Really...truly...is there anything more comforting, cozy, and welcoming than a simmering pot of soup? Mmmmm...don't think so. It speaks love. Mine is simmering now....
It's a delicious 70-something outside right now...the sun is setting, the windows open, and my little one and husband wandering around outside caring for the animals. School picture day today....she looked/looks so cute...can't get her out of her little get-up...she's full of life, that one. A pink, orange, and cream pleated skirt with a matching cardigan...big flower in her hair...pink sparkly shoes...totally girlie, girl...and I just caught her outside laying in the dirt nose to nose with one of her kittens....sigh....I love her. What's a mama to do, but quietly watch out the window and memorize the moment. Who cares about the clothes...
Just something a little autumn-ish today using some older Melissa Frances paper and cardstock stickers...I will always, always love this collection, and Papertrey Ink's Leaf Prints and Friendship Jar Fall Fillers stamp sets, Vintage Cream felt sprayed with Glimmer Mist, and the Leaf Prints coordinating die.
Before I go, my friend Hilary Kanwischer has a wonderful giveaway up on her blog for a $100 gift card voucher to teacollection.com. Ohhhhh my goodness...I see my little girl in those CLOTHES...especially this... And...this...
Good glory...not sure I could let her roll in the dirt in either one of those :)
All you have to do is stop by her blog and leave her a comment to be eligible for the giveaway.
Enjoy your night.
Melis
Yes, the change of seasons is always a welcome one here too ... and fall is one of my favorites! Made a big pot of homemade chicken soup myself today -- full of lots of yumminess! Enjoy yours, Melissa :)
Posted by: Debbie Marcinkiewicz | September 09, 2010 at 08:15 PM
I could live on homemade soup.....
Posted by: creativechaos | September 09, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Yumm.. I totally agree with you. There's nothing better than homemade soup or stew to fill the home with such great smells..
As always, love the card! Isn't fall just fabulous
Posted by: Becks F | September 09, 2010 at 10:54 PM
gorgeously yummy card! i loove the colors and mix of DPs. love all the yummy embellies. thanks for sharing and have a great friday! *hugs* steph :)
Posted by: steph | September 09, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Boy, I think it's all about appreciating the little moments along the way... and you're right, who cares about the clothes .. not that clothes aren't important but you've definitely got your priorities in the right place!!
Posted by: Debra | September 10, 2010 at 12:18 AM
Love your card ... love looking into your world too ..
Posted by: Ros Crawford | September 10, 2010 at 02:06 AM
The card is fabulously frilly - just my style! So wonderful that you take the time to enjoy the little moments while you can - they pass much too quickly!
Posted by: Theresa from Virginia | September 10, 2010 at 04:41 AM
Such a fabulous card!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | September 10, 2010 at 04:51 AM
Sigh... what an utterly LOVELY card this is Melissa, LOVE the glittery purple leaves :) :) :)
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | September 10, 2010 at 07:56 AM
Gorgeous as usual. Only you can take a Halloween-ish image and make so beautiful.
Gotta love the little ones. I have 3 boys though so I expect dirty clothes but it doesn't bother me, just clothes.
Posted by: Melissa D. | September 10, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Your card is beautiful lovely papers!
Clairexx
Posted by: CraftyC | September 10, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Thanks for sharing your beautiful card along with your wonderful day - it's so fun to hear. Love that little jumper, I loved those when I was a girl.
Posted by: Troy Louise | September 10, 2010 at 11:04 AM
I adore this card! Its barely 60 degrees here, and this is exactly how I feel! Love the felt leaf with the buttons! I also love to hear the stories of your little one :) So cute!
Posted by: Anya | September 10, 2010 at 11:37 AM
such a sweet post and a gorgeous card! love that you glimmer misted the felt leaf, so clever! love the pretty details as always! have a happy weekend! =)
Posted by: Alice W. | September 10, 2010 at 11:28 PM
J'aime beaucoup votre blog, vos réalisations sont toujours ravissantes.
Bonne journée
Posted by: isabelle | September 11, 2010 at 02:47 AM
I once heard my mum telling a neighbor, "That's what Oxy Clean is for," when said neighbor was telling her I was getting my clothes all dirty. Later I asked her if all that dirt bothered her, she smiled and told me she loved imaging my adventures as she "wrestled" the stains out of my "britches." Of course this may have backfired on her because once I heard she loved it I up the stain factor. Love moms like you.
Posted by: Domenico | September 11, 2010 at 09:27 AM
Augh! That was suppose to be imagining! Curse these stubby fingers!
Posted by: Domenico | September 11, 2010 at 09:29 AM