tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15143540932202199452024-03-13T10:28:41.893-04:00Starry Nites FarmThanks for stopping by the Farm's Blog! I hope you enjoy your visit. Be sure to check out our Etsy shop where you will find OOAK items, patterns and many other goodies!Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-54769625660782915842013-01-06T09:56:00.000-05:002013-01-06T09:56:06.280-05:00Sweet Meadows Farms Give-a-WayI just love Maureen's designs and just have to give a shout out about her fantastic pattern give-a-way! You can find her at:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have been doing a lot of thinking and thought it's time to write another entry to my blog. I've not written in a while, but decided it was time to write again.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">What has been on my mind is this "pattern sharing" everyone in the art world (or at least my circle of it) has been talking about. I'm not talking about a pattern two friends sit down and create something together. Some of my best loved patterns were those who belonged to my best friend who died of cancer a couple of years ago. Those patterns were well loved and have her hand-written notes on them. Some of my fondest memories of are our shopping together for patterns and spending time making those items together. They are special to me because they were hers and I'm thankful that her children passed them onto me. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">What I'm talking about is something I only learned about around a year ago; pattern sharing, exchanging, or trading. And something I've recently learned about; the selling of patterns on sites like Ebay and claiming them as ones they don't use anymore, yet they seem to have an endless supply. I started looking into this further and was shocked these last few days to realize that there are people who purchase a pattern, copy it and then resell that designer's pattern over and over again. I guess I was a little naive because I had a hard time believing that someone would actually do this. I knew right away it was wrong and still can't believe someone would actually do that. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then there's those who are doing trading, exchanging or sharing. These aren't people who are sitting down at a table and working on something together like I did with my friend, but people who are scanning patterns and emailing them all over the world to their friends and people they don't even know but somehow connected through the Internet. They seem to think that because they purchased the pattern they can share it with whomever they wish. This seems very wrong to me. And I can't help but think, could some of these "shared" patterns end up with those Ebay sellers? Do these people even realize they may have supplied a pattern to someone who will sell it over and over again. Do these people care if they did?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I know I just dabble in pattern design and wish someday to have the time where I could stay home and design all the time. But there are some people who this is their livelihood. This is how they pay their bills. And I consider many of these designers my friends. I feel very badly that this is happening to them, as well as those who are like me, designing as a hobby. Worse, as the economy continues to struggle, I only see this getting worse.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, where does that leave me. I have hundreds of patterns that I've purchased over the years. Most I've purchased directly from the designer. Some from their authorized stores and/or dealers. But some I've gotten out of that craft show sale bin and Ebay. Now, I even wonder, did I purchase a pattern that someone may have copied and resold? Will I ever buy from a bin like that again? Probably not. Will I ever buy another pattern from places like Ebay again? Only if I know I'm getting it from the designer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I realize in the grand scheme of life, this may not seem important to some. However, to my designer friends, it is important to them and therefore, important to me. Also, my parents taught me right from wrong and whatever someone calls it, pattern sharing, trading, exchanging or selling those "ones" that they just don't use anymore but always seem to have an endless supply, is simply wrong.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, my little piece of advise today is if you are purchasing a pattern, online class, or book, please be sure to take the extra time to make sure you are getting it from the designer or a legitimate supplier. Because after all, right is right, but wrong is wrong.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-2767961895895098922011-09-07T16:54:00.000-04:002011-09-07T16:54:34.955-04:00Fall brings the Pfatt Blog Fall Give-a-Way<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Z1qse3uP-Y/TmfZ3EiOjtI/AAAAAAAAANo/3v-PYYNcBOA/s1600/halloween+postcard+Pfatt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Z1qse3uP-Y/TmfZ3EiOjtI/AAAAAAAAANo/3v-PYYNcBOA/s1600/halloween+postcard+Pfatt.jpg" /></a></div><div><br />
</div>Even though our temperatures are still in the 90's fall is almost here and with fall comes the Pfatt Blog Fall Give-a-Way. I love all the Pfatt artists and their give-a-way is certainly one of the best. Be sure to jump over to their blog and enter to win!<div><br />
</div><div>You also want to check out their blog on the upcoming Ghoultide Gathering September 30th - October 1st in Northville, MI. I have never attended this event, but have told it's not one to miss and hope to attend, perhaps even this year.</div><div><br />
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After that be sure to head over to the Sankers Country House at:<br />
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And another great place for some awesome handmade items is:<br />
