I won! I won!

Can you believe I won a pair of beautiful pearl earrings? (Click Here to see them!)




One of the blogs I visit nearly every day is Tea Time and Roses. The sweet author of this blog is Beverly, and she is such a talented woman! Her Etsy Shop, CRI Designs, is full of gorgeous vintage inspired jewelry, just like my lovely giveaway gift!

I'd also like to encourage you to visit her A Lilac In My Path blog. You'll find words & photos to refresh your soul.

PLEASE stop by both of her blogs and her CRI Designs shop. You'll be so glad you did!

Have a Happy Day! Chris

I Love Fall Mornings!

We had a glorious weekend in Northern California! The mornings were crisp & cool, the afternoons golden & warm. With the exception of time change (UGH!) it was perfect!

This morning, I walked out onto the back deck and it was the beauty of the morning sent me rushing for my camera.

The sight of the cattle in the neighbor's pasture...

The sun filtering through the almond tree...

The sight of the dew on the lawn...

AND...the newest addition to our garden! Acer Palmatum - Tobiosho! My very own Japanese Maple! One that will tolerate full sun and the dry heat of the Sacramento area. This gorgeous tree is the result of a couple of days spent at one of my favorite places in the world! More about that in another post! Just let it be said that the sight of this tree in my yard makes my heart skip a beat or two!!

I'm going to have a hard time not sitting on the deck all day just admiring this tree!

Happy Monday! Chris

Halloween Wishes!

Here are a few Vintage Greetings I've been saving just for today!

Is this her costume?

Momma told you not to read scary stories before bed!

I hope this wasn't their FIRST date!

I wish she would watch where she's flyin' that broom!

Hope you're Halloween party is This Much Fun!

A Hallowe'en merry,

A Hallowe'en bright,

Though pumpkins make faces,

And ghosts walk at night,

Let no noises scare you,

Don't start to run,

For 'tis but a joke,

And Hallowe'en fun!

Have a wonderful, safe and SCARY Halloween! Chris-Witch