the countdown begins

It's that time again! The Countdown to Halloween begins tomorrow.

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outside my skill set

I know my limits.  I've learned them the hard way.  Through countless Halloween seasons of futilely attempting to duplicate pictures of ...

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the grass is always greener . . .

For many years, I could only watch with envy as others enthused about the plethora of Halloween-themed and/or pumpkin flavoured foods that b...

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and so it begins . . .

Purchased the season's first package of miniature chocolate bars today. But not the last. No, definitely not the last . . .

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DIY: Plushie Heart Earrings

Expect more DIY's from now on - I really enjoyed making these earrings and tutorial for you! I got the inspiration from Bubbles Tokyo an...

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soft spooky glitter

Maybe it's just me, but regarding the spooky hands on the left, I think the soft, glittery fur somewhat diminishes the "spooky"...

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number one

The first pumpkin out of the garden and onto the step.

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mmmmmm . . . Snickers

So . . . based on these results, I see that I am not alone in my opinions on Halloween candy. I would fall in with the majority (of Food Net...

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and so it begins . . .

Backyard Turning Leaf Watch 2014 has officially begun. The green leafy view from my back deck was unmistakably tinged with yellow, red and o...

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a little light reading

Admittedly, I have a weakness for magazines at this time of year. And it doesn't take much to reel me in. Just put a pumpkin on the cove...

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the wall of chips

An undeniable sign that Halloween is approaching.

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pumpkin envy

Locally grown pumpkins have begun to appear around the city. Large and bright orange and perfectly shaped. Professional pumpkins. Making me ...

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the underdog

One month ago, the situation was bleak. I had returned from vacation in late July to a front-yard pumpkin patch of despair. Small plants. Fe...

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brushing away the cobwebs

The rumours were true. Pumpkin Spice latte has arrived early this year. Time to dust off the blog and start giving more serious consideratio...

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