The Road

OOOH! I am so excited! My friend Leslie and I have been waiting patiently for the movie version of The Road to come out. It's taken the studios FOREVER to finish the project and firm up the release date.

Well, it's finally about to happen. On November 25th the movie is coming to theaters! YAY.

If you haven't read the novel by Cormac McCarthy then I suggest you so. It's an amazing read!

Harvest Moon

It's that time of year again, Harvest Time. Farmers are bringing in their final crops of the season and we are blessed with a bounty of produce rich and ripe for the gathering.

The full moon closest to the autumnal equinox is considered to be the Harvest Moon. Traditionally, it's seemingly larger then normal appearance gave farmers additional light to work their fields by to gather in the final crops.

Normally the Harvest Moon falls in September, but this year we are treated to an October display. The next October Harvest Moon won't happen until 2017.

The full moon in November is considered the Hunter's Moon, again for giving hunter's additional light to see by.

Officially Fall!

It seems that the weather has officially ushered in the Fall rainy season here in western West Virginia. We've had rain 3 days this week. Oh well, I am hoping that enough rain will get us some gorgeous color in our Autumn leaves a little later in the season.

Our state's annual Pumpkin Festival is next week. Our town is host to one of the largest festivals in our state and our local fairgrounds is actually the West Virginia Pumpkin Park. I will try for some photos of the decorations our town puts up, the whole of Milton, WV is pumpkin bedecked this time of year.

I've started celebrating early with my very own Pumpkin Festival earrings, available in my artfire shop by clicking here

Signs that Summer is Almost Over!

I noticed the other day that our town has been getting ready for Labor Day. Our American Legion post puts out flags for all of the federal holidays during the Summer months. Flags line Main Street on both sides for several blocks.

This time of year that is always the signal that Summer is officially drawing to a close. Labor Day is just a few days away now and then it's onwards towards Fall.

We have had a wonderful mild Summer here in West Virginia. July and August have been very livable and not nearly as humid as normal for this time of year. I am hoping it's signaling an early Fall and can't wait for the days when it's time to pull out the sweaters!

This time of year is my absolute favorite.

Summer Abundance, The lampwork beaded jewelry of Artbead Divine Market!

I am a floral bead junky! I tend to choose either flowered lampwork or very organic boro beads for my designs. I search for flowered beads more then any other type and I'm drawn to designs inspired by flowers on a regular basis.

Here is a selection of lampwork beaded jewelry from members of Artbead Divine Market on 1000Markets. These were all found using the search term FLOWER. Be sure to click on the items to see full sized photos and descriptions.

Red Letter Days! 50s Vintage Glamour

I was browsing the vintage clothing on Etsy tonight and came across all of these gorgeous lipstick red items. I can't decide on a favorite, it's got to be the red pumps, or maybe it's that scalloped lace cocktail number.

They just don't make clothes with these lines anymore and it's a crying shame. That nipped in waist and full skirt is utterly feminine. I bet these dresses have some great stories to tell!

Be sure to click on the items to visit the seller's stores. These are great finds so be sure to check them out!

Little Luxuries

It's a proven fact that in tough economic times it's the little luxuries that sell the most. Like a new tube of lipstick that provides a boon to the soul of every red blooded American woman. It's been called the Lipstick Effect and it's happened several times in the last 100 years here in the states.

Well, my answer to the Lipstick Effect is to introduce a new line of Little Luxuries that are affordable high end semi-precious gemstone earrings. For about the cost of a tube of department store brand lipstick you can pick up an elegant little pair of luxe earrings that will perk you right up! And unlike that tube of lipstick, these little beauties are crafted to last a lifetime!

My first pair in this new line is a terrific combination sparkling pink Topaz and sterling silver. Simple but elegant and a cheeky fun color to boot! You can find the Little Luxuries line in my Etsy shop!