Happy Halloween!

I'm ready for my little trick or treaters... are you? I've hung my "I've got flying monkeys, don't make me use them" sign.

Since the removal of the tree in the front yard there's been no landscaping... so I decided to work with what I have and dig a graveyard! I'm not really a morbid person, but my humor can be a little twisted at times.

Apparently, my neighbor's humor can be twisted too! His graveyard puts mine to shame. He's got a body bag, tombstones, "fire" that lights up, and even music with sound effects!

Here's a close-up of what he has going on above his garage. He built it himself-- it has a windshield wiper motor in it to make it move! Brilliant!

Well, I've got some last minute things to do before the little goblins start coming by-- have a safe and fun Halloween!

An Early Birthday Gift

I did it. My birthday isn't until next month but I ordered my early birthday gift! It's the KitchenAid Professional 600 6qt 575 Watt Stand Mixer in Pearl Metallic. Isn't it a beauty? I ordered it from my good friends at QVC. That website is just too convenient!

I'm excited that I'll receive it in time for my holiday baking! Using this new mixer will be so much easier than using my old hand mixer! I've been wanting one of these forever. I can't wait to mix cookie dough, cupcake batter, and all manner of yummy goodness to share with my friends this fall!

An Award From Maria...

I recently received this award from Maria Jose from the blog Marivigano! Maria is a creative miniaturist who lives in Spain. She was so sweet to honor me with this award. Thank you so much Maria!

I couldn't understand the rules of the award, since I don't understand Spanish- but I think that I'm suppose to pass this on to ten other bloggers. I've seen this award on many blogs, and can never remember who has received what! Sooooo, I'm just going to pass this award on to any of my followers from other countries than the U.S. (I love my U.S. followers too, don't worry!) All of you inspire me!

It still blows me away that so many of my "blog friends" are from other countries-- I love it! I think it makes the world feel a little more cozy.

Hugs,

Show and Tell Tuesday

Happy Fall, my sweet friends! Meg has been waiting for me to get back from the Showcase of Miniatures show in San Jose. I think she knew that I'd be bringing her some fall decorations for the Little Pink House. I brought her some pumpkins and a jack o' lantern for the porch. She immediately went to arranging them at the entry to the house. Looks like she got her packages from her recent eBay purchase. She and I are both a little addicted to eBay these days!

This a plastic jack o' lantern and some skulls that I received in a $2 grab bag. There were more things in the grab bag, but these were my favorite. They seem kind of vintage-- and I love the party hats on the skulls! Meg would like some Halloween candy for this jack o' lantern so she can sit out on the porch Halloween night and pass candy out to the little goblins that may come by.

On the way back from the show, my friend Kim and I stopped by Bearly Big Enough to take a look at minis. I can never leave without finding something that I just must have! I found this wonderful glass cake stand and glass dome-- and of course needed something for the inside, so I found this yummy looking cake to put in it.

A few weeks ago I purchased this little bed and chenille bed cover and pillows. I was able to find a rug, a garden hat, and the orange kitty playing in the fishbowl at the show. Meg now has a dog (Hagrid), a cat (Bojangles) and a goldfish (Sushi). I think that pets really make a house feel like a home, even a little home.

While at the show, Kim and I met up with our friend Lynne from Club Little House. She was so sweet to give each of us this wonderful little table with flamingos painted on it, a tea cozy that she made at her mini club (that I forgot to photograph) and a mini copy of Through the Looking Glass (on the nightstand shelf). Thanks so much, Lynne! She is so thoughtful- and talented too. I love everything she does! She made the wonderful kitchen table and tablecloth in the kitchen for our last Club Little House swap. Lynne, when will we ever talk you into starting a blog?!

These are some hankies that I found at The Shabby Shack, one of my favorite quirky antique shops. Each hankie was priced at $2, but when I got to the register the man gave them to me at two for $3! I didn't even ask! I love the hankie with the embroidered floral wreaths. I may make a bed skirt for the bed, or maybe some curtains for the bedroom.

Well, I hope you enjoyed "Show and Tell Tuesday"-- it was fun to show you a little bit more of the Little Pink House. I promise that I will start showing more. The bathroom is wallpapered now, but the room still needs some work. I purchased some wallpaper for the living room, so I'll post that when it's completed also.

