Karen Markle

It’s Saturday and that means #recipeswapsaturday and this week I’m sharing my SQUASH TACO BOATS It’s a lower carb recipe for Taco Tuesday and you won’t even miss those tortillas!! . Make sure to see what my friend Lori @rustymaplecottage is making this week too!! You won’t be disappointed!! . . . . . #bhgfood #maindish #tastythursdaydecor #simplerecipes #farmhousekitchen #thefeedfeed #foodiefun #farmhousefoodies #quickrecipes #farmhousestyle #foodfun #foodexplorers #appetitejournal #goodhousekeeping #thiswomansday #farmhousefood #onthetableproject #cottagekitchen #iny42520l #stayhome #thatsgoodhousekeeping #lowcarbrecipes #flattenthecurve #healthyrecipes #tacotuesday #ketorecipes #eatyourselfhealthy

THANK YOU TO OUR SHIPPING PARTNERS & SUPPLIERS FOR ALL YOU DO TO KEEP US RUNNING!!! . I am so happy to join some other small shop owners to thank the men and women who have helped us to keep our shops open. Without you continuing to go out every day and deliver mail and packages, we would have had to close up shops! . ❤️We see you USPS employee! ❤️We see you FedEx worker! ❤️We see you UPS deliverer! And we appreciate YOU!! . ❤️Shout out to Amazon, their prime deliverers, and other suppliers who continue to get our essentials to us every day. . Thanks so much for helping small shops continue to succeed! ❤️❤️❤️ . Row 1: @southernspangled @ceciscrapbookandmore @ribbonsandrouters @prayingthemhome Row 2: @merrilynnmarket @monarchrestorations @newmarketfarmhouse @sassafrashome Row 3: @sawdustnsweettea @signs_onlucks @theblackbirdshaven @bookgirlcreations Row 4: @lifeonlittlecreek @petalandvinedesigns @wooden_sugar @little_bit_original . . . #usps #ups #fedex #makergonnamake #supportingsmallbusiness #womenownedbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #etsysellersofinstagram #etsyshopowner #etsyshopsofinstagram

Happy Earth Day!🌎 . Although I’m ready to put this whole virus business behind us I am glad the environment is benefiting from all of us staying home! I truly hope we all will consciously think about taking better care of the planet from now on! It’s the only one we have! . Make sure to take care of yourself and the earth!! 🌎 . . . . . . #stayhome #floralfix #bhgflowers #cottagefarmhouse #cozyhomedecor #myvintagestyle #myfarmhousesunshine #vintagefresh #passionforprettydecor #creatingmyhome #showandtelldecor #decordailydose #thriftingfinds #pansies #springflorals #decorhashtagfeed #galvanizedbucket #blameitonmyvintageheart #earthday2020 #letsstayhome #nestingmyhome #bitsofrusticcharm #rusticchippycharm #cottagesandbungalows #myantiquedhome #countrycottageliving #iny42120l

Happy Monday! I’m just over here anxiously awaiting on my lilacs to bloom! So I thought I’d do a #moveitupmonday from last year! . On another note the #deconstructedchair is coming down home stretch! It’s like a puzzle trying to figure out how to pull it all together for sure! The fact that I want it to have a somewhat ‘neat’ look to it adds in another hurdle to jump for sure! Hopefully once I get the first one done I’ll have enough energy to do the other one!😆 . . . . . #iny42020l #lilacs #vintagesilver #cottagefarmhouse #cozyhomedecor #myvintagestyle #myfarmhousesunshine #vintagefresh #passionforprettydecor #creatingmyhome #showandtelldecor #decordailydose #thriftingfinds #floralfix #chippywhite #springflorals #decordailydose #decorhashtagfeed #chippypaint #bhgflowers #dropcloth #spindles #greenbottle #demijohn #mypopsofblue #imusthaveflowersalwaysandalways

Happy Sunny Saturday☀️ With all this extra time at home I have been cooking more than normal! Have you? I’m sharing a quick recipe for HONEY SIRACHA BRUSSEL SPROUTS for #recipeswapsaturday If you love brussel sprouts like I do you have to give this a try!! ☀️ Don’t forget to stop by my friends page to see what they have cooked up!👇🏼 @rustymaplecottage @blessedcrazytexasnest . . . #brusselsprouts #bhgfood #sidedishes #tastythursdaydecor #simplerecipes #farmhousekitchen #thefeedfeed #foodiefun #farmhousefoodies #quickrecipes #farmhousestyle #foodfun #foodexplorers #appetitejournal #goodhousekeeping #thiswomansday #farmhousefood #onthetableproject #cottagekitchen #iny41820l #stayhome #thatsgoodhousekeeping #siracha #sirachasauce #pansies #buffalocheck #buffaloplaid #flattenthecurve #healthyrecipes

