it's looking like fall outside

I finished up my outside fall decorations today. I put out an old scarecrow, added some leaf garlands on the fence and changed my mini flag to fall also!

better flowers

While at a book sale I found this very vintage book from Better Homes and Gardens about Floral Design! It's from 1954. I thought it would be cool adding it to my design collection of books. All the pictures inside are all color and to say about the designs....they are definitely different! Maybe it will inspire some designs I create at Michael's! It only cost me 50 cents!

garbage

Last night we went over a friends house, and the guys decided to make garbage plates. If your from Rochester you probably know all about these interesting named "plates". If you don't know, check out wikipedia's site. So Mike's job was to make the hot sauce. I was out with my family so he made it ALL by himself! And boy did he do a GREAT JOB!

Awhile ago we did a search online to find a recipe. Just do a search on google!!

dirty birdy

My friend Nicky and her friend Sondra are setting up their shop at a local craft and art show. If your around check it out!!! Before leaving for Buffalo and PA I'm gonna try to stop by to see the Dirty Birdies!!

your invited

Over at Karla's Cottage, theres a party about what you love about your home! You too can join in also just click the link to her site!

Drop a link to your blog in the comment section with what you love about your home, or you can just lurk around and visit many beautiful homes out in blog land.

pumpkin topiary

I made this last week at work and thought I would share it with you guys. I have been getting a lot of comments from customers that they like it! It was kinda of a struggle putting it together with almost super gluing my fingers!

Maybe I might have to buy it for my house!

welcome fall

Happy 1st day of Fall everyone! It is a beautiful fall day here in Rochester! I LOVE this time of year, with all the beautiful colors and aromas! I just bought these Chinese lanterns to decorate my family room. Pictures of fall decorating coming soon!

Also on a side note: Today is my 101st post!! Happy Anniversary "The Happy Snow Globe"!!! Here's to 100's more!

board of inspiration

Our recent visit to Canada we went to IKEA, and found some good buys. One thing I was pretty excited about was a glass board to hang on the wall. When reading some of my favorite blogs, I've seen their take on a 'inspiration board", and I've been wanting to make my own. The glass board was PERFECT for it! It will always be a work in progress, but here's my start on my own inspiration board.

Some items on my board:

Dorothy, Toto and the Ruby Slippers

Queen of Glitter article

Pink glitter letters

Coco

Lace dollies

PINK peonies

Hot pink satin ribbon

box of thanks

As a thank you for all the goodies my Mom gave to me over the week, I decided to make her a little something. I took a box and painted it a couple of coats of a green sage color, personalized it , and then of course added some GLITTER. Using my Sizzix machine I made her a bunch of scalloped tags and wrapped them in ribbon and put them inside.

All in all, I think my little "thank you" turned out pretty darn well!

hydrangeas

At a recent sale, a lady was selling these GORGEOUS hydrangeas bouquets. Since none of my bushes bloomed this year, I've been looking for some stems so I can dry them for a nice vase arrangement. They are just beautiful!!

paper crafting

My Mom made me this really cute journal (right)for my blogging and crafting ideas to jot them down in. She's been cranking them out making one for herself (left) and another for her friend's birthday! I think they are so cute with how she designed them! What a great idea Mom!! Keep going with those GREAT ideas!!!

spooning

Something I have been collecting for awhile are Welsh Love Spoons. I only have about 4 in my little collection, because they are hard to come by in the U.S., but I would love to add to my collection! Although, last year I was at a Garage Sale and I found one for only $1!!

They were usually carved by young men, especially in Wales as a love token for their sweethearts, to show their affection and intentions, dating back to the 17th century. Sailors would often carve love spoons during their long journeys, which is why anchors would often be incorporated into the carvings. Spoons were also made for social occasions like weddings and christenings.