I hope you are all enjoying the change in the season-- have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Show and Tell Tuesday

About a week ago I went to an antique street fair in Roseville put on by The Tattered House. Every single booth was wonderful! On my way out, just about when I thought I'd seen it all, I spotted this birdhouse and it's stand. The person running the booth was on a break, so I negotiated with her husband--and bless his heart, he has no idea what a great deal he gave me.

Anyway, I decided to line the bottom with some wrapping paper that I love. I had lined my desk drawer with it, and had some left over. After I lined the bottom of the birdcage, I added a birdnest and a battery operated candle (with timer!). Okay, some people might not care for the battery operated candles, but I love them-- especially the ones with a timer! (QVC is where I buy mine!)

This is the base of the stand. I really like it. The design is not too fussy, but decorative enough for me.

This is the whole stand. I haven't hung the art yet because I still need to paint the walls. I feel like everything is on hold until those walls are painted!

These are two more finds from the street fair-- a plant stand and a hand-made broom. The vendor said she bought the broom in England. I love the broom because it reminds me of Harry Potter. I'm going to use it as a Halloween decoration! I'd like to put a collection of pumpkins on the plant stand for fall. I'm thinking that if I purchase fake carvable pumpkins, I can carve one side for Halloween, and then turn them around for Thanksgiving. What do you think?

As you can see, I don't have landscaping in my front yard, but I do have some fall decor out there! I had a tree removed (one of many projects around here), and no longer have a lawn. I'm hoping to get it landscaped soon so I don't have a mudslide on my hands!

Just a little gratuitous picture of Hagrid. He just makes me smile. I hope he makes you smile too!

Show and Tell Tuesday

The other day I went shopping at a few of my favorite local vintage shops, so I thought that I'd "show & tell" my fun finds with you...

It was instant love when I saw the pink apron. The fabric is actually a dotted swiss but it's hard to see in the picture. The shop keeper at The Homestead said it had been part of her own collection and that it had been hard to part with. She was glad it was going to a good home! The sugar and creamer was found at The Red Door. I'm not totally sure that they are vintage, but they're vintage enough for me. I love them!

And then there are these little jell-o molds-- so cute! I've framed some vintage jell-o cookbooks for my kitchen, so I think I'll turn these into something cute for the kitchen.

I think I'm going to try to make "Show & Tell Tuesday" a semi-regular thing. (What do you think? Would you like that?!) I love to shop and I love cute vintage things. Some Tuesdays I'll show off some of my recent miniature finds also.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy birthday dear Hagrid

Hagrid turned two this week, so figured a party was in order. Who doesn't love a party? We invited some friends from the dog park, and our new neighbor pup.

The guests were greeted with balloons and a banner...

There were streamers, party hats, bubbles, and a wading pool...

I found this bubble machine at Wal-mart in the wedding section-- isn't it great?!

Charlie was eager to party with his hat on. The silly boy kept that hat on almost the entire time! Amazing!

My friend Krista and I baked cupcakes for the people-guests... we even made dog-themed chocolates to adorn the cupcakes!

We hand-dipped dog treats for the goodie-bags... note, each baggie has a bottle of bubbles tied to it with paw-printed ribbon! I served people food indoors, safe from the fur-babies. The dips were served in stainless steel (sterile) dog dishes!

(If you are wondering what's up with the blue stripes around the bookshelf and windowsill, I'm getting ready to paint the walls so the edges have been masked. I'll be sure to share "after" photos when the painting is completed.)

This is my new neighbor and friend, Krista, and her sweet Nellie...

I made "pupcakes" for Haggie and his friends. They're topped with peanut butter-cream cheese frosting and kibble sprinkles!

Charlie made himself at home and tried to sneak up onto Krista's lap... she looks a little surpised at his sly attempt! He's such a love!

I love this shot of Nellie licking the frosting off of her pupcake!

This is Gracie enjoying Haggie's pupcake! So sneaky!

Here's Charlie enjoying Gracie's pupcake! (Notice: hat intact!)

Okay, Charlie's sporting a new look with his hat! What a party hound! I think this might be the dog version of "wearing the lampshade"!

Oh, happy birthday boy! I think he had a really great time with his friends. Thanks for stopping by his birthday party!