A Little Trip...

almost time for the full onslaught of black and orange to hit the house...I have started already with a few bits and bobs dotted about...

so many autumn and halloween themed products are in the shops these days and its nice to see....



a whistlestop visit to York last week was full of seasonal inspiration a feast for the eyes....


Betty's always comes up trumps with its window displays, and the Halloween theme was a delight to look at...

this was Betty's window in the Shambles..

how cute are these pumpkin cakes nestled amongst the straw!

the Fat Rascal teapot is very Emma Bridgewater...

these owl cupcakes are just great...

LOVE the ghosts!

fab gingerbread ghosts and bat biscuits...

and iced spiders webs...complete with a little spider...

I did bring a few home for 'sampling' purposes... ;-)

so much orange about...the seasonal displays in the florists were in glorious autumnal shades...

if only I could carry one of each home...undamaged...!

walking about, the lovely little shops had gone all out for the season with Hallowe'en touches here and there...this decorated topiary caught my eye...

there are so many gorgeous shops in York...I could shop for hours and hours and spend a small fortune to boot...

this shop was just sooooo pretty inside and out...

not just gorgeous things in the shops...this clock is beautiful....

this also caught my eye....the wording on this frame is just lovely...

beautiful beaded hearts hanging amongst the pearls and roses...

this quick wander in York gave me so much inspiration, so ready for the weekend I got out from the stash a few 'crafty bits' which need a bit of tweaking and embellishment before being displayed..

a sneaky peak of a simple makeover project...

and this broom may be Hallowe'enie, but I am not going to make anything in that theme with it...watch this space..!

what did I bring home from York apart from inspiration???

gingerbread...!

T'other half got to the 'web' biccie before I could, so there is a hidden t'other half - shaped bite out of this one!!

I've a week off this week so will be enjoying some relaxation and hopefully some sun...

have a good week all...

BH x