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Yesterday when I was out in my paddocks shoveling horse poop, I could feel it; a change in the air. You can't really describe it other than maybe a rustling of the trees, or a breeze, but it's definitely there; Fall. Even though I actually enjoyed most of my summer, my 2nd one here in Tennessee, and that's probably cause I got heat relief by putting up a swimming pool, I'm looking forward to Fall. Enough 90 degree+ days!
While not enjoying being outside swimming and splashing around, I've been busy working on my 2nd store, but there's just not enough hours in the day. This coming weekend I am hoping to get more accomplished; a few more pieces made and posted, and also my Etsy banner and avatar uploaded. I have them done, just no energy when I get home from my spirit-draining job. Sigh...
With these season changes, so come life changes...As I've been looking through my old blog friends, ones I had when I first started my own blog and online business, I see some are no longer active. Many of the postings are from a year or more ago. What's really sad is that some of my dear blog friends have passed. Sad.. My good friend and first fan, Jonty from Darkside Creations over in the U.K., passed suddenly from a massive heart attack and he was so young, with a family. I believe in his mid-30's or so. He was an amazing papier mache artist who found me through the web and we became chatty friends over the next few years until that. Then another gal, cancer. I followed her stage IV postings and I knew the eventuality of it, but still...you hope that won't come to pass, until you no longer see postings. Other friends are no longer creating, or have family issues or health issues of their own. I too have had many events going on in the past few years and neglected my art and blog.
I feel happiest when I'm creating, whether for my stores or just for myself. It feeds the soul as the saying goes. For my granddaughter's birthday this year, I bought her first sewing machine and I'm hoping she will become a lifetime creator/crafter herself and I'll have been a positive influence in that way. Sort of carry on the family tradition. For me anyway, when life gets in the way, art is a comforting refuge.
Have a happy weekend friends! Jeannine
Hi everyone!
I hope you're having a great fun-filled summer! The storms are here in TN and have been off and on for about a month now, fluctuating between thunder and lightening or just plain ol' rain. Admittedly, a thunderstorm here makes me more nervous than one from the northwest because it can turn into a tornado, but luckily that hasn't happened. Keeping my fingers crossed it remains that way.
My summer has been very busy. We've been working on painting our house which is a slow process due to the daily uncertainty of what the weather is going to do. I did however pick out a gorgeous color, inspired by the beach and am loving how it looks so far on the porch! I've trimmed it with new white shutters and it just looks like such a happy little beach cottage now. I'm going to paint the new front door a bright coral which I think will look beautiful! Very pleased! Now if I could just finish it.... to be continued.
Crafting and creating has been slow. I've been rearranging my studio, adding more lighting and storage etc., and have a new work table coming soon. The creative wheels have been turning nonetheless and I have some great things planned. You know how last year I ventured into jewelry making and wasn't sure how I felt about it? Well I've decided I like it! So this year I've taken some more classes and decided to do a lot more of it, with a new element. I can't say much more right now, but I'll be starting some projects shortly and of course will post pictures. Excited about it!
Ok, back to the house...let's see. We took down the wire shelving in the laundry room and added fresh white cabinets for better storage. I've also dug up the front small garden area and added flagstone pavers, several lavender plants and a couple small, lacy-type shrubs, a turquoise glowing light and a shabby chic birdbath. Progress..slow and steady...
How's your summer going?
Have you ever heard of Campground Halloween? I hadn't either till I read about this great vacation tradition that happens every summer around various campgrounds around the U.S.
Around the country, campgrounds celebrate Halloween for one weekend every summer. There's trick-or-treating, haunted houses, decorations put up around each campsite or trailer, costumes, and of course scary stories around the campfire. Gee, I sure hope they're serving S'mores too!
So...if you're a fan of Halloween, and who isn't for corn sakes, then by all means consider checking this out for a way ghoul, I mean, cool summer vacation!
