It's been so long since I've been here. I wonder if anyone is out there? Hello.... check, check, 1, 2, 3. Well, if you are, hello, so glad you've stopped by. Autumn is in full swing around here, and forgive me for not posting anything Halloween-ish, but I've got sugarplums dancing in my head at the moment. It's been raining and cold here all day and I've got no desire to step outside when it's this toasty inside! 
For the past few months, I've been completely and utterly enamored with Germany, it's culture, traditions, foods; desserts and chocolates mostly. But, for years, it's been their Christmas items... ahhhh! The Germans really know what they're doing when it comes to crafting the most exquisite Christmas ornaments! Often, the most expensive ones of all too! For years and years I've wanted to get to a true Christkindlmarkt in a Deutschland town. Not the one in Chicago, not the one in Pennsylvania, but an authentic one in Bavaria. I'd sip hot spiced wine, and walk in wonder from stand to stand. 
In my craft room, I've been taking in a bit of Bavarian inspiration and making some Christmas ornaments that I hope to have listed in the next few weeks. Here are a few peeks for you!
Hi Gabrielle,
omg thank goodness you are back....ive needed ur wonderful inspirational post on holidays....
By any chance would you be up to a small swap with me????? hugs
tabitha
Posted by: tabitha | October 27, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Love your beautiful ornaments! I too am in the mood for Christmas. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jeni Carlson | October 27, 2011 at 04:54 PM
You should definitely try to go. It is an awesome experience. We went to the one in Augsburg (we were stationed there) and it is nice, but if you want to go to a larger one...Munich is only 45 minutes by train. Then there is Nuremburg or Rotenburg. The food, the ornaments, the gluwein. You would love it. Cute ornaments by the way and nice to see that you are back.
Posted by: Wanda Clark | October 27, 2011 at 05:26 PM
Your ornaments are gorgeous! So happy you're back in blogland. Ü
Posted by: Wendy | October 28, 2011 at 12:25 AM
Your ornaments are gorgeous!
So nice to see you back. I've missed your beautiful inspiration!
Posted by: debi | October 28, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Your ornaments are so beautiful & sparkly!
Blessings,
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Morris | October 29, 2011 at 09:10 PM
Oh, it is so good to see you! I have checked several times. I am so glad you are back and just love your ornaments. I wonder how your darling family is doing.
Big hugs,
Suz
Posted by: Susan Reaney | October 30, 2011 at 12:27 AM
I think Bavaria would be very pleased with your beautiful ornaments Gabrielle. I'm so so glad to see a post from you.
Now about that phone call.....
Love You
Love Me
xoxoxoxo
Posted by: claudie | October 30, 2011 at 01:58 PM
HOORAY!!!! You are back - you were so dearly missed!!! Heading right over to Etsy, and so glad to know all is well.
Posted by: liz | November 01, 2011 at 11:49 PM
Gabrielle,
You have been missed! I have checked in nearly weekly to the find the German fruit cake! Your Bavarian inspired ornaments are dreamy, and you are right that Germany is synonymous with Christmas. How I'd love to walk through a Christkindlmarkt as well....Glad to see you've returned!!
Posted by: ellery | November 03, 2011 at 03:36 PM