Today I decided to make a pumpkin pie and I have to admit I am not much of a baker and I can prove it...

I bought a can of pumpkin pie mix and a can of carnation evaporated milk.

On the can of pumpkin pie it gave the directions, 2 large eggs beaten and mix with pie mix and carnation milk then poor in pie pan.

Preheat oven to 425 for 15 minutes then lower to 350...should take 50 to 60 minutes to cook

So yes here is where my non baking skills come in...

I preheated the oven for "15 minutes" at 425 then turned it down to 350 and then put the pie in the oven...

Needless to say my husband who is a baker (for real) is dying to tell someone this story...

Why would they want me to preheat for 15 minutes only to turn it down and why did I not understand this...duh

P.S. I can make a mean bowl of chip and dip!!

New Fall Jewelry!!

This is my new fall jewelry set called "Fall in New England". I used Fancy Jasper faceted rondell stones in 3 sizes, 10, 8 and 6mm. I love the multi color variation in each stone. The colors range from pale green,olive green to a dark forest green, lilac to a deep mauve and pumpkin to brick red with many shades in between. The center of the necklace holds a sterling silver tea rose surrounded by small fancy jasper rondells.

The center of the necklace holds a sterling silver tea rose surrounded by small fancy jasper rondells. The length of this necklace is 18 1/2 inch and the earrings are 1 inch from the bottom of the ear wire. Please visit http://obtp.etsy.com to see more views of this piece and more Fall Jewelry.