Pumpkins

Fall is in the air.  We've had pretty nice weather so I haven't been too disappointed that summer has finally passed us by.  However, I was a little sad that I had to put on fuzzy socks last week.  

This morning the boys and I went and picked out some pumpkins and a few other things.  We drove by this stand on Sunday and came back today to have a look.

There are all kinds. 

Here are the pumpkins

It's an honor system.  You pick out your squash and then drop in your money.

We came home with a couple of pumpkins and a few other things.  Happy fall everyone!

The Golden Rule

"Special attention should be paid to footwear, because it is the crown of all elegance..."  At least that's what the Golden Rule says.  And I think I am inclined to agree.  

I ordered this pattern book from a friends vintage shop on Etsy.  She introduced this little treasure on her blog some time ago and I've been waiting for her to put it up for sale.  I thought it would be a cool addition to my sewing supplies.

It's full of instructions.  This first couple of pages gives advice on how a women should dress from morning to evening.  Apparently a well-dressed women begins the day in a morning-gown, which creates an impression of charm and good grooming.  Well, then I am most definitely without charm this morning because I'm still in my pajamas.  Maybe I'll try for a morning-gown tomorrow.

It goes on to show some different sewing techniques.  

The back of the book is filled with pattern after pattern for men, women and children.  According to the pictures it looks like it's late 50's early 60's.  Not sure.  I couldn't find a date on it any where.  I think I might actually try and make that apron on the first page.

This book was originally printed in Germany, right around the corner from us.  Interestingly enough the company still produces pattern books today.  I just might have to take a trip down there and see what I can find.  If I ever get to it, I'll be sure to post the picture of my apron.

Thanks again Lisa for such a cool find.  I especially liked Lina's artwork!

Baking

I made cinnamon rolls last week.  And if I may say so, they were pretty good!  My mom gave me a basic bread recipe and commented that they would make nice cinnamon rolls.   So I gave them a try.  I ended up making two pans.  I really could have made three, but at the time I didn't realize how much they would rise.

Pre-risen, pre-coooked cinnamon rolls.  This is the smaller dish.

I already had the bigger dish in the oven.  Poor squished rolls.  Next time I won't cram so many in there.  Even so, not so bad looking.

Finished product.

I covered one pan with the frosting and left the other one plain for David.  For some strange reason he likes his without.  I can't understand it.  Who eats cinnamon rolls without frosting?  That's OK.  More for me!