Don't you just love sitting home all afternoon, waiting for a contractor to come over for a quote? That's what I've been doing...waiting on a flooring company to give me a quote for some hardwood floors.....no call, no answer, no showing up...well.....I just wrote him off my list! Time to move on to another! But wait....every company that I've called...I've had to leave a voice message....doesn't any company EVER answer their darn phones??? It's really annoying....I try to give these independently own businesses some business....but honestly, I'm ready to give Home Depot a try.....
Okay...vent over! I gussied up my mantle last evening...with some little lights ad a few sprigs of fake autumn leaves...
My good pal, Earlene, and I went pumpkin shopping last Thursday. There is a nursery/farmstand that sells the most amazing pumpkins at the most amazing prices!! Take a look at these in their back greenhouse:
The large pumpkins are 2/$5 and the Cinderella pumpkins, green pumpkins, pumpkins with lots of lumps and bumps, and ghost pumpkins are 2 for $6....any size, any color! The little pumpkins are 2/$3. Mums and Asters are $4. I've been going there for years for all of my fall decorating...you just can't beat their prices!
This past weekend was the Michigan Apple Blossom hooking event, sponsored by Anne Bond. Although I didn't attend the hookin, I did shop on Saturday for the vendor sale to the public. There were only a couple of vendors that I was interested in...but I brought my grand daughter, Rory with me, and she was only too happy to pick out a project for me to make for her...It's this crazy looking cat by Heavens to Betsy....when it is all done...it will have green button eyes, with some weird looking ruffle around his hat. I tried to tear my wool, but I just cannot seem to do it correctly....I waste so much wool doing it..I just resorted to using a 9 cut.
Well...that's it for now...guess I'll continue waiting for someone to either call me or just show up...I'll show this Scaredy Cat rug when I'm done....I'm hooking like crazy on it...JUST to get it done!
Have a wonderful week!!
We had a great afternoon!!! Love the cat your hooking, it will be adorable.
ReplyDeleteHold your hat tomorrow, we are suppose to get some gusty winds!
Hope you share a pic of your decorated porch.
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Holy cow what a pumpkin palace of bargains! I finally found a finish carpenter and he came the same day, starting work two days later. He can't do everything we need but I'll take what I can get!
ReplyDeleteYour cat is looking fabulous. And all those pumpkins! That's about half price of what they are here. As far as any sort of trade/contractor, hope you give them a chance (except the ones that were no show.). It is increasingly difficult to find skilled labor - nobody actually willing to work. (Some willing but high as a kite.). It's a sad state.
ReplyDeleteWaiting is awful...especially when they don't show up. It's so hard to find someone willing to work.
ReplyDeleteHoly moly are those great prices on pumpkins. My squirrels think I buy pumpkins for them so I barely bother. Bought one small one for a $1. Olde Lady Morgan posted to grease them with Vaseline. I may try that :)
LOVE your mantle. Antique samplers are very dear to me.
I hate waiting. UGH. Cannot wait to see your kitty finish. The pumpkins are awesome...however the drive to get there would probably not be worth it to me. Like you mantle too! Janice
ReplyDeleteYes, I would find someone else, can't trust people like that, at least they could call to say they couldn't come.
ReplyDeleteLove the kitty rug, that is a fun halloween piece.
Debbie
Hi Bobbie,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you had to wait!! Hope they finally came, or you were able to find someone who wants the job!! WOW!!! I would LOVE to find a place for pumpkins like that here!! Love all your choices, too! The cat rug is so much fun and I'm sure your your sweet grand will love it!!!
Oh, and your mantel looks really lovely as well!
Have a great weekend!
Heart Hugs~
Julie
Your mantle looks amazing! Look at all those gorgeous pumpkins! I love the cat rug. I have thought about hooking but I just don't need another hobby right now! LOL
ReplyDeleteHello, just found your blog from Notforgotten Farm. Love your cat.....very cute. You got him done pretty quick!
ReplyDeleteFor my wool I use for rug hooking I cut it with a rotary cutter and a green mat. You can make them any size you want. I have made three chair pads and my next project is a whale. Much larger than my other pieces. Can't wait to start. Lee