Again, I *FALL* in love with Etsy.

Here are some of my favorite ETSY finds that made my fall heart go pitter-patter.

Saffron dress by pamelatang

Mocha flower by JuJuBeesAndCo 

Knitted Cream Bag by NzLbags

Paper Chain by PaperAddict

Acorn Print by LaneyButler

Stewart, the plaid owl by Gingiber

Vintage Picnic Blanket by SewnNatural

  Wool Owl [love how both those words share the same letters...]

by SewnNatural

Wool Acorns by SewnNatural

Birch Baby Blanket by SewnNatural

 Door Sweaters by the lovely [and my talented blogger friend] Cranny

Autumn dish towels [also] by Cranny 

Caramel Wool Scarf by KnitFrekkies 

Yellow Sparrow Necklace by [a personal friend and local artisan] LePetitPretty

[note: doing this post was like organizing my bedroom closet when company is coming over. company that will not see my closet. but somehow, it felt good to do. catching up, lots of catching up, coming soon.] 

welcome, september.

September brings:

cool weather, crunchy leaves, candy corn, caramel apples.

school, sweaters, soups, socks.

hoodies, hot cocoa, hay rides, home.

apple picking, apple pie, apple cider, The Apple Squeeze.

birthdays, The Big E, bonfires, beautiful surroundings.

mums, maple leaves, muesli, my mom.

fall foliage, fun, football, fashion.

pumpkins, preparations, possibilities, parks.

door sweaters, delicious homemade cooking, long drives, dreaming.

taffy apples, thankfulness, togetherness, treats.

saying goodbye to the garden, gourds, ginger snaps, God's goodness.

Did I forget anything? Pray, tell.

COMING SOON: some delightful sharings of postcards I have received.

From personally watercolored ones to one that traveled all the way from New Zealand!

Huge THANKS to everyone who participated (or is in lieu).

p.s. if you have a postcard sitting on your counter and oops...didn't get it out on time...I will definitely send one in return if one happens to show up in my mailbox with a sept. postmark! I would hate for that postcard to go to waste! ;)

TIME TO CATCH UP...

INSTRUCTIONS TO READ THE 'CATCH-UP/FALL' POST I PROMISED:


1. BE IMPRESSED THAT I FOLLOWED THROUGH SO QUICKLY.

2. GET SOMETHING GOOD & HOT TO DRINK

(preferably something caffeinated...you may need a boost to get through this one).

3. AND MAYBE A GOOD, CRUNCHY/CHOCOLATY SNACK

4. GET INTO A VERY COMFORTABLE SPOT; WARM, FUZZY BLANKET SUGGESTED

(but not necessary if you are south of the border).

5. WAIT UNTIL CHILDREN, HUSBAND and/or PETS (as applicable) ARE IN BED OR BEING PREOCCUPIED BY SOME FORM OF LONG-LASTING ENTERTAINMENT.

6. ENJOY CATCHING UP WITH OUR LIFE FROM THE PAST, er, 2 MONTHS.

7. LEAVE A COMMENT

(for extra credit!!!)

8. I APOLOGIZE IF THIS POST IN ANY WAY JEOPARDIZES YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM

(so, maybe you should consider a MAC!?!?!?)

p.s. LEAH, this one's for you, my friend...in all your *waiting-glory*

{FALL WEATHER}

{FALL EXPLORATION}

{FALL AROUND THE HOUSE}

{SCHOOL*TIME}

{JACK TURNS 2}

{TRIP TO NH}

{JOHN's BIRTHDAY}

{WORK ON THE BASEMENT}

{AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS}

{THANKSGIVING at the NEINER'S, sr.}

{OUR GUESTS}

TRIED TO WARN YOU: it was a long one.

NOW YOU KNOW HOW I FELT AFTER SHOPPING ON BLACK FRIDAY::visual overload!!!

EVEN so, HOPE you ENJOYED it!

NOW ONTO THE CHRISTMAS SEASON...

"dashing through the snow..."