are you my uncle?

Last week we had the good fortune of going to visit my brother and sister in law and our one and only niece. It was great to spend some time with them. Like last time we had a delicious brunch at Blue Max Coffee.




As brief as our trip was, I did manage to squeeze in a little shopping. I splurged on some delicious Beemster gouda at the Marion Street Cheese Market. I also spent a fair amount of time salivating at Paper Source. It's crazy how much paper makes me happy.

In other news, I was accepted into this years Bazaar Bizarre. I'm pretty excited and pretty nervous as well. Today is my one week countdown, so if I am even more absent than usual, this is the reason. I am holed up in the attic making, making, making. If you are in the area come on down!

I Live in the Twentieth Century

I live in the Twentieth Century
and you lie here beside me. You
were unhappy when you fell asleep
There was nothing I could do about
it. I felt helpless. Your face
is so beautiful that I cannot stop
to describe it, and there's nothing
I can do to make you happy while
you sleep.
- Richard Brautigan

One of my most favorite poems, I just wanted to share on this windy,rainy, November night.

keyhole

Just a little corner of my home I wanted to share.

fall back

I finally managed to harvest lavender,thyme,mint,and sage from the garden to dry. The stairway smells amazing! I'm hoping that it will find its way into some Christmas presents. Soap? Linen water? Any suggestions?



A new wreath for the front door thanks to the Halloween clearance.



I hate how fast the retail world moves, but I have to say that I feel a little giddy when the Christmas stuff starts to make an appearance. I can't help myself.

boo

I made Devin some Peanut Butter Blossoms with candy corn Hershey Kisses. He's allergic to chocolate,so I jumped at the chance to make a favorite work without it. The candy corn kisses taste kind of like butterscotch to me. Maybe not the most wholesome of recipes, but really good all the same.




When your walls are pumpkin colored and this is your cat, every day seems like Halloween.