Fun with my Friend

Oh what fun I always have with my neighbor friend Donna.  We were like little kids last night playing with this treasure chest of beads she bought. 

DARK

 SO DARK AT 5:30!!

😢 

Down by the Roanoke River

Christmas Purchase

I bought this wonderful Christmas arrangement designed on a vintage roller skate in John Reburn's "Appalachia Press" booth at Black Dog Salvage today.  Love it!

Holiday Open House

BLACK DOG SALVAGE Holiday Open House today!  There was music, refreshments, and a lot of Christmas spirit in and around the building.  I picked up a few Christmas gifts and loved receiving hugs from a few old friends I hadn't seen in a long time.

Friend, John Reburn, in his booth that is always fully stocked with vintage treasures, his letterpress cards, pictures, books, and fun and unique items!!

Perfect Christmas Ornament

 

Ran some errands while Jake was away yesterday.  Bought him this Christmas ornament. 😀

Jake

I picked Jake up at 5:30 and I got many many kisses.  He is doing fine.  He received a glowing report, but has the dreadful dental cleaning scheduled for late November.  SO happy to have my little guy back home.  💗

Jake

Baby is at the vet's for his 6 month comprehensive exam and current vaccinations.  Hated leaving him ~ he looked so sad and was quivering.  😔

Frost

Mr. Frost came last night and zapped the morning glories ~ a true sign of colder days to come.  ❄❆❅❄

Salem, Virginia, November 2021

Autumn Beauty

Running errands today.  Beauty everywhere.

View From Back Porch Today

Big Trees

Big beautiful trees in Salem, Virginia.

Jake

Sometimes the floor is more comfortable than his bed or blanket.

Bird Nests

Cleaned out the bird houses yesterday.  It is surprising to see how much work the bluebirds put into building their nests

Favorite Spot

Come sit with me for a while...

One of my favorite spots in a local cemetery.

Halloween

My one and only Halloweener ~ cute little neighbor witch Rosie.

November 2

Out my back window today.  47*   Heading out to vote.

All Souls' Day

Buy the Season

Cleaned, rearranged, and put the beginnings of Christmas in my booth last evening.  Holiday Open House is November 13-14.  More to come!

ALL SAINTS' DAY

Dia de los Muertos

Day of the Dead  (Dia de los Muertos)   November 1-2

Sugar Skulls, Altars, Marigolds, Costumes, Painted Faces, Decorated Cemeteries ~ All things found during the celebrations that take place during this holiday to remember the dead.

Day of the Dead

             Me ... Day of the Dead party - 2019