Party preparation is in full swing. I have so much left to do in the next 26 hours. I'm sorry I haven't been around bloglandia. It seems the moment I open my eyes in the morning it is go, go, go. If you've been with me long you'll know that I don't do well under go, go, go circumstances. I've reached my limit and am just going to try to squeeze by as best I can until after my party tomorrow night. Then Friday I can sit all day and relax and play catch-up with everyone (plus get my party post ready).
Saturday I can hop on my broom and fly around to visit all the tea parties and that will be quite relaxing, I'm sure.
I'm always so excited to join in things like this and then at the last minute I'm wishing I hadn't. Not that I don't enjoy it! Maybe I do not plan or organize my buildup time very well. I thought I had, but then I'll add a little something that I need to bake, or a little something that I need to craft. Or wait, maybe I should have this as well as that. I get very carried away. But...
(yes, that third photo shows the current state of my kitchen. I just had to step away and sit for a while and I'd been wanting to post here so...)
In not party news, I finally acquired a new pair of walking shoes. My old ones had rubbed a horrible blister on my heel and had become very uncomfortable to walk in. I've enjoyed watching the morning frost turn to a light fog as the sun hits it in the mornings.
I found that lovely mug while out shopping on Monday. As I'm quite fond of most all things British I just had to have it. I'm also muttering that under my breath as I go through this week. :-)
Just as I'm ready for cold weather, the temperatures start to rise again. We are in the mid 70's now and higher tomorrow. Well, whenever the cold does come back, I'll be ready to cozy up to the warm fireplace.
Oh - a question for my knitting friends. The other night, I accidentally knocked over a mug (yes, that one up there) of pomegranate juice in my knitting basket. Yes, I know. Anywho, my shrug was in the basket as well as the crazy crochet blanket and some extra yarn. I've washed the basket and its liner and have patted dry the yarn. I've put the excess yarns in a ziplock thinking I can wash them at some point.
Here's my question... how do I handle the shrug and the blanket? I used a paper towel to pat them dry and have let them sit. Can I just go on knitting/crocheting until done and then wash them? I can't tell you how long I cried over this episode. I was so very upset. I really don't want to have to start that shrug over. Luckily my scoreboard project was in another bag on the other side of my chair and not affected.
Well, I guess that is all for today. I will be back on Saturday for the tea party. I hope you can join me?
thanks for stopping by,
love & blessings
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ps...thanks for putting up with my rambley ways ... :-)
It's been a beautiful day here in my little world. I woke early and went for my walk in the very cold outdoors. I've piddled around the house all day, making treats, admiring pumpkins, setting the fireplace with wood.
They say we might get a frost or even a freeze in the next two days so I picked all the tomatoes that were left on the vine. I'm hoping they will ripen up. I purchased a firewood storage rack and set it up in my little patio today. I have a friend of my mum's who has agreed to be my firewood source. I'm so looking forward to that aspect of winter.
Tomorrow is game day and not shown on local TV here. I'll head out to the bar to watch with my brother, s-i-l, and mum. Immediately following the game, I have to attend a wedding. Luckily it is at the same hotel where we are going to watch the game. :-)
I'm exhausted and am going to go rest my bones and relax my mind with a bit of knitting. My shrug project is feeling a bit neglected, I think. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
What's the weather like in your area?
thanks for stopping by,
love & blessings
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It has been a busy few days since my last post. Sometimes I'm not sure if I'm coming or going. Lots of plans being plotted and things being made for the upcoming party.
Yesterday I was talking with my flower friend from the farmer's market (say that five times fast!) and she mentioned that frost has been predicted for our area this weekend. I was so upset! You see, a week or two ago I placed a spring flowering bulb order. As our area doesn't usually see first frost until the first week of November, I thought I had plenty of time to get them in the ground. Apparently not!
So today was bulb planting day. I hadn't even decided how I wanted to lay them out. So I sat down and came up with a plan. Of course it involved prepping a new bed to put them in. It took almost 3 and a half hours but they are all planted. (photo is about halfway through). I'll see how this does next spring. If I don't like the mixture I can always move them next fall.
I took a long hot bath in the tub after I was done. That was my instant gratification reward for all my perseverance. Next spring, when I have pretty flowers to look at, that will be the big reward.
{Warning: Spider photo below.} The other day I went out to do something (I forget what) and found this little girl starting her web building. She was right under my back door. I caught her in the jar then took her off to the small wooded area that surrounds our property to let her go. This is the second black widow I've seen. The first was a few years ago at the cottage garden. It's weird seeing one here.
