Bright copper kettles, and warm woolen mittens...

These are a few of my favourite things...

It's a cool crisp sunny day here. The windshield was frosted up... we could see our breath in the air. Love it.
(Well, love it for the first few days... then I am kind of over it... the romance of it all is over... you know?)

I do love tea kettles though, love my tea... all kinds. I also love pretty little tea kettles - I really want one of these glass ones, that way you can see when the tea is brewed!



Via The Tea Emporium



Via Red Umbrella Tea

Oh and check this out, the Red Umbrella Tea is offering %15 off until December 31st with every order over $25. Score! 

The great thing about a hot beverage on a cool day is that it keeps your hands warm when you are out watching the kids at the park, or hitting the farmers market for fall goodies.

But, when the cup is empty these are beautiful hand-warmers by Fuzzy Knits in New Hampshire on Etsy.



Via Etsy - Fuzzy Knits



Via Etsy - Fuzzy Knits



Happy November folks!

Rain, rain - go away?

We have a few days of rain ahead of us here in South Western Ontario, so I sit looking out the window at the dull day filled with colorful leaves... it could be worse.

Besides the little black dress, every girl in this neck of the woods should own a fun pair of rain boots and a ridiculously big umbrella. I noted this while dropping the small mister off at school. I also noted that I do not own a little black dress... nor fun rain boots (well I did but the left one turned yellow in the sun... but that;s a sad tragic story for another day) I also don't have a big ass umbrella.  Not for lack of looking either folks! Or buying! I used to be afraid to open them in the store, because of the bad luck of course, so it was always a gamble. Now... after many wimpy purchases I stand next to the rack, check the vicinity for sales people who give dirty looks and push that button "click" POW! I swear I have flashes to Ralphie's mom from A Christmas Story every time... I'm sure I am about to put my eye out. They really should have adequate umbrella testing room. Moving on.... Etsy! 

Look at this cute hand painted baby from Sunshine and Drizzle on Etsy:

If that doesn't brighten your rainy day how about this adorable happy print from Michele Maule

This is just perfection... perfect for the entry! Don't you think? This is why I love Etsy... so much talent all collected and organized. It's like a flea market meets craft show meets antique shop... and all from the comfort of your own home.

Personally I don't mind the gloomy drizzle days.... it's the perfect excuse to wear silly boots, juggle a silly umbrella and fancy coffee and feel cute.

A lesson on crows?

Besides waking us up way too early and picking apart the garbage I don't know very much about crows. So like any other normal person I looked it up. Normal, of course, being the relative word here, and those who know me... be nice. : )

Apparently there are something like 40 species of crows, or ravens...  who knew? Besides, of course,   Wikipedia . They are also known to be rather intelligent, and in east Asia are considered a sign of luck.

A group of crows is called a murder. Creepy, no?

Maybe that is one of the reasons the raven has become a sort of distinct fall or Halloween decoration? Either way, I dig a glittered crow. Dont' you? Check out these magpies from Tinsel Trading Company.

Super cute right? Stay tuned my pretties... some fall/ Halloween decor ideas are on the way. The rain is putting a serious damper on my furniture re-painting right now, so it's time to switch gears.