Almost September

What is it about September? September is always a big deal for me....when I was young it was the first day of school and all that goes with that....the new clothes, school supplies, and meeting new people.

My sisters and I. I'm the one in the middle...with the necklace. Oh, so fashionable.

It was, and is, the anticipation of the Jewish New Year....wearing your best and getting together with family.....and hearing the shofar blown at the synagogue.

Man blowing shofar 

In NY September is the return of cool air and the smell of apples in the air as the first of the apple crop came in from upstate.

NY State produces lots of apples, like Cortlands and MacIntosh, two of my favorites and they are very good for you. Love them.

It's still special now. The kids are back in school and the buses are on the road with their precious cargo.

First day of school courtesy of School Bus Driver.org

 It's hurricane season in this part of the world and the hubby watches the weather faithfully (old fisherman).

The remnants of Tropical Storm Erika....we dodged that one. Good thing because we've had a lot of rain....almost over the road. Picture courtesy of the Weather.com

So...Halloween is about 2 months away and the 5th Annual Costume Sewing Pattern Sale starts Tuesday. All costume sewing patterns at GoofingOff Sewing will be 40% off for the month of September. There's over 100 to choose from with more being listed. The patterns will already be marked down.
See, September is still a special month.

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Ummm Caramel & Chocolate Covered Apples: Congratulations Sweets Fairy Bake Shop Winner of Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks

 

Congrats to Jeana Byrd of the Sweets Fairy Bake Shop and her incredibly delish looking caramel and chocolate covered apples. I think I gained 5 pounds looking at those scrumptious apples. Watch for her interview!

Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I’ll be making my list of incredible Etsy finds to help you with your holiday shopping. I’ll be searching for new and overlooked shops with very cool things you’ll be proud to give.

Stop by my Etsy shop, MissEileen, for my vintage finds, like beautiful Pyrex and sexy nylons. Lots of sewing patterns at the GoofingOff shop and maybe even a sewing machine or two.

At MetalWoodsnWater you’ll find vintage fishing lure key chains for the folks who love the water.

L’Shana Tovah Happy New Year Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks 9.23.11

Morning all! Welcome to Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks for September 23, 2011. Next week starts the Jewish New Year and the beginning of the High Holy Days starting with Rosh Hashanah. Please join me in welcoming in the new year.
Traditionally we welcome in the new year by blowing the shofar, or ram’s horn, eat apples and honey for a sweet start to the new year, pray at a body of water, and pray some more. My family would get together at Grandma’s. She would serve chicken soup, followed by a salad, then roast chicken.  She always served in courses with lots of bread on the table. She said it filled people up that way and stretched out the food. For some of us, especially my sister, the bread was the best part. She would serve Challah, bread made with so many eggs it was yellow, and then braided before going into the oven. For Rosh Hashanah, the challah would be round, and sometimes there would be raisins in it to make it that much sweeter.

                             L’Shana Tovah Tie Dye Rosh Hashanah Greeting Card by AnjaliCreations

                            Apple green Peridot with medium purple Amethyst dangle earrings in 14k gold filled  August birthstone by TatianaG

                                   Honey Bee Earrings by JOsephines

                           Jewish High Holidays theme silver charm necklace Judaic jewelry by RachelTreasures

                                                                             Large Lace Fruit Bowl/Bread Bowl by NingsWonderWorld
                                South Texas Mesquite Serving Platter- Cutting Board – Bread Board by Jennifer and John

                       Timber Post on the Dunes at Peregian Beach by Philltography

                               Chai Judaism Multi Color Stained Glass Hanging by Goldsmith Glass

OK, there’s my picks. What do you think? Got a favorite or two? Now it’s your turn to vote for the one you think is the best.
Voting starts as soon as this post goes up, winner gets a feature interview by me, Miss Eileen.


Children's Costume Pattern - Simplicity J0786 sizes 3-8

Don’t forget the Halloween sewing pattern sale going on NOW in the GoofingOff Etsy and Artfire shops…..40% off all costume patterns but you must use the coupon code HALLOWEEN to get the discount. The patterns are going out the door so if you see one you like it might just be a good idea to grab it while you can.
Also, I still have skulls, bones, and all that weird stuff at MetalWoodsNWater. Think of the awesome Halloween decorating you can do. Nothing like scaring the little ones, just a little bit.

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First Day of Autumn

Tomorrow is the first day of autumn and with it comes traditions that I love.

   Apples                                  

 

I love the smell of fresh apples in the fall. Cool, crisp air seems to make the fragrance that much stronger. Apple pie or apple cake is a tradition in my home.

Try a new craft like this Mason Jar Candle Holder from Final Clothes Out.

I don’t can vegetables as much as I used to and have lots of jars. Good idea! Could even do this with some of those jars that can’t be used for canning.

Make a wreath

A new wreath ….maybe like this one for now

and this one for later

 

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Make scarves and bow ties for the dogs for Halloween from these fabrics from GoofingOff.etsy.com

   Spring All Over Pumpkins

      Robert Kaufman’s Bad to the Bone

Guess I have my work cut out for me. How about you?

Simplicity J0789 Toddlers' Witch Dracula Costume Pattern Sizes 6 months to 4

Don’t forget the Halloween sewing pattern sale going on NOW in the GoofingOff Etsy and Artfire shops…..40% off all costume patterns but you must use the coupon code HALLOWEEN to get the discount. The patterns are going out the door so if you see one you like it might just be a good idea to grab it while you can.
Also, I still have skulls, bones, and all that weird stuff at MetalWoodsNWater. Think of the awesome Halloween decorating you can do. 

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