A Bit of Chit Chat

 Well hello , Sunshine! How are you doing on this fine 1st Thursday in September? It has been a few days since we last visited.  Have you been staying busy enjoying these last few days of summer?  

The weather is changing. It is slowly cooling down here in the holler. The slight change in weather has left me feeling a bit on the puny side These last few days have plagued me with seasonal nosebleeds and a toothache. Oh bother. 😏

Image from Pinterest. 

Anywhoo....   I have been lounging around, getting to tasks a little  slower than usual.  🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌

Over the weekend, Mr. Pinker and I went to a tractor pull.  There was a lot of roars, rumbles and vroom vrooms from the trucks and tractors. 

We had a grand ole' time. Mr. Pinker was out and about visiting with friends and folks more than I was. 

I spent most of my time in the camper , resting and working on Kathy Schmitz  "Welcome Fall" embroidery, a sweet gift from Patricia. Thank you , sweet friend. 

Still working on embroidering bittersweet berries. 

 

When we arrived home, we had our annual Labor Day cookout with all of the kiddos splishing and splashing in the pool- the last official hurrah to summer fun -though the pool will remain open until October.

After the cookout, Mr. Pinker went out to the garden to pick the okra which had gotten way too big since we were away. He asked if I wanted it to dry. "Well of course I do," I replied. My okra garland that I made years ago which hung  in my prim area had seen better days. 

Large okra pods being strung up to dry. 

Soon I pulled out a large needle and thread and strung up the okra. I will let it dry and adjust the pods to my liking later. 

Have you ever made a dried okra garland? 

 

One evening, I felt well enough to pull out some of my fall decor. I always wonder how and where people store their stuff - do you? 

Well most of my small fall stuff is stored in my armoire in the toy room. The rest is in the attic. 

This armoire holds patriotic in the bottom drawer and in the basket on the shelf. Fall and Halloween is in the large section of the  armoire

In the armoire are small shoe box totes filled to the brim with decor. Each tote is labeled on every end.  ( Shoe box totes are easier for me to carry. 😁)

I pulled out some of my fall decor which are stored in shoe box totes. 

These totes have salt and pepper shakers in them. 

Each item is wrapped in newspaper or plastic wrap to avoid chipping .

Little  fall salt and pepper shakers waiting to be unwrapped and displayed. 

 Every thing is packed tight . When I pack my items, I place the larger items in the box first and fill in the nooks and crannies with smaller items. 

Believe it or not all of these shakers came out of one tote.  Two more boxes to unwrap! Hee! Hee! 

Later I set out my Halloween village. 

 Yes, a bit early, but I was in the mood for some spooks and ghouls . I like cute not creepy. 👻🎃👻

Speaking of Halloween - have you seen the life sized Halloween cat at Dollar General? Cute as a button. I picked up one for myself and  one for my daughter . This bewitching little feline was only $6.00. I didn't think that was too bad. 🐱🐱

This year's Dollar General Halloween cat. 

Most of this week, however, I have been resting. I pulled out some old magazines from way back in 1996! Aaah such beautiful country decorating!

 

I have been flipping through the pages ooohing and aaahing over  all of the country goodness. 

Gosh, I just love this kitchen filled with old tins high above the window. ❤❤❤

And look at that gorgeous nine patch draped on the cupboard door! Adorable! 

You know me when it comes to plates- and Pflatzgraff at that !  

Oooh ! Aaaah !  Love it! ❤❤❤

Red buffalo checked chairs and a braided rug- just my style. 🤗  

And look at the mustard and golden orange string quilt! Prim cuteness! 

I say these magazines have been doing a good job keeping me entertained and dreaming of things I would like to do to my house. 

Way back in 1996 a subscription was $14.97 which for me at the time was expensive. Now think of the prices of magazines. Wheeww! I am glad I kept my oldies to look at. 😀😁

Yesterday, I caught some trespassers coming onto the far end of the property. Three men were on four wheelers. When they saw me  from a distance, they did a double take and then backed  off the hill and sped down the road. I did get their photo. I am not sure what they were up to, but I would say "up to no good" . Why go on someone else's property  that is marked "No Trespassing" ?Hmm , "no good" indeed.   I have to admit it makes me a bit uneasy.  I hope they do not come back.  Of course, I have put my family and neighbors on high alert. Yikes! 

Well , Sweeties, I guess I have chatted your ears off about a whole lot of nothing. I do apologize. Hopefully, I will be back in the swing of things soon. I have my fingers crossed this is not a "toothache" but just sinus issues.  

Images from Pinterest. 

It may take a few days, but I hope to catch up with all of my blogging friends soon. 

Have a wonderful day and don't forget to do something you love even for just a moment! Love ya'! 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, ya'll

Melisa 

"It is a good day to have a good day. " 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

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