New Recipe Week

Do you ever get to that point where nothing sounds good to cook? I cook just about every week night and I was getting tired of the same old same old. I dragged out the cookbooks and we are trying something new every night this week. Exciting! Here is out menu...

Saturday - Taco Soup and Cheese Quesadillas
Sunday - Subway (our Sunday night regular!)
Monday - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, and Sister Shubert Rolls
Tuesday - Pepper Steak over Rice
Wednesday - Dinner Out (TTU Class and Church)
Thursday - Melt In Your Mouth Chicken, Mixed Vegetables, and Hawaiian Bread
Friday - Off to the grocery store to do it again!

I found the recipe for Banana Split Cake while I was going through cookbooks and couldn't resist. I just ate a piece and oh my word was it good!

Fall Stuff...

We recently went on a "Family First" fall camping trip. It was just an overnight thing, but the kids really felt like serious campers. All was going great until allergies kicked in and the really late night caught up with them. We still had a good time, good food, and some good family and friends time. Lauren and Elizabeth thoroughly enjoyed the bunk beds!

I was cleaning for our upcoming open house when I snapped this picture of my front door. I just wanted to show you all how cute the smaller canvases look in a wreath. I love this 5x5 "Happy Fall" in my big fall wreath. How cute is that wreath hanger? I got it at the Autumn Street Fair (the booth next to me was trouble!) a couple of years back. It is antiqued metal and says "trick or treat".

Seriously, I'm dying! Where is this cooler weather?

Funky Owl

I love owls, but have never painted one for a canvas. I thought, "this fall is the fall for owls" and gave it a try! This funky 10x10 owl will be available at the Autumn Street Fair. I think he looks pretty great the way he is, but I did leave room for personalization if you would like a name, welcome, or a short quote or verse.

Sweet Pea

I love, love, love this "Sweet Pea" bedding from Target. The lavender and lime and those paisleys and dots - to die for! I say all of that, but when Lauren was on the way I got too overwhelmed and just ended up using Carter's bedding. Oh, well...

Here's the canvas I design to go with it. There were so many wonderful little things to choose from, but I decided just to keep it sweet and simple. This one has already shipped out to Holly in Rockvale, TN. I hope it makes the perfect gift!

Fall Scene

Okay, so here is the list of all the things Miss Monica wanted on her 8x24 canvas:

• tree with falling leaves
• leaves in the background
• scarecrow
• crow on his shoulder
• bales of hay

I'm pretty sure I got it all on there and (after much design and redesign) I am really happy with it! It is pretty different from anything I've done before. I just love all of the fall colors. I think my favorite part is the border. I like the black tick marks and then the orange on orange leaves.

Now she's ready for fall! So, where is all of this cooler weather?

The Winner Is...

1 Random Numbers* 21

The twenty first commenter is Wesley Hillis! Congratulations, Wesley! I'll be in touch. Thank you all for the wonderful comments. You really made my 1000th post special. Everyone have a great rest of the weekend!

1000th Post Giveaway!

Well, it's been a while since I've done a giveaway and I wanted to mark this milestone with something special. I am giving away this very cheerful polka dot wreath! It is a 16x16 so i fits perfectly on the front door. It is currently plain - and if you win you can keep it that way - or I will be pleased to personalize it for you. It would look adorable with a name, a monogram, or welcome across the center.

I love all the pretty ribbons at the top!

Just leave a nice comment to be entered. You can enter as many times as you like until 8:00 CST tonight. I'll randomly choose one. Best of luck to you all and thank you so much for helping me celebrate!