Don't you just hate it when you can't make that one important decision in the morning right after you wake up? The decision should be simple, Queen or Witch? Which one do you want to be for the day?
I lift my head off the pillow, feet dangling off the side of the bed. And I wonder, "Off with their heads" or "Fetch the book" what kind of day will it be? And then of course, I start to think well, but, I haven't scrunched myself into my sugar plum fairy costume for a while. Maybe I need to do some good deeds? Decision Dilemmas. True life dilemmas. They shouldn't get any more complicated than that…
So, I do as all of you do. I stare at my drawer and wonder. Black tights? Teal Tights? Fuchsia tights? Black and white striped tights? What do I want to wear today? I make a decision, and again, do what we all do, put on 3 layers of ruffles and ask the hobgoblins for my morning cake… 😉
I decide to face the day, and see what is has for me…
I step outside, et voila! Fall is at the tip of my toes, and it tells me it is the perfect day to find my inner witch.
I can't seem to get my broom started. So I jump on my bike, and head out to collect.
But first I make sure I have all my supplies…
So, I am zooming along, thinking, hmmm, what do good witches do? Make Spells? Do good deeds? Turn mean husbands into toads? Turn mice into kind loving nanny housekeeper wonderwomen, for grown up girls?
I have the most giant huge outrageous super old book. I can't give it all away now, but it has some really gooooood stuff. Especially in the witchy realm. So, I visit it for some ideas, and then know just what I need…
First ingredient stop…
Filling up my basket with all kinds of goodies…
Autumn was truly all around me. It was a bit windy and there was no longer that painful heat enveloping me. Summer was inching away for certain…
I collected some precious treasures, and grinned. Wanting to embrace every bit of fall. Soaking it in, to fulfill myself, for it goes by way to quickly…
Once I had gathered all of the things I needed for my good spell (not really, but play along with me here), I headed back to get to work…
And in no time at all…
My precious dog was turned into a Gnome, with rabbit ears!! ;) I was actually trying to turn my hedge into Javier Bardem, but I kind of messed up I think…
I suppose I will have to get down to some serious spellbook studies before the party…
Now, in real life news. It was an mad week!! In town, drama, shopping & shop update!! I really enjoyed working on this shop update… Mr. Lovee took some sneaky shots while I worked last week…
He is notorious for sneaking up on me. And I always scream like a banshee!!
Might I just say, many of you showed up at the shop update, and I can't ever thank you enough!! A girl works her little heart out creating the things she loves, and to have support for all her endeavors is more than dreamy!! Merci beaucoup!!
I had a lovely time in town this week. The serious business stuff, turned out to be really painless in the end (organization is key). Then I met Mammie for some serious shopping.
It started with a Gypsy caravan, or at least that is what I dreamed it to be. It was awesome nontheless… You could see swords and props through the windows…
I am on my way to meet Mammie, when, the Gypsy Caravan bus, happens to be parked just where I am headed to!!
Then, me and my giant bag…
Meet Mammie at Borders…
Where I get to see my lil' cover love of Art Doll Quarterly and Artful Blogging, in the store, for the first time since they came out… You know, to prove to me that I wasn't just dreaming…
There is Mombie, looking and sipping…
We then shop, until I can no longer feel my feet. Plus, picking up some of my treasures that I needed for the party at the in town house… Then, I must admit, I hobbled through the last phase of Michael's. We went to the most magical places… And that was that, a wonderful special day with the most loveliest person on earth (to me)!!
Well, I guess I have talked your head off, and now I must go on more adventures so I can add to my stories…
Oh! Almost forgot, I popped a variety Halloween postcard pack into the shop. And I will be giving one away, since I missed this week's thriftventure. Well, I didn't really miss it, but I am saving the wonderful thing I found, a little while longer…
So, if you leave a comment, I will draw a name, and send that person this postcard pack below (with envelopes)… I wish I could convey via internet, how lovely the postcards are in person.
There are a handful of Elfin in the shop, and a bevy of new Halloween treats… Including this postcard which finally arrived, sheesh that took them forever. Actually, there was more drama involved than that, but I will spare you…
Front
Back
I looove designing cards and things like that. I could do it all day…
testing this horrible new thing – WHat a nightmare. the day i have to post for the party. I can't believe it. I am going to crack!!
