35 weeks, new rug kits, and more!

Another month just slipped right by, while I was... working, chasing a toddler, prepping for fall crafts, growing a baby, sleeping. Who knows. I can't believe it went as fast as it did. And now I am over 35 weeks pregnant, which means the new baby will be here before we all know it.

Normally this time of year, I transition from my busy summer job at the park to a quieter time with Pip at home, with some part time work and crafty business mixed in. This year with the new baby on the way I am still transitioning to spending more time at home, but I won't be working through the winter. I am however, going to try to spend some time on crafts. I have been working on some new rug-hooking kits as I have a few teaching/demonstration opportunities coming up.

This is my newest coaster kit: pumpkin spice, and I am working on hooking a couple other example coasters for previously developed kits. I have re-vamped the look of my kits to have better instructions, and a more visually appealing display page. I am hoping that will bring good sales at this year's Espanola Fibre Arts Festival.

I have a few more fall updates to share, but I will save them for another post or two :) Hopefully I can get back into a more regular posting schedule!

Margot

November?

Gunner and I have been able to enjoy the warmer weather recently, and looking back on our photos I kinda wonder is this really November?

 Gunner bathing in the sun on a warm afternoon, and check out that yard that I raked!!!

 Mommy, can we please go for a walk? It's sooo nice out!

 Gunner and his new friend Pi. She gave him a run for his money, and he loved it!

So although it has been a little warmer (some days), and quite sunny (some days), I know that winter is lurking just around a corner. But I think at this point I'm ready for it! Bring on the white stuff! Sorry to all you non-winter enthusiasts. I mean with all the holiday talk recently you had to know I was gearing up for it. :)

I hope you're having a lovely weekend, it's a little grey here today, but I'm sure we will get outside and enjoy the not yet frosty weather once again!
xox

Goodnight Garden

So it is finally that time of the year when it is too cold at night to hope that anything will survive. I managed recently to clean up my front garden and plant some spring bulbs, and after raking a total of 35 bags of leaves there are still more to deal with - but a much more manageable amount! I took some time to transplant a couple things for the winter, and they will live inside for the winter with the house plants.

 

 

My poor little begonia needed a bigger pot, and the Rosemary was getting tired of all the frost. Well gardens I'm sad to say it's time for bed. Have a good sleep and we will see you sometime in March/April 2012!
xox

Frosty Morning

This weekend Gunner and I went to visit my parents, and were able to fit in a little cottage time. This morning when we woke it was cold and bright with mist rising off the lake and frost adorning the countryside. Gunner and I went for a little walk down to the water to get a closer look at the natural beauty!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isn't he sweet? What a perfect partner for a frosty morning stroll!

How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun?
xox

Fall Leaves Fall

Reggie and I have a 1/2 acre lot, with somewhere in the neighbourhood of 13 maple trees. This time of year is my favourite, with the colours, the cooler weather, the fall harvest, the layers.... but then. Then the beautiful leaves fall to the ground, and with as many trees as we have we can't just ignore them. I took a good chunk of my day yesterday and Gunner and I raked and bagged 10 bags of leaves!

The leafy culprits!

making a little progress

And as you can see that wasn't even half of what there is. Last night I noticed my wrist was a little sore, and I decided to wrap it to reduce further injury. So I think I sprained my wrist raking leaves, and luckily for me it's rainy today so I think I'll take a little raking break and do some crafting. And get back to the leaves tomorrow, they aren't going anywhere anyways... Unless you want to stop by and take some with you? No? I can't imagine why not?! hehe

tuckered pup after our hard work!

How is your fall shaping up? Hallowe'en is less than a week away, are you ready?
xox

Harvest Spice Cake for Ashley's Blog Party

Looks pretty good, doesn't it? Well head on over to Ashley's Blog Party at After Nine to Five for the recipe. I promise it won't disappoint!
xox

Autumn

Last weekend Reggie and I went to some farming neighbours to see if there was somewhere close-by where Reggie could hunt for deer (I'm going to talk about this more in the future). After stopping at the first place we saw someone outside we were following a truck down a gravel road to a beautiful field. After exchanging some contact information the owner of the land went on his way and Reggie was eager to go for a walk and explore the property. It was a beautiful day for a walk, bright blue sky, changing fall colours, and a warm afternoon breeze.

 

Today is your last chance to enter the September giveaway! Check it out! :)

How is your Autumn turning out?
xox

Late Summer Craft Show

Last weekend I took a little break from wedding prep to go to a craft show with Crystal. It was the Late Summer Craft Harvest to be exact. It was a small event, at the home of one of the vendors.

You can see in the poster above all of the vendors, and although we looked around thoroughly before spending any money we had to make some difficult decisions. I ended up with:

Some printed cards from Jackson Creek Press. This is a sample print he was giving out, and I actually bought some Christmas Cards. There is just something I love about block stamps, ink and textured paper. So pretty!

Then, I found this super cute pendant from Erin at Twenty Six Mermaids, or you can go directly to her blog Apples with Honey. I love the teal colour in the glass, and the image of the windows within the trees.

And I got a chance to chat with my friend Stacy who writes Let it Unravel, and has a well filled Etsy shop: The Raw Edge. I bought a couple cotton crocheted cloths, and these beautiful linen napkins from her! So lovely :)

 

And it was in talking to a few people at this lovely craft show that I decided perhaps I would try to prepare for  a Christmas Craft sale. It means I would need to spend my days working hard at rug-hooking and the sewing machine...

 

What do you think, should it give it a try?

xox

Every end is a new beginning!

 This week was my last week of my summer contract working at the park. I am always sad to see it go, the people I work with, the programs we run, the time I spend outside in a provincial park during the summer! But seasonal contracts are the way of the park system, and although I am looking for other options during the winter, Reggie and I decided I would take some time to breathe. So over the next two weeks I will be doing final wedding prep, resting after the big day, doing some much needed house/yard work, and spending some time with my two favourite boys.

And then... 

And then I think I will put some energy in creating something beautiful, or many things beautiful. I will be working a little, part time, but I am going to spend some time rug-hooking and sewing and finally giving in to all of my creative urges that have been nudging at me all summer long. I can't wait!

And we talked briefly about me entering a craft show closer to Christmas. Eep!

Have there been any exciting changes in your life recently?
xox

Autumn is in the air!

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This morning was cool, crisp and dark when we woke up. And as I leaned out the door to say goodbye to Reggie, I thought: fall is on the horizon.

It is coming.

With its frost kissed mornings, bright colours, blue skies, abundant fruit, and warm afternoons; autumn is almost here. I can't wait. Although I have to, such is the joy of living in a place that sees 4 distinct seasons.

I have been feeling poetic lately, and rather creative. I am hoping to share some of this creativity with you soon! What have you been up to? I feel so behind after the busy days of summer!
xox