Football, Fall Decorating & a Food Festival


Lots of relaxing on Friday night into Saturday morning then we were off to get some groceries and errands done before stopping off at Rock & Brews for a couple hours to have lunch and watch football.



I spent most of the week prior slowly decorating for Fall and ordering some more decor online. Halloween themed on the outside but Fall for interior decor since we'll be hosting Thanksgiving this year. The rest of my Fall decor arrived in the mail on Saturday so I spent the evening getting everything set up. (More details coming later this week)



On Sunday we went to the Taste of Thailand Food Festival at a Buddhist Temple grounds with some friends. I'm a huge fan of Thai food and visiting a Buddhist Temple has been on my bucket list for many years now.




It was lots of fun and a delicious experience plus my Thai friend showed me around the Temple and explained what was what. The monks were also very friendly and welcoming.

 

 


I also tried out this traditional Thai game (Soi Dao - or "Try your luck tree") and won an umbrella. LOL It was supposed to be a rainy day so it could have come in handy but the rain never came.


Always a fan of Buddhist quotes: "It is water that makes the ship float and it is water that makes the ship sink."



After way too much food and a possible heat stroke, we settled back at home to do all the Sunday things - food prep, laundry, blogging and resting up for the week ahead.


Joining the lovely Biana sharing my weekend whereabouts.

18 comments

  1. Look at all that weekend perfection..love Fall festivals!! I'm sorry it was so hot...you guys need a cool down stat! Happy Monday gorgeous!!

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  2. What a fun and full weekend! I can't wait to see how the rest of your Fall decor looks. Pretty funny about the umbrella, I guess it's just lucky that it didn't rain while you were there :) xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  3. That thai featival sounds awesome... as does the rest of your relaxing and productive weekend.

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  4. Looks like it was a great weekend. I hope the weather cools down for you. It finally has cooled down here and it is really nice. Plus, my hair is happy. haha

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  5. That sounds like the best type of festival, and I'm glad that you had a fun time eating and learning all about the Thai and Buddhist culture!

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  6. If this wasn't the perfect fall weekend, I don't know what is! Always so nice to cross things off the bucket list!

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  7. That festival sounds awesome! All of that food... yum! And yes to fall decorating! I got that scratched off my list this weekend too! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  8. Love Rock & Brews! Their patio is puppy friendly, so even Miss Lola can join. And how fun was that festival, I'm sure the food was delish <3
    Green Fashionista

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  9. This looks like so much fun! And I love that quote!

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  10. I love your center piece, so pretty!!! That is the kind of decor I enjoy for fall...nothing too halloween-y looking...just classy pieces with hints of fall that are pretty. A thai food festival??? Sign me up!!! I love me some thai food.

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  11. oh i love that water quote, very true! this looks like such an interesting experience - love that you won an umbrella!

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  12. That basket of Fall stuff looks so cute! And how cool is that Thai Festival? Such a great weekend Em.

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  13. I love buddhist quotes too, that is a good one. Hey the umbrella was not needed but it will come in handy! The festival sounds fun and I can't wait to see your thanksgiving spread!

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  14. ok i've wanted to go to that taste of thailand festival for a while now and i'm glad it was fun! except that heat. yuck. yay for winning an umbrella haha. what a great weekend

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  15. That temple is SO gorgeous- wow, what a great experience! Can't wait to see more of your Fall decor!

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  16. What a cool festival-- it's awesome you had a friend that could show you around the temple too!

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  17. I love that centerpiece! Perfect for fall!! The Taste of Thailand festival looked amazing!! I can't believe how many artifacts there are - I actually had to scroll back up and make sure I didn't miss a trip!! How fun to get a tour from a friend, too!

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