It's Fall!

~ Fall has arrived! ~  

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It has come sneaking up on me oh so quickly.  I was just enjoying the start of summer, about a minute ago, wasn't I?  It sure seems like it!  Seriously the time has flown by and it's hard to believe it's Fall already!  I have to say it like a true [converted] southerner..."It's Fall Y'all!"  

The pumpkins are out in force and the fall colors are peeking out of the trees.  The leaves are starting to cover the ground faster than the lawn mower can gobble 'em up.  The cooler evenings at late have been pretty enjoyable, more so while spent out on the covered porch.  A nice glass of wine and a gentle breeze is a fine way to end the day.  The mornings are pretty sweet too spent out there on the porch enjoying morning coffee.  Just enough warmth to make it feel perfect, while the sunshine tops the trees and the morning dew fades away.   

I think I would be satisfied if this weather we are having was the norm year round.  I do mostly prefer and enjoy early Spring to early Fall, and all that is in between.  That's my one long season!  I'm so glad it's a longer stretch of the year than the rest of it too.  Especially here in the South.

It is sad to see Summer pass, I have enjoyed it and I'll be longing from here on out for it's return, no doubt.  So for now, I am falling for Fall.  There is plenty of inspiration everywhere for creating fall crafts or goodies for Fall to decorate with.  Speaking of which, I have some ideas of my own too.  I better get busy 'cause...

It's Fall!!
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A photo of one of my Chalkboard messages

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Happy Fall!...

~ In Remembrance ~

Monday Message

~ My Monday Message ~

Something Surprising

What could that be?...Hmmm?

A bit of a peek at a little somethin'-somethin' I have in the works!  Shhh!...It's a surprise though, so just between us, OK?

It's gonna be purty!

Shhhhh!

I'll let you see it all...Soon!...I will! *wink*

- A Birthday Message -

Un-Hobby Endings!

This is a sad sight to see!...

The closing of a local Hobby Lobby store!
The un-hobby ending of one of my favorite places!  Where I go to shop for the needs to get my craft on, seasonal items, or new home goods must haves!

But just up the road or two and not too far away, sits this - oh my gosh I think it's even bigger - brand new store!  

Happy-Hobby beginnings a new!  

I had my first visit and I'm loving the new store and location.  (I would have been really sad about the other store closing if I hadn't already known that the new store was being built sometime ago.)  I checked out just about every inch of the place since I spent a long time there, {because I wanted to of course!}, and actually due to a severe thunderstorm that arrived while I was inside that had me saying, "I'm not going out in that!...so I'll just shop a little longer!"  That I did, and I'll be getting my craft on with some new goodies that were simply too good to pass up, and that 40% off coupon is always an added bonus!  I put that to good use too.

{Speaking of that 40% off coupon ...If you didn't know already - Those who have smart phones can use their phone to pull up the store coupon and have the barcode scanned at the check-out to redeem the coupon discount, either via an app, or by pulling up the website.  Several other stores also allow this, and some coupons can be sent to your phone via text message too.  You simply sign-up for it.   Gotta love modern technology!  If you are like me, you most likely always have your phone with you.  This is quite convenient and saves with not having to watch for or cut coupons from the newspapers or ads, and remembering to have the coupons with you when needed.} 

  
I do love me some Hobby Lobby!

Full of Hobby-ness!...

Monday Message

~ My Monday Message ~

It's National Grandparent's Day!

Here's to all the Grandparents out there!

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  There's a wonderful bond between Grandparents and Grandchildren 

...and it is grand!

I am so happy to be part of the Grandparent's club!...

Hello September

September has arrived and as usual it brought a long holiday weekend with a short week to follow, thanks to Labor Day!  I hope everyone had a non-laboring Labor Day weekend and was able to spend some quality time with family and friends, and that you enjoyed it as much as we did!    

September brings several birthdays in our immediate family, my Son-in-law, Husband and our oldest Daughter too.  Even more with extended Family and also several Friends.  A big *Happy 'September' Birthday!*, shout out to all of them, in one fell swoop!

I often call September "summer's last hurrah!"  I find myself clinging to summer now because I know it's end is near.  But for now the weather is fine, and with the temperatures still climbing into the mid eighties - I am good with that.  Now if I could just slow down the time it would be great...so I can hold on to summer.



Have a great September!...