Countdown to Winterfest 2017 ~Two Days ~Our Pumpkin Patch

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving Week without a Pumpkin Patch.

What do you see when you look at this 

stack of thrift store sweaters?

That's right...

Pumpkins.

Sweater sleeves, little twigs, and some homespun...

are a nice contrast to the 

wooden pumpkins in our shop.

There are pumpkins of calico,

pumpkins of homespun,

and pumpkins of sweater knit.

They are all priced, packed and ready to go.

Stop by our Pumpkin Patch at Winterfest and say Hello.

We look forward to seeing you.

Take care,

~Natalie

To Mantorville ~ Friday's Finds (story continued)

To Mantorville!

Remember our recent weekend getaway with family?

Hubby and I were on a self guided tour through the antique stores of Rochester, when one of the store's proprietors suggested we take a drive out to Mantorville.

The little town of Mantorville is on the National Registry of Historic Places.

A couple of antique shops...an old brewery...a chocolate shop...

And the recommendation for lunch 

was this quaint little place called the Hubbell House...

...beverages and a good lunch provide sustenance

for the afternoon.

Just one more little stop...

Thread storage cabinet...so cool...

and I think I could fill it with my stash of spools!

But it wasn't until later when we found the dress form...

She was in the corner...wearing a skirt, a blouse and a hat...

I'm not so sure that the store owner wanted to part with her.

However, we were able to convince her that 

she would have a good home here...

Happy Junkin'

Happy Weekend, everyone.

Take care,

~Natalie

TGIF & Friday's Fabulous Finds

On our recent excursion to visit our daughters,

we visited several antique stores in the area...

There were some wonderful displays...

I couldn't resist the urge to take a photo of this old brass bed,

similar to the family heirloom in my sewing studio.

There was definitely something for everyone here...

This was not exactly how the girls wanted to spend their precious time.

...to be continued...

Take care,

~Natalie

Where the Week Went & Weekend Rummage Sale Listings

My Fitness for Life class enjoyed their Apple Crisps this week.

Students prepare the apples...

...and the crunch topping...

including whole grain oats, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar.

(Find the recipe here)

We compared regular Ice Cream to Lite Ice Cream...

Yummo!

On the home-front, my studio destash continues.

Here is Callie with the rest of my tapes and braids.

And, you all know that our Amy celebrated a birthday.

How can we have a daughter that's 27?

After all, I am only 39...

Oh, wait...that's as old as I feel...

I just love being home during the daytime 

when I can take pictures for the Online Rummage Sale.

I found a box of sweaters that are looking for a good home...

If you are interested in any of these, please contact me for more information...

brand names...sizes...fiber content...prices...

Oh, are your thoughts turning toward spring?

Well, we have dresses, too...

Prices are reasonable,

shipping is affordable...

Or...make us an offer!

Enjoy what's left of the weekend.

Take care,

~Natalie