Wordless Wednesday: Signs of Fall

It may still be in the 80's here in Florida, but I'm starting to see some signs of fall...

Wordless Wednesday: Peppermint Lip Balm

Just made a small batch of minty, moisturizing lip balm.  Once they cool and I get some labels put on them, they'll be in the shop!

(Nearly) Wordless Wednesday: Thrift Store Finds

I dropped off a couple of older TV's at Salvation Army today and while I was there, I did a little looking around.  I usually find some glass jars or bottles to keep on hand for my personal herbal concoctions at thrift stores, but today I found all kinds of good stuff!

I was looking for a basket or something for Jack the Cat's toys and found this lovely toy chest for him.

I was also looking for something to store my weights and various workout paraphernalia.  A few things don't fit, but this will do for now.

I almost didn't get this luminary, but I thought it was pretty and might be able to use it in listings for my shop.  In hindsight, I probably shouldn't of gotten it: when I got home & inspected it, there were various chips and cracks that I didn't see at the store.

I saw this and it reminded me of a similar carving and design on an incense holder that I have and love.  I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a hot plate or what exactly I'm going to use it for yet.  It might also be a prop for listings.

I was looking for a lazy susan or some kind of tray for keeping my herbal concoctions together, out of the way, and easily movable.  This should work.

And last, I found a few various bottles, jars, and spoons.  I don't have a plan for the jars yet, they're just good to have around.  I'm thinking that the bottle will be for storing herbal vinegar.  Those spoons?  I'm going to play with making garden markers out of them.

All in all, some decent booty for $20!

Don't forget to stop back tomorrow for a special 3 Day guest post from John of 60 Miles: 316,800 Feet Closer to a Cure .

Wordless Wednesday: Bird Watching Can Be Exhausting

Must lie down to do it....

Make sure you come visit tomorrow when Laura from I'm So Vintage on Etsy and her blog of the same name will be blogging about her secret garden & sharing some tips with us.

Wordless Wednesday: The Makings of Dinner

A salad with herbs straight from the garden.

Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili

The chili will be served over rice with some shredded cheese and sour cream on top; tortilla chips on the side.

Make sure you come visit tomorrow for a new guest blogger: Rose from ReCreational Art will talk about upcycling & recycling.

Wordless Wednesday: After a Day Cleaning... the Pool

Make sure you come visit tomorrow when I have my very first guest blogger joining us!  AJ from Erthe Fae's Meandering Thoughts will talk about the dark side of faerie.

Wordless Wednesday: Corks!!

No, I didn't drink all of these bottles myself.  They are a collection I got from a friend that works in a restaurant for a craft project that fell through.  Now I have to figure out another project for this huge box of amazing corks.  I'm thinking about making a trivet, cork board, etc...

Wordless Wednesday: For The Birds

My last little bird feeder was destroyed by the squirrels.  Scott picked this one up for me the other day.  It's a nice, big, heavy duty feeder and supposedly squirrel proof.  Although, I did walk outside earlier and found a squirrel camped out on top of it.  I don't know if the birds have discovered it yet.

Wordless Wednesday: Lantana Blooming

I love how lantana plants magically change color.  The blossoms on this one start out yellow and turn pink.  Pretty!

Wordless Wednesday: Lovely Lavender

I've tried a few times, but this is the first time ever that I've been able to successfully grow lavender.  It even has a pretty blossom!!

Wordless Wednesday: Bird's Nest

We originally spied this a few weeks ago.  I don't know if it's still occupied, but I love it.

Wordless Wednesday... on Thursday: Sleep Pillow Contents

I've been so busy getting ready for my event this weekend, that I totally forgot to do this post yesterday!  Oops. Well, speaking of the event... I'm bringing some herbal goodness with me including some Sleep Pillows.  These are the herbs inside them.  Gorgeous, huh?

Wordless Wednesday: Hibiscus

So sad that we're going to have to get rid of this hibiscus.

Wordless Wednesday: Desperately in Need of a New Home