Quiet Night

 Halloween 2020 was strange with no trick or treaters. This evening passed quietly. 

And October has passed as well.

So long until next year.

Snapshots

 Three inexpensive finds

metal bird trinket holder from Millington's Abandoned Antiques

woven basket from Five Below store

brass vase from India from Lucy Flea Market

Wish this art had been signed. The frame alone was worth the six dollars I paid for this autumn scene. Another Lucy Flea Market find.  

Speaking of autumn, our big tree is once again sporting golden leaves. 

No real pumpkins this year...spent my money on fake ones that can sit on the doorstep next year(if I'm still here).

The orange ceramic one my mom did years ago for me, and there's a jack-o'-lantern on its other side.

I have been forgetting to post book selections. Oh, thank goodness for books!

It's nice to go away to another town, other people, and different circumstances.

This book weaves two stories together...2018/1940.

Morgan is the modern day character, and Anna is from the past.

It has to do with two of my favorite things - art and diary keeping.

 

Only In October

 The changes come fast in October. The back steps are covered with fallen leaves. The ones still on the trees are brilliant colors.

                     Red, orange, crimson, gold, rust, and yellow belong to October.

Using odds and ends from old decorations I was able to make this new one to celebrate October.

Although these natural pumpkins were lovely, I couldn't bring myself to spend money on them. I would rather have fake ones that last from year to year.

I came across this quote on Instagram and wanted to share.

"Life is not about who you once were. 

It's about who you are now,

and who you have the potential to be."

Weekend Pastimes

 Using old decorations 

Relaxing by painting small panel boards

Have a great week!

Warm and Breezy

 The first day of October was perfect. Had a nice walk and sat in the outdoor swing. It felt good to be outside. To just rest the mind and let the fresh air soothe the soul.