Applicious!

With the holidays upon us, how can one not think of sweets n treats?  Here for your viewing (and buying) pleasure is a shop I just had to share.  Here is a "taste" of some of the delicious treats and creations they have to offer.  I introduce to you...

The Atomic Apple

 Candy, Chocolate, Apples, Wedding Favors, and Gift Baskets

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Where you'll find treats like these Tiffany Blue and White Chocolate Covered Apples

or these Fall Theme Chocolate Covered Oreos.

These Lime and Lime and Teal Drizzled Chocolate Covered Twinkies are sure to bring a smile.

These Large Chocolate and Chopped Peanut Dipped Pretzels are sure to please! 

Last, but not least are these wonderful Chocolate Covered Cherries double dipped in semi-sweet Belgian chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate.

Now I can't show you all of The Atomic Apple's fine treats, so you'll have to stop by to learn more and to see all they have to offer.  I bet you'll be glad you did!

The Atomic Apple 

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Autumn

With autumn just around the bend, I thot I'd share some of my faved Etsy fall photographs .  I hope you enjoy the colorful browse...

"Autumn Reflection"

By

printed

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"Light In The Autumn Woods"

By

Light Color Nature Photography

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"The Green Barn"

From

CEJ Photography

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"Autumn On The Rocks"

captured by

ThoreauFair

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"Fall In Alberta Canada"

From

Photography4You

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"No spring nor summer hath such grace, as I have seen in one Autumnal face"

                                                                                                             John Donne

Touching People Through Art

With so many talented painters and artisan's, it is a challenge in just deciding which I'd like to feature.  The following works of art are not in any particular order of choice, but are some of my truly favorite pieces.

Splash Contemporary

by

Idil Kamlik

of

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"Finding Sea Glass"

by artist

Vickie Wade

of

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"Dark Woman with Blue Eyes"

by artist

Audrey DeFord

of

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Turquoise Blue Abstract

by artist

Jacqueline Swann

of

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"Chihuahua Puppies" 

by artist

Theresa

of

                                                                          Earth's Palette

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"Poor is the pupil who does not surpass his master"

                                             Leonardo DeVinci

A Mid Summer Giveaway

"Children are the hands by which we take hold of Heaven"

                                                                                             Henry Ward Beecher

With summer in full swing I thought it would be nice to have another giveaway.  I am offering a this wonderful little Playskool Lullabye Baby Glowworm for your child, a child you know, or perhaps you.  The giveaway will run from today 7-26-2012 through 7-31-2012 and the winner will be announced on 8-1-2012.  Just follow the directions below to enter.

All you have to do to enter is follow this blog or visit anyone of the Etsy shops featured in July, post a comment telling of your favorite item from that shop.  1 entry per person only.  On August 1, 2012 one person will be randomly selected as our winner and will be announced later that day.  This giveaway runs from today 7-26-2012 and ends at midnight 7-31-2012.  U.S., Canada, and UK participants only.  You must follow this blog or post a comment to be entered. 

Have fun visiting and good luck!

A Mid Summer's Day

BREEZE OF A WARM WIND BLOWS

THE TUNE OF SOFT CHIMES MELODY

CHILDREN AT PLAY SOUNDS ECHO

SUMMER'S AMBIENCE FILLS THE DAY

A YARD SPRINKLER SPLASHES

THE SPRAY OF A COOLING MIST

THAT RIDES THE WIND TO SHARE A SPRITZ

AND COOL THE SUN RAYS BLISTER

FLOWERS STRETCH WITH OPEN BRANCH

AS THOUGH TO STAND ATTENTION

REACHING FOR THE SUNS BRIGHT CHARM

 TALL IN THE SKIES DIRECTION

THE DAY DESCENDS TO EVENINGS DUSK

BIRDS SETTLED AND GIVE WAY

STARS APPEAR AS IF THEY MUST

DRAW CLOSED ONE MID SUMMER'S DAY

Nevertooold