Perfect Weather!

Perfect Weather!

Wasn't this weekend just wonderful?!?  Since I did not have to be out in it, I enjoyed listening to the rain on Saturday morning and puttering around and cleaning house with Barry in the AM. This morning's weather was also perfect--cool--but not cold.  The house was sooo quiet.  I did not even want to break this silence by listening to the morning news on TV.  Just the patter of my four-legged side-kicks now and then to break the silence.  Great fall morning for coffee and Bible in hand to listen to what God had to say.  Most women who do too much are usually nervous about quiet, doing nothing, alone time.  That's why I like to stay home, for the quietness!  To paraphrase a calendar quote I read in August, "Rather than run away from these moments and get busy, we have the possibility to feel the uneasiness and see what we have to learn from the discomfort."  God speaks when we are still, we listen and we learn.  We can't always be comfortable with our life, but God and our home can always be comforting.  My soul, wait thou in silence for God only; for my expectation is from Him (Psalm 62:5).



Just listed on Etsy today---Wool Flower Pins--beautiful upcycle!!  The former wool sweaters were hand felted and fashioned into flowers to wear.  Making these flowers is addictive.  The wool does make my nose itch, but the end result is worth it!  I need to buy a new outfit just so I can wear one of the lavender flowers. 

1950's Cookbooks

These cookbooks have been in my family since the late fifties when my mother bought a gas stove and these lovely cookbooks came with it (bound by wires in two large volumes).  I've looked at these all my life and finally asked my mother just a few years ago if she wanted to let go of them.  I loved the graphics and photos on the covers and inside.  Thought I would just frame a few to put in the kitchen, but then noticed my cupboard doors in the butler's pantry.  I held one up and yep, they would fit without having to do anything to the cookbooks; they could remain intact.  I carefully took them out of the notebooks they came in by lifting the wire holders.  There is a piece of cardstock behind each book to hold it in place behind the glass.  This cardstock is then taped to the frame of the panes.  I love the look and the cookbooks are preserved if I choose to use them for recipes--and they do have some great ones!  Hope you don't mind Mom!  I love my artwork!  And, I don't have to look at my Christmas dishes all year that are behind them.  

 

 

 

Close-ups of some of my favorites!

 

 

 

FALL "MUMS"

Just listed today----MUMS!!  Fall "mums" to wear with your favorite outfit and also "mums" for that all important football team!!  "Mums" for all 12 SEC teams plus Samford University.  Check out my store on Etsy today.  If quantity is already out, (only made one per team just to see if I get any bites), contact me and I can make you any team's colors. 

 

Solid Color Mum Pins

 

SEC Team Mum Pins

Couch Redo - Before & After

Some of you have asked to see the couch and chairs I got a the thrift store for $67.69.  That's right, a couch and two matching chairs. Sometimes you just have to be in the right place at the right time.  I watched it for several weeks until it got to half price. Barry thought I was crazy but he bought them anyway---what a man!  I have only recovered the couch at this point (back in the spring) and have the two chairs to go.  This was not my taste in furniture but I thought "what the heck" that's cheap and I can afford to practice on it.   Maybe this winter the chairs will get covered, one in the reverse of the couch fabric (which is lighter color) and one in cotton canvas.

BEFORE

BEFORE

AFTER

AFTER

 

 

FALL is on the way--cooler temps this weekend.  God is great!

 

 "For, lo, he forms the mountains, and creates the wind, and declares unto man what is his thought, that makes the morning darkness, and treads upon the high places of the earth, The LORD, The God of host, is his name." Amos 4:13

 

Oh yeah, you might need the URL for my store!   It was late last night, wasn't thinking clear.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/AcornHillHome

ETSY Store Opens!!!

Okay folks, it's after 1 in the am, whether I'm ready or not, my Etsy store is up and running.  I'll have to get use to the photography end because some of my perfectly great photos could not be used in my online store due to being too large.  Practice, practice.  I still have more listings to add, but the aprons and handbags are there already.  Take a look and share with others!  Here are some teasers below.  See Etsy for more!  THANKS for giving me the opportunity to serve you!!!