It is no secret that fall is my favorite time of the year. The cool crisp air greets me in the morning and again in the evening. The leaves are starting to turn on the Maple trees that line our street. The potted plants are starting to look a bit sad and the garden is ready for the preparation for it's long winter nap.

I wish I had more time now. I wish I had a clone to send to the shows, and to work the late nights in preparation for this busy season. A clone could even do the laundry and truly clean the house! Don't get me wrong, I stop to take in the world around me, I just wish I could slow down the clock and enjoy this time of year even longer. Find more time to sit outside with my morning cup of coffee and breathe in the fresh air. It feels like fall. It smells like fall. It is time to cover up my freckled legs with jeans, find scarves and warm layers - and at least for now not give up on my flip-flops. :-)

I am so blessed and thankful to have the opportunity to create for a living. To work from home and do what I love. Fortunate to have the worlds BEST husband (and I truly think I do!) who supports me and helps at the drop of a hat. Lucky to have creative friends who put together one amazing show! Grateful to have faithful customers who clear their calenders to come to my shows and for on-line shoppers who look forward as well to my latest creations (more are coming soon by the way!).

And for those of you who were unable to make it to the Plum Pickens Fall Open House, I wanted to share a few pictures ...