Happy Haunting!

...have fun, be safe and happy Halloween!

...is it too early for Christmas music?

methinks not! I mean, really...what is it about Halloween that makes me want to hear Little Drummer Boy?

...listen

...closely.

Fall Craft Show... and now I need a nap!

The first annual Fredericton Fall Craft Show was held this past weekend and what a show it was! We had a fabulous time-- the mood was relaxed, friendly and cheerful, we had a HUGE crowd (the organizer did a marvelous job of promotion and getting the word 'out there') and the talent was amazing. The Capital Exhibit Center was PACKED with super creative people offering a wonderfully wide range of art and crafted pieces. I was thrilled to have a corner booth (complete with electricity) in a very high traffic spot-- practically right next to the little onsite restaurant (which, by the way, made delicious homemade food :) And, I was able to use my new banner for the first time!

A big thank you to all who stopped by to visit, have a chat and take home something sparkly!

What color should we paint our front door? dark red...

As some of you know, we've been under construction at the cottage for just over two years... and the time has FINALLY come to paint our front door! YAYYYYY! The cottage is shingled with a black roof and we've just finished painting the whole house with a medium gray semi-transparent stain (you can see the woodgrain through it) and the trim with a beautiful, fresh and clean white. I've been back and forth about the color for the front door-- dark red or mustard yellow. Here are some lovelies available on Etsy that may sway me...can you help me decide?

1. Red and Gray Bud Vase/Weed Pot, by etcArts

2. Felt Coasters in Red and Gray Wool, by fuzzylogicfelt

3. Slate...1 Pom, by PomLove

4. Charcoal Grey Recycled Sweater Purse, by herions1

5. Picture Frames Black Red Gray, by MountainCoveAntiques

6. Just a Sparrow in the Air Cushion, by randomretail

7. 16" Designer Pillow Red Flower Charcoal Gray Linen, by JillianReneDecor

or mustard yellow?

1. Vegan Recycled Journal in Lemon, by NaturesCubbyhole

2. Charcoal and Mustard Yellow Purse, by bymytouch

3. Mustard Felt Flower Dahlia Brooch, by HeartfeltYarnWreaths

4. Charcoal Mod Poppy Pod Original Paintings, by jenkennedydesigns

5. 12 Felted Wool Pebbles, by Smika

6. Balsam Sachets Set of 4, by bstudio

7. Potent Shawl Pin, by ThatBluCat

Finally-- a banner for my booth!

I've been doing craft shows for several years and have always wanted a professional banner for my booth...and I finally had one made! It's first adventure is next weekend at the Fredericton Fall Craft Show at the Capital Exhibit Center here in town -- I can't wait to set everything up!