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Fall fun-Storybook Woods style

When I need a little beauty and whimsy in my days, I love to peek in to Storybook Woods.  Clarice is always full of inspiration and beauty, and always mindful of a budget, which makes her blog a must read for me:)

Well, she posted these wonderful silhouette pumpkins and burlap table runners, and I knew I had to have them.  A quick trip to Joannes, and sure enough they were simple and fast to whip up, and adds lots of fun fall.  Add in daughters more  than willing to do the painting and sewing of the decorations and you have one happy, festive mama!

Fall fungi

We took adavantage of the rain clearing and the sun peeking out, to go out an observe the different fall fungi on our property.  Our mushroom field guide in hand we set off in search of the whimscal mushrooms, that one cannot help but find enchanting.  and find we did!

 

marshmallow root

I spent today, harvesting several of my plants. The roots need to be 3 uears old, but you can harvest and use the leaves anytime.  This plant is so prolific it and easy to grow, every home should start some.

Both the root and leaves contain a gummy substance called mucilage. When mixed with water, it forms a slick gel that is used to coat the throat and stomach to reduce irritation. It is also applied topically to soothe chapped skin. Also great on burns!

why, thank you

to our hens, that have decided to start laying eggs in the window box, under my kitchen window.  Normally, these boxes are filled with flowers, but after this summer's drought and  neglect from ahem.....me, they are now handy nesting boxes.

sure makes collecting eggs a snap

 

now to find the rest.....

Handmade Holiday 2010

Yesterday we started the Christmas list making. That is- what shall we make for each other this year.  I found this group of mamas doing the same thing, we joined in, I hope others will too! 

 

reflecting on summer days...

Feast of St Francis-festival going ons...

Siena selling Wit's End wares!

With friends, anxiously awaiting pre-conversion Francis.

The arrival- heralded by bagpipes!

Another long day!