Autumn Winds

 My apologies for not getting to many links at Paint Party Friday last week. We had a three day weekend at the beach with our friends and stayed unplugged.  Thanks to all who took the time to stop by and leave comments-I'll def. be by as many link ups as I can this week:)

   We arrived at Fenwick Island , DE  Friday
  just in time for lunch on the deck with our friends.
  It was 80 F and just gorgeous!  Luckily we did
  bring one set of  summer clothes.

               

 Along with another couple we all went to Fagers Island in nearby Ocean City , MD on the bay for dinner but unfortunately the sun set behind a horizon of clouds. Still beautiful and we all had a great time catching up!

 By the next morning the temp had dropped 30 degrees , it was cold and windy with heavy gusts of wind. The ocean looked completely different:

 but Lynne and I braved a beach walk anyway while Bill and Chad worked outdoors to close and winterize for the season. Lots of good hot coffee hit the spot,

                                  (one of the mugs I used during our stay)

along with a hearty Italian take out dinner from Mancinis-and it was fabulous!

                              (for my T Stands For Tuesday friends)

We also got to enjoy a spectacular sunset!

 Sunday before leaving we bundled up and took one more walk on the beach before heading home:

 I had several layers on under my jacket but HAD to put my feet in the water despite the cold and wind. Hubby has taken to calling me Jasmine girl because I had plucked a sprig and put it in my hair. It smelled heavenly so I just had to:) There were many seagulls and sandpipers, and we came upon lots of shells including large conch shells (some of which we brought home to edge an area by our patio).

 And now to catch up on the art part. I recently made this tag and ATC for the challenge blog  More Than Words ( Oct. mini challenge-use the word 'Boo!') which I'm entering in for the first time:

  Also linking to Moo Mania and More (theme is Halloween Party).

 For Art Journal Journey (Indian summer/golden October-autumn theme) , the Simon Says Monday Challenge(autumn), and Paint Party Friday- a journal page:

 The page began with a deli paper Gelli Plate print onto which I added more stenciling. I then painted the tree and added the printed words, outlining them with charcoal pencil.

 Looking forward to catching up with you throughout this week and weekend. Have a great week!

" All seasons are beautiful for the person who carries happiness within."  
                                                             Horace Friess