Fall, I mean. Can you feel it in the air? I can! I can feel it in the slanting sunlight, the cooler nights and mornings. I could definitely feel it this past weekend, when we had constant rain and high temps in the 50s. I'm thrilled! When I was younger summer was always my favorite season but now my heart lies in autumn. I love the cool nights and warm sunny days that we usually have here in Colorado. I love the warm colors and the yummy smells. And long-time readers of my blog know that I LOVE Halloween!!
I'm so excited to have joined ArtsyMama's Sweet and Sinister swap this year! My partner is Julie B, whom I attended Silver Bella with last year. We both love vintage-style Halloween things so I know it will be fun to put together a package for her. I've already started gathering ideas so that I can get cracking--it's almost September, so I need to get moving!
Have you been to Michael's this year to see the new Martha Stewart Crafts Halloween line? As usual for Halloween, Martha and her Minions didn't disappoint! You can see the whole collection here if you don't have a Mike's handy. Don't you think that big glittery black chandelier is wonderful? It looks very Wendy Addison, but at about a quarter of the price (especially if you use your 40% off coupon!) I'd already own it if I could have thought of a place to hang it in my house. I have wanted the tissue pompom kit ever since the line debuted last year so you can guess how I feel about the candy corn pompom kit! Again, the lack of a place to hang them is the only thing restraining me.
I have already purchased this fun picket fence punch, and I plan to use it on my Halloween party invitations this year. I'm sorely tempted by the drippy goo punch as well! And those darling cupcake papers? Those will be coming home with me on the next trip! It's safe to say where my 40% off coupons will be going for the next few weeks!
Last night at Target I picked up this fun t-shirt for $5.
I hate the sizing on their 'seasonal' shirts--they are sized for tiny people with no bust and short torsos, and that's before the shirt shrinks in the wash! But for $5 I'm okay with wearing it once or twice then getting rid of it. And really, how could I not buy this one? It's not just a chandelier, but a spooky chandelier! Love it. Bring on the pumpkins!
I havent seen the goods in person, only on the website. But I love that fence punch! I got one of Target's shirts last year too. Mine was green and says Witchy.
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish I could hire you to be my Boo party planner this year!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited, too! Bring it on! Fall is my favorite season, and I've been noticing the changes, as well! These are all great finds. Love the chandelier shirt - I agree, I don't like the sizing on their seasonal shirts either.
ReplyDeleteTheir seasonal shirts are clearly meant for 12 year olds. Much better off at Old Navy.
ReplyDeleteI always love the arrival of fall, but darn you, now I have to go to Michaels to see it all in person. LOL
That shirt looks great. You culd always cut out the chandelier later and quilt in on to another size shirt or turn it into a pillow. I have to go to target. I can't wait until I have a Target on my path home from work next year.
ReplyDeleteYou don't need a kit for those pom-poms...they are super easy! Martha even has the instructions on her site (excuse the long link):
ReplyDeletehttp://www.marthastewart.com/article/pom-poms-and-luminarias?autonomy_kw=tissue%20pom&rsc=header_1
You have no idea how excited this post made me! I too am CRAZY about Halloween and I get really into decorating and all the hoopla that goes with it. And fall is my very favorite season! Everyone has just been blogging about summer, you are the very first person to mention fall! And now I want it to be here!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, and I have to go to Michaels SOON because I want to make those candy corn tissue pom poms now!
If you're at a loss as to where to get rid of it can I put my hand up??
ReplyDeleteI love fall too! I am excited to see what fall is like here in NC compared to CA. I am sad that I missed signing up for artsy mamas swap:( Love the new T-shirt!
ReplyDeleteMe too-I wish I would have signed up for the swap, my personal invitation must have got lost in the mail!! LOL I love Halloween, too and used to go all out for it, then stopped but I'm starting to get back into the 'spirit' of the season!
ReplyDeleteFall---nothing better than the cozy smells and warm colors of this wonderful season. Someone get my sweatshirt and bring the apple pie while your at it!
OH NO! Not fall! Not yet! Oooooooh nooooooooooo! Can you tell I'm a summer lovin gal who dreads the cooler weather? I actually like the temps, it just means that WINTER IS NEAR.
ReplyDeleteChecked out the stuff at Michael's for Halloween. Cool stuff! Thanks for sharing...
Jillian
Heidi - what a PERFECT blog 'salute' to on-coming Fall (which I dearly love too!!). Reading your intro, it created a mixing of '80's tunes' in my head - Phil Collins: Air Tonight and Kate Bush: Hounds of Love... nothing brings back memories of 'end of August - returning to college' like some lyrics!! THANK YOU 8-)
ReplyDelete" It's in the trees!
It's coming!
When I was a child..." (Kate Bush)
"I can feel it coming in the air tonight, And I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, " (Phil)
oh, it was all i could do last week to not break out all the fall decor! the weather definitely puts me in the mood, and I can't wait for the cooler temps.
ReplyDeleteDear Heidi, I was reading my daughter Heidi's blog and saw your comment and went to your blog and discovered that one of your favorite books is My Name Is Asher Lev. Have you read all of Chaim Potok's books? I just loved that one.
ReplyDeleteMary