quintessential Midwest fall experience

One of the classic activities in the Midwest during the fall is going to an apple orchard. I went to Apple Holler way at the beginning of this fall where I actually did pick apples (remember my apple pie?). More recently I went to Aamodt's Apple Farm and St. Croix Vineyards during my trip to Minneapolis where I did not pick more apples but enjoyed delicious wine samples and took in the beautiful grounds on a lovely fall day with some of my favorite people. I'm sharing a few of my pictures from that excursion. Enjoy.

Has anyone else been apple picking or just enjoying time at an apple orchard this fall?

Rochester, sea glass pendants

As some of you know, I went to Rochester, MN this past weekend.

The weather was gorgeous.  Here's a shot of us with what may be our future home's skyline in the background.

I finished my sea glass pendant order when I got back.

The buyer is very pleased with everything so I'll send the pendants on their way later this week.  I'll have more details about Grace's blog giveaway earrings soon.  I'll also have my 2010 holiday special for Etsy up and running this week so stay tuned.