i know it’s not september, but this jam make me wish it was. straight from juls’ kitchen in tuscany, this september jam calls for wine grapes, figs and fall apples- yum! it’s been a while since i’ve made jam (two summers ago to be exact) and i miss having homemade jam on hand. last time i made some we went to an organic raspberry farm and picked several baskets of fresh raspberries right before we made it. it was amazing (and so fun)! this year i hope to make some fall flavored jams, and will definitely be bookmarking this recipe for when the time comes. do you have a favorite jam recipe?

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hello, lovelies! just in case you’ve been pondering the roost tribe, i wanted to share a quick recap of a few of the things that september has brought to the tribe. i also wanted to let you know that it’s not too late! at the end of each month, i’ll send out newsletter with all of the content in it so no one will have missed anything, regardless of when they joined.

that means, that if you join before october 1st you’ll still get all of this yummy content!

and that’s not even all! tribe members also received free music, tons of coupons, deals and even a little snail mail. we would love to welcome you to the family!

want to learn more? read this post or check out the FAQs.

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just in case you missed the introduction to the roost tribe, or maybe you’ve been mullin’ it over- here’s a sneak peek of what members can expect during the month of september. and this isn’t even all of it! :) below you’ll find all the information you need to know about what it is and how to sign up.

what is the roost tribe? in a nutshell, it’s a membership that gives you exclusive access to all things going home to roost! the tribe is a community for hand-making, home-growing birds of a feather. each new member will receive a welcome packet jam packed with insider info and tips from e-books detailing everything from how to grow your blog to my very own list of top secret industry resources and supplies. :) additionally, members receive exclusive premium content every single month, delivered right to your inbox. read on to see what will be included each month!

UPON SIGNING UP YOU’LL RECEIVE:

how to grow your blog e-book

how to pitch to bloggers kit

my list of industry resources and supplies

20% off any GHTR advertising, anytime

20% off bonnie christine etsy shop

1 8×10 bonnie christine print (1st 100 members only!)

+ loads of exclusive premium content each month (see below)

EACH MONTH YOU’LL RECEIVE:

2 seamless repeating patterns. to use as blog or twitter backgrounds, print them out to use as wrapping paper, patterned cards or gift tags, or in your own graphic design work, etc.

10 graphics to help beautify your blog, digital scrapbooks, printables or whatever! you’ll receive both the vector (.eps) and png formats. (think banners, social media buttons, arrows, etc.)

1 adobe illustrator video tutorial. i’ll be teaching you tips & tricks that i use in my blog posts & in my career as a surface pattern designer- from creating repeating patterns to custom shapes.

1 guided step-by-step vegan recipe. i’ll be breaking down the steps to my favorite recipes with fully photographed tutorials. they’ll be plant based, full of whole foods and incredibly delicious!

1 printable greeting card with matching gift cards. never purchase another greeting card for life! :)

a monthly round up of favorite links, resources & websites. from the most useful resources around the web to the most exciting new blogs and websites.

1 iPhone and matching desktop calendar. downloadable backgrounds to help inspire, motivate and encourage you.

a monthly gift guide with coupons and special offers. plain as that! my latest favorite picks with exclusive deals, just for you.

1 special topic article. an in-depth article on something particularly noteworthy. think photography tips, advice on selling handmade, sewing courses, eating healthy articles, etc!

anything else i feel like sending over. things i’ve been inspired to share with you like freebies or downloads, or you may just get a little something in the mail from time to time!

p.s. please help me get the word out! :)

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another month has come and gone, which means it’s time for another desktop calendar! i have so much fun making these each month, and i hope you enjoy them as well. :) to me, september always means that summer is beginning to wind down and that autumn is just around the corner. brisk(er) mornings and hazy evenings bring just enough chill for a light sweater. ahhh.

to download: click on the image above, then select your preferred size (most likely, ‘original’). right click and select ‘save as desktop background’.

please note: all images and elements © bonnie christine. you may not reproduce, re-create or sell in any way, but please feel free to download for your own personal use. if you share on your own blog (i’d be flattered!) please direct your readers to this post to download the file. thank you!

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for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays or for no reason at all!

september fun facts:

>> the autumnal equinox will occur on september 22 at 2:49 pm.

>> labor day is on monday, september 3rd – happy holiday!

>> september in the northern hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to march in the southern hemisphere, and vice versa.

>> september is called ‘harvest month’. i like that. :)

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even though it’s still summer, every time september rolls around i start thinking about fall.  maybe it’s the beginning of crisp mornings or the wearing of light sweaters at night.  or maybe it’s the planting for fall harvests.  either way i all the sudden crave leafy decor and autumn colors of green, orange, yellow and red.  here are some handmade finds that get my in the spirit of september!

row 1: instant karma dress, the godfather, vintage golden bow stud heels

row 2: pereira foldable handbag, the leaf, odette leaf ring

row 3: calla green bow pillow, leaf wall ware, handmade marigold flats

row 4: knitted orange handbag, gillian hat

have a beautiful weekend! love, bonnie

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