Fall Activities

This first picture has my egg plant I purchased at the Tomball Farmers Market. It was great! Fresh tasting and the owner gave out plenty of egg plant receipes. Now is the season I get busy with all the craft shows for my lace business. The shows are wonderful excitement in the air. We all learn new trends from the other vendors, also what new craft shows are coming up in the area.

This week end I am demostrating at the Tomball Arts & Crafts in Tomball, TX. Learn fresh ideas for decorating the home for fall and some holiday accents as well.

Summer Heat

Many cities in the US are going into Fall, but here in Houston we have heat. One of the pretty outdoors plant, which loves heat, is the red lantana. I love the bright colors.

Arts & Crafts

Where can you find over 250 Artist & Crafters? Just look at Tomball Arts & Crafts Showcase in Tomball, TX. This shop is always so busy and never too busy to help a customer find that special find.

I interviewed with the owner, Terri Methvin, who has been in the business 15 years. Terri and her husband, Benny, operate this 15,000 sq ft craft mall. The shop is located at 1222 W. Main (FM 2920), Tomball, TX 77375

Beautiful fall displays show the talented decorators using reds, oranges and bright yellows to attract eager shoppers. They offer Country, Victorian and Shabby Chic home decor. Terri said her best selling items were the outdoor garden and lawn ornaments.

Many of the dealers have a great variety of hand made crafts and home decor gifts to show in their booths. Great shop for antiques and collectibles.

Starting the month of September, a number of dealers will be presenting their crafts on Saturday morning demostrations. For a fun shopping experience, contact Terri 281-357-0748.

website:www.TomballCrafts.com or email: CraftsTACS@aol.com

Wonderful Giver

I am usually blogging about my lace business and all the projects that keep me busy. All of this is possible for me by my best friend and buddy. He is so giving! As a blood donor he has given over 105 gallons to the Gulf Coast Blood Center.

Today he will be going to the blood center. It does not matter how many hours of work he has already contributed, he makes time to give his donation. God made a very special man when he made my husband.

The balloon photo is taken last year on a beautiful fall morning near College Station. It was hubby's first flight. He really enjoyed the trip and took some great photos from the sky. If possible, get outside today, enjoy your life and be thankful there are wonderful givers here on earth.

Kisses & Sparkles from your blissful blogger!!

Fashion Trends

In Carmel, CA, heads were turning. My husband loves this hat. Carmel is one of our favorite cities. They have a great hat shop, which we purchased two hats that day. I have a great collections of hats and hat boxes, but need to find a hat box for this top hat.

Here is the grandma window shopping for her grandkids. That's what grandmas do on vacation.

Susie's Tea Room

Tea Parties, Bridal and Baby Showers are great in this Cottage Style beautiful little shop. Susie has been in the catering business for more than twenty years and has a wonderful following. The shop has a complete inventory of china, jewelry and Hertiage Lace table runners and colorful place mats.

Susie's Tea Room is located in the historic downtown Tomball, Texas. Lunch is served Tuesday-

Saturday. 309 Market Street 281-516-4521

Summer Days

The hot days of summer! So many memories come with summer. Childhood memories, as an adult..vacations, family get togethers. Shown here is Miss Polk a dot Pretty. I think of polk a dots and milkglass. What could be better than ice cold lemonade in beautiful milkglass.

These milkglass pieces are $14.00 each. The shipping will be $4.50. Enjoy your summer from the happy blogger!