Fall is almost here, and I can't wait!

Fall is my favorite time of the year! I love the colors, the smells, and the sounds of Fall. One of my favorite places to be (other than on my back deck) is is front of our fireplace. Our fireplace is in our family room, and we don't use this room very often. Why not? Well, it's sad to say, but we don't have a TV in this room, so we spend time in our finished basement, where our big screen TV is.
BUT....this Fall we are getting a flat screen TV! I can't wait....I have wanted one for almost 5 years now. I can't wait to cozy up on the couch, put my feet up on the coffee table, and watch my favorite show while a fire is crackling in the fireplace. Heaven! I might even have to keep these candles for myself!

Fall Colors In St. Louis

Ah, Fall in St. Louis! It's a beautiful, warm day and the sun is out in full force. I snapped a few pictures around the yard. Above are my two sweeties, Scout and Finch.
A Burning Bush in the very back of the yard. I love how the sun has "touched" just one part of the bush.
This is a tree between my neighbors house. This is what I see when I look outside my back window.
Lastly, this is a Rose that has survived several frosts already! The Rose Bush is full of blooms!

Happy Halloween For Your Trick Or Treaters!

These were a big hit last year, so I decided to bring them back for this Halloween season. I had mothers buy them for their kids Halloween parties, and others buy them to give out on Halloween night.
I tucked a chunk of Pumpkin Spice soap inside each little bag and tied it with a ribbon.
Inside I have some black shredded paper. I'm going to pick up some orange paper to mix it up some.

Update! I Cut The Log And The Soap Came Out Perfect!

I wanted the bars to look like an apple with a stem...Apple Jack!

Is It Fall Yet?

I made a fresh batch of Pumpkin Spice soap the other day. I just love this scent!
Here is the color I used. It's a brick red.












Here it is in the mold. It's not really as pink as what is showing.
























Cut and sliced! It smells wonderful!!