Just wanted to share some of my Halloween treasures

 It's hard to believe that Halloween is this week.  I feel so behind...LOL!   I finally got around to getting some of my Halloween goodies out of my studio and into the main part of the house.  Some of these treasures are new but others I've had for some time.

These two sweeties are some of my favorites (who am I kidding they're all my favorites)...the owl was created by Cathy Pendleton from "The Cheswick Co".  The beautiful black cat with his rusty colored mouse is a Lori Ann Corelis -"The Spotted Hare " piece.  I feel so lucky to have these and yes they sit out all year round....no way am I boxing these babies up.

 

The dining room buffet is packed this year with so many lovely goodies from so many wonderful artists.... Carol Stuck, Marie Morgan, Kimberly Bouffard, Lottie Laychak, Stacy Nash, Sandy Melerski, Nicol Sayre, Becky Carney, and Sue from Pinch Me Boutique.

Some more treasures in the dining room. 

Our dining room table this Halloween season.

This picture was taken in my studio....see the wedding couple in the back ground.... the groom on the left and the bride on the right.  These are reproduction pieces from Dee Foust but I've had them since Brian and I got married.  They were decorations we used at our wedding reception. They hold a very special place in my heart.  Another treasure in this photo is new and  has already stolen my spooky heart... Miss Maude (on the right) by Pam Garcia. 

Just look at this face...oh.... how she makes me smile and my heart giggles with the spell she has cast on me.   I must tell you that my dear great aunt was named Maude.  I absolutely loved her...often I would ride my bicycle over to her apartment to have cookies and to watch T.V. with her.  To a ten year old girl my great aunt was an amazing lady with the sweetest disposition.

Here is another group of treasures in my studio. 

I also have to share my Halloween treats from my sweet friend Holly.  Every year we exchange Halloween gifts and this year she really out did herself. 

Silas and I also found a visitor in our yard a few nights ago.   I must have taken dozens of photos of this fella.  I just couldn't help myself.  I mean he was orange and black after all.  I did tell Silas to leave him alone though...because I didn't know what kind of spider he was.  Come to find out he was a "Marbled Orb Weaver"  They are harmless and like to be left alone....he must have loved me...LOL!!! I'm sure he was thinking....LADY ENOUGH WITH THE FLASH ALL READY!!!!

Well my friends I hope you enjoyed seeing some of my Halloween treasures and our new neighbor.  It's fun to share things with you all.  I hope you all have a very happy and safe Halloween.

Hugs,

Theresa

A Swap With Misi From 1890 Gable House & Other News

 I am so late writing this post and I have to apologize to my sweet gal pal Misi for that...it seems like life has been crazy busy as of late and I'm just along for the ride.  I'll fill you in more about the busy part later in the post but for now you must see my new lovely treasures that Misi sent me.

 I have found spots in our lovely home for these new gifts....the witch shadow box that Misi made now sits on our mantle ....front and center for all to see. I don't even have words to explain how much I love this piece...be still my heart.  Misi also included the most  amazing pumpkin doll from  Jennifer Tavoletti (sitting left  of the shadow box).

You should have seen my face when I unwrapped this lovely too...I had tears in my eyes that was for sure.  Misi is so very generous and so very talented....to own these just sends my mind a twirl.

I know...I know...the first three pieces where more then enough but...oh...no she had to spoil me even more.  In fact as I write this now I'm stuffing my mouth with Moose Munch...LOL.  I tried to stay out of it because I'm sure most of you know once you start eating it, it's soooooooooo hard to stop eating it...LOL!!!! :0)  The hand soap smells wonderful....the hand towel is so cute I wont use it as a towel though (maybe make it into a pillow). The Halloween pasta is going to be our Halloween meal....Silas is going to love finding the spiders in it.  :0)

Misi also sent this sweet little pumpkin gal from Kaf Grimm of Grimitives.... isn't she the sweetest little thing you every saw!!!! Pumpkin love!!!

Yes,  There is more....look at this sweet piece Misi made....I know.... down right spoiled rotten I am.  THANK YOU MISI!!!!  You really know how to spoil a Halloween Fall lovin gal like me.  All these treasures are held close to my heart....THANK YOU!!!! If you'd like to see what I made Misi please go to her blog and check out her Sept 18th post.  http://1890gablehousemusings.blogspot.com/

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What else have I been up too... well we made a quick over night trip to Lori's  "Gathering of  Primitives show" in Amherst VA.  It was worth the 10 hour round trip.....sure it was raining but who cares when there are so many amazing primitives around.  I was a kid in a candy store.   Plus my hubby was such a good trooper who helped drive and watch Silas as he ran around on the farm.  Here are some photos that I took.

