pick your own pumpkins::

Last weekend my hubby and I went pumpkin picking on the Wilklow farm, a nearby family farm. The pumpkins this year are a deep orange unlike, last year's crop. It was an easy pick. They were all so beautiful. Each one perfectly round with no blemishes on them. I'm a bit picky when it comes to pumpkins. Are you?

Do you like yours round, fat, tall, little or unusual? So many choices. No white ones... that's fine with me. I'll pick a traditional one. Did you get any yet? 
So, that's one less thing I need to worry about. One must have pumpkins for the fall. Thanks for all your kind comments on the fall wreath project. If you make one, I would love to see it. Email me a picture and I'll post it on the blog ;)

                                                                    happy fall,
                                                                    xxx Liz

Testing The New Camera::

                         

                                I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving with your Family as I did. It's great to be surrounded by the one's you love during the Holiday's.
                      Above, is a picture of my mini gluten free apple pie I ate for dessert. It was absolutely yummy! Since, I've been gluten free since February. I haven't started to learn how bake without gluten. I figured purchasing pies from my local farm stand for myself, was a bit easier this year. Needless to say, a little slimmer on the waistline also. I have lost 14 lbs so far. No bread, pasta, cheese or  lactose for me. A double whammy being lactose intolerant also. Not easy when it's Thanksgiving but, it's my lifestyle now. I'm sure for some it's yours too.
                     Are you a pinner on Pinterest? What a great resource for all types of recipes including Gluten Free. While pinning several days ago. I found The Gluten Free Goddess Blog. http://www.glutenfreegoddess.blogspot
I know there are several good Blogs on Gluten Free but, this one caught my eye. Link on my sidebar if you want to check it out. I thought I would share. Maybe, for Xmas I'll dabble in some Gluten Free baking. I'm not promising anything.. We shall see.
               Have a great weekend. Tomorrow, I'll be at The Dutchess Community College Craft Fair. Helping my good Friend Stephanie at her booth of Primitive Dolls/ Collage Art.
Swing by if your in the neighborhood. See You soon :)
                                                                          xxx Liz

PS.  I'm testing my new Cannon Rebel T3 camera. What was I thinking?

 Also, before I forget. Kudos to Marilynn @ Wilklow's Orchards. The pies were delish! I'll be calling you for some more ;)


                     
                     

Happy Halloween::

Hello Everyone!

By now, you probably have heard the news. The weather on the East coast has been snowy and cold. Brrr...

For some, is this a TRICK or a TREAT ?

It will be interesting to see, how Halloween comes into play tomorrow around the Hudson Valley. I'm sure we will make the best of it. Even, come up with creative ways to deal with the many inches of snow.

While, I'm here.. I want to extend a THANK YOU to all my Friends. Your wonderful comments about my Where Women Create Blog feature were very sweet and appreciative. It's great to have really good Friends who are so supportive! Thanks Again.

PS. If you haven't entered the Giveaway on WWC there is still time left to do so. Giveaway ends on Tuesday Nov. 1 @ midnight. Good Luck peeps.

... And

Happy Halloween ;)

      x0x0 Liz

Inspiration ::

                 Inspiration can come from several places. Today, my inspiration came from a farm sink lined with Indian corn.
                                  Sinks are not only for dirty dishes.
                                            A Harvest on a Farm.
                        When inspiration is lacking, where do you go?
                                                               Happy White Wednesday :)

                                                                          xxx Liz
             * I'm linking with Faded Charm