SPECIAL DELIVERIES!

 

Recently, two special deliveries found their way to my house!

I am in a "Vintage Halloween Swap" which is being hosted by Heidi, of FOXGLOVES, FABRIC AND FOLLY.  Now, being a "swap" novice, I wasn't really sure what all this entailed, except I knew I was to sign up with Heidi and she would pair me with another person who signed up.  My assigned partner would be the person with whom I exchanged or swapped Vintage Halloween items.

The official date of showing off our loot is next Wednesday, Oct. 8th, but I just had to show you a little bitty tease from my haul--whoops, I mean special delivery #1!  I was soooooo lucky to be paired with Viv of VIVLIN DESIGNS!  Viv creates the MOOOOST beautiful cards, scrapbooks and paper decor.  I was really shaking in my boots when I saw, via her blog, how creative and talented she is----I was feeling real sorry for HER because I don't have that kind of talent!  My saving grace was that the items swapped didn't have to be hand made, so that way I could send her a little mix of stuff!

Anyway, when her terrific "special delivery" of Halloween goodies arrived I could hardly WAIT to tear in to the box ----and just LOOK at all of the cute, cute, CUTE packages that were inside! She wrapped everything in black tissue paper and attached little orange ribbons and handmade tags!!

            

    Twiggy was waiting under the chair for me to start opening my treasures!  

              

Here's the little "tease" I told you I would share from all of the awesome gifts Viv sent to me.  Look at this beautiful crow -----he even has gorgeous glitter on him!!!!

I think he looks right at home here, Viv!  He said to tell you he likes hammered aluminum, too!!  He especially likes the "tapping" sounds his claws make when prancing around on my aluminum trays!!  (I like hearing those sounds, too!)

                         

Uh-oh!!!!   Twiggy wasn't so sure about having a crow so near, so she went back to her favorite hiding spot for awhile! 

Twiggy is a very friendly little gal, so I am certain she will be friends with the crow real soon!  She just needs her space for awhile.

       

Frankie loved his new crow friend and really had fun playing with the beautiful orange ribbons Viv had tied to the gifts!  Whoops, you got to see another of the treasures she sent--the great packages of vintage looking beaded garland!  I just LOVE it! 

          

I'm going to share all of the wonderful items Viv sent next Wed., Oct. 8th, when Heidi officially hosts her Vintage Halloween Swap---so please come back then!

My second "special delivery" came from one of our neighbors.  He has apple trees on a farm in Plattsburg, MO, and he had just returned with some freshly picked apples.  What a terrific neighbor---he shared some of his Fall Bounty with us!

                       

He had a mixture of Johnathon and Red Delicious apples and he said the "blemishes" were OK, because they were "organic". :-)  (Not sprayed with chemicals).

                     

Frankie had to check out the apples and give his approval---which he did!

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Yesterday, I made an apple pie---including the crust!  Now, that is truly a labor of love for someone who dislikes cooking as much as I do.  HOWEVER, I do love homemade apple pie, so that is the small price I must pay for such a delicious dish.

This is NOT a healthy item (mainly the crust) to have in the home of two folks who battle high cholesterol----but I hadn't made one of these in over four years!  And we're healthy eaters (the majority of the time.)  And the apples were free AND organic---that counts for something!  Heck, I could just rationalize my pie away all day.  The deal is, I made a big ol' wonderful apple pie!

Now, I would appreciate it if you don't tell our doctor about this little indiscretion--- he does realize you have to have a bit of the "good-bad"stuff once in awhile and this homemade apple pie qualifies as a "good-bad" thing.  The problem is---it's just a lot of a "good-bad" thing.

But, my oh my, what a GLORIOUS  "good-bad" thing that pie turned out to be!

            

Even THE STONE RABBIT and Glitter Crow approved of my masterpiece and just knew the hard working husband would be putty in my hands  when he came home and got a look at what was waiting for him in his kitchen!

