Needed a Break from Screens

It has been 20 days since I posted. As breaks from blogging it is probably one of my shorter ones. I also took a bread from Twitter and doing any of the surveys I get pennies for. I had some problems with my thyroid and it is all getting better now with the help of my doctor. I unusual resting heart rate as measured by my fit bit lead me to call and make an appointment. I was also having problems with fatigue and brain fog. I read books when the words on the page could be made sensible by me and took lots of naps. 

It feels so good to be trending back to my own version of normal.

In other news when on my walks or looking out the windows the signs of autumn are obvious and beautiful. The picture below is one I took during a fun fall day in 2011. I am not going to hold the amount of time I spent scrolling to find it to share with whatever readers happen to see it against them.

Back with more again soon. Take care and stay cozy!

Amazon Handmade, Cozy on Etsy, Photo of the Day

What's on my mind?

I have been an Amazon Associate for a long time. For that long time I never really did much about that association. Since Amazon has started their Handmade on Amazon department it seemed like a good time to see if I can start collecting a few commissions for showing off handmade things that I love.

There really are some beautiful things. I did a search for fall decor and found perfect decorations and other items for this time of year. A few examples and then you can go find your own!

Pictures are clickable.Feel free to shop as desired : )

Cozy on Etsy Shop News

Not a lot of shop excitement this week. My coupon has ended. I really hoped that someone, anyone, everyone would take advantage of 20% off.

I did add a new scarf, the one you see here on the right, to the shop. It is a lovely deep purple and the yarn is very light although it has the chunky look that seems to be so trendy these days. I love this scarf and if someone else doesn't take it soon I may pull it and keep it for myself. Don't snooze and loose if you like it.

Photo of the Day

This one is from my first November in Jackson. My granddaughter trying to fit in the Wyoming motto of "Forever West" came to visit in boots and a hat from Salt Lake. She took them off when playing in the grass and leaves. It was a lovely day and a lovely time and this image captures that for me.

I put this image in a pinned tweet for this month. If you are interested you can follow me on Twitter @CozyAtoZ.

Enjoying Fall, Cozy on Etsy Shop News, Photo of the Day

What's on My Mind?

Fall and all the changes it brings is definitely here in Jackson WY. The lovely red and gold leaves are off most of the trees, removed by wind and rain and the first snows of the year. The weather changes each day and even each hour. Something in me doesn't really enjoy the cold cloudy wetness that autumn brings. I have never minded the cold dry winter days here when the air sparkles like diamonds though. Strange, I know, that is just the way I am. What is new in your part of the world?

Cozy on Etsy Shop News

My coupon code SHOPEARLY20 is still active until the 31st of October. I would love to see folks taking advantage of that code for early gift shopping. 

I have put one of the potholders I made in the shop. I have some other colors to get listed. (on my to do list for this afternoon among other things) These are from an old pattern. I used a smaller than normal crochet hook for the cotton yarn. This makes a potholder that is very thick and that will do a good job of protecting your hands. I have seen other shops use acrylic yarn for these but I don't. Cotton will handle the heat without melting like acrylic can. Who wants melted plastic in your kitchen? Just sayin'. These are nice and large at about 8 x 6 to give good coverage if you want to use them for a trivet under a hot pan to protect tables or countertops too.

Photo of the Day

When I walked along the National Elk Refuge Road recently some of the male big horn sheep were grazing and stopping a lot of traffic. I did not get a picture that day but am sharing one I took from a couple years ago. I love watching these animals!

Til next time, take care and stay cozy!

Colors of the Season

This scene was in Zion National Park a couple years ago. As we get some cooler temperatures here in the desert I think about the beauty of places like this. By cooler I mean we may get down to the 60's in the day time in the next week. I get to wear some of my favorite long sleeved shirts and start thinking about making warm, comforting foods like pots of soup for dinner.

Autumn Leaves

This picture says fall to me. It was taken in October a couple years ago on a trip we took between Utah and Arizona in Zion National Park. We had stopped to take pictures at a view point of the cliffs there. I looked down and saw the beautiful autumn colors in this bush and it was added to our collection of pictures of the day.

If these colors and shapes say fall or autumn to you let me show you some of the items for sale on ArtFire that echo these things.

How about a pair of earrings from the shop Button Divas?

At Heather's Handmade Creations you can find all kinds of seasonal cards.

In Whimsigals shop based in the Southern Hemisphere where it is spring she offers this lovely Autumn Leaf Brooch.

Last but by no means least, in one of my favorite art forms, this stained glass suncatcher from Blessings - Glassworks. Beautiful isn't it?

So tell me what says autumn to you?

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