Sharing Shadymont, My Mountain Cottage

I don't know if it's the cooler weather, the dreary skies, or what, but I've been in the mood to do crafts this week.  I've done some painting, I've refurbished 3 Christmas wreaths, (you'll see those later)  made a new Christmas wreath, and learned to make these little rosettes that I've attached to everything!  These are so simple, and You Tube videos are everywhere showing how to make all kinds.  That's where I found out how to do these.  They are made from fabric squares that I found at HL for $1.39 each.  I've made 4 rosettes, and have enough for about another dozen.  This one is very simple and quick to make.  I glued it to the welcome sign. I made this one using 2 patterns and attached the two pieces together.  It is tied on to the candle with twine. Here is a close up.  These are a little time consuming, but I love the outcome. This one is tied on to this wire basket that holds a white pumpkin...

Well, we are back home in the mountains!  We came home Saturday, and have been working to get everything back to normal here.  We get everything looking so good at the lake, then come home and start here.  So are the days of our lives!!  :)   We do enjoy keeping everything done, and at least we don't have a schedule or deadlines we have to meet.  We can go at our own pace, which is a little slower than it once was.  Just no need to rush now.  Retirement has its good points!! I've puttered about in the house today and did the mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and other cleaning.  Then I put on a pot of chili to simmer for supper.   It's much cooler now so the plants were brought in when we got home.  My daughter came one evening while we were gone, and placed some of my favorite plants inside because there was a freeze warning.  Don't know what I would do without her!! For the moment, we moved the ladder where I had the plants ...