Still Debating...

I am always changing the wall above the mantle. In the 2 1/2 years we have been in this house, I think I am now on my 3rd change-up.

Initially, I had 3 "windows" hung. I love the windows, but when I re-arranged the dining room, a BIG metal art piece needed a new home. The windows were banished until I moved into my new office at work. Here they are so you can kind of get an idea....

I loved the dark swirly piece, but I was never sold on it's new home.... I have been on a frame kick and was just leaning them up on the mantle. But alas, they kept falling over.... So here is what my mantle looks like now...

I know its not a good picture, and the house is messy, but you get the idea... I broke a cardinal decorating rule and have an even number of frames. I love the idea of the frames, but I don't know if I love the arrangement. Please, I need some input!

Sew Fun!

Halloween was a blast this year! Pretty Girl wanted to be Little Bo Peep and take Gunnar, her Cocker Spaniel, as a sheep. As luck  fortune Target would have it, they had sheep costumes for dogs! Woohoo!!! And in the closet, I have a dirndl that my aunt brought back from Germany years ago. PERFECT! Then off to the Halloween store... We found a staff! Who would have guessed?

I haven't been to an "adult" Halloween party in years, so when the invite came, I was ecstatic!The brain started storming!  As you have probably guessed, I like being crafty and creative. I see something I like or get some hair-brained idea and I go with it. Off I go into the wild blue yonder...

At the store, I picked up some vampire teeth and I went as a Renaissance vampress. I wore my Ren Fest garb along with an awesome apricot wig I found on ebay. I totally vamped the makeup.  Coming up with a costume for Mr. Whimsy was not as easy. What would go with my costume? I started digging around on the net for Renaissance men's costumes. The mister is not a vampire type, but Brother John. maybe....

What do you think? I made the monk costume ALL BY MYSELF!!! I searched the web for patterns and got some basic ideas, but not bad for someone who owns a sewing machine to hem clothes & curtains and to sew on scout patches! If you want to  know specific details on making this costume,

let me know, and I will post it.

After posting the pics on FB, I got lots of comments from friends and family on the red hair, so today this forever dishwater blonde took the plunge and went red! Not completely sold yet, but I will let you know soon.

Hope your Wednesday was whimsical!

 Love,

Whyt

Come on Fall Weather!

I loved the vast contrast of this morning's weather to yesterday's. Hot and humid in late October just doesn't do it for me. I almost stole the jeep this morning to enjoy the dry, crisp air. It makes you want to cook soup for dinner and cobbler for dessert!

I never scored a bike on CL, but I monitor my local bike shop's website (www.lonestarbicycles.com) regularly, so I am not out of the loop. It so happens the the current year models get clearanced in October! The bike I wanted was 25% off!!!!  I love a good deal! Now it time to get training for the MS150!

Isn't it great! Got my helmet, lights, and computer and I am ready to ride! If you are in Houston, go visit Josh and his wife at Lone Star, they are great! (Their son is a cutie too!) They are so encouraging and helpful.

If you ride on the NW side, give me a shout. I would love some riding partners. I do so much better when I have others to be accountable to, but then, don't we all?

I have some fall/Christmas craft and decor ideas floating around my head that I can't wait to share. Be watching! Y'all have a great day!

Whyt