fall craftiness

This weekend was the first time it really felt like fall (sometimes winter with how ridiculously cold it was)...the leaves are a-changing, the weather is cooler, and the light is golden like it only is in the fall.

I was inspired to do a little fall crafting...I've always wanted to try gold leafing something, so I channeled my inner Martha and decided to embellish my autumn decor...why not?

before:

applying the gold leaf:

 

some of the finished gourds:

the final centerpiece

 

Eat your heart out, Martha.

Also got to go to the Leiper's Fork Chili-Cook Off, an autumn tradition and the unofficial start to my own chili season. I'll be making some tomorrow.

Here's to fall!