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Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-64537663192630225372011-08-25T16:28:00.000-04:002011-08-25T16:28:22.916-04:00Sweet Meadows Farm's Scare BearWell, I must admit I've been bad about my blogging. However, today I came across this great give-a-way offered by Sweet Meadows Farm. You know I love to blog about give-a-ways and Maureen always does great designs. Be sure to stop by her blog and take a look. You can find her blog at: <a href="http://sweetmeadowsfarm.blogspot.com/">http://sweetmeadowsfarm.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-6610430698034692912011-05-05T10:20:00.000-04:002011-05-05T10:20:20.281-04:00Soft in the Head's 400th Give-A-Way!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.softinthehead.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SoJ0v8Nckbg/TcKtSlIGj_I/AAAAAAAAAMg/XRRxxGLI1Do/s320/BuzzyHoney.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br />
I love Pam's stuff and just have to tell you about her 400th give-a-way. Jump over to her site by clicking the above photo of her "Buzzy Honey" and check it out. She does wonderful one-of-a-kind designs and has one of the best pattern lines. You can't help but love Pam's stuff!Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-45636126573035667322011-03-05T17:08:00.000-05:002011-03-05T17:08:08.496-05:00Art Doll Only's Traveling Doll Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://adotravelingdollproject.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" height="87" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8lQ4fNOz0aw/TXKzhhkFRmI/AAAAAAAAAME/B3FVT7jcLBo/s320/TDP_Banner2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I'm excited to be a member of the Art Doll Only group and equally excited to be involved this year in the Traveling Doll project. Be sure to jump over to their blog and read about all these wonderful dolls and their journey to completion. Just click on the above banner!Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-71102585713464013922011-03-04T09:07:00.002-05:002011-03-04T09:07:56.453-05:00Pfatt give-a-way!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pfatt.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1lMy0lL8Ft4/TXDyGuzJsGI/AAAAAAAAAL4/xNdWjc1-q88/s320/spring+header.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I just love the Pfatt Marketplace and now they're offering a wonderful spring give-a-way. Be sure to check out their blog and all their wonderful artists. Just click on the banner!Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-62228843976715565262011-02-12T12:28:00.000-05:002011-02-12T12:28:34.060-05:00Happy Valentine's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iPXcqrZgGSM/TVbC0dpyRQI/AAAAAAAAALk/JzSNnnxvEHI/s1600/378px-Victorian-valentines-cards-two-cherubs-red-hearts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iPXcqrZgGSM/TVbC0dpyRQI/AAAAAAAAALk/JzSNnnxvEHI/s320/378px-Victorian-valentines-cards-two-cherubs-red-hearts.jpg" width="201" /></a></div><br />
Valentine's Day is almost upon us. Wishing you love and friendship this February 14th and everyday. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday in whatever you do!Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-30744364701073531962011-02-04T15:53:00.001-05:002011-02-04T15:54:03.162-05:00Pattern Sale at The Pattern Cupboard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thepatterncupboard.com/shop/index.php"><img border="0" height="41" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TUxmO_JQb2I/AAAAAAAAALY/25o8nUbpWGQ/s320/PC468ban.gif" width="320" /></a></div>Well, I've been a bit bad about my blogging lately. Apparently, the holidays must have caught up with me. I'll try not to let that happen again. Anyways, The Pattern Cupboard is having a great sale on patterns. Be sure to run over to check out some great patterns. Just click on their banner! Perhaps you can find something new to make for the spring.Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-3657876342517799142010-12-21T15:41:00.000-05:002010-12-21T15:41:56.408-05:00Countdown to Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TREQhnZ6HGI/AAAAAAAAALM/ZmesOshgHmk/s1600/Santa+card+with+deer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TREQhnZ6HGI/AAAAAAAAALM/ZmesOshgHmk/s320/Santa+card+with+deer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Well, Christmas is almost here. I hope everyone is ready. We have been very busy enjoying our holiday preparations. It has cooled down here in the South and it's finally feeling like winter. The house is decorated and soon visions of sugarplums will be dancing in our heads. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-37443134343578733622010-11-27T14:39:00.000-05:002010-11-27T14:39:21.185-05:00We've added new items to our Etsy shop.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TPFc-G0W3lI/AAAAAAAAAKc/CLEB4VrP61I/s1600/Prim+Snowman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TPFc-G0W3lI/AAAAAAAAAKc/CLEB4VrP61I/s320/Prim+Snowman.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be sure to head over to our Etsy shop where we've added new items for your holiday shopping. Our Prim Snowman Ornie is perfect for that primitive tree!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You'll love Frosty's Top Hat for your table's centerpiece. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Sunflower Queen is the perfect gift for primitive fans or Annie lovers.</div><br />
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As we begin the month of November, it comes here in Florida with a chill in the air. It seems to almost be mother nature's way of reminding us that winter is upon us in many of our northern states. <br />
