It's That Time of Year...

Since Halloween is nearly at our doorstep, I thought that I would make new spell books. Mine, I call Book of Shadows.

 

 

 My friend Debbie, from The Other Side Of Deb helped me to get started.. Please check out her blog for more Halloween ideas.

 I decided to make  two.  They both came out so different.

This is an actual page in one of the books.

 

I hope that all of you are starting to get your festivities started.

The Most Beautiful...

  Fall in Michigan is the most beautiful time of year.

 It all reminds me of a beautiful painting.

 The palet of colors are complete.

 Pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes.

Somewhere in the east coast, someone grew a pumpkin that weighed over 2050 lbs.

 These trees and bushes look as if they are on fire.

Flames leaping skyward.

Random Thought...

Did you ever wonder?

I'm serious. Did you ever notice how much stuff you find on the ground while taking a walk? Aside from the bottles, cans and general trash. I mean, I did find 12 cents but doesn't anyone ever pick anything up? Well I did. This was three leisurely walks later. I seriously think that people should really look around once in a while...you may miss something.

The Last Week-end OF Summer

 I can't belive it. Fall will be upon us in a few days. Yes, it is true. This is the last week-end of summer.

 Summer went by us so very fast. Yes, it was so very hot.

Like other places, we could have used some very much needed rain.

 Looks like fall is slowly sneaking in making its big entrance... I am ready.

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I Won, Really!

Wow, it has been so long since I've won a giveaway that I'm at a loss for words.

I won two different giveaways within four weeks.

 

 This first one is a beautiful print. It is 8x10. It is called "White Lily"  It was painted by Lisa At The Fine Art And Ramblings Of Lisa Russo. She has a wonderful blog with lots of other prints to choose from. Please visit her soon.

I also won two wonderous shabby chic French Flea Market Tags. I won two. These tags are 3x6. There is a lot of detail on these and are beautiful. I have a bookshelf with lots of different things on it and I plan to put them there for display. Please visit Marcia at The Shop Around The Corner. Her work is amazing so please visit her soon.

A special thank you to Lisa and Marcia. I'm hoping that all of you have the time to visit them and look around.

Beautiful Flowers

 

 I love it when my husband brings home flowers.

 

They are all so beautiful.

 

They make me smile.

 

 

But, what do you do with them when they start to dry up and die ?  

Halloween...Not Too Far Away.

Looking out my blogger window I've noticed that other bloggers are anticipating Halloween's arrival. I am so very excited, as Halloween is my favorite holiday.

 A friend called me the other day and said that she had a gift for me. I couldn't imagine what it could be.

 Oh my goodness...It was  four wondefully decorated witches hats. Just look at the detail on this one. 

 They all are amazing, as far as I'm concerned.

 I think that this one is my favorite...then again, they all are.

 There was even a table display. I think that I'm going to put orange, yellow celophane in the windows for a more dramatic effect.

She also included three half masks....Wow! what an amazing gift.

I have a great start on my Halloween decorations. What do you think?