I've been busy lately, back in school....homework, homework, homework.
But I have a diversion coming up!

I'm packing up our truck and going to Puyallup with my cousin Dianne to promote and sell her cookbooks. I'm so excited...it's going to be an adventure. And Friday night there is a preview night for those that want to see it (and buy it) first!

Check out the Funky Junk Sisters blog and website.

And, for a no fuss, let some one else do the driving, and get treated like a queen trip A Girl Named Timi is putting together a wonderful bus trip, catered lunch, door prizes and the works! Check out Come Junk with Us for more details!

Here is a peak at what I have been working on lately...

I had the pleasure of working with a local author of cookbooks, Dianne Berst. This is the cover of her newest cookbook, designed by yours truly! This cookbook is stuffed with great cookie, candy and dessert recipes from local cookie lovers. Most of the contributors have participated in the local cookie exchange known as The Cookie Extravaganza. It is a by invitation only and held the first Saturday of December.

The sweet little snowman is courtesy of Sheryl Burnette.

Dianne's new book is due out near the end of October and I want one of you to have it!
I'm going to have a drawing on October 31st and to be eligible please join in as a Blog Follower.
I have just started reading blogs and writing my own...it's fun to find new friends that share common interests and find new things that spark our creative sides.

Signs of Fall

Fresh Corn on the Cob!

One of my most favorite signs of fall...a BIG pile of corn on a farm wagon.
The little girl is my niece Missy, she and Greg are looking through the big pile of corn for the beat ears for dinner
The corn fields are all over...this one is in south Skagit County, just off the Conway exit on I-5. And a fantastic price of 5 ears for $1.
The corn was so sweet and fresh! You just can't beat it! Give it a try...

Another lovely day in Snohomish

Last week a very dear friend called me and asked if I was up for lunch and a day shopping in Snohomish. Anyone that knows me, knows I said yes!

Among my finds...

this gorgeous Doctor's cabinet.

I can imagine it in my "studio" filled with paper, photographs, art board and all the stuff a designer needs. My "studio" of course is a place in my dreams right now...as the house we live in is so small. But someday...

I found more treasures too. I'll share them soon.

Here she is!

This is Lillian Rose Halstead...she arrived August 9th at 9:44 pm after a long 48 hours. She like her much smaller cousin is healthy, but weighed in at 8 lbs. 5 oz. and 21 inches long.

Another cutie to add to the family.

This was the first annual Hot Blogust Nights.
What a night!

(I designed the poster.)

Our host Annie! And her right hand that night Mary.

Other bloggers Timi and Linda. I don't have Linda's blog address right, so I can't connect you with her blog.

And the food! This is the set up at Faded Elegance.

Thanks Kim!

It was a fun night! We were visited by Rene Groom from Mary Jane's Farm. Rene is Sister-hood Coordinator, what a great title. I want that job. What an awesome magazine. Check it out!

I also met Susan Lytle, who owns the newest shop in Snohomish, Curly Willow. Please go check out here store. I love the French Country feel of her decor.

Coming up...Pictures of another new grandaughter born Sunday, August 9th!

It's a girl!

Here she is...our newest granddaughter, Isabella. She arrived on August 2nd, weighing in at just 4 lbs. She is healthy, just little.

Grandma (Me) and Isabella

Grandpa (My husband, Greg) and Isabella

I am so excited to have a little girl, all I have are boys. I'm sure that there will be more pictures soon. But as you can see this is what I have been up to for the past few days.