I rarely feature the “eyeballs by day” part and tend to focus more on the “crafts by night.” So I thought I’d share one of my favorite images that, over the weekend, won 3rd place at the annual Ophthalmic Photographer’s Society international photography contest! This patient had some major blood vessel abnormalities in their retina. Here, the vessels are illuminated with fluorescein dye that was injected about 30 seconds prior to this shot being taken, bringing out the fine detail of these microscopic vessels.
Kind of a creepy, eh? A little creepiness just in time for Halloween! 
And speaking of photography…I snapped these pics of the sun hitting the trees in the back yard after a quick thunderstorm just now. Damn I love Fall! It was suddenly a gorgeous sight out my back door and I had to grab the camera and capture it…
Anyway, the real reason for this post is to share some wonderful, vintage-inspired craft supplies my friend Christine and I found at Michael’s over the weekend! The best part is…they were only $1 a piece! Yep, a dollar!!! If you have a Michael’s near you…go get ‘em now before they disappear!!!
First, we found these porcelain knobs, that are very reminiscent of knobs from Hobby Lobby and/or Anthropologie (but for a quarter of the price)!!!
Imagine a cute cabinet made-over with these knobs?…And how about a skeleton key stamp, and dinner & drink themed marble magnets! Not too long ago, I paid a LOT more for a stamp just like this!!
My favorite are these Victorian-style skeleton keys!!! I totally would have missed these if Christine hadn’t dug them out from one of the bottom bins. We scooped them ALL up, and I plan on going back soon to look for more! I have so many ideas for these!
There was also a nice selection of stationary, like these cards with cute country tea cups. They are blank inside – and it never hurts to have some cute cards handy to jot a hello to a friend or a quick thank you note!
Along with these great finds, I picked up a few more Halloween cupcake accessories. I am so excited…this week is time for Melanie & I’s annual HALLOWEEN CUPCAKE SPOOKTACULAR! Here is some of the fun stuff I have picked up over the last few weeks! My favorite would have to be the blood spattered cupcake holders…
Pictures surely to follow!!! We can’t wait to try the “broken glass” cupcakes, as featured this year by Martha Stewart!
Well, have a great week…I’ll be back Friday night with lots of cupcake pix! And since this post has been incredibly random, here is the other thing I bought this weekend! LOVE all the EYEBALL stuff out this time of year! Yes, they are salt & pepper shakers…and yes…I might have to leave em out all year ’round!
Do you get the feeling you’re being WATCHED? Muah ha ha ha!!!
Oct 24, 2011 @ 21:38:31
Wow! Beautiful fall pictures and the eye shot is great! Love the doorknobs and keys! Also love the magnets on my parents fridge they bought from you at the sale in Kendall. They are so cute. I need to have my dad buy me some for my fridge.
Oct 26, 2011 @ 10:50:22
Thanks so much Stephanie! Those magnets have been a big hit. They are so fun. Hope all is well!!!!
~ Marg
Oct 24, 2011 @ 22:06:26
So much fun digging through those bins
Oct 24, 2011 @ 23:38:28
Great photos out your back door and great finds at Michael’s with that friend of yours! Can’t wait to see your cupcakes Margaret!
Oct 25, 2011 @ 18:18:52
congrats on the win- your something honey – couldnt be prouder- love the salt and pepper shakers
Oct 25, 2011 @ 18:24:39
I have to tell you. I made your alfalfa sprouts in a canning jar and they are FANTASTIC!!!!! I started some for friends also. Thanks for sharing all!
Oct 26, 2011 @ 11:51:02
Love those – can’t wait to see what you make!
Oct 27, 2011 @ 09:57:53
Awesome picture! Congrats on winning third place! Woot woot! Your back yard is really beautiful. Do you see much wild life back there? Deer, bunnies etc?
Love your findings at Michael’s. Those keys are really cool. Looking forward to seeing what you whip up w/them. Hope you’re keeping warm. Brrr…chilly and rainy today.
Oct 28, 2011 @ 14:40:40
Thanks Mardell. I am just fascinated with the human eye and never get tired of taking pictures of it! It’s such a huge honor to win an award in that contest. To answer your question, yes we see TONS of wild life back there!! Deer all the time…foxes…birds of all kinds…and even a coyote not too long ago! The coyote freaked me out but I love seeing all the wild life. Hope things are well…trying to keep warm but I just can’t bear to start wearing my winter jacket!!! grrr!