Halloween Party

Who is this ? Hee, hee, hee, it's just me. I make a wicked witch don't you think? Last night my honey and I went to a spooktacular Halloween costume party. I can't help it, when I hear costume party I always have to go as a witch. I love smearing all the green stuff on my face, weird eye makeup ,and all that lovely hair....which by the way kept getting in my mouth when I ate. Now that I can do without, but what's a witch to do?
Here's my honey! Put on your sun glasses, this rhinestone cowboy has too much bling, bling.
Enter if you dare. The front yard was transformed into a graveyard and every room in the house was decorated to the max. The decorations were amazing.
Here we are with our hostess with the mostess. Alicia, we had a great time!
Besides having a delicious spaghetti dinner, we had yummy appetizers, the best desserts and lots and lots of candy. I took this 8 layer mexican dip, it's delish. If you haven't ever made it give it a try, you won't be disappointed. Here is the basic recipe.

1 9-ounce can refried beans
1/4 cup picante salsa
1 6-ounce container guacamole dip
1 8-ounce sour cream (I use light sour cream)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ( I always add more cheese)
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 small can sliced black olives
1 medium tomato, chopped
large bag restaurant style tortilla chips

Mix together refried beans and picante salsa. (For more fire add a couple of splashes of hot taco sauce to this mixture) Spread mixture about 1/4 inch thick on a plate or platter.

Next layer guacamole dip and sour cream. Top with cheese, green onions, olives, and chopped tomatoes. Cover and chill for a couple hours. Serve with chips, and enjoy.

I'm not casting any spells today just witching you a happy day. Linda

The Park and What Is This

Today is a lovely warm sunny day, not fallish at all. I've been ironing about three hours and I need a break. I love to iron ,but enough is enough. It's so pretty out we decided to take Lily for a walk in our little park, just down the street from our house. We walk there nearly everyday. I love to pick up little pieces of nature and Lily sniffs everything and tries to find the squirrels in the trees. She can hear them but she can't figure out what's up there. I picked up these pretty little leaves, not much on the ground, no acorns today.... the maintenance men had just finished mowing.
They were trimming some trees and look what I got. This cutting is from a large tree, lots and lots of green foliage, with these beautiful little nubby balls. Red, orange and yellow , and even a green one. I wonder what color it will be? They remind me of candy or Christmas lights. I love them. Does anyone know what these are called?

I'm calling them pretty. Take a walk and see what pretties you can find.

Linda

Hearts

Happy Halloween heart. I found this little sweetie in Morro Bay.
My mom stitched this sweet little heart many years ago. Love you too.
The little hearts are from my honey. The darling book, and beautiful white heart are from my friend Brenda. She found the heart on a beach in Mexico.
Crafted by Rob. He twisted the wire and created this neat piece. It's special when you receive a gift made especially for you!

This little tea towel is from my friend Sharon, she collects hearts too.
It's a pleasure to cut bread on this board.
Teddy likes hearts too. The quilt hanging over the chair is the first one I made.
My gratitude journal. I have much to be grateful for and for this I am truly thankful.
Love this little heart. Mmmm Q, for queen......no I think Q, for Queen of Hearts.

Have a happy day ....Linda

Hearts

I adore hearts! I'm not sure why I like this shape , maybe it's because it's a symbol of love ... anyway I like it. I've been collecting little heart shaped things for a long time and these are just a few. My honey is always looking for heart shaped rocks to add to a collection he strarted years ago for me , they are really hard to find, so I don't have too many. This is one of my most favorites. It's two rocks he matched up to form a heart. I think it's too cool.
These little molds are in my kitchen and I like to change the candle to match the season. Somtimes there are three candles , but I kinda like just the one . What do you think??
I can't imagine what this opened.
Everything taste better on a heart plate. I found this in a little thrift shop in Fort Bragg.
I love sterling silver jewelry, and I'm crazy over heart bracelets. These are some of my most favorite pieces. There is mix here. Some vintage charm bracelets, and anniversray bracelet from Carl, a couple from Lisa and one from my good friend. Whenever I wear any of the pieces I think of the sweet ones who they are from.

More hearts tomorrow.....until then from my heart to yours have a happy day. Linda

Look What I Found

Last week was the WX Peddlers Fair and I found this treasure of a lamp. In all the years of collecting moonstone I've never seen a moonstone lamp. Well, I really wanted this piece, but what if it didn't work? My honey doesn't like to do wiring......maybe our electrician friend R.H. would take care of the wiring, I'm pretty sure he will. It needed a shade, would I find one I liked, and last but not least was it within my budget. Well it was budget friendly, it worked, and I found this darling shade at Goodwill. The shade is a pretty burgundy with a sweet little blue flower design. I just love this little lamp and it has found a happy home on the "sidecar" with other moonstone pieces.


Angie, at Scrappy Moments tagged me. I'm to share seven things about my self. Here goes..

1. Love sweets....Good and Plenty candies are my favorite. Also love Sen~ Sen, a confection sucrerie.....also know as a breath perfume.

2. Please give me Apricot Pie for my birthday....no cake for me.

3. I adore animals, at one time we had 3 dogs and 5 cats....kinda of expensive , but worth it.

4. I'm a reader, with a good book you can go anywhere.

5. I love ketchup on cottage cheese.

6. I'm an only child.

7. I love fog and rain too.

Well there you go.....I'm tagging:

Andi ~ Andi's Everyday Adventure

Polly ~ Counting Your Blessing

Ginger ~ Enchanting Cottage

Dolly ~ From My Cherry Heart

Monica ~ Home Is Where Your Heart Is

Michelle ~ I'm A Little Teapot

Rosemary ~ Rosepetitemaison

Enjoy your weekend ----- only 13 day until Halloween, wonder what these little imps are cooking up......Linda

Soup's On

It has been raining most all of today, and cold too. This kind of weather always puts me in the mood for homemade soup. This is Taco Soup, one of our favorites. Not only is it simple to put together, but it is delicious too. I love to serve it with a crusty bread, and green salad. Here is the recipe.

1/2 lb. lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped

2 16-oz cans pinto beans, drained

1 16-oz can red kidney beans, drained

1 16-oz can cut tomatoes

1 16-oz pkg. frozen corn

1 pkg. taco seasoning (I use about 1/2 pkg. for my family)

1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix (dry)

1 1/2 cup water (I like to add another 1/2 cup water as it simmers)

Cook the ground beef and onions, drain. Add remaining ingredients and simmer to blend flavors.

This recipe was originally created by a weight watcher leader, or maybe it was a member, I'm not sure but anyway she used ground turkey. Whichever meat you choose to use you will Enjoy. Linda