October's Magic

Wee sleepy Spice is the last of two witchy offerings for Early Work Mercantile.

I love October.

 I keep it close to my heart throughout the year~

once it is here,however~

 it blossoms...

into afternoon mugs of Chai,

evenings of sipping cider 

...and nibbling a cider donut or two.

It holds memories 

of helping my Father make our own cider.

My Mother In Law 

making donuts on her farmhouse porch...

I love stitching up Cathedral Window squares...
and Pumpkin looks so sweet napping atop a Halloween themed one. 

and this evening~

a gathering of Tim's family.

We have an annual picnic.

That's right~ a picnic...

in the evening!

It is a wonderful way to gather 

and bring crock pots 

of comfort food...

hot dogs on the grill

 and groups of us

 huddled about fire pits to keep us warm.

This has become a beloved tradition!

As I enjoy time with both families...

a weekend in a cabin, deep in the Adirondacks...

and plenty of crisp mornings 

(that we have been waiting for all Summer)~

I am enjoying tiny stitches,

experimenting with my wee sleepy mousels...

and

designing for the next season ahead.

October is indeed magic for me.

In all that I hold dear

and 

I intend to thoroughly enjoy it!