A little slap on the wrist

This is the tree in front of my house. Yay Fall!!

This picture is actually a few weeks old and the tree is now a tree of sticks, bummer. So I've recently been getting some guff from my friends that they want updates...so I am going to make an effort to get the ball rolling again. I recently got a job, my first in three years, and balancing a 40 hour work week with 8 hours of upholstery class and the simple fact that I just am not used to being out of the house that much, has left me little time for the internet. But my job is part time and it is slowing up this week, so I hope to catch up on my blog, the blogs I read, and of course the SHOP. (I've been to quite a few estate sales lately and have a treasure trove of goodies hiding out in my shed/workshop)

So...things to look forward too...
I did in fact take some pictures of my Halloween decorations, so if I can find which memory card they are on, I will share them with you. (Just slightly belated)
I have several more pictures of pretty fall things happening in the yard. They are also belated but nice to look at.
Oh yeah, I'm in an upholstery class! It's lots of fun. (If not for all the hard work, than the camaraderie.) I have a lot of pictures of that project to share as well.   
Estate sale goodies and rearranging the house; lots to share there.

So thanks so much for sticking around, and thank you to those friends who've been nudging me to get back at it; I hope to have lots more to share with you soon!

Today is a great day!

pinned here

Cooking from Pinterest

1. The Greatest Broccoli Ever; no joke, it melts in your mouth! Originally from amateurgourmet.com
2. Sopapilla Cheesecake. Made this for the football game and it was a huge hit. Originally from myellowumbrella.blogspot.com
3. Fail-Proof Pizza Dough. Made, haven't cooked it yet :)  Originally from laurenslatest.com
4. Lemon Garlic Spaghetti. Very tasty, easy and affordable! Originally from inomthings.com

Louise

Estate Sale Finds

I may be cheating a little, but I am reposting a post I did for Blueprint Vintage over here as well :) Most of these items I am using in my home (not selling) so I think it works!


I must admit that these finds are a few weeks old, but I am still struggling with finding an area in the house with really good light for photography. I've been anxious to share these finds though because I think they are some of the best ones yet! Let's take a look:

 
Clockwise from top left:

• Mid-century aluminum patio lamps; set of 4. Also came with 6 wicks new in the package. 
• Nice old hat box I shall use for organizing my closet all pretty like. 
• Two wooden milk crates. The top one is stamped Brooklyn! 
• Some odds and ends for my workshop. The tape measure is to carry along on thrifting adventures. It is fabric and very light weight.

Clockwise from top left:

• Large glass cider jug for storing corks, change, etc. 
• Mid-century hairpin legs which I will use on my suitcase petbed/footstool project. (Whenever that project gets done...) 
• Cool wire basket! I've been seeing these in all the design mags lately. 
• Small pretty blue vase for decoration. 

Pretty great stuff huh!? This really was one of the best sales (in terms of what I like to look for) that we've had here in quite a while. Unfortunately (my husband would disagree) I didn't make it back for half price day to pick up a few more fun things they had.
I don't know that I will have another "finds" post for awhile, as I am trying to stay away from sales until I can buckle down and focus more the Etsy shop. I need to make money to spend it!

G is for Garden

Although not much of one this year. I didn't have much time (or money) to get the ground worked up this spring, so I was left with planting a few pepper plants, a heap of basil, and some nasturtiums in an existing planter box. I do think the whole thing looks pretty darn adorable with the ivy and morning glory growing all over it though :) I am fortunate that the long growing season here in the Carolinas means that I am able to start planting cool weather hardy veggies (think beets, carrots, kale, onions and spinach) any time now for a delicious fall harvest. I guess that's one more project for the to-do list!!

Well Hello!

It's been a busy busy last few weeks and I shall resume my regularly scheduled (ha ha) blogging soon! Until then:

driving home at dusk