Etsy Treasury: Woodland

"It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit." ~Robert Louis Stevenson

Fall Grasses in the For... MelsCreativeSp... $20.00	Even Smaller Toadstool ... Gearbunny $14.00
Vintage Mounted Deer An... lisabretrostyl... $58.00	Deer tshirt top women g... PrettyRaccoon $30.00
Organic accent pillow .... birdmafia $18.00	Vintage Red Tweed Lugga... BrightWall $112.00
Cute Rabbit And Mushroo... BabyHollywood $16.00	RESERVED - Lunch Bag - ... JulieMeyer $63.00
Like Leaves Queen Sized... QuiltingCabin $375.00	Pine Cone Mug - Hand Th... justmare $22.00
Dark Green Shrug Pavalu $85.00	Mystical Forest Photo C... FreedomToExpre... $3.00
In the Forest - velvet ... indigoandolive... $18.99	Gnome and Shrooms Bunti... spareGus $22.00
Simple Fern Pendant Nec... WickedlyGood $12.00	Vintage Wild Geese Pain... samandchris $20.00

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'Woodland' by forrestinavintage

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Feels like Autumn

These (and other) items are featured in my Etsy Treasury: Feels like Autumn. Visit, leave me a comment, enjoy the shops and get ready for Autumn.

Travel: West Coast Autumn

This post is dedicated to my brother--a very get-way-outdoors-into-nature kind of guy who just happens to be turning 39 today. Happy Birthday, Phil! :)

Decorating: Halloween

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Recipe: Spinach Mushroom Pasta

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients
8 ounces whole-wheat pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound sliced mushrooms
6 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
8 cups lightly packed spinach
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation
1. Boil 2 qts. water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.

2. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan, add garlic and mushrooms, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cream cheese and milk and heat until boiling, stirring often. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then pour over pasta. Sprinkle with chives and serve with Parmesan on the side.

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Neat Things: Edibles on Etsy

Found all of these tasties tidbits for autumn on Etsy. If I made you hungry, click the photos for more info and to buy some for yourself. Yum!

Second Time Sophomore

"Et cetera, et cetera, et cetera!"

~ Jul Brynner as King Mongkut of Siam in The King & I

In spring of 2007, at age 38, I lost my last JOB and my new husband of 4 months encouraged me to put down the want ads and pick up the school books in search of a CAREER.

Looking back at my work for the last five terms at community college, the thing that stands out most now is the increase in my confidence level to achieve my goals. I remember at the start I would approach each assignment with a fair amount of apprehension and then slowly make my way through the process. My fingers were figuratively crossed each time I finished a piece of work and submitted it for review. Afterwards I would find myself wishing there was more time to spend in the text, more questions to answer, and more time left to write and to share.

L to R: El Grande Cowl by Fringe, Leaf Earrings by Spotted Octopus Jewelry, Cranberry Crossover Cordoroy Tote by Camille Star

As I've progressed through each course I have learned to be more precise in what I want to convey. I've grown beyond surface statements, simple declarations with nothing to back them up, and learned to add detail and to better explain my ideas. I try to be very honest in both the written and visual work I produce and to ensure that what is in my head comes out on the page (or screen) in just the way I intend.

This Sunday is the first day of Fall. Next Monday is the first day of Fall term for me. A mixture of excitement and nervousness builds as I cross each day off my calendar and we inch toward the 22nd. I look forward to learning but I am nervous about meeting and interacting with new people.

L to R: Tree Landscape Cuff by TigerLilyShop, Vintage Spectator Tassel Heels from Nerdybird Vintage, Grass by Pfeiffer Photos

I found this video clip today on YouTube (see below). It's not only a fun piece of cinematic memory and a happy song, it gave me a little boost in my spirit for these weeks to come.

Whatever you're undertaking that is new, and in this time of many folks feeling some uncertainties, I hope it brings you a smile!

My back-to-school picks are featured in the photos included in this post. These items are the quality handmade and vintage goods offered by our fellow small business owners on Etsy.com. Please click the links for more info and to view their shops--thanks so much!

"I Whistle a Happy Tune" by Rodgers & Hammerstein from The King & I - 20th Century Fox, video clip via YouTube.

copyright pfeiffer photos 2008.