500 sales !

Hello everyone ! long time no see, i know. Things haven't changed much, having a sick hubby at home doesn't give me much free time. I am just passing by to let you know i am still here, hoping to visit you all soon.
My shop is almost at 500 sales ! wahoo! And to celebrate this event, i will be offering a gift certificate to the 500th buyer. See shop for details !
Stay tuned, i will be doing another giveaway soon. This time it will be based on Halloween.
Take care and have a wonderful day ♥

Witchy witch Muffinpies and sweetie pies pumpkin

Been busy all week trying to make some halloween themed muffinpie and managed to make those two and a little pumpkin. I was not too keen on making halloween stuff, but then i thought "come on girl, at leat make a couple things . "
Just listed them in my shop, but Ludivine, the red haired witchy Muffinpie is gone already. It took only 20 minutes from the time i listed her, 'til she was sold. Oh my, it means i may have to

sew up a bunch more. Ok... supper time and more muffinpies tonight.

Finnigan's Market

Everyday saturday is Finnigan's market for the quaint little town of Hudson, QC. Many vendors gather there each week end to sell their products, from baked goods, to dried flowers, antiques and crafts. And once or twice each year, i love to go and sell my dolls and handmade sweets. Yesterday was particularly cold. I woke up early to find a hard frost covering the ground and thought it wise to wear my winter boots and coat. I also brought a thick wooll blanket to wrap myself when i get some free time to sit down a bit. The sun, a bit shy i must say, managed to warm us during the afternoon. Nevertheless, the crisp autumn air made me feel good and i was happy to spend some time outdoors, admiring the beauty of the surroundings. The trees are still spectacular, but soon the remaining of the leaves will sadly fall to the ground. We must really make the most of what is left of this beautiful season, the snow may start covering the ground anytime. Here in Quebec, we never know when winter will surprise us. One christmas, i could sit outside wearing only a light sweater, there was no snow and the grass was still green. But i admit that was very unusual.



My day at the market was really fun and i met some very wonderful and friendly people, venders and buyers. It is a good place to make sales , but also to promote my shop and my coming christmas show. I handed out many business cards, hoping that some of those who seemed pleased by my crafts, will come at my show in december. From the moment my summer vacation were over, i practically locked myself inside my sewing room, making muffinpies, cute little pouches and halloween stuff. One of my favorite was Romilda the witch and she was adopted very quickly. I felt a bit sad to part with her, but then i can always make another one for me...If i ever find the time. Having time, i wonder if i know what this really means. ( smiles ) Starting this week, i must work double shift making christmas stuff for my show, i have 8 muffinpies to finish for a sweet lady in Louisiana ( a true fan of my muffinpies i should say! ) and i must take care of my shop as well. All that and the house chores, shopping for chritsmas, cooking for christmas. Boy, when will i have the time to shop for clothes or even to have haircut ! My wardrobe is in a poor critical state as for my hair.... well...I can find no words...Ok, i promised to find some time and go for my hair soon. In the meantime, before i end this conversation with you, i urge you to pay a little visit to pepperberry and Co.
she is having a very fun giveaway. ok for now, i must go do some cooking, my daughter Maude is coming over for supper.
Until next time my friends, i hope you are all having a very lovely week end ♥

Last sunday, my hubby decided we should take some time off packing and go for a ride in the country. He is a lineman for hydro and his team covers a wide area, mostly in the countryside. Before our exploration, he took me to breakfast in a quaint little restaurant where an old lady makes the best homemade pan roasted potatoes. After a huge comforting meal and good hot coffee, we headed down the roads and this is where we ended up. This is Harrington, a very beautiful area not far from my little hometown. We do live in the countryside as well and it is a lovely place, but nothing compare to this breathtaking place.

Harrington is known for its rolling hills and beautiful scenery. The town is very small and its inhabitants are mostly from scottish descent. I smiled as i read names on postal boxes. McTavish, Mc Allister, Mc Donald, and many more Mc's... Fall is such a spectacular season here in Quebec, but it is very shortlived. This is probably one of the last week end before the leaves fall to the ground...I feel a bit nostalgic seeing how fast summer flew by and knowing snow will soon be covering everything in a white blanket.

I must be going for now. I still have a lot of packing to do and i want to take some time today to unearth a few perennials i wish to take to my new home.

have a pleasant day everyone!

Etsy treasury

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=27710


My daughter added me once more in a fall theme treasury. She is a dear !

Getting ready for Halloween

Now that summer is coming to an end, i must roll up my sleeves and get ready for Halloween ! I just love Halloween, just as much as i do love Christmas. Fall is a wonderful season as nature unfolds her colorful beauty. It is also a special moment to spend with family picnicking and apple and pumpkin picking. I love cooking comfort food and canning vegetables, making relishes, i love decorating my porch with all sorts of pumpkins and i especially love to sew a batch of Halloween witches, pumpkin dolls and the like. I do have some pictures here of things i did already, but my head is overflowing with new ideas and i spent all week sketching, taking notes and foraging in my stash of fabrics and see what can be used for all my projects. I won't tell anything as to what i want to create, but i promise i will post everything as soon as i have some stuff ready to show. Each fall, around thanksgiving ( canadian thanksgiving ) i pack my Halloween newbies and head for Finnigan's flea market. It is quite a fabulous place where many crafters gather and you can find antiques, vintage stuff, home bake goods, fresh and dried flowers and so much more. The atmosphere is really pleasant and i always meet friendly people. It is also a great opportunity to enlarge my clientele. I do hope to work hard and fast enough to put some up for sale on my etsy
I have a few things already, as you can see by the pictures, but i would really, really want to put some of my new creations as well... Only time will tell. As long as i work seriously. I can be a hard worker when things need to be done, the problem is trying to find the time for myself. With a family and a house to care for, sometimes it can get pretty hectic. But in the end, i do get things ready and it is always such a great feeling when you see
So i guess i must end this post right this moment if i want to make the most of my day. Minutes fly and i don't want to lose any more of them...Well, not that i am really losing time here, i just love spending my mornings writing on my blog, reading those i love to visit and finding new ones. I think i could spend a whole day doing that. Well, i promise to treat myself some other time.

Well, 'til nexttime my dear friends, enjoy every minute of your day !