Halloween Cupcakes with my Critter

Last weekend my little Critter and I had a great time making some Halloween cupcakes to help ring in the spooky holiday. Here's how it all went down...

Started out with our favorite Gluten Free mix from Pamela's.
Because "daddy is allergic to flowers."

I like this whole cupcake baking thing...

While the cupcakes are baking, I'm placing my order, I want 2, no 3 ...

I just want to smell the sprinkles, not eat or touch them yet...

getting a little closer...

they even feel like "ghostes"...

heck with touching...

are they done yet?...

what do you mean, I still have to wait?...

Now this is what I'm talking about!

Happy Halloween!

iCANDY - 60th Edition

Happy Friday! It's iCANDY time and this week I'm bringing to you a few favorites I found while Pouncing around on Etsy. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

1. Numbered Linen Coasters - Hirondelle Rustique, $20.00 Washington
2. Victorian Neck Warmer - Eva Foreva, $40.00 Pennsylvania
3. Embroidered Linen Pouch - Walking Wardrobe, $18.00 New Zealand
4. Vine Linen Pillow Cover - Meringue Designs, $35.00 Utah
5. Wish Bowl - Elm Studios Online, $16.00 New York
6. Love Letter Fabric Ribbon - Nothing Elegant, $3.99 Korea

Pumpkin Pickin' and fun in the N. Georgia Mountains

Fall in Atlanta is especially gorgeous when you get a chance to spend it
in the North Georgia mountains...

and when you get to spend it with your family and great friends visiting from Holland.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBAN!

It was so much fun introducing my Dutch friends to the American tradition called Halloween. Complete with a visit to Burt's Farm for some good old fashioned "country" fun and of course, hot boiled peanuts and people watching. You can never get sick of matching scarecrow sweaters, polyester and home perms {or can you?}

We grabbed a wheelbarrow and were on our way

For the record...Walt Disney/Pixar does not in anyway, shape or form financially supplement this blog or my family for that matter. It is the other way around! How about the $2.00 a piece band-aid on his forehead and hand? There is no boo boo, he wears them like tattoos.

Hubby even getting into the spirit. Perhaps next year we will wear
matching scarecrow sweaters:)

The perfect ending to a perfect day was a trip to Monteluce Winery.

So glad to have met you during the heatwave of 2000 on Santorini. Who would have thought we would have become friends for life? Our friendship is so important to me and I love how it has grown over the years. You are both so special to me and now to my family.
Looking forward to our next get together and making new memories.

Carrie Davis Photography

I'm in love with Carrie Davis Photography! I met Carrie a year ago when she asked me to design some invites for a friend's baby shower. We've been online and Twitter buddies ever since.

I was super thrilled when she announced she had found her true passion and was starting a new photography business. Being one to support women in small businesses (especially mommies) I quickly booked her for some family shots (I know, wearing black and denim is not exactly original, but it matches my roots) We spent a gorgeous, Fall Atlanta, afternoon together this past Sunday and her patience with my 3 year old was completely appreciated. I anxiously await the rest of the shots. Check out her magic.

A Day at the Office

Thanks Nichole for turning me onto this video! It made my morning. I'm also starting to believe one of the guys is my brother in law;0

Stickyfingers - Felted Wool Edition

In keeping with my whole felted wool fetish this week, it should be no surprise the three craft tutorials I'm sharing with you today are made of {what else?} FELT. While combing the web to bring you great ideas, I also came across some new blogs and designers to follow. As always, I aspire to inspire so go and MAKE SOMETHING! and have fun.

Don't you just love this picture's color combinations? Learn how to make this Felted Brooch by green crafter herself, Betz White. The possible uses for this little brooch are endless! You can put them on a sweater, scarf, hat, curtains, you name it! Click here for complete instructions.

Then we have this pillow with rosette clusters that I would wear as an article of clothing! From the felt master herself, Anne Kyrro Quinn offers up this step-by-step tutorial over at Etsy's Storque's How Tuesdays.
Be sure to pickup a copy of her book on the subject Felt Furnishings.

Garland can make any space festive, don't you agree? Learn how to make this festive felted garland, compliments of the PurlBee. Click here for her easy directions.

iCANDY - 59th Edition

Brrr, it's getting chilly out there and I'm really starting to {heart} everything felted wool. Mostly I'm curious about this entire process, ever since I saw there was some type of crochet needle involved? Guess I better You Tube this for a tutorial - oh no.... will there be another crafty skill in my future?

Thanks for joining me this week as I enthusiastically bring you some super duper felted wool creations. Who knew you could do all this? Enjoy!!

1. Felted Drawstring Bag - Crafts2Cherish, Ireland $104.00

2. Tall Bud Vase - Papaververt, CA $68.00

3. Dotted Wrap - Nancy Wilder, CA $140.00

4. Flower Necklace - Frank Ideas, Australia $20.00

5. Wool Felt Corsage - Emiko Keller Designs, WA $25.00

6. Felted Wool Acorns Tru Luxe, MA $25.00