I am off to carefully package, and add a few more names to the Halloween Party list. Like I said, it is not too late to sign up. I am trying to let everyone know as I add them, but I think I am slacking a bit. I have to say, I am getting to see oodles of wonderful fun charming delicious blogs as I click on them to copy the links. This is going to be more than fun!!!!
I am off tout de suite, and back soon with some fun!! Promise! 🖤
ps: I am watching The Impressionists BBC mini series right now (rented it via Netflix), and I have to say, I am more than pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it is. Monet is charming! And to get to see painters like Bazille and Manet, Monet and Cezanne, Renoir and Degas come to life, is so much fun… I have not finished it, but it is good. (probably not for little ones)
I want to be a witch and play in your playland!! What fun and I love the ‘wicked’ on the back of the bike!! : )
What fun to visit!
The postcards are so whimsical! They’re darling. And your workshop–*scream* It is so delicious! I wish my studio looked like that. (But I have a lack of space and good lighting, since it’s in my bedroom!)
xoxo
~K
Could you please whip me up one of those lovely mice turned nanny-housekeepers please? I could really use one! I can’t believe I totally forgot your update! Oh well I probably would have lost whatever treasure I found in my crazy house. Thanks for the lovely autumn adventure, I needed that! I have a feeling I am going to be lucky if I even get to visit the party let alone joing the list. Oh well, guess I should just be happy visiting! Have a great weekend, I am going to add the impresionists to my list! Thanks for the reccomendation!
I have a very witchy skirt I wear on Halloween sometimes, but no witch shoes so far – what a shame. I’ll have to find some this year.
And before I forget again – I want to thank you for that recommendation you gave awhile ago for the book on Frida Kahlo’s wardrobe. I didn’t win the give away so I bought it on Amazon and when it finally came I enjoyed it very much. Such inspiration and beautiful pictures to enjoy again and again. It’s definitely a keeper.
Your postcards look great – Halloween is my favorite time of the year, hands down.
Have a witchy day!!
58cherries
You clever gal! Loved the Witchy adventure! Your Postcards are fantastic! LOVE!!! Delightful blog. Glad I followed a link to find you! Just adore it here!
xo Molly
It’s always so magical here! I would be so delighted to be the lucky recipient of a gift pack of your postcards. Fingers and toes are crossed *smiles*
Those cards are adorable. I’m still thinking of ideas for our party. I’ll be in China next week, until the 13th, maybe I can get some fun ideas for the party there. 🙂
if i were a witch for a day… i would magic my husband to do all the little things i do to make the house run smoothly (ok thats stretching it a bit) and make him tend to the children instead of building stuff i dont want;0) hope you have put my blog on your list for the party, lili and i have bought lots of goodies and will be taking our pictures next weekend. big kiss noises mmmmwwwwaaahhh
It’s such a lovely & fantastic postcards. I wish I’m lucky enough to have them for my collections in http://travelpostcard.blogspot.com
Regards,
Lay Hoon
I’m still deciding whether to be a witch or a queen today.
No wait, I’m a princess. I always am.
Or a fairy. Possibly a mermaid if that didn’t make walking really difficult.
LOVE the cards, says the halloween-deprived Maria-Thérèse.
There’s always time in the day to be a witch I find! 😉 Love the postcards! The gypsy caravan is sweet and mysterious. x
Hello!
I can’t wait to see what spells you have been cooking up. It looks as if they will be colourful in an autumny way. Will there be one that will do my housework for me?! That is the spell I need today.
I visited the shop as I was tempted to give a little witchey friend a home. I think I was too slow and they had all flown away to far off places! Never mind, another time will do.
I have to decide the night before if I will be a witch or a princess as the morning does not provide enough time for that!
As always it has been a pleasure to visit!
I would LOVE to have these postcards. Having fun seeing the progress of the Halloween Party as well. Thanks!
