Could we please have a break.....

I never in my 66 years can remember a summer like this.  It has been so incredibly hot and the earth is so dry that it's cracking.  My yard is brown and I'm watering continually.  It makes me lazy with no ambition.  I'm so non-productive and this could be the perfect time to make some fall things (Fall Open House is just a few weeks away).  Oh, well, I've taken time to read and it does take so much time just watering.

Judy and I did take a little trip yesterday and managed to get a little antiquing done.  I bought a big bag of the greatest dried gourds.  Also found some bowls and a few other things.  Love the bowls.  The larger one doesn't have a name on the bottom but has "made in USA" and a #5.  The small one has a little crack but is so cute and great colors.  It has what looks like PRP Co. Roseville and some numbers on the bottom.  They're both perfect for fall.

 There are all kinds, shapes and colors of the gourds.  I waxed a few with the darker wax and they are really pretty.  Most are fall colors but some are white.

 Love this old bowl.  I've never seen one like it.  It's really early I think and just an amazing color.

My plan next week is to do some things out of wool for fall.  I love doing wool applique but don't ever seem to take the time.  It's hard to sell because it takes so much time to do it and it takes just the right person to be willing to pay what you have to charge.  Also, wool is expensive especially if it's been dyed.  Even if you can buy a piece of clothing or a throw in a resale shop, you still have to take the time to wash and sometimes dye it.  Anyway, I'm giving it a try.  If I don't sell it, they make nice Christmas gifts.

Hope you all have a nice weekend.  Please say a prayer that we get some rain.  The farmers are having such a terrible time.  Peace!

A little fall decorating!

I am so far behind in everything. Finally, there are a few fall decorations out but most of my Halloween will not be out this year. The g'kids don't seem to notice & I just can't find the time. Their house looks like Halloween central & this time of the year they're so busy all the time that we don't see as much of them. My time has been spent on trying to get things ready for Leola's Holiday Open House & since I didn't start until about a month ago, I'm a little stressed.

Here's my mantle. I've wanted to paint it for years but so far haven't gotten around to it.

This is my red entry hall. One of my collections is yellowware & spongeware, & I especially like it this time of the year. That's some of my wool applique in the frames.
This cabinet is in my living room & holds more of my yellowware & some of my turkey collection. The pillows are more of my work. The one with the house applique is going to Leola's.