Leaf Peeper

Leaf Peeper

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It's that time of year where the leaves here in Tennessee really put on a beautiful show. I absolutely love this time of year.

These photos are trees in my yard and neighborhood. I took these this morning.

We had rain in the night so I knew I needed to get some photos before all the leaves have fallen.

Makers Gonna Make Make Make

 Makers Gonna Make Make Make

Knitting machine hat making ...

The last Saturday in October my daughter and I took a knitting machine class at our favorite local yarn shop.

The Bees Knits

We had a great time! If you have never been to The Bees Knits you are missing out. The shop is full of beautiful yarns and anything you might need for your projects.

Classes, project ideas, and private lessons should you prefer.

We picked up yarn for our newest project 

The Sophie Shawl by PetiteKnit

Pictured here with our newly machine knitted hats.

All Hallows Eve

 All Hallows Eve

The veil is thin, time to honor our loved ones who have passed, and to carve a pumpkin or two.

I spent an evening earlier in the week at my daughter's home carving pumpkins. We shared dinner and a tasty pumpkin roll dessert, champagne cocktails, and a great time carving our pumpkins.

Here we go ...

Pumpkin guts .... hahahaha!

Pumpkin roll ... tasty dessert

Here they are ...

Carved pumpkins ready for Halloween

Gardening Goals

 Garden Goals

For several years I have been wanting to build my backyard into a gardening haven of vegetables, herbs, and fruits ...

and year after year I fail miserably.

In the coming year, I have decided that I am going to focus on a small doable area. My inspiration comes for this book.

I've been complying the types of vegetables, herbs, and fruits I would like to grow. Along with some garden elements I would like to implement. Then this coming spring it is my thought to establish one garden element at a time. 

Once that garden element is fully established, I will add another ... and so on

Maybe 2026 will be my backyard gardening year!

NEWS

 NEWS

I have a new job and it starts today!

I now work for TK Elevator. I accepted the position of Sales Coordinator - Service.

I will be working again with a few people that I once worked with in the elevator industry. I'm very excited about this new opportunity.

Lunchbox Lady

 Lunchbox Lady

After 4 plus years of taking my lunch to work in a floral insulated Marshall's lunchbox, find I have purchased a brand new lunchbox.

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***Note ... I didn't get a picture of the old lunchbox before tossing it in the trash, but after 4 plus years of use you can imagine what it looked like. It has seen much much better days.***

THE NEW LUNCHBOX

I know ... why am I so excited about a new lunchbox?

Well, apparently I get emotionally attached to my lunchboxes. Keep in mind that I had my previous lunchbox for over 4 years.

Nope, this photo is not upside down.

My lunchbox arrived with the manufactures tag attached upside down.

I like it! 

This lunchbox, of course, is an Amazon find.

Joymee Lunch Bag Women Insulated Lunch Box Reusable Leakproof Large Spacious Tote for Women Men Adult with Bottle Holder and Side Pockets for Work Picnic Travel - Navy Blue

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Side pockets

One for the my insulated coffee cup and one for my water bottle.

Hydrations is so important.

Insulated, large but not too large, sturdy and square.

And Navy Blue!

What's not to love?

Who doesn't love a new lunchbox?

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Puzzling

 Puzzling

I enjoy puzzles, and recently I purchased a few things that make puzzling more fun.

Working on puzzles is very relaxing. It relaxes the mind.

I purchased this puzzle board with a thin plastic cover on Amazon.

1500 Pieces Rotating Puzzle Board with 4 Drawers,34.25"x25.2" Portable Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Table with Lazy Susan Spinning Cover for Adults

Brand: BuilderButler

Prepper

 Prepper

... of sorts

Over the weekend I prepared several 2 quart size crockpot meals to put in my freezer. I enjoy being able to put dinner in my crockpot before I leave for work and come home to a nice hot meal ready to plate.

I'm getting much better about prepping meals in advance. I shudder to think of all of the food I have wasted and/or thrown away because I didn't get around to preparing it before it spoiled.

Waste not Want not

Turkish Mosaic Tile Lamp

 Turkish Mosaic Tile Lamp

My daughter and I attended an event by craftforart.com and learned how to make a Turkish Mosaic Tile Lamp. WE HAD A BLAST!

You can visit their website or check them out on instagram @craft.for.art 

Gibby Girl Design - Economy Block Quilt - SOLD

 Gibby Girl Design

Economy Block Quilt - SOLD

This quilt caught the eye of a friend who's grandson will be graduating from high school this year. This quilt is headed to a dorm room in 2026!

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Back on the Sewing Table

 Back on the Sewing Table

My Shimmer quilt - in Tula Pink fabrics collected over the years.

I've been sorting, organizing, and cleaning in my sewing room as of late ... and sadly, I haven't even made a dent! This Fall and winter it is my goal to get all of my sewing, crocheting, knitting, and crafting ... ah ... shall I say supplies, all sorted and organized in my sewing room. Just my sewing room ... as to the current state of said supplies, which are in every single room in my house! 

Anywho ... while tackling this task I have unearthed my Shimmer quilt project and decided that a little "stop and sew on something" therapy was in order. One can only clean so much for so long ... right?

I love this particular quilt pattern. It is by Allison of Cluck Cluck Sew

and Tula Pink fabrics never disappoint. EVER!

Appalachian Basket Weaving - God's Eye

  Appalachian Basket Weaving

God's Eye - Red/White Basket

My daughter and I took an Appalachian Basket Weaving class at the Knoxville Crafts and Art Center. We had a blast! Basket weaving is an amazing craft. I really enjoyed the class and learning how to make a basket.

My Girl 💖