one fine October morning...

After a wet and dreary last few days, this morning dawned crisp, clear and with autumn perfection! This view is the reason we moved outside the city! Yesterday I made a post office run (now 15 minutes each way :), and noticed the fall color is really beginning...brilliant reds and oranges on the maple trees and yellow on the birches - life is good!

 I had a visitor today - a beautiful large piliated woodpecker usually drops by in the autumn to gorge on the dark blue berries on my virginia creeper.  He had his fill today -- isn't he gorgeous?!

Fredericton Fall Craft Show was a huge success!

It was a mild rainy weekend, perfect weather for Fredericton's Fall Craft Show, held at the Capital Exhibit Center this past weekend. The show was expanded to three days this year giving plenty of time for the lovers of handmade to visit and indulge themselves!

Friday and Saturday were like old home week!  It was wonderful to see and chat with friends, family and many loyal local customers who dropped by the show. 

 

It was also great to catch up with several of my 'maker' friends that I haven't seen since last season and meet some new artisans too (hi Donna!). Wishing everyone a fabulous and busy holiday crafting season~

 

Many thanks to the those who began their holiday shopping or indulged themselves with one of my creations and also to the organizers for their hardwork and dedication to the handmade community right here in my hometown!

For Christmas, Deep in the Heart of Texas!

 A lovely customer became the happy owner of one of my little Christmas Trees a few weeks ago and decided they are the perfect holiday gifts for several of her friends! Yesterday, I finished her custom order for five more and today, they are on their way to Christmas, deep in the heart of Texas! I hope they love them!

I have plans for today!

Yesterday, I received my latest order of gorgeous sparkly gemstones, my fingers are twitching and I have the whole morning in front of me! New Gemmies on their way to the shop - yay!

Garnet, Smoky Quartz, London Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Citrine, Peridot, Amethyst, Mystic Blue Quartz, Aqua and Burnt Orange Chalcedony -- all sparkling loveliness!

Stay tuned!

SOLD!

Well, we're nearly done ~ packing, cleaning, tossing, donating and most importantly, keeping the house spotless for showings! The movers are coming tomorrow and then the unpacking begins! I'm glad to be moving on but feel a little sad too.  We bought the lot before we were married, when it was just a spot in a field, with the dream to build our first house. It was home for over 15 years and we've loved the location, the gorgeous view of the river and valley and the wonderful light throughout. I'll miss those...thank you, house.  Our new place at the lake has been home for almost 2 years and frankly, we haven't spent much time here since -- so, it's definitely time. I wish the new owners, a young couple with a baby, many years of happiness in their new home...and on with new adventures! xo

Happy Haunting from Team Sweet 16!

Check out these (and other - click here to see them all!) spook-tacular handmade and vintage items in celebration of Halloween from Etsy's Team Sweet Sixteen!

Shown here ~

1. Halloween Bat Necklace from Lillyandlulu

2. Bat Halloween Garland  from CoutureByAyca

3. Halloween Cat Glitter Kitties from wishdaisy

4. True Blood Inspired Dead Sea Bathsalts from SymbolicImports

5. Halloween Boo! Flour Sack Towel from AppleWhite

6. Vintage Wood Shelf from NifticVintage

boo!

Happy Labor Day!

Hope you are having a wonderful last long weekend of summer!

xo