My bag arrived!

I was so excited yesterday when my bag that I purchased on Etsy arrived! I featured it a few days ago and told you all about this purchase. Well......here it is! I'm totally thrilled with it! It's in perfect vintage condition. It's just my style! It's always scarry purchasing something your not exactly sure what your getting. This time I was lucky! So I just wanted to show you one more time me and my new hand bag! Have a fantastic day!

Tracy

Look what's waiting for my kids.....

Oh yummy! It's that time of year! I love these and so do my kids! Caramel apples dipped in nuts! I have to admit I bought these I couldn't resist. They also had the dipped,caramel apples in choclate chips too but I chose these. Last year one of my poor daughter's had to suffer watching us eat them because she had her braces on but now she can sink her teeth right in because they are off!I love candy apples too! Anyways ,these will be waiting for them when they come back from school today. I thought I would tempt your tummies too!

Tracy

Spiderwebs on my mind

Today I went for my morning jog. Lately I've been running without my i -pod. It let's me think more clearly without the music. I tend to notice more things too while I'm running. I'm actually looking at objects to see what I can use for my crafting. Today is misty and damp. I noticed everywhere there was spiderwebs with droplets of water on them. Pretty... yet not the creature that makes them.

These webs that are on the bush are there when I run by them every day. I usually put the fake webs on my bushes around Halloween but my neighbors don't need to!Ha!

These acorns I found on my run the other day and I dipped them in glitter! Very easy if you have acorns around or you could paint them. Too cute to display in a bowl for the fall! I have these listed in my Etsy shop now for anyone who is interested! Well just a misty ,spiderweb,nature sort of day today!

Enjoy your day!

Tracy

Just trying to keep dry

Another day of rain! It's been raining all night and it looks like all day today too! Ugh! Tomorrow should be nice but then the rain comes back. Ugh again! Anyways I found this sweet vintage image from my friend Suze Que! I thought how appropriate for today's rain! Gotta keep dry somehow! Nothing like warmth where you want it. Lol! Wishing you all a happy day and I hope it's sunny and dry where you are!

Tracy

My new purchase

Last night surfing through Etsy I came across this beautiful vintage satchel. I was immediately drawn to it!The colors and the style of this bag are just awesome!The price was ................. well let me first tell you the brand name is Tano of Madrid a maker out of Spain. I'm not familiar with this maker but now I am. I purchased the satchel for $20.00! Deal or no deal I shall see when it arrives.I can't wait to see it! See this is what happens when hubby is working late on a Saurday night!LOl! Just wanted to share my new purchase!Happy Sunday!

Tracy

Dilled Green Beans

As I turned the Calendar page of my Herb Garden Calendar yesterday I see this tastey and even easy recipe for me to try and I thought I would share it! I love the artwork in this calandar! Sherri Buck Baldwin is the artist. This recipe is for Dilled Green Beans.

2 Quarts plus 2 cups water

2 pounds fresh green beans,washed and trimmed

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons mustard seed

2 teaspoons dill weed

1 teaspoon red paper flakes

1 teaspoon dill seed

4 gloves garlic minced

2 cups distilled white vinegar

2/3 cup sugar

2 cups water

Bring 2 quarts water to boil;add green beans and boil until beans are tender,about 5 minutes. Place beans in cold water and drain. In a large bowl,mix together salt,mustard seed, dill weed, red pepper flakes and garlic. Add beans and stir well.Bring 2 cups water,vinegar,sugar and salt. Add to beans and mix well. Pour beans into an airtight container and refrigerate overnight before serving. For optimum flavor, chill beans one week before eating.

So I'm going to try this and if this sounds good to you....Enjoy! Happy Friday!

Tracy

Happy October

Happy October All! Isn't this the cutest wall hanging! I placed it on my front door!Lilia from Fleamarket Studio made it for me. She contacted me a few weeks ago for a Halloween swap and I was so excited! I just love all her creations and I have always admired her work! I think she is such a creative and talented artist and I told her she was my new best friend after this swap because she spoiled me! When the package arrived it was jam pack filled with goodies!!! Just take a look................

So many goodies that I was in heaven! Lots of vintage trims and papers and embellishments for me to create! Plus the adorable hanging!Amazing! If you have never seen Fleamarket Studio...take a look... http://www.fleamarketstudio.etsy.com/

And now after showing you all the loot I recieved I will announce my (tiny) Halloween giveaway winner! We stirred the pot of names!

And the WINNER is...BECKY! Thank you to all who commented on the giveaway! Becky just leave me your address on my e-mail on this blog and I will send your ornaments out to you! Have a great day!

Tracy