Boy am I glad I picked these hyacinths the other day! If I hadn’t they would have frozen their blooms off the last two days🥶 These are the last of the hyacinths and I am anxiously awaiting my lilacs and crossing everything I have, they haven’t been zapped by the cold spell we are having! . I think I’ll work on my deconstructed chair again today. I’m still trying to decide on the fabric to cover it with. I may use drop cloths, by default, since I have it on hand and really can’t imagine ordering fabric without being able to feel it first.... oh how I long for the days when I can aimlessly wander around a fabric store touching everything! 😉 . Have a good Thursday (I think 🙃) . . . . . #ironstonecrushin #imusthaveflowersalwaysandalways #floralfix #chippypaint #chippywhite #ironstonepitchers #hyacinths #vintagevignette #cottagefarmhouse #cozyhome #hyggehome #cozyhomedecor #myvintagestyle #myfarmhousecottagestyle #passionforprettydecor #thriftingfinds #springflorals #decorhashtagfeed #decordailydose #blameitonmyvintageheart #showandtellvintagefinds #showandtelldecor #vintagefresh #still_life_gallery #still_life_mood #iny41620l

Hey friends I think it’s Tuesday??🤪 Have you guys been able to plant any flowers yet? I was lucky to partner with @justknockknock again this spring and they sent me these two gorgeous planters full of pansies and ornamental kale! With all this time at home it’s so nice to have something to brighten up the porch and remind us better days are ahead!😊 . Please take a minute and check out @justknockknock and see what they have to offer! . . . . #helloknockknock #farmhouses_of_insta #thinkspring #frontporchdecor #vintagefresh #pansyflower #springisintheair #mypopofcolor #springflorals #welcomehome #decordailydose #decorhashtagfeed #imusthaveflowersalwaysandalways #iny41420l #passionforprettydecor #cozyhome #homesweethome #myfarmhousecottagestyle #myfarmhousesunshine #stayhome #socialdistancing2020 #homesweethome #showandtelldecor #creatingmyhome #blameitonmyvintageheart

Happy Easter! It is also our 35th anniversary. No big celebration this year. But at least we are all safe, healthy and together! 👉🏼Swipe on over to see a before and after of us! . Enjoy your day and count your blessings my friends!! 💕 . . . . . #happyanniversarytous #35thanniversary #entrywaydecor #easterdecor #cottagefarmhouse #churchpew #blameitonmyvintageheart #vintagefresh #eastersunday #hesakeeper #beforeandafter #woodsandwhites #popofcolor #mypopofcolor #myfarmhousesunshine #letthesunshinein #mywelcominghome #entryway #homesweethome #stayhomestaysafe #socialdistancing #dad0412ls

Happy Easter Weekend! 🐰 I am sharing a yummy cookie recipe this week for #recipeswapsaturday it’s Browned Butter Bourbon Pecan Cookies! The extra time it takes to brown the butter is totally worth it!! Swipe on over for the recipe! 🐰 Don’t forget to check out what my friends are sharing too!! 🐰 @rustymaplecottage @blessedcrazytexasnest @pondycreekplace @lifeonlittlecreek 🐰 . . . . . #cookiesofinstagram #cookierecipe #iny41120l #bhgfood #bakewithcare #sweettreats #bakewithgolden #tastythursdaydecor #simplerecipes #farmhousekitchen #thefeedfeed #foodiefun #farmhousefoodies #farmhousestyle #foodfun #foodexplorers #appetitejournal #goodhousekeeping #thiswomansday #farmhousefood #goldmedalflour #cottagekitchen #youdoyou #thatsgoodhousekeeping #sweettoothsatisfied #morepowertoyou #pioneerwomancollection #jadite

