Jumping in Fall Leaves

I was just thinking about how the weather has taken a slight (very slight but, oh well) turn toward fall and how fun it is to jump in piles of freshly raked piles of leaves. Well, I don't really jump in them anymore, but I remember how my kids loved to and how a certain granddaughter does too!

Here are some awesome Etsy leaves!

This is what we'll all be doing soon enough! Autumn Fall Landscape Watercolor Print by WatercolorsByMuren

Welcome your friends, neighbors and family! Fall Door Wreath by The Privileged Door.

Can you believe this is a gourd? Beautiful! Handpainted Gourd Bowl by Nat's Kreations.

Decorate your mantel or drape over a banister -- and I totally love these leaves in a doorway! Fall Leaves Felt Garland by The Clever Life (who, by the way, lives in my hometown of Baton Rouge, LA!)


♥♥ THIS JUST IN!! Hilary from The Clever Life is generously offering a discount in her shop for my readers! Just put the code MAGNOLIABLOG at checkout and you'll get 10% off!!. And she's got some really cute things in her shop! Thank you, Hilary! ♥♥

I'm loving these napkin rings! They're hand cut out of salt dough, painted and dried. Fabulous on your Thanksgiving table or any autumn gathering! Thanksgiving Napkin Rings by Cookie Dough Creations.

I love this ceramic leaf bowl -- the crystals in the glaze pop as the piece is fired and create their own pattern! Beautiful! Fall Leaf Dish by Mia Sorella.

    

And just because I couldn't resist....

Leaf Noli!! 

She made a picture for Daddy from leaves gathered from our yard. This was taken in November 2009 so she's almost four at the time.  Cuteness!

   

So be sure to jump in piles of freshly raked leaves when it's time!!

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Oh, Candy Corn, How I Love You!!

Are you a candy corn lover? I am! If I get started eating them, it's awfully hard to stop. So I will not let myself buy a bag of candy corn!!  Even though they would look cute in my pictures.....

But, with my one-track mind at work, I've been focusing on candy corn for my shop!

A basket of candy for a kid's Trick or Treat imagination -- it can be Halloween any time of the year! 

You may remember that I asked whether the basket should have a face or not in this post and yes won hands down! Plus, of course, Noli demanded that I put a face on it -- and you never want to go against Noli......

A candy corn can cozie (say that 10 times real fast!) 

Felted candy corn coasters

My favorite candy corn for fall decorations or kid play

I'm working on a little candy corn guy -- I've got most of his pieces parts done, just have to get some eyes (or maybe crochet them, or embroider them, I haven't decided) and stuff and sew him. I think that will be the end of my candy corn craze!

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Which leads me to wandering through Etsy shops to find more and more of that delicious candy corn in all its Trick or Treat cuteness!

Are these just the cutest things, or what!! I can just some chubby cheeked little pumpkin all decked out in them! Trick or Treat! Dandy Candy Corn Baby Mary Janes by Sweet Hearts and Soles.

I love prim! And these prim candy corns are so fun -- I love how they are so tall and skinny! The tallest are almost a foot tall -- that's a lot of candy corn!! 6 Primitive Halloween Grungy Candy Corns by Old Goat Prims.

Somebody's playing a trick with these "Cracked Corns"!! Meet Zombiecorn, Deadcorn, Autumncorn and Candycorn. Aren't they priceless?!! Cracked Corn, Set of 4 by  CaThCaThCreations.

And, last but certainly not least, Cat in the Hat!!

I love this cat -- she doesn't look very happy to be wearing such a cute little hat!! She's probably thinking how lovely she is and how much fun she'll have trick or treating at all the dogs' houses. That, or how she's going to sneak all the candy corn in that kid's trick or treat bag.  Candy Corn Cat Hat by Scooter Knits.

Halloween's a-coming!!!!

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Ugly Truck Day!! Or So They Say.....

Today is Ugly Truck Day! We must celebrate all those beat up and battered trucks out on the roads (or in somebody's front yard....)

Here's a fine specimen! Late 1970s Ford Work Truck by Classic Wrecks. Have a look through his junkyard!

But, you know, I also like the cute stuff -- so I'm celebrating "Cute Truck Day" too! Let's see what we find around Etsy...

This one's a cutie! My son would have loved playing with this one -- but, alas, he has owned and driven (pickup) trucks and doesn't much play with them anymore!!

I love the different woods and the simple design. Organic Walnut Flatbed Truck by A Summer Afternoon.

That same son is a volunteer fireman in his town so maybe he would like to have this out in the backyard!

