Little Pumpkins

I found this idea for these darling little pumpkins made out of rolls of crochet thread on Mamie Jane's blog.  I had several rolls of crochet thread and decided to make up a few.  Quick and easy!!

Aren't these just too cute??  If you click on the link above, you will go directly to Mamie Jane's blog for directions on how to create these little cuties.  Have fun!!  I did!!

Cootie

Do you remember the Game of Cootie??  My sister and I used to play that a lot -- back in the day!  Well, I found this game at an estate sale last week and was thrilled!  I plan to take it to VA the next time I visit and play it with my grandkids.

Every piece was there.  One leg is broken at the end, but other than that, it is in great condition.  Even the box!  Can't wait for my next trip to play with my grandkids!  Is it still being manufactured today?  Don't know for sure.  But since my daughter-in-law had never heard of it, I suspect it may not be.  Do you?

Since my DDH can no longer buy me flowers, I treat myself to pink roses every now and then.  Aren't these pretty!  And they opened so beautifully!  They are even slightly fragrant.

As I was tidying up yesterday I wondered what on earth am I going to do with the beautiful pumpkins and gourds I bought for fall decoration and Thanksgiving.  I hate to throw them away.  So here is what I did with them for the time being.

Love those ghost pumpkins!!

The house cleaners come tomorrow.  After that I will decorate a bit for Christmas.  It is a comin'!!

Now, I want to tell you about a new blog.  Kim Johnson, of Mystic Paper, and her hubby, The Peddler, now reside in Yucca Valley, CA.  They have started a new blog called The Peddler's Corner, and I want you to go visit and see what they are now doing.  Interested in brothel tokens for your art work?  They have a few for sale.  Check it out!  Kim told me today that Rick, who finds fabulous things for mixed media artists, will be hunting regularly for goodies for this blog.  They are going to Quartzite this week to hunt for wonderful things to share.

Autumn begins tomorrow

Autumn is a time of year that I really like. One of the things I miss most about living in the desert, is the turning of the trees and cooler mornings, and sometimes a light frost in the air. But, I do want you to know that there are places in Arizona that do have the color change as well as the seasonal temps. Just not where I live. Perhaps a mini road trip is in order shortly. This is the time of year I miss living in Virginia. Otherwise, I'll stay here! But I can visit!

Yesterday I was sifting through the box in the garage for some "fall foliage" to decorate with. I started with one garland, decided it was too "bland" and this morning went for this garland to encircle my lamp instead. I was going to get rid of this Pottery Barn lamp, but decided better of that idea. A change of the candle inside made the difference.The pumpkin is real. The indian corn is real, too. Not the acorns -- thanks to Pottery Barn a couple of years ago for these!

The vintage plate with the fall colored grape leaves belonged to my mother. I decided this plate was the perfect thing to hold the corn and acorns.

This whole process lifted my spirits today. I have been in a "funk" lately. I can't seem to decide which "project" to do first, so I don't do any project. I think I am ready to move on this week.