Dawn
Hope you don’t mind that I pretended to be right along side you in your fantastical fall adventure. Every Halloween night I get a chance to let out just a smidge of my inner witch as I answer the door for all the adorable little creatures who ring my bell. It’s a wonderful, magical night. I enjoy your blog, and am awed by your talent!
LOL. Sometimes I wounder if we live on the same planet. You are on Mother Earth, aren’t you????????
what a fantastic witchy adventure you have taken us on!!! autumn is truly beautiful, my favorite time of the year. and your postcards are beeeeeautiful!!! i absolutely can’t wait to get my new little witchies and elfin folk in the mail, thanks for an awesome shop update!!! and your elfin theaters have given me a sumptuous idea!!! i’ll be revealing at the halloween party… have a lovely lovely weekend!!!
There is nothing better than a day out with a mom (or mommy stand-in, as the case may be!) I love the postcards! And all the little wee shop elfin – especially love those!
LOL!!! Just looked again at the *sneaky* photo where you are paintiny MY ghostie!! Yippee!! And then I cracked up. Who is the creature with its legs sticking up all over the place in the corner?! (A future piece of eye-candy, I suspect) Mr. Lovee takes great photos. :o)
Being that it is a rather chilly autumn morning here in the northeast, I put on three layers of fuzzy things, and curled up with a hot cup of coffee and your blog this morning. What a delight! If your not on the same planet, could you leave directions please? lol It would be lovely to move to yours! Bright Blessings you maker of smiles, you!
I adore the idea of finding my inner autumn! So glad I have discovered you!
Mmmm thinking what good deed you could do eh? Either as witch or as queen you are welcome at my blog to do your good deed for today!
OOOO,what a delightful and whimsical blog….I was totally captivated. I was rooting for both witch and queen, so either way I was going to be happy….your photography is wonderful and your whole blog is inspirational…..all of the photos, the writing…..eeeks, I am starting to sound like a tweenie groupie……
Always love visiting you Vanessa! Magic abounds…
Please sign me up..your postcards are adorable!!!
happy haunting!
Great post!!! I am soooo in love with that bus..where did you find it?? you have deff. put me in the halloween spirit..Im super excited about your party..
What a great post! Love the small “creatures” You´re painting!
I have a little giveaway myself so pop over to my place… I´m celebrating 100 posts!
Liisa
Those postcards are so beautiful that I would have trouble bringing myself to actually use them as so!! I’d absolutely end up displaying them as art!!!!!!!!!
*p.s. sooo excited for the Halloween Party! I finally thought of an IDEA for my page!! :D*
Please add me to the drawing for the poscards. I love them!!! Can’t wait to receive my print of the Enchanted Room.
Kris
Hello dear! I seem to have the same problem with my tights! Fushia or stripes!!!! The gypsy caravan is wonderful! I could go sneak in there!
Your postcards are always amazing!! Thank you for the magical trip!
Enjoy your weekend!~
Bon jour! Parlez lentement…Je blonde.
Je t’adore. C’est tout.
Thanks for the trip…I love you magical girl…Pick me….
Just found your blog and it is enchanting!! Thanks!
I just love “Wicked” on the back of your bike…..errrr broom 😉
Your blog is simply fabulous and I just love reading it!! You draw us into your magical world!!
Have a great weekend 🙂
Denise
P.S. I’m here in Arizona too!
Denise
wow,could you please whip me up one of those lovely mice turned nanny-housekeepers please? I could really use one! I have been gone every night this past week. Thanks for the lovely autumn adventure, I needed a virtual get away.
Love your Halloween postcards. So cute!
Thanks,
Debxx
Vanessa,
I love the adventures you take us on. You are so much fun. I love all the pictures you take also. I so enjoy the time with you. Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs, Bobbi Jo
Just when I thought you couldn’t get any cooler.
What a lovely package of postcards! I want to win! I want to win! Seriously, I love all your posts, and the care that you put into making them. They are very entertaining! Thanks for that!
Hilda
I love all the supplies you use! What a fantastic post!!
Oh Miss V, what amazing little creatures…esp. love the cute witchie poos!
Do you remember the original witchie poo from ‘Puf n Stuff’ with Jimmy and the Magic Flute?
I love your blog, so fun and fanciful, like you!!
