No sew poncho and Autumn

We are still having beautiful sunny days with highs in the 70's.

But our evenings are cool to cold.  Last night it dipped into the 40's.

We need in between clothing.  So with that in mind I made a little poncho for my almost 3 year old grand-daughter.

And it's just as easy as can be too.

There is no sewing, just cutting and the price is right too.

Getting her off the swing-set is no easy task.

She is a real outdoorsy girl and she loves her swings.

The material to use is fleece and i bought mine on sale for $5.50/yard.

A yard will make 2 for this size which is like a 3-4.

One is also going to my little grand-daughter Calista who lives in AZ. however she probably won't need it until Dec. or so.

Addison likes her little poncho.  It's a little snugly blanket she can throw

on and throw off quickly.

The blogosphere is full of tutorials for them.

Just try typing in no sew poncho in your search engine.

I have just started my Autumn decorating and I need to get on the ball.

I set this table a few years ago and I am sharing it because I love the pumpkin centerpiece.

I used a real pumpkin for mine but I have seen several now that use a foam one and that works well too.

Is it fall like yet where you are?

Time for me to head out and enjoy our beautiful Autumn weather while it lasts.

But first I want to thank everyone who left comments on our kitchen cabinet post.

My husband Dan was so appreciative.

Have a wonderful week!

Cindy

A Met Monday Autumn Wreath and some Awesome Homes!

Did you all have a lovely week-end?  We spent our's in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul.  We awoke   Saturday morning  to a light dusting of snow!  This left me feeling a bit grumpy, we should be in the sixties instead it's like late November.  Dan and I were able to take a beautiful drive  up to Lake Minnetonka, an area NW of the cities. The view out the window was definately autumn but the temperature certainly wasn't.   But first it's my  Met. Monday and I present to you my humble little wreath.  No before, but all  the supplies were purchased at Wal-Mart for a total of about $10.

 

I  used some floral picks to insert the gourds, pumpkin and fruit and a glue gun for the rest.  Simple to do and I look the look next to our stone.

Now for my little home tour.  The area around Lake Minnetonka has some  gorgeous homes.  Many are in the 1-3 million range. I think a lot of executives and a few viking players live along here.  As we drove along, with  my mouth wide open I still  managed to snap a few pics.   If you look closely, you can still see a little snow on the shrubs.

 

You can view a little bit of the lake through the awesome stone patio.

What gorgeous windows!  Fun to dream, I can't imagine the taxes though.

This is my all time favorite!  I love the door, the stone work, the curved archway.

A more sweeping view!  Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to visit Susan for some awe inspiring Met. Mondays!  I am also hooking up with Roeschel for DIY Fall Festival party.  Visit her lovely blog for some great inspiring posts!      Happy Monday!!  Cindy