Classy Pumpkin Painting

 Saturday was a fun day.  I spent it with the lovely ladies of 

Sweet Stops.  

You can see more about them here.

It was held at my friend Debi's house. 

SOME DAY I'm going to do a whole photo shoot of just her gorgeous 

home. 

 

 It was lunch and then a quick painting class.

There were so many fun ideas. Look at these sweet little dinner rolls. 

How smart!

Of course what's a craft class without a cupcake station?

 

 So at some point... the paint has to hit the pumpkin. 

 Every table had all the supplies needed.

 

 Such a fun afternoon! 

Thanks Ladies!

I'm joining: Someday Crafts

Craftberry Bush,

Imparting Grace

Stone Gable

My Romantic Home

Common Ground

The Charm of Home

P.S. Don't forget Fresh-Cut Friday 

The party starts tomorrow night!

With a Cherry On Top!

Oh,  Gosh!

Sometimes I feel like my life is completely de-railed! 

Honestly! The week has flown by.   Who am I kidding? The whole month is gone.

I went to a pumpkin painting class, a Harvest Brunch, had company in town and Sunday daughter and I went to our first bridal show!  Very busy! But VERY FUN!!! 

(I know lots of exclamations!!!)

And with all that...

At some point last week I turned 51. 

And shortly after that I got a piece of junk mail 

offering me a Senior discount.... say whaaaaaaat?

Seriously?

Good thing I don't take that kind of thing to heart.  (much)

 I also got de-railed on my next big project. I decided to start a baby blanket instead. I'm doing the Granny Ripple. (kind of sounds like a weird dance, huh?) It's not though. 

It is a fun and quick moving stitch.

 Oh! ooopsie! There's a peek at my Fresh-Cut Friday arrangement... :)

Don't forget to join in on Thursday night for Fresh-Cut Friday!

SO, that's it for now!

Have a great day!!

The Next Big "Thing" !

Just poppin' in to say "Hello"! 

 I actually have 2 "next big things".

I just got my new iPhone 5s.

I am learning the ins and outs of it. 

*UGH*

Does your brain ever just get full up and say 

" That's it! I'm not going to learn one more thing, until you 

forget something else! " 

That's how I feel right now! 

Having said that...

I took both of these pictures with my new phone.

I think I like it! 

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This is my second "next big thing"....

Can't wait to get started!

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What did you do this Weekend?

Hello my Lovelies! 

Did you have a fabulous weekend? 

I do hope so! 

I got a lot done in my super fast 2 days. 

 I've joined a group of ladies that are doing crochet and various other forms of needle work. This has been a great move on my part!  It is so fun to learn from them and all their years of experience. 

 AND here's the best part. It isn't just all fun and crafts. ....Okay. Really it is!

But we are making beanies for the homeless. I have finished 9 myself.

We are trying to get 136 of them done to go into Shoebox Ministry gifts at Christmas time.

 I am learning how to read a pattern and a new stitch. This is a good close up of it. 

It is the alternating front post / back post stitch. 

 This has been an excellant way to use up all of the extra yarn that is sitting around. 

I love it when things turn out to be FUN and INTENTIONAL!

 I did get a little bored and thought I would try a new thing. 

I made this pot holder. My mom's new kitchen is red and white so it will fit in perfectly.

I also got this drawer cleaned out. I know that doesn't sound like much, but I've committed to clearing out something EVERY weekend. I have not done it every weekend, but I have done quite a bit. 

Including 2 big book cases and all 4 of the cabinets under the sinks (kitchen and bathroom).

Need to go thru the shoes.... ugh!

Such an exciting life we lead... sigh... such are the troubles of a first world citizen. :)

What are you working on?

The Wisdom of Listening

I'm in a listening mode. Do you ever find yourself there? 

I know that I inqure an awful lot of God, but do I spend enough time listening to Him? 

His answers are always there if we are willing to listen. 

Seeking wisdom instead of sharing it. It is a concept that I am still learning far into my

middle years.

WooT WOO!

I finished it! 

I'm so happy. This was a really fun project. 

I loved the colors... I loved how easy the whole

thing went together.

But what I REALLY LOVE is the feeling of finishing something! 

Love it!

 The whole point of this little throw was to use up some yarn.

 Well, as most things go when you don't plan.... 

I ended up buying more yarn to finish it and still ended 

up with tons of extra yarn left over! UGH!

I found this sweet little vintage, 70's style mug at Goodwill. 

 Look at that sweet vintage pillow. That will go with the afghan.

It doesn't match, but it goes.

 

 So that's it. Daughter gets the mug, pillow and afghan.

On to the next project! 

I'm joining Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday

Sharing the Beauty

Oh! My! GOSH!

What a great Fresh-Cut Friday!

Thank you to everyone that joined in with your 

gorgeous posts. I loved them all. 

I had a REALLY hard time picking 3...

SO I picked 5!

Click on the images below to see each post

Liz shared a perfectly simple arrangement of hydrangea... but make sure you check out her garden... the colors are gorgeous!

Incorporating the Flower of the Month, Suzanne shared a great idea for a party favor.

Linda shared some great tips on bringing fresh and dried fruit into our arrangements with this beautiful tablescape.

Laure shared a special birthday celebration using everything that she already had.

Fabby shared a very special family event and showed how floral arrangements are part of the tradition in her family. 

I hope you will join in for the next Fresh-Cut Friday. 

November 2nd. 

The Flower of the Month is the Chrysanthemum.

Fresh-Cut Friday

Thank you for stopping by and visiting. 

Now that your here, I hope you will join in for Fresh-Cut Friday! 

Feel free to link any post floral related. That includes arrangements, 

gardens, crafts, older posts and even silk arrangements.

All I ask is that you please provide a link back to this party in your post. 

The point is that I LOVE flowers! 

So lets enjoy them!

First off! 

Look at this incredible arrangement that my husband sent for our anniversary. 

40 of the longest stemmed, red, roses I have ever seen in my life!

The whole arrangement was about 4 feet tall.

I felt sorry for the poor guy that delivered them. They weighed a ton!

I got to enjoy them all week at work. 

FABULOUS! 

Thank you T!

So now let's get on with party!

My little arrangement is much more humble.

These little pom poms were so cute and fragrant.

Only $5.99 for the bouquet.

How can you resist?!

So that is my little fall arrangement! 

Let's see what-cha got!

I'm Joining:
Sherry from The Charm of Home;  Cindy from My Romantic Home;  Courtney for Feather Your Nest;  Debra at Common Ground; Kathy from A Delightsome Lif;
Wendy for Frugel Friday; Kate for Flaunt it Friday

What I Love....

I love .... 

That we are FINALLY getting some of that beautiful weather!

Being in my backyard!

A  hot cup of coffee from my Kurig Coffee Maker!

I also REALLY love that feeling you get when a project starts to roll to an end and 

you can just tell... It's going to be good!

 That's where I'm at with the big Granny Square Afghan that I am making for Sweet Daughter.

 I can't wait to show you the finished project... actually, I can't wait for the finished project to be done!

More later....

 I also love Flowers! 

I hope you will be able to join in this Friday.