Once when I was sitting outside by some hedges waiting for a ride, a little girl and her father walked past and as they did a huge gust of wind came from nowhere and swirled my long dark hair all around…the girl looked at me and said,”Daddy, look at the witch!”…the father was mortified and said,”Stop, she isn’t witch!” Then the little girl said, “No, daddy, she’s a good witch!” and she smiled at me…I’ve never been so complimented in my life! The shoes you’ve got are the best!
I saw your covers too!
Ah, j’adore ton blog ! Gai, plein de fantaisie, de poésie ! J’aime cette balade d’automne, so romantic ! Joyce !
Kisses from France,
Tatieva
oooohhhh! i just love love love the postcards! they are all so very cute!!
Such lovely postcards. I just stopped by because I needed to smile…and of course I leave with a great big smile. Karen
So glad I found your blog after reading Artful Blogger – have been enjoying it for the past month now.
You know, somehow it always seems a little more “fun” to be in “witch” mode on certain days, so please keep a spare broom on hand for me in case I find myself without one some day.
In the meantime, looking forward to your next post and need to add that the Halloween postcards are “witchin”!!!
Have a spooktacular October!
Ooooh. pick me, pick me!! 😉
Such awesome postcards!! I love them
“scrowl”
Wow! I want to pick out a different color of tights each morning and then wear them with those BEAUTIFUL shoes!! Awesome! I want to be you when I grow up…..Please add me to your giveaway.
I have faith that I will ONE DAY win a giveaway…..and I just KNOW it is going to be this one because I have the PERFECT place to display them…..Thanks so much!!!
… I’ve had a recurring dream where I actually live in a bus that looks quite similar to the gypsy bus … small world. 🙂
please excuse me, still trying to prepare for the PARTY!
xx’s ~M~
I came over to invite you to try RED and spent about a half hour here! I love the new little guys.
Please think about RED
http://sabiiwabii.blogspot.com/2008/10/red-art-project.html
I would love to have you participate!
Terisa
Hello Hello!
I see you are again as busy as a bee…. I too am working on ideas of my own for our halloween bash! Oh I do hope life does not get in my way. But I am certain to be there no matter how much gets done!
Have a lovely terrific evening!
Chelsea Ann
Your blog is amazing. I actually read it to my daughter before she went to bed. She loved it. When you get a chance check out mine.
Sugars!
Lauren
Every picture in your posting was deliciously alive with color!!! And wow, that gypsy caravan bus! How fun would that have been to peek inside =]
What a wonderful day of shopping fun. You are such a good little witch!!
hello Vanessa,
I just “tagged” you… Probably you’ve been tagged before or had several blogawards, you already have a bunch of faithful readers,… but I still wanted to tag you, because I think you’re quite unique…
Not only in writing your posts, but the pictures, the things you create, the parties you host…
So , please take a look at my post of today about the tagging on my website web.me.com/pinkepinke
greetings
Inge
PS : by the way, I DID turn my mom into a mommygnome… she irons my clothes and passes through my house when I’m not at home being a housekeeper here and there ,… all to help me “her daughter” so I have more spare time to create….
Inner witch!!!! You are a funny, funny girl! BTW, at my advanced age, I have discovered, after years of being the Sugar Plum Fairy, the witch is a much more gratifying persona and provides me more opportunities for self actualization, but, then, that’s just me!
What a TREAT it would be to win your charming Halloween cards! You are so talented! Thanks for the walk through your magical world today……
~Allie
you are an inspiration! just when I am at a crossroad in my life and looking at which direction I want to travel – I stumble on your blog! Thank you!
another magical post, and lovely photos:) your blog just always makes me feel happy!
What a fun witchey adventure! Wish you were my neighbor!
Connie
I had a frog just like the one in your basket on my back porch last week. My dogs were barking and I peeked out to see what was going on and there was this enormous, bumpy frog. It was dark so I couldn’t take a picture and I had DH go out scoop it up and put it in the front yard so the dogs couldn’t get to it…. Must have to do with the spookiness in the night air!
Oh! It’s always so much fun to visit here. I can’t believe I missed the debut of your little ghosts. They’re sooooo cute!
