I received an award!

I've just received the Blog of Gold award from Audrey at Audrey's Country Crafts. What a nice thing to do! She has shops on Etsy and Artfire. She has also posted some of her most recent projects, they are so cute...That painted snowman shovel is so precious!!! Visit her site and take a gander.

While you're at it, she's hosting a Christmas Ornament swap. (which I'm going to participate in!!!) You can read about the details at her site. It should be really fun. I love getting things in the mail and I especially love Christmas ornaments!

Ok, now I'm supposed to award 10 deserving blog friends...

1. Love Lives in the Kitchen

2. Audra at I'm Just a Girl

3. My Mama Made It

4. Poof Happy Home

5. Sassy Aprons

6. Cheap Chic Home

7. Aprons by Julie

8. Effie at My Monumental Musings

9. You Can Make It

10. How to Eat A Cupcake

Happy Fall Y'all!!!

Ok, even in Florida we can get the "fall bug" and want to decorate! I must confess, I don't go hog-wild on fall decor, though I like to do a "smathering". My big all-out, pull-out-the-stops, bling-it-up holiday is Christmas (so do come back and see my showin' off for that! LOL). So anyway, late last night I was on Rhoda's site (Southern Hospitality) and she was having a Fall party. I had so much fun going to everyone's decor (ok, not everyone, I'm still gawking at all the many sites!) so I thought I'd share what my "smathering" in my home looks like. Go check out all the nice decorations on her site and maybe get some inspiration.

from this.....
(notice the "floppy top". Anybody know how I can fix that???)

to this

So there you have it. Though, after viewing all the others' decorations for fall I did want to run right out and buy some stuff. LOL But I think if I do, I'll wait for the 60-70% off sale. Of course, then that'll mean I'll need to get another rubbermaid container. ...

I won an apron!

Now I can't say I've never won anything. I was the lucky recipient of this give-away from Julie. I don't know what I expected when I was told I won the apron of the week giveaway, but when I got it I was totally impressed!!! The workmanship was flawless. I could tell these were quality made, and what a neat touch on the tie ends she embroidered double hearts. (I love hearts, how'd you know?!? LOL) Attention was definitely paid to every detail. You really should check out her site. I like looking at all the new patterns she introduces and now that I know what quality work she does, I can really recommend her! Thanks again Julie!