Posted by the Painted Apron on October 11, 2015 · 25 Comments
“Why are you making funny looking pumpkins, Gigi?” asked Super Boy [7] “Yeah Gigi, why are you painting punkins and cannee corns?” echoed Big E [3] “I’m making these for the beach house,” I said “Ohhhhhh” And off they went, in search of a popsicle… The good news is that they knew they were pumpkins! … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on October 4, 2015 · 19 Comments
It’s raining leaves at my house these days and I’ve been planting pumpkins and gourds At our local pumpkin patch I found this one labeled “Lunch Lady” gourd, have you ever heard that before? I don’t think you can have too many pumpkins I must have stacks and piles Of course we have to have … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on September 30, 2015 · 19 Comments
A touch of fall in the air Brings out the witches everywhere This gathering is quite the wild affair With legs and hats flying over the chairs Bottoms UP they shriek! This party’s not for the meek! Park your broom by the door Get ready for more! Mugs of squid ink pasta have been brewed … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on October 31, 2013 · 17 Comments
Happy Halloween! Belly up to the bar and have a glass while the Snickers Pot Pie is baking! Things are busy today Astronauts are carving pumpkins! You have to be fearless! Pumpkins just look scary! Danger is brewing in the kitchen We’re making Snickers Pot Pie! The snickers must be totally buried in dough Then … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on October 20, 2013 · 34 Comments
Welcome! There’s a small gathering of witches here this evening Don’t mind Casper Jr. over there, he just thinks he’s scary as does little Miss “Boo-Hoo!” There’s broom parking here if you need it The witches will be arriving soon, but I can show you around in the meantime~Come on in! The table in the … Continue reading →
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Posted by the Painted Apron on October 11, 2013 · 18 Comments
Yesterday I mentioned these chalkboard labels that I found in the wedding crafts section of Hobby Lobby. I was thinking about making my own with paint, but these were too tempting and easy. They really work! You can wipe them off and rewrite, good as new! I put some on white card stock, cut it … Continue reading →
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Posted by the Painted Apron on October 30, 2012 · 1 Comment
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Boo! and Welcome! There’s no need to FEAR, Why don’t you park your BROOM right here! Come on in through the door And see so much more… take a load off your feet, and by all means, TRICK OR TREAT! Why don’t you take a SEAT? or how about a little something… SALTY … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on October 26, 2012 · 4 Comments
My very talented friend Judy recently invited me over to see her latest Halloween decor……with camera in tow, I couldn’t wait to see what she had come up with this year! When I saw her mailbox, I knew I was in for a treat! There were ghosts guarding the graveyard at the start of her … Continue reading →
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Posted by the Painted Apron on October 17, 2012 · 13 Comments
I am not very patient when it comes to some things…like when I get an idea for a recipe, a design, a painting, a tablescape, I have to do it RIGHT NOW, I will drop a conversation in mid sentence to get started…ok, a little dramatic, but as I was playing with my Halloween decor … Continue reading →
Posted by the Painted Apron on October 14, 2012 · 2 Comments
We have a large built in bar area in one corner of our family room. Not only is this great for parties large or small, it is a great place for me to display seasonal pieces, photos and JMdesigns glassware. It has been sadly neglected lately and it’s time for a seasonal update and some … Continue reading →