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Winter reminds me of the years my family lived in Massachusetts. I had a horse, of course, and would attach ropes to her and have her pull me on a sled around the neighborhood. Looking back I must say what a tolerant horse she was. She could have kicked my head off. My rope harness certainly wasn't safe for me or the horse, nor was the child's sled I'd sit upon. But it was fun even though it was cold. <br />
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After living back in the south for many years I now wonder how I even tolerated the cold. Now, when the temp dips below 70 I'm freezing. But looking back on my childhood memory of my horse, "Missouri" I remember how I looked forward to the snow, so I could get out my rope and sled and have her pull me around.Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-2985141964386957892010-10-25T17:13:00.000-04:002010-10-25T17:13:58.583-04:00Halloween Eve is almost here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TMXw80m0sVI/AAAAAAAAAKU/HxohLQLqYC4/s1600/Hc-406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TMXw80m0sVI/AAAAAAAAAKU/HxohLQLqYC4/s320/Hc-406.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Halloween eve is almost upon us. I'm excited that this year it falls on a weekend, giving my friends and family a little extra time to enjoy the holiday. With the weather starting to cool and the full moon in the evenings, it's really put me in the holiday mood. Last night as I watched the deer from my window coming to feed in the moonlight I thought how perfect it would be to take a moonlight ride upon my horse, if only I didn't have to work in the morning. Perhaps the moon will still be bright by the coming weekend and I can have my midnight ride, and maybe scare a few neighbors.<br />
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With Halloween almost here, it's hard to believe it's time to start thinking about Christmas and gift giving ideas. Be sure to check out my website as I have some wonderful handmade items that would make the perfect gift. Keep checking back as we'll be adding some more additional holiday items very soon.<br />
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If you're taking your little ones out Trick or Treating remember to stay safe and enjoy the holiday!Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-44140297546192616442010-10-20T14:41:00.000-04:002010-10-20T14:41:31.202-04:00We're back from the State Championships<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TL81SpPimmI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/sXJk-Ul0Vv4/s1600/Barney.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TL81SpPimmI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/sXJk-Ul0Vv4/s320/Barney.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>We had a great time at the State show. It was so nice to see so many familiar faces and some new ones too. We are especially proud of our model horse, Skyjacker's Untold Secret a/k/a Barney, who took home the blue in the WHOA Open Model and Youth Model Divisions, as well as a reserve in the Adult Model and third in the Grand Championship Model division. As you can see in this photo, Barney is quite a looker and it's no wonder he's been featured in books, calendars and is a top model horse. We are especially proud to be in the running of the top 10 model horses in the nation for WHOA and the Walking Horse Report High Point. Way to go Barney!<br />
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We are also proud of Jose on the Bay a/k/a Otis, who took home blue ribbons in the 4 and under Trail Pleasure Walking preliminary and championship divisions. We expect great things from Otis!<br />
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Now it's back to crafting. We will be at the Fiesta in the Park in Orlando, Florida, on November 6th and 7th. Be sure to come visit us!Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-25278041253837458422010-10-12T12:06:00.000-04:002010-10-12T12:06:12.668-04:00Another wonderful fall offer from the Firecracker Kid<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TLSGnFfKDtI/AAAAAAAAAKM/wD894TZst6I/s1600/Firecracker+button.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TLSGnFfKDtI/AAAAAAAAAKM/wD894TZst6I/s1600/Firecracker+button.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">The Firecracker Kid has a wonderful fall give-a-way. You can find it at: </span><a href="http://firecrackerkid.blogspot.com/">http://firecrackerkid.blogspot.com/</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">. She's offering a Primitive Peg Box. It's made of pine wood and finished with nutmeg brown acrylic paint and sealed with a dark walnut stain. She has four ways to enter. Good luck! (though I hope I win). </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">Prim hugs, Mary</span>Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-24207098121478503522010-10-12T11:38:00.000-04:002010-10-12T11:38:00.475-04:00Ahl Cooped Up is having her first give-a-way<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TLR8VyLB3_I/AAAAAAAAAKI/qqki0Volj3o/s1600/cooped+up+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="80" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TLR8VyLB3_I/AAAAAAAAAKI/qqki0Volj3o/s320/cooped+up+logo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Be sure to run over to <a href="http://ahlcoopedup.blogspot.com/">http://ahlcoopedup.blogspot.com/</a> and check out the great snowman she's offering in her give-a-way. She's also got some great pictures from her recent show.<br />