Ooh! Love the bike bling. By the way, I also want the trike. I’ve been asking oh-so-patiently for one for YEARS. We have a tandem, but it’s kinda hard to ride by oneself.
I will tell you how to turn your hedge into Javier Bardem ONLY if you promise to never clip him. It’s a bit tricky….requires hemlock gathered under a full moon and the pantaloons of a former can-can dancer. On second thought, never mind—it’s a very, very messy smell and the fumes are outrageous. Mister Lovee might get jealous and start polishing his trimmers.
What precious postcards!
I’m looking forward to the party, Witchipoo!
Becky
Ooooo, yes, a witch! Im going to be a witch for halloween! Figured I would be something classic this year. I want to dress up in my costume now…witches are the best! I love love love your white bike, the white dress and the mary jane shoes! Your photos are always so playful and fun (and all the sunshine helps to cheer me up!) and you have the best, best best hair. You are a white witch!
Have a good Sunday evening!
xoxox
sarah
I have a sister-in-law that wakes up a witch everyday. No matter the season. Oh is that wicked of me. Love your post
What a wonderful and fun post. I actually love those shoes.
Now I have that tune stuck in my head from the wizard of oz when that was played during the scene when the witch was riding away on her bike-lol.
As always I am leaving a tad jealous of your perfectly witchy life… ahhhh…. but it is always a wonderfully magical way to start the week with a peek into your world!
Thanks!
Oh V…the Wicked sign about made me fall off the couch! I looooove it on the witches bike…I just hung both of mine up, and cackled the whole while…
Oh my, if only I could have a ride on that bus !!! It is beautiful. See you at the Halloween Gathering. Have a wonderful new week.
Witch! Always a witch. Not an Elphaba, though. I am trying to get through reading Wicked. But I had to switch to listening to it on audio so I could do things with my hands while taking in a good “book.” Multitasking is necessary these days.
Hmmm … but maybe Queen. I did have the whole “off with their heads” fantasy when thinking about what I wanted to do with all the mean people who are on my list. Witch/queen … it is a hard choice.
What a wonderful little excursion to find your inner witch. I’d wear the teal stockings myself with a lovely ruffle tiered skirt…what fun we would have…
Although I try to be queenly, I frequently end up being a witch each day. Maybe if I had servants, I would be less witchy!?!
Firstly…..I choose Queen AND witch,please!! 😉
Secondly, your Mombie must be so proud of you!!
Thirdly, I want to follow a gypsy caravan!! 🙂
And lastly (but certainly not least) HAPPY MONDAY TO YOU!! 🙂
Firstly…..I choose Queen AND witch,please!! 😉
Secondly, your Mombie must be so proud of you!!
Thirdly, I want to follow a gypsy caravan!! 🙂
And lastly (but certainly not least) HAPPY MONDAY TO YOU!! 🙂
oh poo, I posted twice!! SORRY!! 🙂
Are you a Good Witch, or a Bad Witch? 🙂 From what I can see of Miss Vee, she is a very Good Witch.
Loved your Fall post, and what a trip it must be to stroll past the newsstand to see yourself in print on the covers of not one, but TWO mags?!?
I really like your postcards.
Hugs,
Kate
You’ve had such a good year and I’m so happy for you! You MUST be a good witch, love the shoes! I need to invest in some tights….
Love all your halloween lovelies! See you soon at the party…….
Oh WOW! I would love, love, LOVE to win these! My fingers are crossed!!!
I am so happy to read that you are accepting stragglers into the Halloween Bash, Oct. 18th! I would love to participate.
Thanks a million,
Linda
Hooked on BBC myself..
but now that I’ve stopped in and YOU have casted your lil spell on me I may just have to give up telly altogether?
What a TREAT to pop in to find your COVERGIRLS on the front of ADQ. I admit I secretly FEEL that Love Squared and your creations have made friends…
I’m certain they’d be talking for ages about their time together.
my best to youssss, Monica 🙂
Thanks for taking s on your adventure. It was fun, magical and colorful. You are too cute! I love that you made it into the Somerset magazines! Yay you!! How exciting. The small bit of studio that was captured looks very colorful, light and fun.
hugs,
Tammy
Vanessa,
How about Queen Witch! Looking forward to the party!
