Daydreaming.....

.....about Washington today.

This past summer, the mornings would start out all misty and foggy and after only a couple hours it would look like this.....

I took these photos while at Vision Landscape Nursery.  I remember waking up early to get a ride with Amber, and it was so cool to see the sun peek through the leaves and make the dew sparkle at it was rising that morning.  

Just feeling a little Sequim homesick today, I guess.

Have a lovely evening : )

<3 Carrie

Wednesday ~ Heart Flutter

Heart Flutter #1 ~ A wonderful afternoon with Ryan.  I am still daydreaming about this beautiful place.  We visited the San Diego Safari Park because we wanted to do something "Fallish", so a walk through their botanical gardens was perfect.  And it was a great day for it too.  It was a little misty and overcast, so I wore a scarf, hat and mittens, Ryan a sweater, and once we arrived there he grabbed a warm mocha too.  It was divine.  All the orange on the ground, the cool air in our lungs making our cheeks pink.  The sound of the babbling brook that followed us most of the way.  Creaky wooden bridges and old benches.  Lush fern gardens, an occasional lily pond, AND a sweet baby elephant!  Take a look.....



















Heart Flutter #2 ~ Dark Reese's.  I am in love with this dark chocolate and peanut butter heaven!!!

Heart Flutter #3 ~ This movie.....

You have to watch the trailer.....

The Secret of Kells  is dark and mysterious, light filled with hope and strength, and absolutely breathtakingly beautiful and rich to watch.  Honestly I had no idea it even existed until it recently became available for instant viewing on Netflix.  And the timing was perfect, since this San Diego weather has been reminding me of our trip to Ireland a couple years ago.  We actually had plans while there to see The Book of Kells, but couldn't because it's room was under renovation.....but back to the point, I think this movie is pretty special, and that's about it for today and my current obsessions.  See ya tomorrow!!!

Enjoy your evening!

<3 Carrie

Homemade *Trinkets*

Made these little trinkets to slip inside a friend's card for her birthday.....

1. two small tags
2. mini star garland
3. thick brown and white bakers twine
4. a tiny flag with the letter "A"

I figured she could use them on a scrapbook layout, to wrap a pretty package, or some other handmade crafty piece of fun : ) 

And today is the perfect day in San Diego to sit at home and just make stuff all day!  It has been pouring down rain since late last night, and right now I can hear the sound of raindrops outside my open windows.  The most fragrant cinnamon, caramel spicy scented candle is making me hungry for baked goodies, and I'm sipping my sweet and spicy hot tea in a beautiful mug with pale vines crawling up the sides.  I think after this post I'm going to work on a new design (currently mulling around in my head) for my "Fall Flutters" wreath.....and then start making a list of handmade Christmas presents for this year (I know I'm behind schedule, but whatev....).

See ya tomorrow!!!
<3 Carrie

Project Monday

Hello beauties!  Welcome back to Project Monday, where Gloria and I each share a project made from our Friday photo prompt : )

I have been making pages for my "Fall Means" minibook, and this week was no exception.  The prompt was Comfy Cozy, so I decided to make my page out of soft, snuggley fabric.  I took a piece of felt, sewed it to a piece of fabric and folded it in half to make the pages.  Here are all the pretty pieces I used.....

The month of October has been really great for me.  The weather has been mostly overcast and cool.  It makes me want to go on leisurely strolls outside, breath in the fresh air, enjoy the cool damp breeze on my skin, and then come home and snuggle up in a fluffy sweatshirt, wool socks, and sip on a hot cup of tea.  But, most days I'm at home working on my constant flow of projects, on the computer, or doing chores.  On these days, I'll open up all the windows, turn on my orange twinkle lights and listen to sweet music until Ryan gets home.  Then I get to enjoy a wonderful evening together, cuddled up on our futon watching a movie, chatting and winding down for the day.  

These are some of the things I remember when I look at these *October Happy* pages.  I think they will be really perfect inside my minibook.....great memories, fluffy depth and texture, plus I made it a little wider than the rest of my pages, so it will stick out some.....just for fun.

Gloria made a beautiful layout, so make sure to stop by her blog today for more inspiration.  And if you decide to make a fun project with your Comfy Cozy photo we would LOVE to see it.  Just leave a comment with the link, or upload it to our Project Monday Flickr Group HERE.  There are some amazing and inspiring photos from this week.....thanks to you beauties who took such lovely photos.  All your Comfy Cozies are so perfect to me : )

For our next photo prompt/project we have something a little different planned, so come back Friday to check out the first part.....and we might even give you a little hint about the second part (just so you're prepared ; )

Have a great week!

Love, Carrie