                

Well, that was what the pie looked like last night---and, oh my goodness, that pie-deprived husband was a happy man!  He just gobbled up that lip smacking dessert--one little piece after another!

                      

Tonight, I decided to dish up the last pieces of the tasty dessert---using my "bread and butter" size plates from my vintage "Golden Wheat" dishes to serve up the pie!

                

Unfortunately, when I removed the pie pan from the refrigerator and took off the foil cover, I realized the pie-deprived husband had eaten all of it---leaving ONE piece!  AND when I placed that piece on my vintage Golden Wheat dish, THE STONE RABBIT and Glitter Crow hopped right up by the pie---WITH THEIR FORKS!  The pie-deprived husband, being as quick as ever, whisked that little plate right out from between those two little would be pie munchers and announced that there was no way he would let them eat his last piece of pie!

While they were just a bit upset for awhile THE STONE RABBIT and Glitter Crow soon realized that they'd better let him have the last piece---they knew it would probably be a very long time before I baked another apple pie and they realized how much the pie-deprived husband enjoyed HIS little special delivery!  

 I love special delieveries---from Vintage Halloween to Organic Apples---both were real treats.

Hope you get a special delivery real soon, too!

DANA 

Comments

[cherry]

Is it wrong to fall in love with a crow? I love him....soooo sweet. I can't wait to see the rest of your goodies...what a fun swap. I am sure whatever she gets will be darnnn good...you have great tastes. I am having a give-away over yonder cherry

[Darlene]

Ooooo Dana,
It looks like you had a WONDERFUL swap partner with the couple of little peeks you gave us!! Love the crow and the beads. I always enjoy your photos with your animals in them (oh, and the stone rabbit too). I can't wait to see the big bunch of loot you got....it looks to be fabulous!

That apple pie looks TDF good!!!

[Melissa (Missy)]

I gotta find me one of those crows! Where are the teefees? Are they in the pie?

I love apples. I am glad that the Stone Rabbit & Crow gave their aproval. :D And kitty too!

[Wonders Never Cease]

We are thinking alike today!
That pie has me drooling all over my keyboard! Yum!

[Wonders Never Cease]

We are thinking alike today!
That pie has me drooling all over my keyboard! Yum!

[Erin K]

Oh that is the coolest crow. I'm on in the market for a crow with a turned head that is always checking things out!

[somewhereintime]

Hey! I just found you through Dot at Picketsplace. I am so glad that I found you again. Your blog is beautiful and so fun too. I do remember you from a pink saturday a while back (those curlers and rabbit were so funny) and I somehow didn't get your blog saved, so that I could return. Now I do, and I will be back over again! Have a great day!
xoxo,
Queenie

[the pleasures of homemaking]

Love that wheat plate! I haven't made apple pie in sometime either. Mainly because I'm trying to lose weight and having anything baked in the house means I have to eat it (right?). Your's looks delicious and brings back fond memories :-)

Manuela

[Diane@A Picture is worth....]

You're apple pie looks great. Could you send me a piece? LOL

[Nancy]

The pie looks delicious, Dana, and since I've already blown my diet on Cupcake Shots this month I should make one, too. Oh wait - that was last month since today is the first...rats! I keep seeing that cute crow on everyone's blog but mine. I'm sure your swap partner will be thrilled with your package, Ms Creative of 2008! They are pretty addictive, however. Can't wait to see the whole shebang next week! :)Nancy

[ellen b]

Look at all your Halloween goodies. The cat is a perfect accessory too :0)
Thanks for visiting my last minute pink. Your pink was fun as usual. I love your October table and the recipe looks really good!!
Have a good week.

[ellen b]

Look at all your Halloween goodies. The cat is a perfect accessory too :0)
Thanks for visiting my last minute pink. Your pink was fun as usual. I love your October table and the recipe looks really good!!
Have a good week.

