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?

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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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A Little Autumn Inspiration 🍂

Crimson Autumn Leaves Hardcover Journal | Original Fall Photography

There is something about this time of year that makes me want to slow down and notice the little things.

The warmer colors.
A favorite cup of coffee.
Leaves beginning to change.
A notebook waiting for a new idea.
And those first little touches of autumn appearing around the house.

Fall always seems to bring me back to creating.

Sometimes that means working on a new piece of art. Sometimes it means making a journal, sorting through old papers and supplies, or simply writing down an idea before it disappears.

And sometimes, creativity can be as simple as noticing something beautiful.

Lately, my worktable has been filling up with pumpkins, sunflowers, warm oranges, faded greens, old-fashioned Halloween characters, and all those wonderful colors that make this season feel so cozy.

I think that may be one of my favorite things about creating through the seasons. Each one brings its own little collection of colors, memories, and stories with it.

So today, there isn't a big project or tutorial.

Just a little reminder to make room for something creative this week—even if it's only for a few minutes.

Pull out an old journal.

Write down a memory.

Cut up some pretty paper.

Sketch something.

Take a photograph.

Or simply sit with a cup of something warm and dream about what you might make next.

Sometimes that's where the best ideas begin.

Until next time,
Colleen

Creating little bits of art, story, and whimsy one day at a time.