.

And tell me—which of this week's finds would you put on your Christmas list? 🎄

A Little October Pause

October always seems to arrive with more things to do than there are hours in the day.

So today, I’m keeping things simple.

Sometimes creativity doesn’t need a big project or a perfectly planned afternoon. It can be a few minutes spent gathering pretty papers, noticing the changing light, pulling out an old autumn decoration, or setting aside something interesting for a project we’ll get to someday.

Those little moments count too.

There are plenty of things happening behind the scenes here at Butterfly in the Attic, and I’ll have more to share soon. But for today, I thought I would simply stop in, say hello, and wish you a lovely October day.

I hope you find a little time today for something that makes you happy—even if it’s only for a few minutes. 🍂🦋

What little thing are you enjoying about October right now?

Come wander through Butterfly in the Attic and see what’s new. https://butterflyintheattic.shop/

The Attic Is Ready for October

Autumn Remembered Handmade Journal

 The Attic Is Ready for October

There’s something about the last day of September that feels like standing in a doorway.

Behind us are the softer days of early autumn, and just ahead come October mornings, glowing leaves, pumpkins on porches, longer evenings, and all those wonderfully nostalgic little things that make this season feel special.

Here at Butterfly in the Attic, October also means the attic begins to change.

The Halloween treasures come out, autumn colors settle into every corner, old papers and handmade journals seem especially at home, and I find myself reaching for all the warm, weathered, slightly mysterious things I love.

I’ve been busy behind the scenes lately, organizing the shop and giving everything a proper place to live—from the Curiosity Cabinet and Hidden Drawer to the Paper Garden, Maker’s Worktable, and all the other little corners of the attic.

There are new things still to come, too.

For now, though, I’m simply looking forward to October.

I hope you’ll come wander through the attic with me this month and see what turns up.

Happy almost October! 🎃🍂🦋

You’re the Star Blog Hop – September 2026 Home Feature Week

Before we continue on to this week’s party, I’d love to share a little something from my blog. With October just around the corner, I’ve been thinking about childhood Halloweens—the costumes, cool autumn evenings, crunchy leaves underfoot, and those simple traditions that made the season feel so magical. Come reminisce with me in Halloween Memories, Costumes and Crunching Leaves.

 

WELCOME to Week#4 of the September 2026 "You're the Star" Blog Hop!

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WELCOME to HOME feature week of the September 2026 "You're the STAR" blog hop!

Meet your hosts

This week is HOME feature week
Swing by the hosts' Blogs:

Lisa @ At Home With Lisa

Kris @ Kris and Larry . com

Angie @ God's Growing Garden

Colleen @ Butterfly in the Attic

Michelle @ Moms Are Frugal

This is a month long Linky party featuring YOU!

There will be 4 different features each week and 4 different feature categories.  Just to be clear - this is NOT a themed party - you may link up ANY family-friendly blog posts any day of each month. 
The "theme" occurs in our weekly features:
WEEK#4 HOME - recipes, home décor, antique/DIY &/or travel (this can include anything about your home - even history posts - all while remaining family friendly)

(All features were chosen from the August 2026 "You're the Star" blog hop)

New House Seasonal Decor Fall by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

Creamy Butterscotch Meringue Pie by Scratch Made Food

Green Smoothie with Cucumber, Celery & Pear by Carol on the Lake

Sweet & Sour Tofu Vegan Balsamic Pineapple by Cindy's On-Line Recipe Box

If you've been featured then please grab a STAR button below:

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All Hosts/CoHosts will post this blog hop on every Monday of each week.

Please link up your family friendly blog posts below!

It wouldn't be a linky party with YOU!

(IMPORTANT NOTE: by linking up you understand that you might be featured next month and if so, we will use some of your photos from your post - rest assured - we will always link back to your lovely blog.  We might also share your fantastic posts on social media.  Also, you may link up as many family-friendly posts as you like & YES - other blog hops &/or giveaways are welcome {giveaways and blog hops will NOT be featured though}  Thank You & ENJOY! )

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