Etsy Excellence

~ we love to crochet, and often dabble in paper crafts. Wren Handmade is the little craft business of Laura Normandin. Her unique crochet necklaces are lovely. Newly added festive and playful Christmas paper garlands are perfect for the holiday season.

Back to the Beach

~ as we attempt to get adjusted to daylight savings time ending, we say so long to October, & look forward to celebrating the upcoming holidays. Do we miss the beach? not quite yet. not here in the warmth of So.Cal. The beach is so peaceful now; very few people, random surfers, and silent boats on the horizon. the cool salty air and powerful energy of the ocean waves are our faithful friends. here's a peek ~ our last Oct. beach trip::

... and we will return soon!

Welcome Fall as Summer Fades

So long amazing Summer days, see you next year!

The Fall Equinox emerged around So.Cal.

last week in a blazing little heat wave.

The season shifts as we say goodbye

to many happy playful days of Summer.

I love the anticipation of autumn,

the energizing winds, gorgeous colors,

and joyous holiday planning.

It is a time for harvest,

a time to thank the Earth,

a time of mind to gather

our blessings and be grateful.

What’s so extraordinary about the Equinox?

Equinox was derived from a Latin term

meaning “equal night”.

On the first day of Autumn,

& the first day of Spring as well,

the nighttime is equal to the daytime

as a result of the tilt of our Earth’s axis

Everywhere on earth experiences

close to 12 hours of daylight and

12 hours of nighttime.

The entire world is unified

by this natural event.

There is balance in life.

"Come said the wind

to the leaves one day,

Come o're the meadows

and we will play.

Put on your dresses

scarlet and gold,

For summer is gone

and the days grow cold."

... A Children's Song of the 1880's

P

colors grace our front entry

cheerful kaki brighten

the Family home our firewood is ready to stack!
We love Fall!

etsy excellence

~ as Fall approaches, let's find ways to
welcome the emerging season fun.

I love the holiday possiblilities found at

CUPCAKEFLAIR...Inspiring Home Baked Artistry.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=8076145

S C A R Y

happy goblinsfall sprinkles!
party time

happy humpday...it's freezing!

Crazy wind & rain today!

36 degrees real feel.
Brrrrr
Miss the lazy days of summer?

~ Seems to be a heavy cold virus invasion.
We like hot green tea, Zicam,
echinacea, elderberry, vitamin C, etc.
Avoid hanging out with sick people,
wash your hands.
Get lots of rest.
Stay healthy.
Santa is coming!

~ The holidays can get hectic.
Running around in the rain
– oops, plop – there’s your cell phone
in a puddle of water!
Here’s a tip::
http://www.switched.com/2007/08/15/how-to-save-a-wet-cell-phone/?icid=200100397x1215421663x1201010051

~ Another holiday meal...
Quick, make the jello.
If you want it to gel,
don’t add these…
non-gelatin-friendly fruits include
fresh pineapple, fresh ginger root,

kiwi, papaya, guava and figs.

~ Happy B-day-1-day BB & DD!
You are bursting with life & wisdom.
Be well. We love you!
Be happy always.

Update on Christmas tree decorating…

found a very willing 3 year old Little Man

to help with the delicate shimmering tinsel

fa la la la la

b.q.