Halloween Secretary

Our poor secretary has had the same things in it for months now, so I took pity on it and "treated" it...or maybe I "tricked" it.  :) 

Lots of retro orange and black~

A scary book or two,,,and books with orange or yellow covers~

Cats~

And rats~

Pumpkins~

Witchy picture~

Happy Halloween Secretary!
xo Babs

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Trick or Treat Halloween Mantel

Pumpkin Guy is ready for Halloween. 
He was sitting all by himself at Home Goods, and just what I need for the Halloween mantel. 
Love his little felt Trick-or-Treat bag.

Most of the other things were from last year, or before...

...except for the skeleton hands...they are from Dollar tree, this year. 

Cat in a Halloween hat

Paper lanterns

Orange foam plates from Walmart, and Trick-or-Treat coasters from the Dollar Tree this year.

Hmmm...looks like there's room to add something on the hearth. I'd better go shopping.

Next time I'll show you the living room secretary. Here's a peek....

Have y'all bought your Halloween candy yet?
xo Babs

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Quick Fall Supper~Sausage and Apples

When it starts feeling like Fall, I start wanting comfort food. 

Here's a family favorite I've made for years.

It's quick, easy and only three ingredients. 

 You'll need:  one package of smoked sausage...

...three or four apples...I use four, if the apples are small, and about three or four Tablespoons of butter.  I use Gala apples, but any "eating" apple will be good.

Here's how to make it:

...peel, and slice the apples. 

Saute the slices in butter. I start with a couple of tablespoons and add more if needed.

When the apple slices are tender, remove them from the pan and set them aside in a bowl.

Next, cut the sausage in pieces and brown in the same skillet you sauteed the apples...only one pan to clean...yay.

When the sausage is brown, return the apples to the pan and cook a minute or two longer, just to warm it all together. 

And, you're done!

A friend passed gave this "recipe" to me back in the 1970s when our son was young.

The original recipe called for hot dogs instead of smoked sausage. After the hot dogs and apples were cooked, two or three tablespoons of maple syrup was drizzled over them.

 That's really a hit with kids, too.

 Normally, I'd serve it with a salad, but we had leftover zucchini and cheesy rice, so that's what we had.

 

Hope y'all like the sausage and apples...or hot dogs and apples with maple syrup.

xo Babs

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Gold and Gray and What's That in the Driveway?

Last week, I found the galvanized R at a local decor store and thought it might work with some gold things that I had.

I also had a small galvanized orb. I really wish I had gotten a larger one, too. I'll have to check HL to see if they have them again this year.
The gold vase holds a dried arrangement made from bits and pieces from my stash.

Candle holders and a Bordallo Pinheiro leaf plate...

... a square gold planter brings a bit of color to the coffee table tray. I was thrilled to see the sun come out, but now it's gray and dreary again.

Another gold leaf plate on the little chair-side table.  

Speaking of gold and gray....you won't believe what we saw in our driveway! Well, it was really tan and gray and mean looking!

I nearly fell off the sofa trying to grab the camera to take some pics.

We couldn't believe it just walked around for about ten minutes and then left. 

I hope that coyote doesn't come back. 

I'm sitting here watching The Weather Channel and the predictions for Joaquin. 
Y'all stay safe and have a good weekend.
xo Babs

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OMGosh Fall Snack Mix

I have to say I've never been a huge fan of candy corn... but I was wandering the Halloween candy aisle at Walmart, and saw this...

Oh, caramel candy corn? 
It's probably been around forever, but I've never noticed it. Mostly, I've just used candy corn as a vase filler for candles. :)

The caramel flavor corn was good, but I thought all that sweetness needed something salty with it, so I added salted peanuts...

... then for a little chewy-ness...raisins. 

Yes! Just the right combination of sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy goodness. 
I mixed about equal amounts of each, but you can adjust the amounts to your taste.

It was a BIG hit with Hubby! 

Uh, excuse me...gotta take pics for the post.  :)

Yes it was good!  
I hope you make it and enjoy it as much as Hubby and I do.
                            Happy Fall, y'all!

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Black and White Fall Wardrobe Basics

Every couple of years I usually need to buy new basic wardrobe items...not the most exciting things to shop for sometimes, but necessary.
 Now that the weather is a bit cooler, I'm more interested in shopping for Fall. 
I just can't try on sweaters when it's in the 90s outside...I don't care how cool the fitting room is!

A couple of weeks ago, I found this moto inspired vest by Rafaella, on clearance, at Belk. It's stretch cotton and just the right weight for now and later.

I can tell these black skinny leg jeans are going to get a lot of wear.
They're Charter Club from Macy's and so comfy. I many have to get another pair before my size is gone.
The belt is from Target.   

I can't wait to wear this salt and pepper knit tunic from TJMaxx.
It has a "modern" look with dolman sleeves and curved sleeve openings.

I like this long silver necklace, but I may look for something chunkier to wear with the top instead. 
The necklace is from Charming Charlie and I know I'll enjoy it with lots of other pieces as well.

Really basic, and necessary pieces...scoop neck, black and white long sleeve tees. 
Love the cotton and spandex blend. They're also from Rafaella.

And last...

...black leather ballet flats. Love, love these. They'll be perfect with my black, ankle length skinny jeans.

They're made by Easy Spirit and perfect for doing more shopping.
All I have to do now is find a few more things to add a little color to these black and white basics... a bright top or two, or maybe...

...something in cheetah?

Hope you're having fun shopping for Fall, too.
xo Babs

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The Dedicated House ~ Anything Blue Friday

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