Fall Decorating at Erin's house

Hello Fall.  You've come to visit my house today and I like it.  It feels cool, breezy, and crisp.

I felt like getting my fall decorations out so this is my start to transforming the house.  I also added old books to my cabinet even though I am still collecting the white milk glass.  I just need to find more but it's a slow process collecting. 

If you've been around LSL for awhile, some of these things look familiar from last year.   I have more fall ideas in my head so stay tuned for more! Have you started to get out your fall decor?

I hung this from my tree outside.  I made it using a vintage farm dress, old lace, designer quilt fabric, and grosgrain ribbon.   Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

Handmade Gifts for a Bobby Birthday!

We went to a birthday party for my friend Nicole's oldest son Bobby.  He turned 7 and really likes science.  I've been trying to keep up my all-handmade gifts committment and though I don't always remember to take pictures, I have been pretty good about sticking to the commitment part.  For Bobby's love of science and learning, I thought he might like to do some screenprinting.  I got him two plain t-shirts.  I embellished one with this truck material I already had.  I left the other plain so he can design his own shirt.  I told Nicole they can come over sometime once he draws what he wants on his shirt and we'll screenprint it with the Yudu together.  I think he'll love it!

I just made a simple strip of the fabric in case he wants to screenprint his name across it or something else fun.  I made the bag of the same truck fabric as I don't like to use wrapping paper if I can avoid it.  It was also good practice for french seams.  Here's everything I included in the bag.

The party was at a local aquatic center.  It was so much fun!  Holden really enjoyed the water and the sand.  It was a great day for it!

Happy Birthday Bobby!  We had a great time at your party and we think you're a great kid!  I'm so glad we get to be friends with you and your family!

Lucky Linky August 31

 Hello! I'm running behind today as you can see by my tardiness in getting the link party up.  My husband likes to surprise me and decided to tell me he's on vacation for the week starting today. I'm happy he's here but we've already washed windows, trimmed bushes, swept the garage, taken a bike ride, went and got coffee, and cooked the kids breakfast.   I usually take my mornings a little easier! :) What have you been up to this week? Please link anything creative you have to share with us.  Don't forget about the Creative Chick Parade starting on September 13! Have a beautiful day!