Fall Indiana Pumpkin Stand

              Hello everyone! Happy Tuesday! Every Fall I love visiting the Sandy Ridge Pumpkin Stand. I am not kidding the last 3 years I have purchased my pumpkins here and I just love visiting this sweet little place each Fall season in Indiana. Last year, I also purchased a few pumpkins for the porch at the Nashville Farmers Market but honestly they were awesome and had great colors but the pricing difference was unreal. It obviously makes sense with the location of a small town in Indiana compared to the city market in Nashville but I would chose the small town markets/stands any day.

           This year, I got 4 large pumpkins for the front porch and literally 4 bags full of small pumpkins, gourds, and so much more all for $22!! Yes, you saw that right! They always have the greatest pumpkins, produce, and products for less. Sandy Ridge is located off of Highway 41 near Oaktown. It has a cute little red and white stand on the side of the road, you can't miss it! I am so excited it's finally time for Fall to decorate and whip out the pumpkins. I am hoping the weather cools down again and then we are set :) Have you put your pumpkins out yet and gotten your fall decor out? If you have, I would love to see your pictures as well! I always enjoy looking at others decorations and fall goodies. Here are some pictures of the Sandy Ridge Pumpkin & produce stand for you to enjoy and get in the fall spirit! I hope you enjoy and have a great week! xo Tesla

Home Decor: Fall Kitchen Details

               Hi everyone! Happy Monday, what a great weekend it was. Reed and I had a great relaxing weekend that started with scary movies and dinner at home on Friday, which was so nice. On Saturday, it was a productive day of getting things done and then we had Fall family pictures that evening followed by a date night out :) Sunday was wonderful as well with my parents in town for a few days, which is always great! A good weekend is so good for the soul!

             Sometimes less is more when it comes to decorating and especially in the kitchen. I wanted to add a little color to the kitchen area but also keep the fall and pumpkin decor going throughout the house. I purchased these solid orange and also blue&white linen napkins last year from Target in the dollar section (score!) and I placed them with a charcoal charger to give the bar area of the kitchen some color. To keep it going with the pumpkin decor I placed a simple white pumpkin at the end of each napkin for a little fall touch.

           As you know, it always comes down to the details for me. Small details go a long way! :) I hope this post inspires you to create your own Fall Kitchen details in your own home. Have a great day! xo

Travel: October Nashville Fall Festival Guide

               Hey Everyone! I hope you are all having a great week! I can't believe it is already Wednesday, I am excited for Friday haha and another fun weekend ahead! October is such a fun month full of fall activities. I wanted to gather some of the main festivals here in Nashville and Franklin to share with you all. If you are planning a trip here this month or if you are a local, this is a great quick guide that shows you what festivals are going on, when, and where. 

               Festivals are always so much fun, especially in the Fall. My family and friends and I went last weekend to a wine festival in Illinois and had such a great time. It made me think of all of the fun festivals that are happening this month and thought it would be great to share. All of these festivals and more specific information is found on the Nashville Event site: Nashville Event's

              We are looking forward to attending the Pumpkin Fest in Franklin in late October, as we have gone for the last two years and have really enjoyed it! I hope you all have a chance to visit and attend one of these festivals this month! I am sure you will not be disappointed :) There is something for everyone.

Have a great week! Let me know if you have any questions about any of these events and I can do my best to research for you and help! xo 

PUMPKINFEST- OCTOBER 28

Pumpkinfest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family fall festival that will return in it’s 34th year on October 28, 2017! With over 65,000 people in attendance, the festival stretches along Main Street in downtown Franklin, and its avenues, and offers tons of festive fun for families!

CHEEKWOOD HARVEST - SEPTEMBER 23-OCTOBER 29

Celebrate fall during Cheekwood Harvest. Enjoy viewing more than 5,000 chrysanthemums in deep autumn as hues will take center stage in the gorgeous Robertson Ellis Color Garden. Stop by to see the Scarecrowsinvading their Turner Seasons Garden. Or pick the perfect pumpkin from their patch! Make sure to mark your calendar for El Dia de los Muertos, their annual Day of the Dead celebration.

BOO AT THE ZOO - OCTOBER 14-30

Everyone comes out for the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere's (Book Your Package) holiday celebration. This year, Boo at the Zoo is offering ten nights of fun that includes trick-or-treat stations, carousel rides, hayrides, and so much more. Whether or not you stop by for the celebration or another time the Nashville Zoo always brings a smile to families' faces.

THE GLOW: A JACK O'LANTERN EXPERIENCE - OCTOBER 13-30 (SELECT DATES)

Over 5,000 hand-carved, illuminated pumpkins will be placed throughout the grounds at Fontanel Mansion during The Glow. They will be carved into beautiful scenery, dinosaurs, pirates, and more.

NASHVILLE HAUNTED WOODS AT PRIEST LAKE

Nashville Shores Lakeside Resort is offering a real scream of fun this fall season. Head on over to walk the abandoned Silver Screams Studio filled with creatures that make up your nightmares. Do check their website before thinking about taking small children.

CENTENNIAL CRAFT FEST - OCTOBER 21

Food trucks, live music, craft beer, handmade goods, and children's activities will fill out Centennial Park for the Centennial Craft Fest. Last year's lineup included Andy Davis, Elenowen, Jill Andrews, Josh Gabbard, Korby Lenker, Kyshona, Reuben Bidez, and Sarah Potenza.

TENNESSEE HISTORY FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 20-21

Head on over to Nashville's Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park for the 14th Annual Tennessee History Festival. Hear the roar of the cannons and the stories of Tennessee's past. The event typically begins at 10am each day and lasts until 4pm.

TENNESSEE BEER AND WINE FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 21

This is a Nashville event put on by Nashville residents in hopes to provide the perfect festival for beer aficionados! There will be plenty of craft, seasonal, and micro beers for everyone to enjoy and all festivities will be located on the grounds of the Historic Two Rivers Mansion.

TASTE OF NASHVILLE - OCTOBER 27

Taste of Nashville is an annual celebration of restaurants, bars, brewers, distillers, dessert-makers, and other fine food and beverage creators. This year's event is on October 27 at Rocketown.