The Primitive Window

Where have aprons gone?

The other day I was thinking of my grandma, mom, aunts and picturing them working around the house, getting supper and at the gatherings for the holidays and in my mind I picture them wearing aprons. I have a few photographs that show them at work wearing these aprons. Where have aprons gone?
I wish I had a few. Oh how I could fill those pockets! My cell phone, notes, a brush, little gadgets that would help me carry out my work and duties of the day. Not to mention the protection my clothes would get while painting and cooking.
I went to a stitching shop the other day and one of their upcoming classes was making aprons.

About Me

As a little girl , I loved art of all kinds and kept my days filled with artwork. I loved to color and filled my coloring pages carefully outlining pictures and shading. Boy did I love that box of crayola 64! It was so exciting to get those added colors, silver, gold, bronze, seafoam green, periwinkle, wow! I loved to make the strings of paper cutouts and add color and designs to them.
At the early age of 9, Grandma Emma started giving me lessons on how to embroider and crochet. I use to love to watch her do her embroidery work and crochet my doll clothes. As soon as I got to Grandma's I would run in her room and find my tin box that held my special doll and clothing and yarn and needles. Time together was so special and gave me a wonderful craft. Grandma's house was special, she made her own soap and was always in the kitchen cooking and gardening. The best part was walking back into her garden surrounded by a small white picket fence and smelling the dill. When we go to market, they have a crock of dill and what a wonderful aroma that is to me. A wonderful place to visit and I was so fortunate to only live a few blocks away and spend that time with her.
I have continued through the years taking stitching and painting classes. I love doing this handwork and have a passion for painting. I am very fortunate to be able "work" at my hobbie.
I live in Ohio with my husband of 37 years and have 2 daughters and 2 sons. They have blessed us with 12 grandchildren who all live close by and are apart of our lives.
I thank all of them for being so supportive, helpful, and encouraging. They make my world go round!

Welcoming November

Well here we are in the second week of November. Yesterday we had 70 degree weather and sun and my roses are blooming! You just never know what Ohio weather will bring.

I am slowly putting the fall and Halloween decor away. I generally do not put any Christmas decor out until Thanksgiving is over. Thanksgiving in a favorite holiday. I love pulling out Grandma's recipes and planning for our family dinner. This year dinner will be later in the day and our family will be able to relax and play some games and enjoy the evening together. I can't wait!

Wishing you all a Happy November

Williamsburg Festival at Pine Tree Barn

Visited the Williamsburg Festival on Sat. at the Pine Tree Barn in Wooster, OH. I am usually in New England when this takes place but this year I was able to attend before my trip up north. My husband offered to drive me down so we had lunch there, and spent a few hours brousing and walking the grounds. Our rain finally stopped and had sunshine and wonderful autumn scents to take in. Purchased some mantle hooks and enjoyed viewing the artisan's works. A pleasant October day. Then took in my grandson's football game and home for a warm supper and a good night's sleep.

Welcoming October

October is starting out very chilly here in Ohio. We had our first frost last night. I had to cover our garden, mums, and brought the pumpkins in and our temperatures were in the high 30's during the night. Needless to say, our heat was turned on for the first time.

This is Ohio weather, our 60's are to return at the end of the week. That is a good thing. We have had lots of rain this week and are due to have a little more for the weekend. Needless to say, we will all welcome the sun when it returns. We need it to shine on our fall leaves and give us some warmth.

Time for homemade soups and chilli. I had my first cup of hot chocolate today!

Also time for updates on Simply Primitives and Early Work Mercantile. Why not make a cup of hot chocolate and join me to view the new works of the artisans there.

As summer closes. . .

I hear the sounds of school buses, cooler evenings, a few turning leaves and feel somewhat sad. This summer was a bit cool and feel a little cheated out of some of the usual summer activites. As usual, time flew by and now we are closing the pool, picking the last veggies out of the garden, getting closer to closing up and prepping for the winter.

Fall is my favorite time of the year and look forward to pumpkins, mums, apples, bittersweet and those wonderful aromas of fall. Soon it will time to decorate for the wonderful fall seasons. I can't wait! Took a sneak peak of my fall decor items yesterday but will wait one more week before I change over.

Fall makes us become a little more structured. Somehow making us a little more productive.

I hope you will have a wonderful September.