Sunday Evening

Another fabulous day in K-ville! I would say that the weather has been almost perfect for the past few days.
There wasn't alot accomplished around here today. Guess that's what weekends are for, huh?Spent some time working on orders and then doing pretty much nothing. I did a little cleaning up, but not even much of that. Thought about planting some pansies, but couldn't make a decision about those either. All one color or a mix??? Maybe later in the week....
A few friends of mine did craft shows this weekend. I didn't go to either, but now I kinda wish I would have. Retha from Cinnamon Creek Primitives did really well at the Brushy Mountain Apple Festival. My other friend, Bobbie hasn't called yet to let me know how she did in Lake Norman.
I'm really looking forward to going to the Autumn Leaves festival next weekend. Retha has a booth there as well. I have been several times in the past and it is a fabulous show!! Can always find something to bring home with me from there. LOL!!

I did make and put this up today in my Living Room. I have this really wide doorway leading to my breakfast nook & its hanging there near the cathedral ceiling. Sign is over 48 inches wide...

Until next time.
Hugs,
Shari

I won FREE Advertising

I have been meaning to do this, but wanted to make sure it was ok with the owner first. I finally remembered to ask her about it today.... So, I'm doing it before I forget! LOL! I won free advertising from Tina at http://www.crowscreekcrossing.com/. All I did was ask a question on her blog. My name was put into a hat & I won! Thank you so much Tina! I will continue the advertising even after my free months are up.

Tina has several web sites and blogs, including these.

http://pipberryplace.com/

http://primitivebusinessjunction.com/

but my favorite is http://www.junctionjournal.com/. There is tons and tons of FREE information about blogging and web sites do's and don'ts. I frequently check it out and always run across something new!
Check out all of them!! Believe me, it's time well spent!
Hugs,

Shari

Fall Decorated Foyer

Here are some pics of my front foyer decorated for Fall. It's a little narrow, so it's difficult to take photos. Maybe you can get the jest of it....
Me and a dear friend made the crock bench several years to fit this space.


Sorry for the glare on the Fall picture. I took tons of pics trying to get it right and just couldn't.

Most of the "stuff" here was made by me. The wood pumpkins & tea towel, I made yesterday along with the Fall Blessings shelf sitter blocks, the calico pumpkin & flat pumpkin. Cait found the clear jug wrapped with rusty wire and a star at a flea market when she was like 15. The grungy orange tapers were from last week. I have only a few sets left. They really turned out fabulous!



Will be posting more soon.

Until next time.

Hugs,
Shari

Friday Favorite Finds

Antique Slicer? This is another one of my favorites that my Dad found at a yard sale, I think. I know that he picked it up for nearly nothing. He had the intention of re-selling it, and had no idea that I would fall in love with it. I have had it for several years now and never seem to get tired of it. It has lived several different places in my house, but at the moment it's on my Kitchen hutch. Most of the time it has a big, grungy candle sitting in the middle section to cover the blades that are still intact. Did I mention that it is in wonderful condition made from beautiful oak wood in a fabulous finish.

What do you think of it as a candleholder??

Until next time,
Hugs,
Shari

Friday Evening

It was a beautiful day in K-ville today. Almost too nice to stay indoors! I worked on orders early in the day and then decided to go visit my Mom & Dad. I have been planning to go all week and just got around to doing it today. I must say that it was INTERESTING trip! They live about 45 minutes away ( not sure how many miles) in a small community out from High Point ( the Furniture Capitol of the world). Anyway, there was only ONE station that had any gas!! It is getting a little serious in our area. Some of the stations are going for days at a time without any gas at all and then only getting 1/2 of what they need. I don't know...I may be conserving for another few weeks.
Gonna run for now and check out this new show on Sci-fi called Sanctuary with Amanda Tapping (from Stargate-SG1, my all time favorite show).
I'll post pics tomorrow of my Fall decorating and more.
Until next time.
Hugs,
Shari

Candle Box

Just finished up this candle box and I think it turned out fabulous! I think it will one of my homemade favorites! I actually made one for myself! Comes with the three grungy candles, but I love the little homespun bag sitting with it....maybe I will soon offer the little bags on my site.

Today, was another cool, Fall-like day in K-ville. Tomorrow I am going to decorate my porch. Just haven't had time this week. Can't believe that tomorrow is FRIDAY already!!!

There are still random gas shortages locally. It gets a little scary when all the stations are out. Hopefully, this will be the last week for this. I have post-poned going to Walnut Cove & to see Mom and Dad, until things get a little better. Didn't leave the house for several days and that's a little unusual for me! Just trying to do my part...and conserve a little.

New pics tomorrow, so be sure and take a peek!

Until next time.

Hugs,

Shari

September Web Site Winner

After many, many, many entries for the September 2008 Contest, Congratulations go to Janet Canterbury of Norfolk, VA. She is the winner of a $25.00 gift certificate to http://www.homespunandprimitives.com/. YIPEE! I'll let you know what she chooses.

It's really hard to get a picture, but here it is....


I would like to say a special Thank you to all that entered the contest in September and for all the kind words. Be sure and check out the Contest for October and get your name entered! No purchase necessary! And it's an easy one!!

Until next time.

Hugs,

Shari