Rayon Pashminas, at Wrapables Happy Autumn Equinox! With our Indian Summer weather here in Seattle, I’m struggling with what to wear every day. Mornings and evenings are chilly, so I’d want long sleeves, but our afternoons are very warm or even hot. I definitely need to layer. It’s not time for a coat, and a …

This is one of those days that’s a total blur of activity mixed with interruptions. If the phone rings one more time, I am going to scream. I have a carpet cleaner coming, I’m on the phone every half hour with a programmer working on one of my websites, the post office came early and …

I’m back home again after living with family in another town for the past several months while we worked through a family crisis. It’s amazing to sleep in my own bed again, and my cats have forgiven me for my long absence and are cuddling me right this second. Today it’s a nice sunny Sunday, …

Mosaic Oil Warmer, at Bath & Body Works The stores are filling up right now with beautiful autumn decor. Oranges, browns, greens, purples, and dark reds adorn bedding, candles, table linens, kitchen towels, and dishes. Target, Craft Warehouse, Michael’s and Joanne’s crafts stores are particularly dangerous right now – yikes! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: …

I just got back from the Chelan County Fair. Now that I’m full of lemonade and funnel cakes, I’m going to get a couple projects done in the house I’m housesitting at. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Start a load of laundry; fold and put away any clothes that might have been on top …

9-9-09. I’m not superstitious, but I’m getting a kick out of today’s date! I’ve decided it’s going to be a lucky day. But luck is what you make it, and instead of running out to buy a lottery ticket, I’m going to work very hard on all my projects today. Then later tonight, I’ll enjoy …

QUICK THINGS TO DO TONIGHT: – Clean one shelf (or two door pockets) in your refrigerator. Remove everything, sanitize, and throw out any spoiled food – Is it time to clean your fans and put them away for the year? It’s been so nice (and chilly) here I haven’t used my bedroom fan in over …

My new blog, a letter every day with something beautiful, magical, mystical or enchanting to look at. http://enchantedalphabet.blogspot.com/ A is for Apple, B is for Edward Burne-Jones, C is for… come visit to find out. Subject matter runs from artists to jewels, foods to movies, books to fashion, furnishings to music. Visit every morning for …

Basketweave Throws, at Pottery Barn With September underway, kids are back in school. I live right next to a school, and every morning I hear their excited little voices as they are being dropped off. I’m so jealous. I want to go school supply shopping; take notes in a fresh notebook; pore over a syllabus …

Creamy Nutmeg Slatkin candle I’m taking time today to look at my budget for the next couple pre-holiday months. (I’ll worry about my Christmas shopping budget a bit later). I’ve been living away from home for months, working at a gift shop for far less wages than I make in my own home business, so …