a happy holiday is on the way!

I know we're right in the midst of Thanksgiving prep, my friends,

but I just found something that I couldn't help but share!

I've been hunting and gathering and making all kinds of happy holiday goodies

that will be making their way into my little shop in Room #1

inside the Needful Things Addiction Marketshoppe in old town Lake Elsinore, Ca.

just a few of the sweet vintage treasures that I've found...

there's ever so much more, but some things need to stay secret ;) 

and as soon as I opened up a big box in the garage and saw what was in it,

I just knew that some of you would be really happy...

because my original Sweet Sweater Snowmen will be headed to the shop!

yep, I found all of these guys. and some BIG guys.

and some Sweet Sweater SnowBABIES, too!

these are perfect for your holiday decor & gift giving, 

because they work as decor well into February!

my holiday wares will be headed into the shop for Thanksgiving weekend

and an upcoming Dec 2 event in our store... stay tuned for details SOON!

hello, November...

it's finally starting to cool off here in California...

the sky seems bluer with puffy white clouds floating by (no rain yet)

and tawny gold grasses & leaves are as close to 'Autumn Splendor' as we get -

but it's beautiful!

with Thanksgiving just THREE WEEKS away,

it seems everyone is nesting and preparing for holiday gatherings with friends and family.

you'll find lots of inspiring ideas here at homewardFOUND,

for budget-friendly, creative Thanksgiving table and home decor

that will help you make your home a cozy nest to share this fall... 

just click on the 'Autumn' tab in the sidebar

or search 'Thanksgiving' (top left)

don't miss my 15 Thanksgiving Tablescapes post (also in sidebar)

 as well as on my 'Thankful Inspiration' board on Pinterest

and of course, don't forget that you can SHOP homewardFOUND

in my very real brick & mortar shop in Southern California!

happy halloween...wine...whatever!

whatever you're dressing up as (including as yourself),

wherever you're going (including to a comfy chair at home)

and whatever treats you prefer (including WINE!),

i hope you and yours have a happy and SAFE Halloween!

True Confessions:

 The reality of creative life: it's not what you see in IG photos ;) 

this is what my studio looks like when I am in a creating frenzy - 

like getting ready to fill a room in a store with product for sale!

I spent three weeks messing it up while working into the wee hours.... 

and Sunday, I spent a few hours cleaning it allllll up:

 I'll enjoy the sparkling clean space for... oh, a day or two,

until I get busy making HOLIDAY goods for next month, and I mess it all up again!

scroll down to check out my recent posts about the NEW homewardFOUND shop