Indian Summer

Happy Fall everyone!!!

I found this beautiful picture online.. it reminds me of Colorado during the time of Fall. I love it!

And with the picture I want to share also a poem... I like the way it describes Fall. I hope you enjoy it too!

Autumn

© Julie L. O'Connor

There's a crispness in the air that greets the morning sun, a feeling of anticipation, a new day has begun.
Harvest days are ending, winter is drawing near, yet in between is surely the most special time of year.
They call it Indian Summer, and it seems to fit the bill, for it's as if the Lord took a feathered brush and painted all the hills.

Now as I sit contented, atop of one of these, a book in hand to pass the time, the sound of a gentle breeze,
I can almost imagine an Indian child upon this mountaintop, looking down at the land of her forefathers, lost within her thoughts
For in every persons lifetime some heartache may occur, but on these hills in quiet solitude, God helps us to endure.

So I say that the eyes are a window, beauty is found within the soul, and upon the hills of Autumn, that are strewn with red and gold.

Source: Indian Summer Poem, Autumn http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/autumn-indian-summer#ixzz2fxBOpmHx 
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xoxo to you all,

yumminess for my palate :)

I wish you were all in my house to smell the delicious Pumpkin Muffins that just came out of my oven! :) The whole house {it's very tiny..but still...} is filled with pumpkin and cinnamon aroma. 

The recipe was very easy, I found it a few days ago in a very nice blog. I know you want to make them and taste the sweetness of the cream-cheese filling squirting out of the pumpkin soft cake.. You can find the recipe HERE. And don't forget to thank Laurie and visit her wonderful blog!

I hope you are all enjoying the beautiful Fall season and having a yummi snack as well!!

 ..ready to go in the oven..

a little peek..

 

YUM.

What is in your oven? Do you have a good recipe to share? Please do!! :)

xoxo,

Autumn Leaves

It's October!!! and today I'm thinking of colorful leaves... 

I did my research through the so many beautiful shops on ETSY to look for Autumn Leaves.. 

This is what I picked:

Pretty decorations

Cross-Stitched Magnets

Lovely Hair-clips

Autumn Leaf Necklace

cute baby booties!

Boho Bracelet

...and of course...  My Autumn Ladybug Cozy! :)

Wishing you All a cozy and warm Season!

xoxo,

Longing for Fall

Is it really FALL? It sure doesn’t feel like it here in California. This morning it was a little cloudy and the air was fresh.. almost chilly.. but just after a few hours.. back to the normal 90 degrees!!

Well, I baked all day anyways… {my husband not too happy about it, ‘cause the oven makes our little house SOOO hot!}… a yummi baked pasta for lunch and cupcake brownies for merenda {aka snack} accompanied by my Cappuccino. I took a picture to show the beautiful coasters I recently won in a Giveaway. Look at them!! They were made by Heather Rains, a sweet girl from California who writes about her life in her wonderful BLOG. Aren’t they sweet? I love the retro flower design…

A few days ago I won another giveaway… it’s so much fun and I feel so blessed to receive little gifts from all over the place!! Every time it happens I think it’s a present from Heaven to bright up my day.

I’m also happy to tell you that I’m giving away another COZY from my shop. You will be able to pick the one you like the most! If you’re interested.. go check out the awesomeness  of  this GIVEAWAY.. on Kristine’s Blog!! You’ll love all the prizes…

Well, it’s getting late and my chores are calling me… I want to finish this post with a beautiful quote from St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, one of my favorite Saints. {Today we celebrate His feast}. And also a beautiful picture of what Fall should normally look like…. =)

"Oh, how precious time is! Blessed are those who know how to make good use of it. Oh, if only all could understand how precious time is, undoubtedly everyone would do his best to spend it in a praiseworthy manner! (PADRE PIO)

I wish you all a beautiful week!

xoxo,

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My Coffee Etsy Finds ♥

Today's post is linked up to a very nice blog that I recently started to follow: Pointing Up  . 

We are going to share our love for coffee.. I couldn't not participate..as I am one of those who cannot live without Coffee!! I had already posted about it a few months ago, teaching the way I make a delicious Cappuccino.. {you can find it here}.  Every morning I have to have my huge cup of Caffe'Latte.

So, I decided to share a few of my "Coffee Etsy Finds" {I love the Etsy Finds' newsletter!! I'm always hoping to be in it... who knows.. maybe one day..}. 

I will start with my last creation.. my newest Cozy! The Ladybug on a Rainy Cloud cozy. It's still pretty hot here in California, but I know that the rainy days are getting very close....

Ladybug on a Rainy Cloud Cozy

I cannot resist this coffee-pot.. the color.. the enamel.. the 50's look.. I'm a big fan of vintage!

Vintage Coffee Pot

This Art-Wall speaks for itself... :)

Coffee Art Print

There are so many cute rings all over Etsy!! I think I would wear it if I had one!! ♥

 

Coffee Cup Ring

And then... espresso cups! They are not that easy to find in the USA. These are from Portugal. I like the artistic style and the pretty colors...

Pretty Espresso Cups

Well, I think that's all.. and it's time to go drink another coffee to have the energy to finish all my chores!! :)

xoxo,

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Shabby Chic Market Bag

What a beautiful day!!! 

My children just came back from their first day of school and they are so happy and full of enthusiasm! I spent the whole morning by myself with my 3 year old son {SO disappointed to have "nobody to play with"..}. Last year we home-schooled them.. I don't know how we did it! It has been a good experience in many ways, but I see their need to socialize and be with other children. Just look at them right now!! :)

Yesterday I spent the whole afternoon finishing to sew this Market Bag for my Etsy Shop. I designed it.. completely made it up.. and I think the result is not too bad...

What do you think?

  

Talk to you soon!!

♥,