Saturday Critters #665

  Once again this week, I do not have much to share.

 I have not been out on a nature cruise just yet, but I do have critters here at home.

 I was able to capture a few pictures of the 

Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly 

that has been enjoying my butterfly bush.

Thursday, we had another spectacular sunset, like a fire in the sky!

Sharing today images with Eileen at 

Viewing Nature With Eileen 

for Saturdays Critters

Let's Color

Have I mentioned here that I love to color?

Well of course I have...

This new routine of mine involves a lot of coloring, knitting and crafts...and I am thrilled.

In this previous post, I mentioned I would share a couple of the finished pictures each week.

Well, today, is the day... 

I have colored more than 58 pictures...

and wore my pencils down to nubs.

On Amazon, I ordered some new colored pencils and a case to hold them.

There are 120 pictures in the book.

I'm not sure I can put into words the satisfaction I felt filling this pencil case.

Three sections, one on each side...each section closes with a zipper.

- fancy - schmancy -

We have been experiencing some really spectacular sunsets lately...

last nights was incredible! 

Snail Mail...Love It Or Hate It?

 I happen to love it, and I do not get enough "fun" snail mail.

Lately though, I have ordered "things" online that I can use in my junk journal, scrapbooks

and decorative items also that will bring joy to my day.

I also received a snail mail surprise, a big surprise...I am saving that until last.

These items came from 

"Paper World"

All of the stickers, paper, washi tape and more are color coordinated ,

everything works beautifully together.

Above is a snail mail letter delivered monthly with so many goodies inside.

-"snail mail" at it's finest" -

I signed up for this subscription From 

Stefanie Mullen

These 2 pictures represent what was inside the envelope.

Some items were 2 sided...and I wanted you to see that,

Here I am showing the backs of those cards so you can see how pretty the other side is. 

This was a total surprise, the "BEST EVER" snail mail

The card  made with quilling, of course is purple and the most beautiful one I have ever seen.

A postcard about Virginia.

Starting in the left corner, Alpaca pads for my desk

To the right of that are planting seed butterflies and instructions.

When planted correctly, and watered, plants will emerge that butterflies are attracted to.

Denise and I are going to plant our seeds at the same time, 

seperated from our others flowers and see who has the best bouquet.

This wonderful, right up my ally package looked like it was made just for me.

Denise at: An English Girl Rambles sent me all these lovely items.

This is my design space, I use it for when I am "creating".

Happy Labor Day

 Labor Day in the United States honors the American Labor Movement and the contributions

                 that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws and well being of the country.

Saturday Critters #664...On Sunday

 I do not have much to share today.

 I have not been out on a nature cruise this week but I do have critters here at home.

 I took a few pictures of the "fall" development of the caterpillars, that will not be butterflies until spring.

These 2 have formed chrysalis,

and will most likely emerge in spring.

All the rest are all still in caterpillar form, we are counting about 40 in total. 

Last night's sunset began like this...pretty, it was a warm amber color.

Kind of mystical.

Within a few minutes, it looked like this.

As I stared at the sunset from the front door, there wasn't a color that wasn't represented.

And the grand finale was radiant, crimson, violet, coral and plum!

It did not last long...it was spectacular and so uplifting.

Keep your eyes to the sky tonight,

Sharing today images with Eileen at 

Viewing Nature With Eileen 

for Saturdays Critters

Delicious Orchard

Saturday morning the hubs took a ride to Delicious Orchard.

This is such an amazing food market, 

everything is made on site, making it super fresh and oh so delicious. 

I am like a kid in a candy store, the hubs and I each have favorite items we like to be sure and get. 

Apple Cider Donuts

Cookies

Pies

Breads

Italy - Pasta Station

Nuts

Potatoes

Apples

Fruit

Prepared Foods

Apple Cider

Fruits and Grapes

And look at all these vegetables...

And if you would like to bring home fresh flowers, there are plenty of choices!

The 115 year old market in Colts Neck, New Jersey is closed this week for a "special event'.

Or that's what we were told.

In actuality, they are using the market to film the not yet titled movie with Kevin Hart. 

The news reported it to be a spy, thriller movie.

Also being filmed in New Jersey right now is "Grown Ups 3". 

Adam Sandler, Salma Hayek and Maria Bello have been spotted in the Keansburg Amusement ParK.

More movies and TV shows could be filmed in this area soon, as Netflix is continuing to convert the 

former Fort Monmouth into a movie studio.

Netflix expects to start filming there by the end of summer of 2027.

I have visited many of you yesterday and today and have not been able to leave comments!