I spent my entire day yesterday at an “Adventure Farm” in Lancaster, PA, which is perhaps one of the prettiest, yet stinkiest areas in the country. As most of you know, my husband is a youth pastor, so we took a bunch of teenagers to go through a maize maze, slide down a hill on potato sacks, and ride through a hay race course on pedal cars. My boys had a blast and we were all tired when we got home. I didn’t get anything on my list accomplished and I didn’t write a blog post and I’m ok with that. Well, I did get one thing checked off the list. I’m making a pumpkin topiary for HGTV.com and I needed some pumpkins. When I saw the sign, “Fill a wagon for $10.”, I knew I would be set.
So, this afternoon is all about pricing, making a pillow for the French settee and making more sheet music wreath ornaments and tree toppers. And football (Go Skins!) and apple pie. I’m taking everything to the shop tomorrow to set up for Christmas and the next barn show at Chartreuse.
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I LOVE the things you make, but my goodness — you work SO HARD! Good vitamins you take.
I can't wait to see your pumpkin topiary on HGTV! I love everything that you make and I'm glad you share it with us! Ditto on the "Go Skins!"
I too love everything you do and your generous sharing of ideas. But I am SO glad you got to have a day with your family just enjoying the beautiful fall …and fun. Those make great memories! Lori L
Fill a wagon for $10 is a dream! The Thriftress likes that a lot! 🙂
Sarah
I get so much inspiration from you. I want to say thank you and I'm voting for you everyday!
I would like to have one-tenth of your energy!
I sooooo LOVE those cute ornaments!
Blessings,
Linda
$10 a wagon full …way to go !!
Can't wait to see that topiary! I love working with the vintage sheet music !
Tammy 🙂
JUNK WILD
Wow, that's alotta pumpkins! Have fun! 🙂
First year my son didn't want any… said carving was too messy. Suited me just fine! LOL
Donna
You are a busy girl for sure and I can see why! Just look at all those music sheet wreaths!!!!
I am going to make one of those for sure.
Can't wait to see your pumpkin topiaries!
hugs
Sissie
I'm still dreaming about the French settee, Marian! Love the wagon full of pumpkins and all for $10. What a deal! Hope you had a Happy Halloween.
You go girl. Quite the deal on the pumpkins! I really think those ornaments are so cute. How great doing a topiary for HGTV!
I love Lancaster, Pa. So beautiful there. Good luck making your topiary. You have been busy, but I think your sheet music wreaths are so pretty. Have a nice week. Go Skins! My cousin used to be their kicker!! Love & blessings from NC!
So nice for you to have a break.
Marian,
You do a great job of balancing your creative endeavors and family. I'm impressed and think you set a great example.
Happy Monday.
Karen at Garden, Home and Party
I plan to make some glitteres letters as gifts for family and friends this holiday season. Thanks for the inspiration!
I grew up close to Lancaster and have to agree. Beautiful, but stinky. 😉 What a deal on those pumpkins though!
Hi!
I just wanted to drop a line as I read this old post from last year – orst of all, I am from Lancaster county! Second of all,I had no idea your husband is a youth pastor! My husband is a pastor as well and we both used to be in youth ministry! I think I have learned so much more about you now that I know that! I have a newfound respect for you, lady! It’s not easy being a pastor’s wife now is it? And thirdly, my friend and I have just started a new endeavor creating home decor and refurbishing furniture. Our business is called the Blessed Nest. We just began with a craft fair and are going from there. I was perusing your how to begin series for tips on how to get legal and wanted to write. My friend Megan and I both greatly admire you. We admired you before we got connected for this business endeavor and now even more. We are so thankful for the guidance you have given via your blog and hope to learn much more in the future. In fact, when spring hits, we are making a trek down to your store and would love to sit and have lunch with you and pick your brain so to speak if you would be willing. You are a wealth of information! Would you allow us to take you to lunch? It would truely be an honor!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Co-Founder of the Blessed Nest