~~ A Neat Gizmo~~

This is the neatest gizmo......it's one of my birthday gifts from my SIL , Carolyn, who lives in Texas. Do you know what it is? Have you ever seen one before? Maybe you even have one. Let me give you a couple of clues......I come with my own little carrying pouch, I love to hang around...but I'm very useful. Any ideas??? I'm a purse hook. This is the neatest doo-dad and I love it. No more setting your purse on the floor ...you turn the ornament to rest on the table....then turn the hook to hang your purse on it and it just balances itself. It's so neat you can take it anywhere....
This little treasure goes out to breakfast.....
even to high tea...plus to the.....

Crab Shack, a neat restaurant where they steam huge pots of crab, corn and red potatoes, then they dumb the pot on the table and you just start cracking the crab open and eat away...delicious, but very messy.
I use my little hook all the time. Everywhere I go someone wants to know what it is and where they can get one. I tell them mine is from Texas...but just to keep an eye out for one. I know you'll find one. Do you have a purse hook??? Hugs, Linda

~Pretty Roses And A Tall Cup~

Last week was our Kemble dinner and one of my friends brought me this beautiful bouquet of roses....in the neatest cup as a hostess gift. The roses are just gorgeous and their fragrance is divine. I love this autumn colored tall cup. In fact, it's my new favorite morning cup.
This morning I made a special treat using an International Coffee. I used Swiss Mocha (sugar free)...mixed with hot coffee and topped with whipped cream. Delish! If you are near, come by for a cup and a little visit. Hope to see you soon.....hugs, Linda

~~Halloween Bling~~

Good morning everyone. Yesterday we went to the Lodi Street Faire. It's a favorite of ours....lots of fun things to see and there is something for everyone. One of my favorite sellers has neat collectibles and she uses vintage items to make jewelry. Carl bought this Halloween necklace for me. For a close up just click on the pictures........ I think it is the cutest. It's made from an old optical piece....I love it. It came with the leather cord but you can also put it on a hard wire for a different look. Plus.....................
it's reversible, too cool. I like both sides, but I kinda think I like the witch side best. How about you?? Have a great day....hugs, Linda

~ Yummy Dump Cake ~

Earlier this week I had a little dinner get together for my Kemble friends. We all have worked for the local school district and having been getting together every other month for dinner for over 30 years...yup, we go way back. Originally there were three of us and now we total 8. I served an Italian dinner and I wanted to share dessert with you. This is such a simple dessert but so delish...well, we all loved it. I was going through my recipe box trying to find a dessert recipe when I came across Dump Cake...I haven't fixed this in ages, but love it. Click on the card and you can read the directions. As the name implies, you just dump and spread the ingredients in a greased pan.
I prepare my dish with a bit of butter and then spray with a touch of Pam. First evenly spread, the undrained pineapple in the bottom of the pan, then the cherry pie filling and then sprinkle the yellow cake mix over this.....
The recipe calls for pecans but I used walnuts...sprinkle theses next and then top with butter. No counting calories today. Pop in the oven and bake for 48 to 53 minutes.
Right out of the oven....all bubbly and smells so good. This can be served warm or cooled.
Top with whipped cream or ice cream and enjoy. Have a wonderful weekend....hugs, Linda

~~The Concert and A Cow Bell~~

Hello everyone. The concert was wonderful! I had the best time.....Neil Diamond is an awesome performer....he sang all the favorites, oh, such feel good music. He also sang three songs from his new CD~~Home Before Dark. Very pretty and more mellow than normal. I loved the songs and bought the album....I've been playing it ever since. I hope if he is in your area you get a chance to go this concert...you wouldn't be disappointed.

A couple weeks ago I bought this cow bell at the WX Peddlers Faire . I thought how fun to add to our collection. We have lots of cow bells, but no orange ones......... But first........I thought it would be cute for Halloween.
What do you think? Well, I have a lot of visiting and catching up to do...be seeing you soon. Until then...hugs, Linda

~Touches Of Fall~

Oh my goodness...I think I spoke too soon. Summer is back! Today the temperature is to be in the 90's...but that's fine, I know the cool days will be soon return and until then I'll enjoy my little touches of Fall. I love this crystal bowl...it was my Granma's and a favorite treasure of mine. It's on our dinning room table filled with mini pumpkins and gourds. At Christmas you'll see it filled with holiday ornaments.
This golden acorn is sitting in a moonstone basket on the side-car....I think it's so neat. The doily is a flea market find. I'm always looking for hand crocheted doilies with a touch of color.....I love the fact someone made them (I always wonder why are these sweet pieces are being sold at flea markets) and I enjoy using them as seasonal accents.
Love all the mini pumpkins...too cute. Actually they are Putka Pods....I had never seen these before. They are the fruits of a tropical tree found in India. I found the pods and acorn at The Feathered Nest in Cambria.
A small bouquet of sweet smelling roses. This is the rose called Secret...my favorite...it is so fragrant....I try to always have some in the house. I especially like having a small vase full on my nightstand.


Look who I'm going to see tonight. Neil Diamond! He's preforming here tonight.

I've always loved his music and I am so looking forward to the concert.

Wishing you all a happy evening and a great weekend.....hugs, Linda

~~A Bit Of This And That~~

Hi, Hi....hope you all had a nice day. Each morning I love to enjoy my coffee sitting on the patio and watch the hummers that visit our feeder. They just fascinate me, I have more fun snapping pictures of them. I took these this morning. I thought catching their shadow was so cool......
Oh, one more thing. Last night was our stitch night. We are right on track and will finish the first part of October.......just in time to frame our piece and have it ready for Halloween. This is my first Blackbird Design and I can hardly wait to see it finished and in the prefect frame. I hope to finish my Home Sweet Home stitchie at about the same time. I'll share that piece soon. Have a great day tomorrow..hugs, Linda