Walnut & Vine: September 2012

Monday, September 17, 2012

Fall Stitches......

Fall is finally arriving here in TN! The weather is getting cooler and the days are getting that crisp, clear, sunny look that is so energizing! Love it! Here's a look at one of my favorite things, a pillow I cross stitched years ago to welcome fall. When I lived in Green Bay WI, I found a fabulous x-stitch shop which was owned by a wonderful woman named Robin who has since passed away. When I found her little place, I had just moved there and knew no one. When she saw where I lived, she told me she had a customer who had also just moved here and lived on my street. She then proceeded to call her and hand me the phone. Needless to say, "Judy" and I made plans to meet and became best friends. We both loved to cross stitch and she was also a fabulous quilter. Robin would open her shop twice a week at night and women could come for a couple of hours and stitch, shop and just have fun. It was a blast and some of my best memories were made there, stitching away with friends! I have to tell you this, I thought it was hysterically funny! The Fox River runs thru the middle of Green Bay and there are bridges for crossing back and forth all thru town. Green Bay is not that big and shopping and restaurants are all over both sides. One of the first things people would ask when you met is "where do you live"? When I'd tell them, they'd say "oh, I NEVER go on that side of the River"! That just cracked me up, I couldn't imagine how they couldn't because it's basically like crossing the street! I loved living there, WI is a beautiful and wonderful place, a very well kept secret! Go Packers!! Just a example of what it's like, the police cruzed the neighborhoods and passed out GB Packer football cards to all the kids!

Till next time......

Rebecca

I'll be partying this week at:

Monday

Boogieboard Cottage

Alderberry Hill

You Are Talking Too Much
House in the Roses
DYI Home Sweet Home
Tuesday
Cozy Little House
Cedarhill Ranch
Knick of Time
Cozy Home Scenes
Our Delightful Home
Elizabeth and Co
House on the Way
The Ironstone Nest
Nutmegplace
In the Old Road
Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style
Primp
Very Merry Vintage Style
Ivy and Elephants
Momma Hens Coop
Not Just a Housewife
Faded Charm Cottage
Free Pretty Things For You
Tinas Wordless Wednesday
The NY Melrose Family
Lavender Garden Cottage
Southern Lovely
Thursday
The Brambleberry Cottage
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Delightful Order
Katherines Corner
Very Merry Vintage Style
The 36th Avenue
The Charm of Home
House of Hepworths
Somewhat Simple
The Vintage Farmhouse

Monday, September 10, 2012

Summer's Last Look.....

The hot, hot summer weather here has finally gotten a little better and we can feel fall coming! I can't wait for the leaves to start turning and the weather to get cool and crisp. Since I've been a little lax on posting this summer cuz of our new arrival, I thought I'd show you some of my favorite summer decor as I'm putting it away and pulling out Fall!!

Ironstone pitcher, $5.00 - yard sale find

Starfish, .25 from a yard sale