[Frenchgardenhouse]

Dana,

What a fun, fun post! Loved it ~ just what I needed on my "break" today.
:)
xoLidy

[Laura]

Your pie was beautiful! I always enjoy visiting your blog - such fun and great photos. I can hardly wait for next Saturday's Pink Cockroach post. hahaha

[Jill]

Dana,

Your swap partners spoiled you:)
I love the crow.
That apple pie looks sooo good!

Jill xoo

[Judi]

Hi Dana
WEll that was a fun post! What a delivery you received through your swap...I love that crow! I wish I had one too. It'll be fun to see whats under all those black packages.
Your pie looks sooo oyummy..I hope you had a piece too before it was all gone. The stone rabbit and crow will just have to wait until next time..in 4 years. ...
Have a great fally day.
Judi

[Virginia]

I always enjoy visiting your blog on Pink Saturday,
But I check must every day, to see if you post anything new.
I loved the post today, …of course! and your pie looks deliciously Yummy!
I’ll be back next Wed., I can't wait to see the rest of your goodies...
Blessings, Virginia

[Beverly]

I love deliveries, too. In fact, I am waiting for one now - and I've been waiting for this one for ten weeks. I can hardly stand it.

I was half way to your house for my slice of pie, when what do I read, but it's all gone. I can't believe it!!!

[Brenda Kula]

I wish I could bake a pie that looked half that good! I'm anticipating my swap gift. Already sent mine out (I'm always one of those early birds!) Can't wait to see what I get!
Brenda

[Viv (VivLyn)]

Dana,
I really do like the crow on your hammered aluminum...a perfect fit for him! That apple pie looks so fat and yummy (not fattening, fat with a lot of apples)! I bet The Stone Rabbit and the Glittered Crow would have loved their piece if they would have gotten one. HA
Hugs, Viv

[Rhonda]

Oh, I can't wait to see the rest of your goodies from the swap! The "tease" looks good so far! But not near as that yummy apple pie! OH MY! :) ~Rhonda

[nikki]

I don't even like apple pie but that looked GOOD! You didn't tell us you were Betty Crocker! And the glitter crow and the stone rabbit look like they have a little magic going on...hmmmm wonder what the offspring would look like? Have a wonderful night!

[Cathy Santarsiero]

Your pie looks delicious! What a lucky hubby :) Love the crow....and of course the Stone Rabbit! Cat ^..^

[Shannon]

That pie is beautiful! I'm jealous.

Shannon

[Jeanne]

Dana, thanks for you sweet comment about the marble story. I so loved the story too. There are good people, we just don't hear about them.

Your post is fun to read as always. I too did the Halloween swap and I am excited about posting everything on Oct. 8th. It was so much fun to open the surprises.

Now, homemade apple pie. Mmmmmm. It looks so good and I would have a problem sharing, even with my husband. Smile. I truly admire the stone rabbit and the glitter crow for giving up the last piece of 'homemade' pie.LOL.

Love and hugs...Jeanne

[Pat]

The pie looks delicious. Organic apples from old farm orchards are the best..."warts and all"!

Can't wait to see the rest of the goodies you received in the swap!

[Alexandra]

Hello, Dana. Congrats on your packages. They are fun to get. I just got one last week from a blogger friend who made me the most adorable slippers! :)

[Dawn]

How fun to be in the swap. Your goodies look nice the way they have been packaged! I'll be sure to come back to see the entire gift selection :).

Oh how I love apple pie myself. I don't make it because I have NO PROBLEM eating it all! I have this great pie crust recipe. You cut the plastic covering and unroll it. It's perfect every time LOL!

take care,
Dawn

[karen cox]

What a wonderful post. I joined a Sweet and Sinister Swap at Artsy Mama and mailed it off yesterday. Such fun for Halloween. Your pie looks yummy too. Great photos too. Karen

[Margie]

I love the crow, he's really cool! If I baked hubby an apple pie, well, you'd have to scrape him up off the floor and call him Gumby! tee hee!

:)