Touch of Fall in the Air and Three Charm Bracelets

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 The Picassa pencil sketch is a lot of fun to use on photos. The Daktura or angel trumpet or jimson weed flower is about the size of a dinner plate. When they are bloom during the evening, the scent is like that of an expensive perfume. With it being a cloudy morning, this one was still in bloom.

 The bush and the wheelbarrow that withstands all the weather elements and continues to keep going over 15 years. The blossoms on the Daktura are five sided before they unfold. Reminds me of a sea shell...

 The edge of the raised bed garden is overflowing with nasturiums and marigolds. Both of these plants were grown from seeds from last year's flowers. The tomatoes are coming in. On Saturday, I picked 12, but two went to the compost as some creature got to them before I did.

 With a touch of fall in the air, the mums are beginning to open. There are so many buds on the plants this year. They will be pretty showey plants.

                                                        How to Make a Charm Bracelet

You will need some chain, jewelry tools, jump rings, clasp, and a charm. I found these chains and charms on clearance at Michaels.
First, put your jump ring on the charm using flat nose pliers. Leave the jump ring open to attach to the chain. Close the jump ring.
Add a jump ring to the end of the chain and a clasp. I used a magnetic clasp. Close the jump ring. Repeat.
You have  created a charm bracelet!

A little bit of glitz and glitter for these two pairs of earrings. I made a red and green pair of Christmas ornaments at the request of my granddaughter so she could wear them during the holidays.

I will be selling my art and lavender products at the Norton Farmer's Market tomorrow. Come by if you are the area!

Make Art Everyday

 The glass plate was taken out of the kiln this morning. Lots of bubbles and snowflakes in this glass art!

 A friend introduced me to memory wire. Out came my beads, this one is all blue. Other have gemstones, cat's beads, broken necklace parts, and bracelets are created. What fun I am having. Thank you Sharon!

Getting ready for the Farmer's Market on Tuesday, I made all sorts of Holiday earrings. Come by the Norton Farmer's Market on Tuesday night  from 4 - 7 and say hello!

Flowers in the Gardens

 My grandmother called these snowball bushes. She had one of the most beautiful gardens I can ever remember exploring. She outlined all her flower beds with rocks and stones she collected from trips with my grandfather. I spent hours waiting for faeries to arrive at twilight in her garden. Why? My grandfather told faery stories always mentioning twilight. I got into trouble climbing on top of our house when I was little. I did not go alone, my little sister was right up there with me. We were waiting for Peter Pan to take us to faeryland.

 Angel's trumpet is such a large magnificent white flower. I held up her head as she is somewhat like the day lilies not open for very long.

 It is so very hot outside. The grass shows the intensity of the sun. The lavender are especially bountiful this year. This plant has already been picked once. New flowers are forming already. Going to be a lavender summer!

 I just had to share this with you! My very first ever butterfly plant that is blooming. I am so excited about this. I bought the plant last year at the Asheville, North Carolina farmer's market. It does attract butterflies and other flying critters. Growing up, I remember seeing these plants along side the Mississippi roads leading to the farm. They are a butterfly magnet.

 Sharing a view of the yard from the lower deck of the house. These hostas were given to me last year. We planted them at the base of the deck. This cuts down on the yard mowing of such a steep yard. I interplanted creeping thyme among the hostas. The bush is a butterfly bush and there is one on the other side. There are several in the front yard. Blossoms are set but not yet blooming.

 Here is a view of the  edge of the yard. Those trees are really tall. When the wind comes whippety tucking through the mountain valley, they sway to and fro. You have to see it to believe it!

Nasturtiums and peas in the raised garden bed. We have been eating a nasturtium flower with our salad lately. The fresh picked peas still have a bit of sunshine on them as they come to the table. It is so beautiful here in the mountains this time of year. Tomorrow is the first Farmer's Market in Big Stone Gap. Tuesday will be the first official Farmer's Market in Norton. I will be there from 4 - 7 selling jewelry, paper, and bunches of lavender!