Be sure to check out all her super cute playhouses!

Fire Station Card Table Playhouse by MissPrettyPretty. 

It was hard deciding on a truck to show from this shop! But, in thinking about that same son..... he used to love watching cement trucks, and called them "see me trucks" !!

Go see his other vehicles -- you will be amazed! And everything works!!

Ready Mix Cement Truck by Wisconsin Woodchuck.

Love this cross-stitch! I have the pattern and have always kept it in the back of my mind to stitch! Guess it would have been a good one for that certain son : )

Finished and Framed Cross Stitch by RocknRobin.

Here's another one that qualifies as a junker -- the truck, not the painting! I love the old rustic look of the watercolors in her shop! Fantastic!

Easy Terms Ford Truck Watercolor by April Fords.

Thanks for going truckin' with me today -- now go out and celebrate and find yourself some "ugly trucks"!!

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Today is Waffle Iron Day! ~ wednesday wanderings and the shops found along the way

Get your irons out!! Ready? 

Iron those waffles till all the creases are out!!

No? Not that kind of waffle iron, you say?

Ohhhh -- THIS kind of waffle iron! This looks similar to the one my mother had -- a big huge thing, Sunbeam, I believe. Made four big waffles at a time. Yum!!

Vintage Waffle Iron with Fabric Cord from By the Wayside.

This one's a TOY..... and it WORKS!! What were they thinking? How on earth did any kid survive playing with such a thing? Maybe mom supervised the little waffle chef? You think? OK, a little tongue-in-cheek there -- I'm off my soapbox now.

I think it's adorable and probably would have loved having one when I was a kid! 

Vintage Dover Toy Waffle Iron from My Heirloom Charms.

And here's what you make in that waffle iron! Oh my goodness, that looks delicious! I love the cutie bananas!

Waffle with Bananas, Syrup and Whipped Cream by Bug Bites Play Food.

How about this one? It even includes an egg, bacon and sausage! Think waffles and fixin's for dinner!!

Waffle Breakfast by Milkfly.

How yum is this? Just dripping with maple syrup. But watch out!! It's soap in disguise!! Don't you just love the presentation on the plate?

Waffle with Butter and Syrup Soap by Mollycoddle Soap.

Oh my, all these waffles are making me soooo hungry! I think I just might have to cook convince my hubby to cook waffles for dinner!!!

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Sting Like a Bee! ~ Wednesday Wanderings and the Shops Found Along the Way

There it was, peacefully sleeping in the grass.....waiting......

Bumble Bee Hat and Matching Diaper Cover by Aunt Mimi's Designs.

for me to walk by in my sandals, unsuspecting.....

Busy Bee on Black Toekini by Raige Creations.

Bzzzzz.....Zap! Gotcha! Oh my, that hurt.

Bee (35 inch) by Manartas.

My garage sale picking is over. Next time I wear sneakers!

Converse Bumble Bee Hi Tops by Princess Sneakers. 

Thanks a lot, Mr. Bee....

Honeycomb Letterpress Note Cards by Smockpaper.

Glad there weren't two of them!

Busy Little Bumblebees Pillowcase Dress by Punkytown.

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And just for fun, I made a bee treasury too!



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What a Great Market Bag! ~ Wednesday Wanderings and the Shops Found Along the Way

In my wanderings around Etsy, I found Ellen of Earthwise Emporium -- I was very much impressed by her recycled farmer's market bags and wanted to share them with you!

You know those net produce bags from the grocery store? The ones that house tomatoes, onions, avocados and  such? The ones you usually throw away? Well, Ellen has a super use for them, one that I think is just so clever!

She takes those throw-away bags and repurposes them into wonderful market bags to tote your groceries home! And the way she does it is what caught my eye -- she crochets a top for the bag and adds a drawstring to cinch it up! Very simple, very clever.

Here's how they begin in life, a humble little nylon net bag holding your fruits and veggies! I just love the way Ellen extends their life and keeps them away from the yucky landfill.

Her Etsy shop has other lovely creations.....

American Girl Doll clothing

A wonderful memory quilt design that is created just for you with your photos 

And she's now offering pick-your-own-color sets of knitted dishcloths and crocheted scrubbies! Super idea!

As Ellen says in her profile and shop announcement, "Earthwise Emporium is about recycling, reusuing and providing products to replace disposable ones. I believe we are all to care for our natural resources and our own personal resources through being frugal..."

I hope you will visit Ellen's shop and show her some love!  You can also find her on Facebook!

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