Preparing for Halloween

Halloween has finally arrived..........I so love this holiday and all it entails. I am preparing for our Halloween party this weekend. I have trays of appetizers prepped and some not so appetizing props ready to scare some folks. Tomorrow we our dressing up at work as the local schools bring the kiddies on buses to trick or treat at the business's in town. I hope you all have a ghoulish good time this weekend!

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

I have so enjoyed this Sunday..........the weather has been divine. I made this cute little pumpkin shaped cheese ball for a church service today. I got the recipe from Taste of Home. Hope you all are enjoying this blessed day. Thank you to everyone who commented on my house photos..............you are all too kind!

20 Servings
Prep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 celery rib or broccoli stalk
Sliced apples and assorted crackers
Directions
In a small bowl, beat cream cheeses until smooth. Stir in the cheddar cheese, paprika and cayenne. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
With a knife, add vertical lines to the cheese ball to resemble a pumpkin; insert a celery rib or broccoli stalk for the stem. Serve with apples and crackers. Yield: 2-1/2 cups.

Note: I changed the recipe and added 2 t. of Bacon Salt instead of the Paprika and I added 1/2 t. of Paprika instead of the cayenne.............It was yummy!

My Humble Abode

I finally took some photos of my humble little house. It's less than 1,000 square feet and filled to the brim with treasured antiques. I am slowly as my pocketbook allows completing my home. I am still lacking my kitchen cabinets, a front porch and some of my trim. The good Lord has blessed me to come as far as I have with it.
I apologize for my random postings, work has been hectic. I wish I could comment back to each and every person that post but my schedule does not allow it. Hope you all enjoy these photos of my home.
Blessings,
Jill

The Bedroom
My antique dresser and some treasures finds

Little Hutch in the hallway filled with laundry goods

My kitchen sink that I restored Click on link to see it's original state http://thefruitofherhandstudio.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-04-20T21%3A34%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7

My make do island.................until my daddy makes mine

Kitchen Table

Items Added to Website

Greetings everyone, I have added these two wonderful old dresses to my website for sale. They were part of my collection and I just haven't been able to find a place for them. I am still getting my house in order and even sat down to the sewing machine last night to sew. It's been awhile since I have actually had time. I want to wish you all a wonderful safe Labor Day weekend. I am off work Fri-Mon and I am really looking forward to having some time to create.

Blessings,

Jill

A Sneak Peek

I am in the process of moving in the house and getting everything situated. It is a difficult process trying to move and work full time. Needless to say I never realized that I had so much stuff! Sadly, I still have boxes of things that haven't been unpacked. I also have more things to move.............Lordy will I ever get done? I am very pleased at how the place is shaping up........it's everything I hoped for and more. May you all have a blessed evening.

Jill

Primitive Spice Jars

I just finished these new prim spice jars. I will be offering these on my website. I am selling them in a set of 4. They are for decorative purposes only.
Set of 4 Parsley, Thyme, Oregano and Rosemary $12.00
Hope you are all having a blessed Monday,
Jill

Moving...................

Wow, I didn't realize how long it had been since my last post! I was smack in the middle of moving into the new home when I came down with a nasty stomach virus. Needless to say it stopped me in my tracks. I missed work yesterday and was only able to stay a half of a day today. I will have some updated pics of the house very soon.................everything is coming together and I just like the finishing touches. Such as the front porch, trim, cabinets and so on. Hope you all have a blessed day.
Jill