Tutto Ciò Che Luccica... All That Sparkles...

I love anything sparkly ...  so... I made myself a very sparkly cuff bracelet.  I had a good collection of old and new inexpensive brooches and earrings and simply glued them to a plain, silver  cuff .

Finalmente... preparando per Natale.... Finally... getting ready for Christmas...

It seems to be taking me forever to get started with my Christmas Decorating,  and Christmas will be here before I know it.  I haven't decided exactly what I want to do this year,  but there are two things that I am sure of... one... there will be Sparkle... two...  there will be a few of those precious little handmade ornaments from Priscilla's grade school years.  

This little Angel is my favorite... she is adorable...

Zucche In Velluto ... Velvet Pumpkins...

I first saw these little Velvet Pumpkins last year while shopping with friends.  Of course we said " we can make those"... so we did.  One of my best friends,  Jody, from Rooted in Thyme came over and we made a few.  It's a simple project,  which I like.

 I love pumpkins...  in all shapes , sizes,  and colors.  In all their beautiful rustic earthiness,  but the Velvet adds a little bit of glam which I always like...

 And a little sparkle,  of course...