Another treat from Tom Glover and the Tuscany show. I still can't believe I painted (ok Mattie did the actual painting labor ... ) this wall "ZEST" but I just adore the color on our folding wall to create our special window. People come in and say "Wow, I could see this glowing from across the street". I think, ah, it will never be white again! It IS rather seasonal in color ... which brings me to this snap from last night ... a trip to the fair ... the birds and the beasts were there ...
Here are a couple of NH raised Alpacas which captured our hearts and made me feel planted more firmly in my quest to become a weekend knitter. Their yarn was the definition of soft and hand spun and hand dyed. Sorry the photos didn't come out of that gorgeous stuff. If I could knit, it is the only yarn I would use. It was incredible. Softer than anything on earth. I only wish they had named one of these guys Tina.
If I were as talented as Jennifer White and could knit, I could make a fun knitted/felted bag like this one she dropped off at the gallery last week ... isn't it a great change of season/attitude bag? The little art button closure is lovely too! If you click the image, it should show a bit more detail.
Jennifer White felted stripe bag
Finally, as they defy explanation via words ... a final shot from the fair - amazing pumpkins grown for their sheer size ... the weirdest looking vegetables on earth. I am convinced they came from outer space and landed here to win a prize and to just oogle us. The pumpkins. My German husband just can not get over these beasts. Actually, neither can I. I know they MUST do this sort of thing all over the USA, but I just haven't seen it ... tell me about your pumpkin story ...
The word for the day is ... grasp ... a new bag, a new concept or "at straws".
Don't you just adore autumn! September is my favorite month. Susan, like you, I love yarns and fibers and long to knit. I visit yarn shops just to inhale the fragrance and touch the merchandise and dream of making something. Perhaps, we'll learn together..........Pat
ReplyDeleteAutumn has definitely arrived in NH! I think the painting against the Zest wall looks *fantastic*.
ReplyDeleteI love drawing/painting pumpkins. I hope I have some time to do that this fall...
ReplyDeleteI actually keep some of my fall/halloween decor up all year round. I especially like how the orange pumpkins complement my blue microwave. The color is so tasty.
Was that a clown with the pointy hat?
omg! those pumpkins are fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteI *heart* big ole pumpkins...
ReplyDeleteI think that wall color is fabulous. One of the bedrooms in my home is painted that color. I love it.
Those alpacas are so sweet!
This is my favorite time of year. I love the colors the smell and the brisk air.
ReplyDeletebeautiful color Susan
love the zest wall...love the picture of the fair
ReplyDeleteDear fair lovers - that photo is not a clown per se, it is a manniquin in a pointy hat with a lei! I have no idea why it was there, but sharp eyes Ms. Lady K. I thought it was right in line with those big old pumpkins! strange but true....
ReplyDeleteThe fair!!! I forgot about this autumn treat!! Fairs in France? No.
ReplyDeleteAnd never have I seen such gigantic pumkins!! Puts a new twist of Peter the pumpkin eater!!
Yes, definetly seperated twins. How old are you? I'm 39 and have always been suspious of my so called birth family.
ReplyDeleteI just linked to you on my blog. An oversite that I hadn't done it before.
i thought that the people in the background had been super imposed as those pumpkins surely can't be real. i am with you husband on this.
ReplyDeletei love the 'zest' wall. i used to have a kitchen this colour, and i now miss it.
oh and i also love the handbag (i am a handbag girl).
so far i love it ALL.
:)
Alpacas are wonderful gentle animals, and I love that bag.
ReplyDeleteHappy Fall.
Judith