Mini's been in a "Cat Fight"...well, not exactly...She dressed up as a cat for her schools Halloween party today...Too cute...
Mask - Free - From a sweet 16 party
Gloves - $1.00 - The dollar store
Slashed Leggings - $4.50 - Mandee's clearance
Cat Ears - Free - Made by Mommy
Mini having fun on Halloween...Priceless
Mask - Free - From a sweet 16 party
Gloves - $1.00 - The dollar store
Slashed Leggings - $4.50 - Mandee's clearance
Cat Ears - Free - Made by Mommy
Mini having fun on Halloween...Priceless
I had fun painting my pumpkins last night while watching Charlie Brown...Mini did not join in on the festivities...she had to finish a report on Frederick Douglas...I used regular leftover latex paint on my pumpkins...It was easy...Below you will find other ideas for painting pumpkins and using them as fall decoration in and around your home...
...do you spy my little $4.00 acorn...I heart...and yes, that's an old time photo of me...
I heart this idea...You could use a fake pumpkin (they'll be on sale everywhere this weekend) paint, or spray paint your family name on it...and leave it at your front door until Christmas...
...clever, clever, clever...Do you have old textured pantyhose hanging around? Use them to cover your pumpkins...Cool.
...So, yesterday was rainy and gloomy...not sure why, but I love days like that...and I'm more inclined to get out and visit my happy places...like the Salvation Army...It didn't hurt that Wednesday is "Family Day" at Salvation Armies all over the country...all clothing and housewares are 50% off...Now, I'm not a collector...well, I once collected dolls...but, gave it up when I got my real doll, Mini...I may have found something new to collect...Milk Glass...It's easy to find and just look at what I found yesterday in the SA...an entire beginners collection for under $11 bucks! Some of the pieces are marked so I did a little research and a couple of pieces are worth between $10 and $15 bucks...Wowho...Now if I can just decide where to put it...
I also picked up this cowrie shell belt for $1...I'll rock it as a head band...it is so cute...gotta get Mini to model it so I can take pics...
My milk glass collection display inspiration...I'd love to display it like this in my bedroom too.
A little history for ya...
Milk glass, widely produced in the United States and England from 1835 through the 1980s, was an inexpensive substitute for the luxurious tableware many could not afford.
For the potential collector, distinguishing between the valuable and the commonplace can be a challenge. For example, an old, rare piece of milk glass can fetch several thousand dollars, while a charming hobnailed butter dish can be bought for $10. And since few American manufacturers marked their glass, it can be difficult to tell when, where, or by whom a piece was made.
Read more at Marthastewart.com: Milk Glass - Martha Stewart Home and Garden
Read more at Marthastewart.com: Milk Glass - Martha Stewart Home and Garden
I heart these costumes...so cute and simple...Mini is going to be a cat tomorrow for her schools halloween party...so I'm off to make a tail and ears...I'll share photos later...
p.s. tonight, Mini and my favorite Charlie Brown episodes is airing..."It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown"...classic...can't wait to watch Linus sit in that pumpkin patch...it never get's old.
WOOL CAPE - $40.00
Fully lined, wool bluce with leather ties...there are button holes if you'd like to replace the leather ties with buttons. Very warm...
Knit Poncho - $40.00 - sold.sold.sold.sold.
Hooded knit poncho with fringe...small hole near front neckline...very easy to fix...Heavy and warm.
Suede Jacket - $50.00
This jacket is so soft and wonderful...never worn...purchased as a sample...it is not lined...but finished beautifully inside...I have additional pictures if you'd like to see them..
...I was doing a little fall cleaning...trying to distract myself from what's going on...and I came across these 3 pieces that I hate to get rid of...but, I need to make room for more good things to come into my life...So, I've decided to sell them and try to get them a good home...each piece is rarely worn...forgiving in fit...sized 8 - 12...would fit any of these pieces...If you are interested...leave a comment here...first come, first served...
Mini's new converse sneaks...courtesy of her Godmother...she hearts them...
Cooked yams...Mini made election posters...she's running for Class President...
The oldest working farm in New York State...toured the restored farm house...bliss...(more on that later)
Cool chicks
Purchased wine that was made on the farm...expensive...I'll save it for the perfect occasion...
Made brownies...YUM!
We started decorating our pumpkins...the spikes were made with puff paint...(more on that later)
Kids having fun...
You can get married on the farm...hum?
A girl and her cell...
Original 1762 pine floors...and 2010 Converse...
Beautiful weather...
...Not sure why everyone was bundled up...
I got a new cell phone...maybe I'll carry this one with me...maybe (more on that later)
That's me...waiting for the Great Pumpkin
Mini and the Great Pumpkin
Made an early Thanksgiving dinner...We'll probably be in the hospital during the actual holiday
City kids thinking..."What the heck are these?" "They don't look like pigeons..."
A perfect weekend...thank you universe.
You can have a great weekend too...visit the Queens County Farm...It's free and next week there is a huge halloween festival...Just be ready to deal with crowds...I promise, the kids and teens will love it.
You can have a great weekend too...visit the Queens County Farm...It's free and next week there is a huge halloween festival...Just be ready to deal with crowds...I promise, the kids and teens will love it.