Friday, June 18, 2010

All Sorts Of Packages!

I am finally getting caught up and getting this posted!  All sorts of packages full of goodies (gifts, prizes and some purchases I made myself)  have arrived in the mail over the past few weeks and I have been wanting to share these with you... so here goes.
 

I'll start with this package from Dawn at  A Cottage State Of Mind.  She had a give-away to celebrate  the first year anniversary of her blog.  And instead of picking one person to win, she decided to send a package of goodies to every single person who had entered her giveaway!!  Talk about GENEROUS!!  WOW!!!   Anyway,  my package arrived last week.   I have already written a proper thank you to Dawn, but I wanted to  share this picture with all of you!    I love all the PRETTY blue/green items, the teapot, the bluebirds, the forget me nots, the M. Bastien magnet, and the gorgeous crocheted and embroidered doilies and towels.   She must have spent a lot of time looking back through my posts and comments to find all of these things that I have mentioned are favorites of mine!    THANK YOU again Dawn for sharing your treasures with me!!   I am thoroughly spoiled!   You are such a sweetie!!!   


Here is a close up on that beautiful bluebird plate!


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Isn't this a GORGEOUS bluebird linen?  A couple of months ago Teresa of Meadowbrook Farm visited an antique store near her home and took some pictures of things she thought were kinda pretty but had decided not to purchase.  She posted the pics on her blog.  One of them was this little embroidered piece.  I love bluebirds, so I e-mailed her and she connected me  with the shop owner and a few days later  I was able to complete the purchase.  I appreciate Teresa playing the role of "antique  broker" for me!  I truly think she is one of the NICEST bloggers I have ever met!!! 


As you can see in this picture, the little bird towel is feeling right at home with some other items I already had.  THANKS again Teresa!  I think of you every time I see this.  


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A couple of weeks ago  Diane at  Saturday Finds had a baby shower for her daughter.  She included her online friends during the week by hosting some fun little shower games on her blog.  I guessed on a couple of them and ended up winning the "guess the size of  the expectant Mommy's tummy".   :-)  I was SURPRISED to hear that I had won a prize and was DELIGHTED to receive some of Diane's ruffled crepe paper, a cake magnet, and scrapbook bits. I think I will make some cards with these.  My daughter immediately snitched the glittery pink Paris tag,  but I was happy to share it with her since she is the one who has actually been to Paris.  THANK YOU so much Diane!  This added some FUN to my day!!!


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A couple of years ago  I started to collect the hammered aluminum trays that I remembered from my childhood years.   I recently found a couple more online and was THRILLED when this package arrived!  I just LOVE them!!   Susan's blog, The T Cozy , is amazing, and her  etsy shop, T Party Antiques, is chock full of wonderful finds!  I appreciate the QUALITY of her vintage pieces and the friendly and prompt service she provides, and hope you have a chance to visit her too.   THANK YOU again Susan!!  


I am a very lucky girl and am enjoying all these wonderful new bits and pieces!  Have you received anything wonderful in the mail recently?

24 comments:

  1. AWESOME!!! Thrilled for you. How fun and exciting! Hugs for a great weekend playing with it all!

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  2. Isn't Dawn the sweetest. I love your bluebird plate! Those linens are also so special. I have received some special things in the mail for my Birthday and got one this week I still need to share. It's been fun!!

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  3. I know you've enjoyed receiving each of these packages over time, Gayle. Couldn't have happened to a sweeter person! I especially love the second hammered aluminum tray you featured! Exquisite.

    Our little granddaughters from Maine are to arrive tomorrow night to spend a week with us. So...I probably won't be posting much, but hope to have some time in the evenings to check in to see what everyone else is doing. :-)

    Hope you have a wonderful week.

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  4. Wow! looks like you've gotten some great goodies!

    Donna

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  5. It is so awesome to win all these delightful goodies; don't you feel very rich indeed? Each gift is very pretty.

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  6. Great goodies for you!

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Melinda

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  7. Wow...you are a lucky girl. Great gifts from everyone. I got a lovely gift from Dawn too. Wasn't that sweet of her to send one to everyone?
    Have a great weekend.
    Jane.

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  8. Hi! Thanks for the comment about my "Furniture Revamp" post. I usually use a brush when I paint furniture though for really large items I use an air compressor and spray gun. I personally never use spray paint (canned) for furniture. I just find it uses so much paint. If an item was small enough I might consider using canned spray paint though haven't as of yet.
    Kristine
    xx

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  9. The bluebird items are precious! Just love them.

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  10. Wow! Dawn did a great job for you. Wasn't that just the sweetest? We live fairly close to each other so I hope to meet up with her this summer.

    Your bluebirds are just darling!

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  11. Hi: What an awesome gift. Everything is beautiful. You are a lucky lady! Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha

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  12. Wonderful things! I LOVE your little bluebirds and the vintage embroidery and plate are so cute!

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  13. What wonderful treats! The bluebird plate and linens make my heart sing. So sweet. I love Susan too - I'm a long time fan of her blog and her site. She has the eye for vintage. Congratulations!

    xo
    Claudia

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  14. You are a lucky girl those are such treasures!
    Have a great weekend
    Diane

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  15. Oh what fun. You got some lovely little treasures, didn't you?
    I love mail -- well, except for those pesky bills ;-).
    And yes, I have gotten some little treasures in the mail lately too and just did a little post about them.
    We are bluebird lovers around here, and actually, I have that very same little bluebird plate -- so sweet! In fact, we live about 30 miles from the "Bluebird Capital of Texas", so we occasionally see real ones passing by -- so beautiful!
    Blessings,
    G

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  16. Love those embroidered linens. I have a weakness for those myself!
    xo
    jeanne

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  17. Thank you for the visit to my little deck garden. I didn't have your email so wanted to leave a comment letting you know the white flowers in with the sweet potato vine are called Serena Angelonia. I have these in white and purple. I got them at Lowe's. I love how tall they get and make a great back flower in a multi-plant container!

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  18. I love happy mail too. You certainly have received some lovely things. Is the plate Homer Laughlin? I have been looking evrywhere for those...sooooo cute! Thank you for visiting today...I appreciate your sweet words!
    Happy Weekend!
    Joyce

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  19. Great bluebird embroideries...I love old linens...treasures!

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  20. Your mail carrier has been busy delivering to your house! How fun! I love the blue bird plate AND the blue bird linen. Your hammered aluminum trays are wonderful. I'll have to go check out that Etsy. Congratulations on your wins and your great purchases. laurie

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  21. What a lot of pretty things, makes seeing the mailman coming a treat! I also noticed the blue hen on her nest in your sidebar. We have one of those that was my mother in laws. I think my father in law gave it to her.

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  22. wow, such lovely things! i especially love the blue/green vintage finds; i adore that bluebird plate!

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  23. Love those embroidered blue birds. Cute!

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  24. What a cute post! You've got a lot of great treasures there - the bluebird plate is adorable.
    I'm so glad you're enjoying the towel....it is pretty special.

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies