Happy Autumn Giveaway

I'm having such a delicious day.  The cooler weather came, I've got on flannels and I'm making a roasted chicken and squash soup...more on that on Wednesday if we like it :). 

Since my post on Friday I found that I'm NOT the only one that hasn't decorated yet. In celebration of that I'm having a giveaway to inspire anyone who needs a little inspiration.  It's just a "little" giveaway since I didn't really plan this.  Included is a jack-o-lantern that I stitched up this morning and a special edition of Country Home featuring homes decorated for Fall.

All you need to do is be a follower of my blog and leave a comment.  Contest starts now and ends Tuesday at midnight. I'll announce the winner Wednesday! 

See the signature??  I was excited when I found this at Lowe's....my sister-in-law Anne's design!

Fall Decorating ~ I need inspiration today!

Am I the only one who hasn't started decorating for fall yet?  Everyone seems to be done already!

I bought a few pumpkins yesterday and I've had some mums planted but darn it it's so hot here...it may hit 90 degrees today and that's just weird.

I'm forcing myself to get things out today, hoping once I start I'll be in the mood.  Cooler weather is coming tomorrow (it better!)

HAPPY AUTUMN EVERYONE!

Photos: top and bottom,Country Living Magazine; center, Martha Stewart Living

Turtles....a secret recipe

Not these turtles.

Definitely not these turtles!

A few weeks ago I was in my favorite fabric shop in Berlin, Ohio, the Country Craft Cupboard.  As I'm getting all my pretty pieces of homespun and calico's cut I noticed a lovely dessert beside the cutting table.  Everything I crave was sitting right there....chocolate, caramel, nuts.  After asking around I found the kind lady who made it and begged for her recipe.  She gave it to me freely plus a nice big sample to taste!  What more could you ask for....fabric and sweets!!

I called it a secret because they are so simple to make.  Don't want to get the word out that I didn't slave over something this tasty to eat!   xo Jenn

Turtle Dessert

Turtles
1-12oz. pkg. Nilla wafers
1 stick butter melted
1- 12oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1 c. chopped pecans
1-12oz. jar caramel topping ~ microwave 15 seconds

Place vanilla wafers in a ziploc bag; crush with rolling pin to fine crumbs. Stir together vanilla wafer crumbs and butter; press into bottom of a greased or sprayed 19 x 9 in. baking dish.

Sprinkle with morsels and pecans. Drizzle with caramel topping.

Bake at 350 for 12 - 15 min. Cool in pan on a wire rack. chill for 30 minutes. Cut in squares and serve.

New on Primitive Gatherings

I'm getting ready for a Fall Festival this Saturday. I'll be back on track next week.  Email me if your in the Western Pennsylvania area and would like to come.  We've got lots of early antiques, primitives and beeswax goodes.  Also rug hooking demonstrations.

Below are new items on the Primitive Gatherings this month.  Visit the Primitive Gatherings Group for more info.  Hugs! Jenn

A New Doll "Maggie"

Jack and Kitty