I'm still doing Inktober every day. Sometimes it is hard to feel anything through the pen. But I keep trying. That's point, isn't it?
Day 7 - in honor of my baby brother's birthday
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
It's a candle light night, tonight.
Oh, I made salsa yesterday. My first time. I didn't have a recipe, just an idea of what went in it. It's missing something, or I'm just so used to store bought.
Hope you are having a good week. How's your weather out there?
thanks for stopping by,
love & blessings
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I know it's been quiet here. I haven't meant it to be. There's just been so much on my mind and yet my words aren't coming. I spend my days knitting, playing with clay, baking and party planning. I'm caught up on the Scoreboard and at the halfway point on my shrug.
I've been working on props and such for the party for a while now. Things are starting to come together, but I'm having a hard time coming up with my 'story'. I'll keep thinking and jotting down ideas and hopefully something fun will come to me. I certainly don't want everyone to be bored.
I guess I'm off to find some dinner and get ready for tonight's game and Scoreboard session. Maybe next time I'll have something more interesting to share. :-)
thanks for stopping by,
love & blessings
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Hello my friends! It is time to shine up those boots, put on your prettiest stockings, and gussy up the old broom. Hold on to your hats, because the best Witches Tea Party around has sent out this years invitation.
I do hope you'll be able to join us for a wonderfully fun Witches Tea Party. There will be treats, spells, magic and maybe a few tricks. If you want to join in, click here to be transported to A Fanciful Twist so you can sign up. I hope to see you there!
love & blessings
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October seems to be about art and creating this year.
I joined in with Inktober this year. My drawings are little but it's a start. I think my favorite so far is day 3. The tree and mushrooms. Although Day 2 - the little lady on the left, I was very upset with it at first as I'd made her face way too long, but I found a fix by adding a scarf.
I've also been working on lots of little things for Halloween. I started working on these little witch hats last month. I've had the forms for several years but never did anything with them. I think they are kind of cute.
The sun is out. Finally. It's so nice to see it and to not have so much rain.
I think that's all for this little post. Hope you are all having a wonderful day. Are you working on any projects this month?
thanks for stopping by,
love & blessings
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I've been staying pretty busy lately. Lots of knitting and studio play.
My Steelers Scoreboard KAL. I've the first game and part of the second on the needles. They don't play again until a week from Monday, so I'm hoping to be caught up. I knit pretty slowly and my stitches get tight if I'm not paying attention. It has taken me about seven hours of knitting to get that far. Because of how slow I am and all the other things I'm doing, I've decided to hold off on the Heels scoreboard I was going to knit.
I found these little cork top bottles at Target the other day. They were $1 each so I bought several. I've already put two to use and I have plans for these two.
My Halloween mantle decorations. I'm pretty happy with it. I tend to move things around and rearrange a lot during the season so we'll see if this gets tweaked.
My new shoes! I saw them used as a decoration at Mary's blog and fell in love with them. The last time I was this crazy over a pair of shoes, I was never able to find them. So, I went on a mission. I found these on sale at Kohl's website, plus I had coupons so they were pretty reasonable. I never order shoes online. I have a hard time finding shoes that fit comfortably, so I'm always afraid to go that route. But I just had to have these, so I took a chance. They came today and I tried them on right off. They fit! Plus they make me about 4 inches taller (which is great when you are as vertically challenged as I am!). I also found a cream colored pair which I really, really want and am fighting with myself about ordering.
I've spent quite a bit of time in my studio the past several days. I've played with paint, feathers, tulle, wood, glitter and clay. I've been wanting to get my hands in clay for over a year. Finally! It felt really good. I have several small things drying. I am looking forward to being able to paint them and see how they turn out.
That girl up there. I think she's finished. The paint is still drying and I may put a sealant on it, but I think she's done. (The picture is just a small portion of the piece.) She's one of my faceless girls. I've done a few things like that, where I leave the face blank. She could be anyone or everyone. I'll show her full picture soon.
It's still raining here. Well, not right this second, but it has been raining every day. I woke yesterday with aches and pains and was freezing. I decided to keep myself home. Today was even colder and I'm congested and my throat hurts. Maybe walking in the rain is not such a good idea. I hope to get back to walking tomorrow.
Well, I'm off to work on that scoreboard kal. How's your weather? Have you decorated for Halloween?
thanks for stopping by,
love & blessings
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