Just Jack-o-Lanterns

Who's that knocking at the door?

It's the guests for our annual pumpkin carving party!

Every year around this time we gather together a few friends and family for a spirited contest. Who can carve the best jack-o-lantern?

There are always plenty of Halloween treats... 

and the winner of the contest gets to take home the glitter pumpkin prize to keep for the whole year!

Last year Nel took first place with her haunted house.

This year's contest is about to get started...

We'll reveal the winning jack-o-lantern next time--stay tuned!

~ Sheri, Jess, & Nel ~

A Very Nice Gathering

Jess and Nel went to a fundraiser to raise money for doggies that have been abused or neglected who need surgery.  It was a fun event, and there was a photo booth there that you could dress up and take pictures. Here they are acting silly.

 Is there a special

fundraiser that you

 participate in?

~Sheri

Seasonal Treats

Happy Harvest!

Nel and I made our own version of autumn-inspired bruschetta. 

We began by slicing a baguette into thin pieces, then we sautéed some chopped yellow squash in olive oil. After we took the squash off the stove, we mixed in chopped green onions, shredded cheese (we used parmesan), and salted pumpkin seeds. 

We topped the baguette slices with the yummy mixture and baked the bruschetta just until the cheese had melted. Simple and delicious!

These pumpkin macarons are also worth mentioning. 

I wish I could say I made them from scratch, but I must admit that I brought them home from my local Trader Joe's store.

Although the macarons were not homemade, they were delectable with a hot cup of chai tea and a Halloween read.

I hope you have a spicy week ahead.
 

~Jess

 

Just Because

A few pics for

Autumn,

Just Because.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Spirited Decor

It's that spooktacular time of the year!

When we deck the halls with all that's scary...

and ring in the holiday with some spirited decor!

I just love to open a good book on these crisp autumn nights and get magically lost in a new world... 

a cup of tea and a few sweets, and I'm a happy ghoul!

I hope you'll celebrate October in the way that makes you feel connected to the season!  

And do let us know how you decorate to celebrate!
  

Happy October!

~Nel~

A Birthday Wish

You gave me joy

when you were little,

 

 

And you give

me joy now.

 

 

You're so beloved

they even

named a street

after you. 

;~)

 

 

Today's your

Birthday,

so Celebrate!

 

 

And always know

your mom

is near.

 

 

Happy Birthday

Jess!

 

~Sheri



A Favorite

Happy October!

 

This month we'll be featuring 

 

fall crafts and decor,

 

Halloween tidbits,

seasonal goodies, 

and more ;-)

 

~Jess