Pink Sky at Night, a Sailor's Delight

Or if not a sailor---this beachcomber's delight!

Hi! Sunday was one those November days, you know, the kind where it's hard to maintain one's love of late autumn at the beach. One of those dark grey days---no rain!---where it never seems to get light out, just dark dusk all day. There's a pink sunrise/ sunset line along the southern horizon, as if the day has gone from sunup right to nighttime; the kind of day your automatic car lights come on mid-morning and stay on all day.

It was warm when I walked Mo after breakfast, but an icy wind blew through the flea a few hours later. Oh I was cold in my old thin denim jacket and cotton scarf, no hat or gloves. Plans went a bit off and I arrived late, dealers were already packing up at just past noon, so no treasures. Just a couple pics before my hands got too cold.

nice big crock / jug.
flow blue plate

autumn carnival glass bowl

yelloware canister set!

sweet sampler

When I got home I immediately made hot tea. Earl Grey XXX-Bergamot. I was shivering. And I am never cold, I hate it. I gave poor Mo an early dinner, we had our ''evening'' walk in twilight at 4 PM. But then, as I made my second cup of tea, I noticed the dunes were glowing. I went to investigate and this is what I saw:

There was even a rainbow. A PINK rainbow.

I never saw a pink rainbow before.

My 365 Dotty for Sunday was already chosen, a pretty grey calico. But I had to change it and add the fiery glow of evening's spectacular show.

I hope your weekend was good, and maybe had a delight or surprise too. Even a very small one.

love

lizzy

gone to the beach...................

PS This is kinda cool...the dark forms at the bottom of the sunset [not the darkest band which is the dunes here.] is Sandy Hook New Jersey, maybe 30-35? miles to the west! 

My house and the beach face south, and if I lean way out and aim west , on a clear day I can see NJ. Far far away.

Here's a map. Picture me in the further purple areas below the main part of Long Island. Then look to the left. See the hook, of Sandy Hook? Cool.

"It's a Crock" ~ and More Rainbows

Hi everyone! We've had many warm-ish sunny days lately and I was able to finish my Fall handwork project, a wool applique design by Lynda Hall called It's a Crock.

My goal was to finish it by Thanksgiving, so although I am not 100% thrilled with my workmanship, I am happy it is done. I really love doing the wool applique.

I made quite a few changes because the very large scale design didn't fit my table runner plan. Here is the original:

It's a Crock by Lynda Hall, via Pinterest

I divided up the motifs, added another crock, with  traditional blue numbering. I put pink coneflowers with black velvet centers instead of the indeterminate blue flowers.

Buttons from my antique MOP button collection. If someday  I find more of the steel studded buttons I'll replace the plainer buttons.

Oh and I added a pumpkin and a butternut squash.

And instead of the wool prairie points, I finished the runner off with antique lace from my collection.

Cute on my table?

Not functional though as it cannot be washed, so it will go in the closet now til next fall. No turkey gravy spots on MY Crocks.

In the early mornings we see rainbows, from my old chandelier crystal.

Rainbow pumpkins!

Magical, a grace note, despite its so simple science.

Mo is miffed that I didn't join him on the sunny deck just now. He is very fond of our afternoon hour on the deck each day. Pugs are very strict in their habits and he was quite disgruntled, glaring at me through the window.

 Now he's sulking.

The geraniums are still bravely in bloom.

And I have a quilt to bind, plus knitting, so wish me and Mo lots more sunny Fall days.

love

lizzy 

gone to the beach.............

*[design note: It's a Crock would have been more successful if: 1- I had taken the time to reduce the pattern to 75%, making it smaller. 2-And if I had noted the need for value contrast in the crocks. 3-I had finished the runner before appliqueing, and 4- used an easier to work with linen ground. 

Each project has its lessons to learn, I suppose.]

Summer is Back!

Hi! Time for our walk on the beach. It's warm and sunny, 65*, no wind. Let's get out and enjoy the day. C'mon...

Look at all the footprints, heading to the beach. I'm not the only one who thinks this is a beach day.

Despite the balmy air, the sun is low in the sky. The dunes weeds create an autumn tapestry.

The roses will bloom through December, scenting the air with a hint of remembered summer days.

But sunset comes shockingly early.

Beautiful as it is.

love

lizzy

gone to the beach...