Silas checking out Tina's (The Burlap Owl Primitives) table.  One of her sweet dolls came home me.

Here is Susan and Dorrie's (Olde Threads) tent...if you look real hard you can see them in there...LOL.

More of their goodies...some of their lovely creations came home with me too.

 This was Teresa Miller's tent... I was lucky enough to see Teresa at the Lititz PA show so I didn't buy much from her.  Plus I got to see her again in Lititz PA for the Porch Walk (Which I brought home something from Teresa both times...LOL).

 

 This is Becky Carney's table...it was so nice to meet her since she had been in my Etsy favorites for a long time.  Now I own one of her Fall themed Santas.

 Here are my boys...they had a good time seeing Lori and Pete's donkeys, chickens, sheep, cat, and dogs.   Silas also liked playing in the mud...but I was prepared...extra socks, pants, and shoes in the car....LOL. :0)

 Here is just a small sampling of what  came home.  I think it will be hard not to go next year....LOL!!!

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 As some of you know I also had my first show in years at "The Spirit of Friends" show in Lucas Ohio at Malabar farm.  I did okay my first time out and plan on sharing a table again with my good friend Jackie.  It was fun to meet some Facebook friends and new fans.... so many nice comments and well wishes.  It really warmed my heart and gave me encouragement.  Here are some photos of our table.

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 Are you tired of reading yet?  Well I have a few more things to share with you all.   Every year Lori from Notforgotten Farm has a Halloween challenge.  Last year I did a purse but this year I did something different with her challenge piece.  I sure hope you like it.

Lori will have a voting poll up soon so everyone can vote for the piece they like best.  Please go vote...even if you don't vote for mine....support those that entered in the challenge. :0) http://farmhousenotforgotten.blogspot.com/
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Okay.... I think I'm getting to the end....LOL!!!  My sister FAAP group on Etsy will be opening a selling page tomorrow on facebook for those of you who'd like to buy and see some very talented ladies.  We are a fun creative group and I hope you will come join in...there will be a great giveaway too.  Yes, I did make something for the giveaway...but you need to go to facebook and find out what it is. ;0)  Here is our blog if you'd like to check us out...http://folkartandprimitives.blogspot.com/ . 

I have also been honored with being added to the Primitive Handmades Mercantile group....what a group of talented ladies those are.  I sure hope I can make them proud of having me with them.   The selling site is update every third Friday of every month... here is a link http://primitivehandmadesmercantile.com/.

Also I'd like you all to keep my mother in your thoughts and prayers....she goes in for major surgery tomorrow and will spend 2-4 hours in surgery.   I am hoping all goes well and I wish I could be with her.  I know my Father and Sister will keep a close eye on her and her doctor is top in his field so she's in good hands.  Thank you my friends and I hope I didn't bore the heck out of you all.
I hope this post finds you all happy and healthy.
Hugs,
Theresa

Harvest Gathering Swap with Janet from "Olde Crow Primitives"

Hello my dear friends...wanted to share my lovely new swap goodies from Janet of Olde Crow Primitives. I absolutely love everything she sent.  The two table runners she made are exquisite. She sent some wonderful chocolates...they were sooooo yummy...there are only a few left LOL.   The candle tarts she made smell so good and I already have one in my tart burner.  It makes the house smell so nice.   Janet also sent scissors, a sweet pin keep,  tape measure, and crow journal.   I have to tell you that the coffee and tea she sent smells divine....though I haven't gotten into it yet.

Both of Janet's table runners  are in our dinning room.  This room gets changed out with every season. This is a little side table in that room that holds a little corner cabinet.

Here is our dinning room table with Janet's other beautiful table runner on it.  Thank you Janet for being such a wonderful swap partner and for the lovely new treasures...I will cherish them always.  I also want to thank Amy of "Bumble Bee Lane" for being such a wonderful hostess.

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Well my friends that is all for now but I will have another lovely swap to share with you real soon.  I also will have a few photos of the last two shows I've been to as well.  It has been a crazy busy time for me and hopefully I will catch up on my posts soon.   Trying to get Lori's (Notforgotten Farm) challenge piece done before the due date.  I will share that with you as well once it is finished....wish me luck.

May this post find you all happy and healthy....Hugs, Theresa

Fall Pin Keep Swap with Kendra and Other News

I know...I know...where have I been...LOL. :0) Well... I must say it has been crazy here at Dulaney Woods but it sure has been a fun kind of crazy.   First I have to share my wonderful swap goodies from Kendra.  I was going to have this posted last week but I'm easily side tracked these days.  I am sorry for the delay dear Kendra.