Happy Good Friday!✝️ . Did you decorate for Easter! I did but haven’t been really motivated to post it. These are strange times for sure! . I did want to share my bunny pillow before I put her away until next year! She is loving my new yummy throw I got a few days ago from @decorsteals . I hope you all are well and continue to #stayhome so we can get back to some sort of normal soon!!🙏🏻 . . . . #decorstealsaddict #neutraldecor #neutralstyle #woodsandwhites #blameitonmyvintageheart #livingroomdecor #decordailydose #decorhashtagfeed #showandtelldecor #homegoodshappy #homegoodfinds #chippypaint #vintagefresh #buffaloplaid #roomshot #iny41020l #vintagebottles #cloche #doughbowl #creatingmyhome #cottagefarmhouse

Good morning! Turn your sound on! . It’s going to be a good lilac season!! . Have a great Wednesday!! . . . . . . #goodwednesdaymorning #mybackyard #soundsofnature #lilacseason #lilacs #iny4820l #stayhome #walkinnature #myfarmhousesunshine #midwestmoment #sunrisesofinstagram #inthistogether #soundsofspring #springhassprung #imusthaveflowersalwaysandalways

Hello peeps!! Let me tell you I slept like a baby last night! Probably because my whole bedroom smelled so good after drying my sheets on the clothesline yesterday! Is that not the best smell ever!! . Stay home, stay healthy and stay safe!! . . . . . Wanted to share for my sweet friend Ann @customonlineinteriordesign and #underthisclochetuesday . . . . . . #ironstonecrushin #dollydoughbowl #greenbottles #imusthaveflowersalwaysandalways #floralfix #chippypaint #vintagebottles #springtabledecor #springhassprung #doughbowl #ironstonecreamer #ironstonepitchers #hyacinths #architecturalsalvage #iny4720l #woodsandwhites #easterbasket #still_life_gallery #antiques_r_us #americanfarmhousestyle #bhghome #countrylivingmag

Hey there GramFam🐾 The sun is shining this morning and that makes us happy! Also, this girl is so happy that porch season is back! She ‘helped’ me sweep off the porch, pot up my new flowers from @justknockknock, of course followed me everywhere I went and kept me safe from all those rogue squirrels this weekend🐿😂 . I hope everyone gets some porch time soon!! . . . . . . #cottagefarmhouse #cozyhomedecor #myvintagestyle #myfarmhousesunshine #vintagefresh #passionforprettydecor #creatingmyhome #showandtelldecor #thriftingfinds #pansiesflowers #floralfix #chippywhite #springflorals #decordailydose #decorhashtagfeed #chippypaint #bhgflowers #bhgpets #petsofafs #iny4620l #frontporchdecor #frontporchsittin #lovemychocolatelab #chocolatelabsofinstagram #stayhomesavelives #homesweethome

What says spring more than strawberries?🍓 My #recipeswapsaturday strawberry yogurt cake really fits the bill!! It would be a perfect Easter dessert or it’s pretty good for breakfast too.... according to my friend😉 Swipe on over for the recipe! 🍓 Don’t forget to check out what my friends are sharing too!! 🍓 @rustymaplecottage @blessedcrazytexasnest @pondycreekplace @lifeonlittlecreek🍓 @sandramorganliving @paisleypearhome 🍓 . . . . . #strawberrycakes #strawberrycupcake #iny4420l #bundtcakes #bhgfood #bakewithcare #sweettreats #bakewithgolden #tastythursdaydecor #simplerecipes #farmhousekitchen #thefeedfeed #foodiefun #farmhousefoodies #quickrecipes #farmhousestyle #foodfun #foodexplorers #appetitejournal #goodhousekeeping #thiswomansday #farmhousefood #goldmedalflour #cottagekitchen #youdoyou #thatsgoodhousekeeping #sweettoothsatisfied #morepowertoyou

I realized the other day that I haven’t put out any hearts for our healthcare workers🤦🏼‍♀️ So this morning I decided to paint a heart for my favorite healthcare worker, my daughter @mo_joeyyy I hope they all know that they are continually in our hearts and prayers!! . My inspo for this heart came from @amanda_evanston and her heart highlight tutorial. If you haven’t watched her lessons I suggest you do! She makes it look so easy!! . Stay safe, stay strong, stay healthy and stay home if you can!! . . . . . #heartsforhealthcareworkers #abstractpainting #abstractheart #prayersforourhealthcareworkers #anstractart #originalartwork #paletteknifepainting #inherstudio #wherewomencreate #makearteveryday #floralfix #handmadeartwork #creatingmyhome #showandtelldecor #decordailydose #decorhashtagfeed #iny4320l #stayhome #socialdistancing