Elizabeth
Love the postcards sweety! & that caravan was amazing! Did you sneak inside or peek in the windows?
Vanessa, I so enjoy reading your blog and I FINALLY started one of my own! I would LOVE to join in on the Halloween party celebration too – have my witches hat ready to go!!! If you have a chance, fly on over to my site, would be great if you could visit!
I just found your website tonight. LOVE IT! Your cards are very pretty! You are very creative!
ohmigoodness, your blog always makes my heart smile so big. October is by far my favorite month, and your lovely witchy day seems like a perfect celebration of the season. Do count me in for the giveaway; sending postcards is one of my pet pleasures.
I’ve just discovered your blog- what fun! I’m looking forward to your next post.
Where did that gypsy bus come from?! I’m intrigued…
The postcards really are lovely and I think the internet does a fine job of displaying their whimsical beauty. But if you say they’re even better in person…wow!
Also, just from the little snippets I get from these photos, I have to say the outfit you picked out is mahvelous dahling!
Cheers to another day 🙂
I do believe I wish to be a Queen Witch 🙂 This post is truly charming my friend such a pagentry of color and whimsy.
XOX
Kristen
I wonder what witchy spells you have been brewing? I love your shoes, you are witch with style and flair!
Marvelous ! I love witches and Halloween !
It’s like a dream …
bisous
Witches and queens…isn’t that what we would all love to be! I loved this adventure, and it is telling me I better get to work for your party day!! xo Shannon
Wonderful post as always. I want postcards please? Pretty please? With sugar?
I love your blog! So fun! The postcards are fabulous!
I love how you are so creative. looking at your site got the spark back in me and I am in the middle making some of my pumpkin heads I hope to have painted in time for the party on the 18th!
Love yur brown shoes too!
have a blessed week.
Katrina in AZ
your blog is absolutely wonderful….you are truly and delightfully barmy Lol…and I mean that in a loving, happy way !
Thanks for making my day start with a smile xxx
You’re not the only nice witchie in blogland…. come see my own “bike broom” here: http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/2008/09/come-ride-with-me.html
Well, actually am a fairy most of the time…. this week I’ve been a good fairy… come see my new fairy necklace here:
http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/
Anyway, I think we both share the same passion for life, and I’m glad I’ve met another sister soul like me 🙂
Cielo
I meant “soul” sister–not the opposite… 🙂
cielo
Sigh…I want to be you. Or someone like you in all the wonderful ways!
Glad I happened upon your magical world. Lovely and fun. I’ll be back when I want to be a little girl again!
To make this an even 100 posts – thank you for posting about The Impressionists – I have to find a copy to view.
Dearest V
Again, when I should be working, I am in your blog healing my poor brain. As of late, memories of long ago and the loss of my Mum (12 years ago now) have been my day to day haunt. Seemingly, I cannot turn it off…(the haunt or my brain) until I found your blog and your site.
Being here is like visiting all the places I wanted to go when I was a wee girl. To play, imagine, have fun and most of all to pretend was permissable only in my young mind, as to be very private and personal and I dared not to have fun when anyone was looking! I did not even like to laugh in front of others.
As I come to learn about myself and my fascination with little cute things,doll art, magical dollhouses (I always wanted one and had one thanks to kleenex tissue boxes and crepe paper) cupcakes, licorice allsorts and dolly mix … I end up here, at your side, whilst you create these marvellous places to go during my particularily painful Autumn days … and now I am smiling. Thank you.
The postcards would adorn my mind with fond memories of having come to find you. Again my thanks to you V,
Lyns
well, I may sound so mundane and materialistic BUT I absolutely love ALL of your shoes, I wonder why, of course! I am a woman, that’s why, LOL
Miss Vanessa, please know that I am having way too much this morning with all of your sweet stories, I actually, laught with your tenderness with mr lovee about “don’t go the elves cry alot”, and that made me smile for your sweet heart.
stay always bright and sparkly with crown or witch hats, that’s ok, you are beautifull in and out 😉
hugs dear!
can’t wait for the party to start!