Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar

This caterpillar stopped wiggling long enough for me to capture this shot the other day.

This Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar (white caterpillar) will eventually metamorphose into a Lophocampa caryae...or the hickory tiger moth. 

If curious, check out PennState Extension or you can learn a bit more info from Wikipedia. 

These caterpillars are very apparent in the fall. If you have sensitive skin, beware...the hairs may irritate the skin.

 
 

One Pretty Tiny Flower

                               'There are always flowers for those who want to see them." 

                                                                                        ~ Henry Matisse 

American Burnweed

"What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered."

               ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
 

Vintage Emerson Bakelite Radio 1946

 

This was a terrific find!

An Emerson Radio.

Model 522.

An old 5-tube radio with bakelite case.

 

 

It works!

Love the Art Deco look!

Measures 11" W x 8" H x 5" D

 

 

Tiny Vintage Pottery Jars

I adore these tiny little vintage pottery jars I found! I don't know their age, but they both have markings on the bottom.

I'm aware that the crazing on the pottery; the tiny cracks, are often due to age, but I embrace it for the decorative effect and think it adds to the charm. 

The two little jars are 3 inches and 5 inches tall. 

Follow Your Heart

 Here is a collection of some of my hand made hearts. A tiny 3.5 inch 'tuck a note' heart. A zip heart pouch and a couple of patchwork & sashiko stuffed stitched hearts measuring 6 inches.

Pine Cone Still Life

Pine cones scattering the woodland floor are a symbol of autumn and I couldn't resist gathering these up and placing them into this vintage Syroco bowl I have.

 

 Syroco wood is a unique material created by the Syracuse Ornamental Company known for its resemblance to wood. The molded wood pulp material was popular from the 1930's till the 1960's and often used in home decor products like mirrors, wall art and furniture.