I have been wearing my black military boots, my chic brown, suede ankle boots and I am ready to wear my scarves too (but it hasn't been chilly enough for that, yet.)
With the cooler weather comes the coughing, sneezing, etc so I have already made an ER visit with Nicolas. He's okay. We were sent home with a nebulizer, albuterol and I learned just how brave my little man is! The hospital staff all gushed over him, saying how handsome and well behaved he was. He had a steroid injection of decadron (spelling?) & didn't even cry ;) That's my boy! He makes his momma proud every. single. day.
This past Sunday I ventured off with my parents and Nico to Morristown for a home style lunch at the Bluebird cafe & then we went to Metamora for the "Canal days" festival. Metamora visits are so nostalgic for me. Despite the rain, we enjoyed ourselves. I have to say I have felt disappointed in some of the vendors at my favorite festivals. A lot of them are flea market junk instead of hand made goods & it's frustrating. I want to see things people have put their talents and passions into creating! My mom pointed out a metaphysical shop so we ventured in. I noticed a trendy, young woman who was intrigued with moonstone, my personal favorite and I enjoyed watching her admire the pendant before deciding to purchase it along with a moonstone ring. I am guessing she was college age, probably not much younger than me, but I felt a bond with her because I could feel the vibrations in her voice, she felt the same attraction to this enchanting stone as me. I will write more on moonstone in another entry some time. As for me, I parted with blue lace agate, malachite, moonstone and bloodstone, all of which are new stones for me except, of course, moonstone! I also came away with a labradorite ring.
Labradorite is a "sister" stone to moonstone. I first learned of this stone a few months back when I ventured to a local metaphysical shop here in Indy, "The Magick Candle". The owner showed me two necklaces, a labradorite necklace and a moonstone necklace. I parted that day with the moonstone necklace (pictured below) *~
I have picked up a new craft. Needle felting! I discovered this because of some adorable, little animals I saw on Pinterest and when I consulted YouTube for tutorials, I realized it wasn't difficult at all :) I needle felted a little owl, little frog and "Luna" from my favorite childhood show, Sailor Moon. I am DIYing the gifts I give for Christmas this year & needle felting is a great start.
Speaking of DIYing for Christmas, I have really put some thought into this. I want to give gifts that I put effort and love into, not something I just picked up at the store. Plus, I am hoping these gifts will be more meaningful to my cherished ones who receive them. Gifts began home made anyways so I am just embracing the original form of gift giving :) Homemade potpourris, candies, baked goods, needle felted critters, etc will all be wrapped up this year. I am also looking forward to year #2 with the Elf on the Shelf! (Another topic I will post on in the future!)
And finally, I had the privilege of being my best friend's maid of honor at her vintage themed wedding this past Saturday! We all got beautified with our retro hair and makeup & definitely enjoyed that part!
She is officially a Mrs. *~ I am so happy for her, the ceremony and celebration after were so beautiful and I am glad she was able to fulfill her dream wedding!
Love you Ash!!
Have a great, Autumn day everyone! xo
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