October already ....

How time flies !  Already we are heading into Autumn .....  the Autumn equinox has come and gone and soon we will be heading into Samhain ....  a special time for pagans like myself ...

Samhain is the time when the veil between the worlds is thinnest (also known as All Hallow's Eve). It is a time when we remember and honour those who have died and we call on the spirits of the dead and our ancestors and invite them to feast with us and share their wisdom.

This is a good time for us to reflect on the year that has passed, take stock of what has happened and learn from it to dispose of our outworn baggage. Samhain is a good time for banishing magic, skrying and for sorting out unfinished business, it is also the time to face and acknowledge the dark side of ourselves.
Already the weather is changing after the mini heatwave we in the UK enjoyed for most of last week, and nights are getting colder as the sun goes down earlier and earlier ....

Our little garden is in a bit of a mess at the moment and will need sorting out very soon ....     but I found this little visitor at the weekend ! We have had a resident toad here for quite a long time now - so perhaps this one is looking for a mate  :)

I have also been busy stitching and have now completed the top of the Victoria Sampler Spring Box ...  this is not to be used for stitching goodies, but as a jewellery box ...

Also been busy making jewellery and this is the latest set, again made from genuine gemstones and sterling silver .... other jewellery can be found in my online shops:

http://folksy.com/shops/LadybugJewellery
http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchymad

If anyone is interested please contact me direct and you will get a discount ... not sure of cost of posting to America but will post there if anyone wants something ....