Decor Easily Crafted from Your Garden

Hello and happy November!

It has been a wonderful start to my day.

It's raining.

 That's always a treat!

Burly, our black cat, is laying all cozy on the rug next to

the woodstove and he looks up at me

with sleepy eyes and meows as if to say 

"thank you for the warm fire."

Don't you love it when your animals are all

happy and cozy? It warms my heart.

I've been outside a couple of times this morning

to grab wood for the fire. 

I do love the smell of the rain-soaked earth and leaves.

I have candles lit all over the house to add some light and warmth

 to this wonderfully chilly and cloudy day.

The window is slightly opened so I can hear the raindrops

hitting the metal roof. The tea pot is whistling to let me know that

I can pour it's boiling, steamy goodness in a cup now.

The laundry is in and I have my tea and can now sit down

 and write to you on this fine day!

I do hope you've had a good week. 

On to my post content...

Do you like using natural findings in your decor?

Sticks.. rocks.. bark.. dried flowers or even pretty, native grasses.

These are garlic seed heads. I thought that they would look pretty 

painted gold and put in a pitcher or a jar. 

I love how you can see the tiny black seeds inside.

I had this spray paint on hand and I appreciate the quality. It came from a florist.

I hope you don't mind my sweet, pet photo bombs! 

They are so curious and often nearby when I'm working.

Here are the seed heads drying.

Do you think they're pretty?

And here they are. There are so many different ways that one could display them.

I'm thinking that they would also adorn a gift very nicely. 

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Have yoou been thinking about and planning for the holidays?

Are you working on any special projects?

I have finished my angel that I mentioned awhile ago and will

share that with you soon. I'm just finishing up some glittery, 

sheet music ornaments.

It's sort of a mixed time of year for many.

If you like making gifts or crafts to sell, one really has to begin 

several months ahead. There are already 

Christmas Bizarres and craft shows happening! 

And if you want to plan special outings, they really have to

be planned in advance or you may not get a ticket!

I have been making some plans for a special outing before

Christmas. I am so excited about this surprise!

My youngest daughter, Mikailah celebrated her

20th birthday last month. This trip will be an extension of her celebration

since we were traveling and also since we have decided to

dedicate the WHOLE birthday month to celebrating each one.

It am thrilled!

We will go on special outings that relate to their interests,

 have dinners, give gifts and just show them special appreciation 

with notes and cards. Don't you love celebrating the

 special people in your life?

That would be near the top of my list of favorite things! 

It's so fun~

This evening, I'm taking my husband to see

Deep Water Horizon.

(Nov. is his birthday month)

It's a very serious movie and not easy to watch.

There is much loss.

But for many, the ending is miraculous and it's very well done.

Whatever you're doing, I wish you joy and wonder for your day.

Thank you for your visit.

Blessings,

Tamara