Roof Repairs and Brass Etched Pendants

I'm having roof repairs done today and it feels so good to take care of something for the home, something you don't want to spend your money on and yet something necessary. So once you make the decision to take care of it, it feels good. One thing taken care of that has been needing to be taken care of for some time. Yeah! Now to start saving for the new AC. We'll see... That's going to be a much greater expense, but it will feel really good (peace of mind) knowing we'll make it through the summer.
Only 6 weeks and 3 days until Christmas. I have the grandkids covered, kids are always the easiest (maybe the most fun) to shop for. 45 days...
All my shows are done for the holidays so I plan on re-stocking my Etsy shop - http://www.restringit.etsy.com/ for the upcoming holidays and making Christmas presents. I have been making brass etched pendants that feature natural objects (so far) like leaves and flowers, etc. They are fun and I'm in the planning stage for the next set. I've even been making ones with astrological signs, like for mothers with all their children's astrological signs. I'll attach a picture of the one I made for myself.
Wendy

Christmas Shopping in Early November

Christmas music was playing at the Painted Sky Craft Show today and I found myself feeling a little stressed, got to get with the program here. I did get a Christmas gift today and that is a start. Maybe I'll make some jewelry for my granddaughter's American Girl doll? That's an idea that just might work.

It was a good show and it was my last one for the season, so now it's prep time for Christmas. Gifts to be made and purchased, I can do this!

7 Weeks Until Christmas!

49 days... Just a thought.

The weather in Tucson was so hot today, we had to turn on the air conditioner for a few hours this afternoon. But it's off now and the forecast says cooler temps for awhile. Sounds good, I'm trying to save on utilities and cooler temps would be a big help.

My garden has become infested with caterpillars again but they are so microscopic that I'll wait a few days to get them off. I think the cooler weather will help, too. But the brussel sprouts are really getting tall and the lettuce and cauliflower are all healthy at this point and it sure would be nice to get a healthy crop. The basil has been fantastic and very easy to manage. My little cherry tomatoes (3) are getting chubby so this time I think I'll get the fruit before the insects. But the best thing has been the banana pepper plant, FANTASTIC! Yum. I water in the yard an munch on the banana peppers, they are delicious, even the dog loves them. Nice and mild with a soft skin, just perfect. I plan on planting more of them next year because we LOVE them!

Saturday is the Painted Sky Artisan & Craft Cafe' from 8:30 - 3:00. It will be my last show before the holidays as I need to concentrate of gifts for family.

Wendy