Here are all the wonderful goodies Kendra sent. I must say Silas was tickled to get Mac & Cheese with tractors in it.  It was so sweet of Kendra to think of our little one.  Plus Mac & Cheese is one of his major food groups right now... I'm sure you all know how three year olds are with food at this stage...toast & cheese, spaghetti O's, chicken nuggets, Mac & Cheese, and peanut butter sandwiches.....now rotate...LOL. :0)  He doesn't get that from us that's for sure.   Kendra also sent along a fantastic Jack O'lantern pin keep, wooden letters that spell "Crows", a lovely old pattern that was her mother's and a apple note pad with a wooden pencil.  Such a lovely and thoughtful box of goodies. :0)

Kendra's wonderful Jack O'lantern  pin keep sits by my sewing machine which I use daily.  You'll also notice I hung the wonderful wooden "Crows" letters on my painting from Sandy Mastroni.

Here's the sweet Fall pillow Kendra sent with my Bittersweet Folk Art pumpkin gal...they look fabulous together. :0) 

Here is what I sent Kendra...but  you should go check out her blog she also... took some really great photos of what I sent her to http://thestonehouseprims.blogspot.com/.  Thank you Kendra it was lovely to swap with you!!! I'd like to thank Wendy from Ravenwood Whimzies for being such a lovely hostess too. :0)
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I didn't take a lot of photos but in early August Brian, Silas, Holly and I went to the Lititz PA craft show.  I love this show because you never know what you will find. 

My first find was this lovely old chest...the colors are fantastic and the guy said he didn't do anything to it besides clean it and put a protective clear coat on it.  Let's face it for $56.00 I was one very happy camper....LOL.

Next was Teresa Miller's tent and as you can see I really had a good time there...LOL...everything on the chest is from her except for the candy canes.  Here is Teresa's blog if you'd like to check out her lovely creations and maybe find a show she'll be at  http://teresasprimtreasures.blogspot.com/.

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What else has been keeping me busy... well as some of you know my dear friend Jackie is letting me put some of my creations at her table at the Malabar Ohio show Sept 28th.   I have been working like crazy and feel pretty good that I  have about 40 things to go.  I'm still stitching so I'm sure I'll have others but here are some of the things I've been working on. 

The pumpkin guy to the left has already found a home with my sweet friend Misi....I also managed to squeeze in a swap with her....LOL....I like being busy. :0)

Some of you may remember these photos... Amy from Bumble Bee Lane gave them to me. 

Sweet little tea cup pin keeps with tea bag tags that read "pins".

Two noble women pouches ready to go..... two more to finish.

These sweet crows have been tagged, priced, and boxed up to go. I sure hope I do well at this show...it's been at least ten years since I did a show.  I will be running around so if you are at the show please say Hi.  Jackie will be running the table though since it's her table and she's just being kind to her stitcher...LOL. ;0)

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In late August we had a wonderful trip up to upstate NY where my family lives.  I got to see my sweet niece Rosalie...man is she growing like a weed.  It's hard to believe this little gal has two bottom teeth already.  One of the days we were up there I got to help my older sister (Aunt Joann) baby sit her while her mother and father worked.  It was so much fun to hold and play with this sweet little one.  The only thing is when she is hungry...watch out because she is not patient when she wants her bottle...LOL.

Here she is with her teething ring and the monster bib I made her).

Rosalie playing piano with Auntie Jo.

Holly, Jo, and I also managed to squeeze in a pedicure too.  Jo and I figured we needed to take Holly since she's never had one.... I think she really enjoyed herself too. It is a wonderful way to pamper ones self.... sitting back getting a foot message and drinking a glass of red wine..... note to self take chocolate next time. ;0)

 We also celebrated my sister Jo Ann's birthday.... I wont say how old she is but she is young at heart like me.  As you can see from the above photo.... Silas really was dying for a piece of cake...LOL!!!!

This was one of the gifts we gave her.  Jennifer Mayo created this sweet doll and kitty needle punch.... my sister absolutely fell in love with them. 

I made this wall pocket for her...she loves horses and as she pointed out the little girl looks like our grandmother...it isn't though.

The boys grandpa and Silas got to play trains too. They both love they're trains and it's hard to get them out of  grandpa's train room.  It's so nice that they have something special to share.

Grandpa even lets Silas run things....because as grandpa puts it... he's a very good kid with other kids toys....LOL. :0)

Okay my friends now you have the what and why and where I've been...LOL.  I actually have other things to share but this is getting to be a long post so I will save it for another day.  I sure hope you all are doing fine.  I will have two more swaps to share with you soon and hopefully photos of the Malabar show too. 

May happiness and health find you all.

Hugs,

Theresa