Halloween Trinket Box

I made this trinket box last year. It's interesting to play around with old photographs and alter them into something new. This is just a paper mache box purchased from a craft store. It may not be a masterpiece but I had fun making it.

Farmers' Fair Covington Ky - This Weekend

I learned about Farmers' Fair from Jennifer @ Fab Ferments. If you are in the Cincinnati area, be sure to check it out.

Happy First Day of Autumn

As of yesterday, Fall is officially here. I started to put away the seashells and brought out some of our autumn accessories. I'm not quite ready to get the Halloween decor out yet but transitioning into it.

One issue was our dining room. We rarely use it so we put our bookcase there. Now the ongoing challenge is to keep the clutter under control. Books are a necessity for us and we're always bringing more home. We also have tons of books in our bedrooms and offices. I've tried to get rid of some but find it hard to part with a lot of them. I guess we'll just have to purchase more shelving.

Happy first full day of fall.

Beautiful Business Cards

I have a thing for business cards. The more beautiful and creative; the more I love them. They're like little works of art.

Here are some of the gorgeous cards I picked up at the Country Living Fair.

Hope you enjoy!

And Even More...Country Living Fair

Love this display!

Bought this necklace from The Vintage Barn... you can purchase one at: www.barnbarnbaby.com

More Country Living Fair - Part Deux

These shots were from the Homegirl booth.
You can find her at: www.homegirlshop.com

More Country Living Fair

I took a lot of pictures at the fair to share with you.

Country Living Fair

Yesterday, Mom and I went to the Country Living Magazine Fair held at Ohio Village in Columbus, Ohio. This was one of the best events of this type that I have attended. The booths were all outstanding and there was more than just your average "welcome friends" type crafts.

As you can tell from the map. There were a lot of things to look at.



Even though it was the third day of the fair, every vendor that we talked to was just as fresh and perky as they would be on the first day...and they had to be tired.

We only purchased a few things but we came away with a lot of ideas and we will definitely go back next year. Might even have to make a weekend of it.

I had to snap a picture of this woman in her dress and cowboy boots. How fun! I loved it.

Vegatable Quiche

1 ready-made pie crust
6 large eggs
1 carrot, grated
1 Sm. onion, chopped
1/4 green pepper, chopped
1 cup broccoli, frozen or fresh
1 cup cheddar cheese , grated
1 Sm. tomato, sliced
1/4 cup whole milk
salt/pepper
herbs DE Provence
2 T. butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt butter in small skillet. Add carrot, onion and green pepper. Saute until onions are opaque. Boil broccoli until tender.
Let sauted vegetables and broccoli cool.

Whisk eggs in a bowl. Add sauted vegetables, broccoli, cheese and milk. Season with salt, pepper and Herbs De Provence.

Pour into pie crust.

Top with tomato slices.

Bake in 350 degree oven for approximately 12-15 minutes. You will know it's finished when a toothpick inserted, comes out clean.

Sedum Blooming

A friend gave me a couple of starts of Sedum about two years ago.

It's just beautiful when it's in bloom.

Estate Sale Purchases

I purchased these items at a yard sale for $3. The rolling pin is nearly perfect.