Style Scouting: Vol. 304

Thanks for stopping by for this week’s Style Scouting. This is where we will share the random stuff that captured our attention or inspired us that we found online.

Chalkboard art for fall. Free printable with pumpkins - farm fresh pumpkins for sale by the pound.

The middle of August is always an exciting period of transition. It’s the time after summer vacations have been enjoyed and the new school year is getting ready to start – an important time for teachers and parents!

This is also our very first post on In My Own Style since Diane announced her retirement. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to carry on Diane’s legacy and only hope we can be half as successful, creative, and inspiring with this site as she has been over the past 17 years. 

Our absolute priority is keeping everything you love about In My Own Style intact – from preserving and refreshing Diane’s massive library of budget-friendly DIY tutorials to delivering your favorite Sunday Style Scouting roundups uninterrupted. We hope to bring you fresh decorating inspiration, clever organization ideas, and affordable fashion and design solutions each week!

For now, grab a warm cup of coffee or tea, and we hope you enjoy our version of Style Scouting:

Posts You May Have Missed This Week:

Decorating

So much inspiration from these New England Summer Cottages. (open in same tab)

Running out of room in your house? Consider utilizing more vertical space. (open in same tab)

This beautiful kitchen is both classic and modernly functional. (open in same tab)

DIY

There’s still time for these 10 must-do projects for August (open in same tab)

This refurbished wooden bowl would look great on an entry table or built-in shelves (open in same tab)

Organizing & Cleaning

DIY greener cleaning solutions using more natural, eco-friendly ingredients (open in same tab)

Home Improvement

These pea gravel garden ideas offer naturally beautiful open areas (open in same tab)

Food

I just made pickles this week and love a good pretzel. I might have to try these! (open in same tab)

This vegan stuffed french toast looks like it would be a big hit in our house. (open in same tab)

Eggs are a go-to for us, but these high-protein breakfast ideas without eggs look amazing. (open in same tab)

Out & About

We’ve done a lot of travelling this summer and we use Google Maps as our navigation system. They have some big changes coming. (open in same tab)

Gardening

It’s getting late, but there are still some summer plants you can plant in August (open in same tab)

Essential garden chores for the end of summer (open in same tab)

Fashion, Health & Beauty

Having regular routines is actually better for your mental health (open in same tab)

Fun & Interesting

We absolutely love honeybees! Do you know where “make a beeline” comes from? (open in same tab)

Did you know there’s a picnic basket shaped building in Ohio? (open in same tab)

Something to Think About

We love these ideas for curbing that urge to purchase something new (open in same tab)

Why looking at art is good for you (open in same tab)

“Put blinders on to those things that conspire to hold you back, especially the ones in your own head.”

Meryl Streep

Oh… So Stylish Finds

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