My favorite time of year

Autumn is my absolute favorite time of the year! I love the smells and the colors when the leaves begin to change, then fall. It is also the time of year when there are festivals, harvest and craft fairs all over the place! Today, I went to the Vintage Bazaar at Pettengill Farms in Salisbury Ma. It takes place twice a year in June and September. If you love vintage and antiques then this is the place for you! They had it all- furniture, tins, cookware, linens, fabrics, pottery, etc. I was in heaven. Here are a few pics from my time there. I love how the vendors set up their spaces!

I just love the color of this old truck

Pettengill Farm is gorgeous and I will have to remember to check this place out next year in the Spring and Summer. The grounds and little pathways were inspiring.

One of the vendors that caught my eye was Havana Banana. She has vintage notions , fabrics, trims, and gorgeous lace by the yard. I got some lace to try and incorporate into my purses and pouches. I think they will add that certain charm. Here is what I scooped up from there.

Lastly, a few weeks ago I purchased 2 cute watercolor paintings from Noisy Merriment. They are the cutest owls and the colors are perfect with the wall color in my bathroom. Go check out her shop!

I am off to sew! I have a 2 day craft fair in November. It is time to get cracking on some new items! Enjoy the start of Fall everyone!

Visit to a Castle

Sundays are my "me" time, and I like to take random drives to clear my head and get ready for the work week. It was a gorgeous day this past Sunday, so I headed towards the coast. I found myself in the Cape Ann area of Massachusetts and remembered Hammond Castle in Gloucester http://www.hammondcastle.org . I have always wanted to go explore it and soon found myself wandering around its enchanting grounds. This castle was built between the years of 1926 and 1929 by John Hays Hammond Jr. Second only to Thomas Alva Edison in number of patents, John Hammond was one of America's premier inventors.  His most important work was the development of remote control via radio waves, which earned him the title, "The Father of Remote Control." I could get lost in all the rooms here! It was so much fun, I felt like a little kid! The steep, winding stairs reminded me of the stairs at Blarney Castle. Here are some pics of my visit :)

These are the view from the back..what a view!

The Steep Stairs

Antique furniture and tiled floors..I love the textures

Drawbridge, Gargoyles, and Lion

Stone Arches and Medieval store front

I hope you enjoyed a glimpse into this castle! If you are ever in the area, I highly recommend a visit here!