Despite an uncertain weather forecast, shoppers showed up early at St. Jerome's Parish to shop and chat with their neighbors.

The Fancy Farm Arts Sale is becoming a stop on the fall circuit for craftspeople.

We shopped with friends from Frankfort who had fun picking up early Christmas presents.

I bought a tree.

Okay. It's not a big tree and it may bear more resemblance to a Charlie Brown Christmas special tree. But its the perfect size and color to go in the window of my office and the price was extremely modest.

I met the artist and chatted with her about her work. She will be at the Hickman County Arts Fair on November 19th at the Clinton Elementary School Gym.

With more trees.