Beautiful

I planted this shrub about 3 years ago when we finished building our home. Every year my husband says "we should pull this, it's dead". Every year I say no, and every year these fabulously, beautiful purple berries show up, pretty glorious I think. I have no idea what this is called, but Ii am in LOVE with it.

Love Fall

Never at a loss for things to do in the fall. Last weeks Common Ground Fair was a treat. Saturday's weather was summer like, after a chilly Friday. So much to see, but I managed to see lots!








This weekend had me at the designing women show in Kennebunk. It was a lovely show with so many fantastic women with much talent. Lisa & Paula did an outstanding job, and all the customers seemed to be happy and in the Holiday shopping zone. I unfortunately am not that organized in my holiday shopping...I am pretty much a mid December shopper.

Holiday cards

Just a few new designs...more to come!

Afternoon class with the girls

This was the first of an 8 week afternoon class with the girls. Today they were block printing fabric for back packs. Next week more printing & then the sewing begins. Can't wait to see the end results! I gotta say... I love 5th grade girl energy!

I Love these pickles

Can you say YUM!!! I can never seem to get enough (note the super size jar) of these Jacks Cajun pickles. A perfect mix of bread & butter pickles, with spicy Thai peppers and other spices for... just the best pickles ever!

Some sewing to do!

After a lovely show in Northeast Harbor, I find myself short on skirt inventory. I spent the past few days cutting and painting panels. I plan on sewing like crazy the next few weeks. Here is a peek at some designs, new & favorites!

Bar Harbor

I just returned home from 3 days at the Neighborhood invitational Craft show in Northeast Harbor. It was a fantastic show with some amazing talent, it was a beautiful show. Thanks Linda & Jodie for having me!
We happened to squeeze in some family time too! Ted & the kiddos were in Bar Harbor while I worked. They had a blast and I joined them in the evening for walks and yummy dinners. It was lovely!