MY FAVORITE SEASON

Thought I would share some of my pumpkins around the house. I keep meaning to get outside and take some Autumn photos, but every time I have some time, it is a gloomy rainy day.
Although today it is a gorgeous day, so I will be sharing outside photos later.

I have to start out this fine Monday morning by thanking all who have left such sweet comments and all who have visited my shop. This has been quite a journey so far, and as long as I have this desire to create, and what I make, makes people smile, I will be on this journey for awhile.

Okay--back to the pumpkins. The one in the photo above was a find one day while I was out with Abby. How can you pass up a PINK pumpkin? Love it (and so does a certain little girl who loves pink)

This beauty is sitting in an old iron stone wash basin on my coffee table.

Love love love the color.

These two sit on my favorite table in the entryway of my house. I'm a sucker for white pumpkins and every shade in between!

All the orange pumpkins are outside. We picked those up yesterday with the kids. We usually get to the pumpkin patch to pick our own, but this year we were short on time. We picked up a bushel of apples and our pumpkins from our favorite farmers market yesterday. And I took a few photos of the kids which I will share later this week.

In the mean time, I'm off to work downstairs in my studio. I have an order to pack, Silver Bella swaps, an apron to work on and posie pockets to create!

Good thing I'll be busy this week, my girls left this morning for outdoor school. They will be gone until Thursday! Doesn't that seem like such a long time? I miss them already!(sigh)

Hope you all have a beautiful Fall Monday!

WE ARE OPEN!

Come see!

HOORAY!

It is time........

The Posies are ready!

It has been a long time coming but, it is FINALLY here!

Hope you enjoy what you see!

THE DATE IS SET!

I have a new and final (no more postponing, I pinkie swear) opening day for Posies on Parade!
October 19th, 11:00am eastern time.

I'm frantically taking pictures of all the things I have made and uploading them. It is very time consuming but I am enjoying the process very much.

I am still hoping to have more time to make more things, I have tons of ideas in my head. If they aren't done for opening day, then they will be added soon there after.

This has been a long time coming. I have always had a dream to do something like this, to be able to make things and share them with whoever falls in love with them.
I have had a lot of encouragement along the way to coax me out of my shell. David is my number one supporter, the one always by my side who has pushed me along through every step. My kids are always telling me "I can do it!" Cammy, and all her sweet words and listening to all my doubts, and Hope, where would I be without all her amazing ability to design my web page and logo, and for all her advice?
My parents have always encouraged me to reach for my dreams and not be afraid.
Each and everyone of them inspire me everyday and I love them!

So this is it! The big day is approaching quickly, and I must go and get back to work!
The 19th will be here before I know it!

A GOOD DAY

I know I said I would be taking a break for a couple of weeks, but, I couldn't let such a special day go by without sharing.
Sunday, my little Abigail turned 10. I can hardly believe how fast she is growing up. (sigh)

We started the day going out for breakfast and then Abby wanted to spend the day walking around historic Ellicott City. But, before that, we took a little detour to the mall (courtesy of Dad) to get those two girls their ears pierced. (see their little ears!) They had no idea until we were driving there! Abby was nervous at first, Chloe was not, and both were very excited. Now they can't wait to pick out their first pair of earrings.
Both Chloe and Abby have been asking for awhile to get their ears pierced, so we figured we couldn't have picked a better day!

I think it is so great that Abby still loves American Girl! Rebecca is the new friend to add to her collection.

Abby asked for a tea party with cupcakes. Our tea was a glorious sweet strawberry milk which was a perfect compliment to the chocolate cupcakes. (aqua cream cheese frosting with pink polka dots was a must)

She was so excited when she opened her gift from Chloe! Look at that smile!

Abby, I hope you had a great birthday and that all your wishes you wished for come true!

My Mom and Dad just left for home in Colorado after visiting here for a week. I cherished every minute of my time with them and it was so sad to see them leave. I miss you both already and look forward to the next time.

Mom, thank you for making me the beautiful wreath, it is perfect on the front door.

I will be taking a little break from blogging for a couple weeks. Yesterday, we received the very sad news that David's mom suddenly passed away. My heart aches for David, his dad and his sisters. We will be spending the rest of the week in Colorado to be with family and my main priority is helping David through this hard time, and giving my kids extra hugs.

I have been thinking that I may need to postpone the opening of Posies on Parade. Not for too long. I think mid October will be a better time.

I'll be back soon, my friends.

I'm going to go hug someone I love.

AN EVENING TO REMEMBER

A few weeks ago, before school started, we took the kids to Georgetown for a night of fun.
It was all spurred on when Cammy told me about her favorite place to get cupcakes. So we hopped in the car, and ventured there to try something new.
I'm embarrassed to say, we have lived here five years and have not been to Georgetown. Oh sure, David and I got lost one day and ended up driving there, by chance, on a school day, trying to do some Christmas shopping at the mall! But, I don't think that counts.
Anyway, we found this AMAZING pizza place where everyone decided to be silly. Of course, it seems like every time I take a picture of Jacob, he is eating. He is a growing boy, who sure loves his good eats. Can't you tell he is enjoying that mouthful?

Abby and her Daddy--don't they look alike! Love it!!

Who are these two goofs, and what was in that pizza that caused this? They definitely were having way too much fun! I think they knew what was about to happen next.

With full tummy's (but not too full--not when you know the treats in store next), we walked up the street. Which by the way, was full of glorious shopping. We just didn't have time, we had to get to the cupcakes before they closed their doors for the night!

We found the quaint little shop, with the line to get in, trailing out the door! When it was our turn to order, we couldn't decide which to get, so of course we HAD to try them all! Just had too! It was a must! How do you know what to get next time, unless you do, right?

Oh man, we were not disappointed! AMAZING!!

How perfect do they look in the box---all the colors and textures. I can't decide which I like best. It's a toss up between the chocolate with ganache or the coconut. Coconut, definitley! Oh wait maybe the vanilla with chocolate frosing! See what I mean?

Well, luckily we'll be going back soon---TWICE! Next week, when my parents come to visit and at the end of the month, for Abby's birthday! How about that? One can't have too many cupcakes! It should be a rule!

All in all, it was a very fun night, that all of us will remember for a while! Can't wait to go again! Next time we'll save some time for shopping--I spied a Paper Source, which I have never been in before!

Thanks for the tip Cammy!!