Frozen beauty

That's not snow on the branches more like a bright white ice. I've been working on Easter Ornaments and a Halloween bunny too. Back to painting for me. Wishing you all a creative Thursday! Stay warm!

The Perfect Blossom

A pumpkin of course! Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend. I'm busy trying to finish up some fall leaves and a harvest moon. I hope to have them listed on ebay this weekend. I'll keep you posted.

Midsummer Delight

Well hello and Happy Summer! We had a powerful and magical storm roll through Friday. We lost power for a couple days and went to stay with family. We took the boys to the lake which was beautiful. It's nice to visit but great to be home! Wishing everyone a very Magical Summer! Here's a Treasury I made in honor of Midsummer.

I Wish you could Smell this Rose!

Does anyone remember Sweet Honesty perfume by Avon? I used to have this as a young girl. This Rose smells just like that perfume. I'm not sure of the name of this Rose. I got it on clearance from Walmart a couple years ago. I think I paid around $2.00 well worth it!


It's said that Goddess of Flowers, Chloris came upon a dead wood nymph in the forest. She was saddened by this. So she asked the other Gods and Goddesses to transform her lifeless body into the Rose. The God of Wine, Dionysus gave the Rose it's Scent and Nectar. The Rose's Beauty came from the Goddess Aphrodite. And the Three Sisters Aglaia, Euphrosyne and Thalia(also know as the Graces) bestowed the gifts of happiness, intelligence, and eternal youth. Chloris bestowed the Rose with a crown of dewdrops and made her The Queen of The Flowers! Fitting for such a beauty! So please stop today and smell the Roses! Yep I'm wearing my rose-colored glasses today!

Pumpkins making Progress

Well with all the rain we are getting they are doing great! No varmints are eating them. My tomatoes and other veggies are gone. The deer-off spray washes away in rain. My herbs for the most part are fine. I'm just hoping to get a few nice size carving pumpkins! I'll keep you posted.
I've been under the weather and it's hard to create so I've been playing on the computer a lot. Made some Etsy Treasuries. Why well I love shopping and for me it's like window shopping. I never get bored with that. Plus there is just so much talent and amazing art on Etsy.
Here's a Spellbound one.
Here's a Raven one.
Wishing all a wonderful Sunday!

Wishful thinking

Nothing blooming here yet. I'm so ready for Spring! I've been working on some new Magic Mushroom Men and some fall goodies. I'll post some pics. later on this week. Wishing everyone a wonderful day.

Blue Skies

We've had sun the past two days and it's very nice. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!

Shadows & Snow

I love the snow but like a lot of you I'm wanting spring. I've been busy with family we have visiting. I'm working on the last of the Valentine's. I'm slowly moving on to St. Patricks Day and Bunnies. I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the week!

Bleeding Hearts

These are one of my very favorite flowers. I don't see them here until late April and May. It's nice to dream of Spring when we are in the Big Chill! Give me 30 degrees and you'll see me smiling again.

I think I'm done.

Well, I think I'm done Christmas shopping. Now I've got to make peppermint bark and other tasty treats for the teachers, bus driver, mail people. I'm still making ornaments and painting and glittering. Hoping for snow and I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Missing Halloween

Well, I'm knee deep in candy canes and glitter but I haven't forgotten about Halloween. This is the very last Jack O Lantern left in our yard. Where did the others go? I'm not sure but I have been told about Big Foot sightings in the area. As you can see something took his lid and has been nibbling on his face. Poor Jack I'm sure it's only a matter of time until he disappears also.

A November Sunset

Now that most of the leaves have fallen you can really see some wonderful sunsets. Have a beautiful day everyone!

He's not Frosty Ornament & Dragonfly

I finished another Snowman. We are having very warm weather for November. All kinds of magical creatures are enjoying the warm up!

Fall is not Forgotten!

I know my blog looks like a Christmas and Yuletide explosion. I haven't forgot about fall. I still have most of my Halloween stuff up. Here's a few more leaf pics. The one with the chair is my front yard before the leaves fell. Those are sassafras trees and this year they were a beautiful golden yellow. Wishing everyone a beautiful day!

Wishing A Very Happy Halloween!

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes! I think this year we are going as the swine flu family. Little piggy noses and pink piggy ears are in order. Things are getting better and a few of us my make it out tonight!

I hope everyone has a very Happy and Magical Halloween! I'm off to roast up those seeds! Yummy!

I always wanted to be a Witch!

I begged and begged for this mask. I got my way the year was 1977. I wore my mother's dress and reddish wig. I'd have to say this was my favorite costume as a child. Witch fits me well even today.
I volunteered in my son's class today. Fun Halloween Party! Lots of kids out sick and my youngest and oldest have the flu. We may have to trick or treat at home this year.

When I was young tonight was known as Devil's Night. I'm not sure if kids still go out and toilet paper trees, egg cars and play ding dong dooeee. A favorite memory I have is one of my father. He really got into Devils Night. Not playing pranks but protecting our home. He would sit in our front yard which was full of pines. This made us an ideal target for tp. He would sit in the dark and sneak up on kids. He'd say in a low scary voice "I wouldn't do that if I were you". Sometimes he would us the hose and spray kids with water. So if any of you are planning some Devil's Night pranks keep that in mind!
Wishing everyone a safe and spooky Devil's Night! Don't get into too much trouble!

Ghost of Halloween past

Boo! Thanks for all the well wishes! We are hoping everyone will be better for trick or treating. This pic. is me and my brother's arm. The sheet was too long and was hemmed up so I could walk. Have a spooky day everyone!

My Monsters

Here they are aren't they cute! Wishing everyone a scary Monday!
I'm got off to paint snowmen and candy canes! :)

Halloween Goodies for a Halloween Friend!

This post is a virtual gift for my friend Halloween Spirit! She is having trouble finding Halloween Treats in the stores. I'm sending you these. I am also sending you the calories and the weight we may gain from eating all of these!

Don't you just love what they have done to Aunt Millie! Love her wicked alter ego! The Captain Crunch turns the milk green and the kids are over eating that. The Franken Berry they only liked the fake pink marshmallows. The cookies and the muffins were a hit!

Happy Halloween!

In A Witches Garden....

You may find mushrooms. You may find witch hazel. You may find toad lilies. What will you find today? Time to sweep up!