Fall Finds

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Dennis has been at his new job for about a month, and seems happy so far.  I'm getting back to feeling normal, despite missing Paul Simon, and we are even thinking about adopting a little friend for Art Garfunkel sometime.  Maybe.
For the most part, I'm staying away from thrift shops and estate sales, but every now and then I "treat" myself to trip.  One Sunday there was a great-looking estate sale near our gym, so after we worked out I convinced my husband to stop by.  That was where I found this fabulous horse poster!
From an annual festival in Spain, this is a commemorative poster from 1974.  There is one created and sold each year, and they are collectible.  I just could not get over the horses!  And the colors!
And this beautiful work of art is an original hand stitched tapestry from around the same era.  Hard to see in the photo, but it is carefully framed in these beautiful pieces of walnut.  I wish it was signed!  I just know it was done by someone of great skill and, probably, fame.
Then, at a Goodwill stop one afternoon, I found this little vintage POLYESTER quilt.  Though not normally a fan of this fabric, I was struck by its color and composition, and especially by the careful little appliques of bugs and succulents and animals.  I just had to bring it home, and I hung it on my wall because I think it is so cheerful!
It makes me smile!

Art is good company, especially when I am home recovering from dental work or a car accident -- both of which I've done in the last two weeks.  Yes -- my brand new car now has $13,000 in damages and had to be towed from the scene when an idiot slammed into me from behind because she was too stupid to drive slowly on the ice.  She hit me so hard her airbag deployed, and her car was totaled.  I've been driving a rental for 2 weeks and it will likely be two weeks longer before I see my own car again.
I cling to the words engraved on this ring I bought on Etsy: This too shall pass.  I got it when I was grieving Paul, but it has continued to be pertinent as I struggle through this life of mine!

My crafting lately has consisted of a swap with friends from work -- The 12 Days of Christmas, a fabric page swap.  My day is Three French Hens.  It took me a long time to come up with a design, and the one I chose has tons of hand stitching, silly me.  But, it's fun.  I was amazed we were able to find 12 participants!  So, I'm posting this meme for my poor, understanding husband:
We have just had our second snow of an early winter here in Colorado and I am, seriously, OVER IT.  I didn't even have time to take more than just one photo as the colors were changing, before the trees were bare and there was ice everywhere.  I'm pouting.

Today I'm going to finally have a job interview for a promotion; I started this process back in May and I guess in a week or so it will be finished.  Wish me luck!
What does Fall look like for you?

Comments

Marrianna said…
I’ve seen this before: “When one door closes, another opens. But it is hell in the hallway.” At least I think I have it right. Anyway, it’s what came to mind when I read your post today. Love that horse poster! Great find. I’m really looking forward to seeing the 12 Days of Christmas project photos when you and your colleagues get it finished. And more details. Like are you each making 12 of your design so each of you have all 12 pieces? Or one piece/group to donate somewhere? Good luck with the promotion. Glad Dennis likes his new job. We haven’t had snow in town but a lot of cool wind. There was a bit of snow on the top of Humphreys Peak which is about 10K elevation. In town, we are at 7,000 ft.
October 26, 2019 at 11:23 AM
Laurie said…
Yes! We ate each doing 12 of our day pages! It is a lot but will be great to receive! Then we will each make whatever we want from our pages. Gosh I didn’t realize you lived at such a high elevation!
October 26, 2019 at 7:54 PM
The Junque Seeker said…
Great finds, as always! I agree about winter. No snow here yet, but it feels like we had one day of fall and now just cold and rain. So good to hear that Dennis likes his job, and best of luck with the interview!
October 29, 2019 at 11:30 PM
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