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Hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful October weather as much as I am. Although I hate the shorter daylight, I enjoy the cooler temps. I especially enjoy the cool mornings where I can sip my coffee on the back porch and watch the horses in the pasture.Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-84499159093064088552010-10-07T14:45:00.000-04:002010-10-07T14:45:33.936-04:00I just found a wonderful blog!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TK4TYt1_UtI/AAAAAAAAAKE/YFHZV9PG4YE/s320/Magical+Moonlight+banner.jpg" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://magicmoonlightfreeimages.blogspot.com/">http://magicmoonlightfreeimages.blogspot.com/</a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">I recently came across this blog and just had to share it. She has some wonderful vintage photographs and vintage postcards that she's sharing. Be sure to visit her blog. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.</span></div>Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-39738281260447207062010-09-16T12:15:00.003-04:002010-09-16T12:16:54.349-04:00For Bracelet lovers...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TJJCuT7LB5I/AAAAAAAAAJw/QVhhUAMoAl0/s1600/copper+bracelet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TJJCuT7LB5I/AAAAAAAAAJw/QVhhUAMoAl0/s320/copper+bracelet.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517545856872155026" /></a><br /><div>Here's a great give-a-way I came across. You need to check out her Etsy shop too. She has some very nice items. You can find her blog at: <a href="http://rochesternystreetteam.blogspot.com/2010/09/wednesday-wellspring-chain-maille-maven.html">http://rochesternystreetteam.blogspot.com/2010/09/wednesday-wellspring-chain-maille-maven.html</a></div><div><br /></div>Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-48215886260425291462010-09-16T11:01:00.003-04:002010-09-16T11:03:29.752-04:00The Halloween Queens!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TJIxZO_lOJI/AAAAAAAAAJo/A4HTTc8ncGA/s1600/octgabanner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TJIxZO_lOJI/AAAAAAAAAJo/A4HTTc8ncGA/s320/octgabanner.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517526803073546386" /></a>One of my favorite times is the fall. With the fall colors and the fun of hay rides and Trick or Treats comes some great give-a-ways on friend's blogs. Here's another great one. 31 prizes in 31 days. You've got to check it out at: <a href="http://artisticthalloweenqueens.blogspot.com/2010/09/queen-for-day-giveaway.html">http://artisticthalloweenqueens.blogspot.com/2010/09/queen-for-day-giveaway.html</a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-58141949303197445082010-09-15T10:27:00.003-04:002010-09-15T10:33:48.858-04:003 Days of Trick or Treats at Retro Rudolph's!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TJDYvwNz-RI/AAAAAAAAAJg/de3shQWH04Y/s1600/retro+rudolphs+banner.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 109px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TJDYvwNz-RI/AAAAAAAAAJg/de3shQWH04Y/s320/retro+rudolphs+banner.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517147858437142802" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I just found this great blog through "The Hive." You've got to check out their 3 days of trick or treats! What a neat idea.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can find them at: <a href="http://retrorudolphs.blogspot.com/2010/09/trick-or-treat-street-3-days-of-tricks.html">http://retrorudolphs.blogspot.com/2010/09/trick-or-treat-street-3-days-of-tricks.html</a></div>Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-64322733766739127612010-09-04T19:06:00.004-04:002010-09-04T19:09:43.871-04:00Pfatt is having a great fall give-a-way!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TILRfnOoZEI/AAAAAAAAAJY/DN3fvXKAYww/s1600/pfattbloggiveaway.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 153px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TILRfnOoZEI/AAAAAAAAAJY/DN3fvXKAYww/s320/pfattbloggiveaway.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513199234891408450" /></a>Pfatt is having their fall give-a-way. Lots of great items. Be sure to check it out. <div><br /></div><div>You can find it at: <a href="http://pfatt.blogspot.com/2010/08/its-herethe-pfatt-blog-fall-giveaway.html#comments">http://pfatt.blogspot.com/2010/08/its-herethe-pfatt-blog-fall-giveaway.html#comments</a></div>Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-50872525323847118002010-09-03T12:14:00.001-04:002010-09-03T12:16:14.707-04:00New Items!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TIEe3aF-7eI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/mVcJRng_NJU/s1600/lavender+sachets.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 282px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TIEe3aF-7eI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/mVcJRng_NJU/s320/lavender+sachets.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512721356124253666" /></a><br /><div>We've been very busy at the farm coming up with new items for you. Be sure to check out our Lavender Sachets! They will make wonderful gifts or keep them for your self. They come in sets of three. Be sure to check out both our website and our Etsy for all the different sets!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514354093220219945.post-48455701579853186052010-09-01T22:12:00.004-04:002010-09-01T22:21:40.978-04:00Fall is in the Air!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TH8KFlgcrrI/AAAAAAAAAJI/eXak2KcqX4Y/s1600/fall+leaves.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TH8KFlgcrrI/AAAAAAAAAJI/eXak2KcqX4Y/s320/fall+leaves.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512135560008609458" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JpJt8oqLMXY/TH8INY7cEkI/AAAAAAAAAJA/xBYQmZjghNY/s1600/Cave+exit.jpg"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div></a>This morning as I stepped outside I felt fall in the air. The wind was blowing, and as I watched the horses run in the pasture amid the morning glow, it was just beautiful. We've had such a hot summer this year it was nice to catch a glimpse of fall. Soon all the autumn colors will be in full bloom as mother nature paints her most vibrant colors. <div><br /><div><br /></div></div>Starry Nites Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16069238717757882845noreply@blogger.com1