My business introduces me to astonishingly talented artists. Today I am sharing the pictures of a lamp and a clock painted by one New England enthusiast. Each of her items is unique and completed free hand without stencils. Click on any picture for more details and views and to purchase.
On Thursday I received a gift from Coastal Sisters which I wore all weekend with my colorful Chico’s jacket you see in the background. If you click on the pic, you can get your own!
Sunday we decided to stop in our own village and actually be tourists for an hour at the little Stowe Farmer’s Market. A fiddler entertained while showing his pottery.
Even though this is a small farmer’s market, there were enough colorful flowers and vegetables for all.
Here are a couple more examples of pendants handmade by Lulu Kellogg for fall. I think they are a necessity for this city girl living in the country!
It seems every trip, no matter how mundane the purpose, we pass objects that remind me of another century. Saturday we drove south to Waterbury for a church rummage sale and then north through our village of Stowe where the Oktoberfest parade was about to start. We continued on north to the Morrisville library to stop at the flea market benefitting the remodeling fund. This is a farm shed near the road on Route 100.
Our hydrangea has turned a lovely shade of pink as the trees on the mountain start their journey to peak color.
Enjoy the flowers and return for my autumn postings each day.
Saturday we plan to visit a village church rummage sale.
Mountains are always all around us so I’m sure there will be more fall colors to share as well.
Yesterday it was howling. Today the rustling sound was louder than I have ever noticed. I wish I could have recorded it. It makes me wonder how long these leaves will decorate the trees.
TAutumn starts outside our window on a rare sunny morning. The porch railing shows the effects of the persistent rain over the summer months. The hydrangeas, on the other hand, loved it.
It is Oktoberfest this weekend in the village of Stowe. Click on the picture for a calendar of events.
The Vermont morning air is downright chilly now. For this southerner, it is an icy plunge into fall, but also a reminder that New England and Halloween are a tradition we all enjoy. I savor my hot morning coffee a bit longer trying to warm up which gives me more time to visit around.
Yesterday, with my favorite glass Starbucks footed mug, full of the best Costco dark roast freshly ground and brewed by my side, I sipped to the bottom at Coastal Sisters. I read. I read on. I followed a link to a must see workroom. And, after I saw the creative place, I knew something very special was sure to be here and here.
Indulge your senses. Indulge your yourself. IF I had to pick only three items, which is very limiting given the choices, these are my favorites.
We are planning a trip to New Orleans to make sure all preparations for the upcoming fall semester are completed. Our southern bred son refuses to come north to even visit in the primitive mountains of Vermont.
This is my favorite campus now. On St. Charles. A trolley outside your door. Audubon Park across the street. A haven for aspiring writers with individualized attention not often available at other colleges.
During my college years we had a dining room with tablecloths and napkins that looked much like the setting below. This is at least a generation prior to food courts and general college meal options available today. Linens and table manners were part of our education. Seriously.
I still love white linen.
