Look Who is Showing up for Dinner

 The temps are dropping and everyone is showing up for dinner and readying for the winter.

The Tufted Titmouse hit our bay window so I had to go out and check on it. It actually landed in a flower pot. I gently petted it's soft wings as it looked curiously at me. A slight scoop and it was off on my stone wall. I walked away so it could take it's time. It flew to a tree branch. I will be sharing the grape vine wreath I made for this window so it does not happen again. I gathered vine from my backyard.

Two Woodpeckers at once!! Feeding on sunflower seeds.

Just a chippy hanging out in the beautiful leaves.

Can you see me? I am scoping out the Chipmunks from the top of the tree. This was taken through a window so not the best clarity. I get to see many different hawks in my neighborhood.

I love this time of year. The vibrant colors from the leaves to your flowers giving one last pop of beauty!

Fall in Pennsylvania is the best!

Driving through the countryside in Pennsylvania this time of year is breath taking. The trees have erupted in firey reds, bright yellows and neon oranges. You feel like you have walked into a glorious painting. The colors are just so exquisite. I love coming across local farm stands with carts and rows of orange pumpkins waiting to become jack o lanterns and gnarly, warty gourds in shades of mint, peach and white.

 By my campground farm kids sell cornstalks and hay bales on the honor system. You add your money to the bucket on the 4 for $1 gourd cart. They also sell butter nut squash for a whole $1.00. The little things are just so special. The small, white church down the road will be making their homemade apple cider this weekend. The cider is in a giant kettle under a wood burning fire and a volunteer stirs with a wood paddle. At night the church has welcome lights burning in each window. It is picture perfect.

Sometimes a hike leads you to beautiful scenes too!

Keystone Power Dam in Armstrong County is severely low so it has lead to some great exploration.

Happy on a hike by the water!

Cheap Doggie Costume

 Larkin is ready for his Pup Posse! Is he a Sheriff or a tough cowboy? Either way he is ridiculously cute!

This costume cost me $3.00. Yep! The hat came from the doll section at Hobby Lobby. Just the hat would cost you $10+ at a pet store! The scarf was on promo for 99 cents also at Hobby Lobby.

HOW DID I MAKE IT?

🎃I took scrap ribbon from craft box. 

🎃Hole punch, hot glue.

🎃 Left over Christmas bells from craft box.

🎃 Metal star from craft box. Probably find with metal and wood crafting section.

Hole punch each side of the hat. I use a smaller punch so ribbon is held tight.

Next take ribbon and measure or eyeball how much you need to thread through hat and tie under dog chin.  📌Look at the picture if directions seem confusing.

Take two equal pieces of ribbon. Push a piece through each hole punch. Take each ribbon and tie a knot so knot setting on top of hat.  This will keep ribbon from going through the punch. You now have two ribbons attached to hat and can tie under dog chin.

🎃 The bells were hot glued on scarf for effect. My dog does not eat random stuff. If a chewer you may want skip if they happen to fall off. The scarf is folded in half like a big triangle. It's tied on and no sewing.

🎃 Scarves are great photo opportunities and nice when a pet parent is around. I don't advise leaving on while gone as they could get hooked on something and choke.

SO THAT'S A CHEAP COSTUME FROM THE DOLL AISLE!!

My Dad's Farm Craft and Antique Show

 Mark your calendars! The event days are Nov 6 through Nov 15. The owner is giving everyone time to space out their visits instead of just the weekend. Don't miss the barn filled from top to bottom! Special gifts and home decor abound in every nook and cranny! The big trees sparkle with ornaments to purchase. Truly an inviting, cheerful and merry shopping experience. I will be doing this show. I will add pictures as I pull things together.  Check the website as we get closer https://m.facebook.com/MyDadsFarm/ 345 Fort Run Road, Ford City, PA.

I just finished these sweet plants. Reminds me of a first snow on bloomed plants. Perfect for a window sill or thinking of you for nursing home patients.

I love old Christmas! Rare Candolier! Ultimate gift for Christmas collector!

Handmade Snowmen and vintage 1950-60 light.

Vintage Christmas tree holder. Perfect Atomic Tinsel Tree! Unfortunately, it does not spin and can't get to hardware to fix. Still cool!