Please Accept My Apology

Most giveaway announcements start with something like 'I WON!', which is how I felt when this fabulous box of creative goodies arrived in my mailbox more than a month ago. I have not been blogging much lately and spending all my available time creating gifts and decorations for Christmas (my excuse) So I have not properly thanked my on-line friend, Deb from {Posted from} Home
The package was FILLED with all manner of elements to be used for my creations yet to come. My favorite items were the vintage bingo card (always wanted one of those) the toille sticky notes, and the Queen for the Day mixed media wall hanging.

But as I said, I am disappointed in myself for not posting a public THANK YOU to Deb much, much sooner.

Please, accept my apology.

In Blogging Love,

You Won't Believe This!

The winner of my 100th Follower Blog Giveaway is Deb from {Posted from}Home. Congratulations, Deb!

I had my sister choose a random number from the number of posts on that date (it was fair and there was no peeking, really.)

Now for the unbelieveable part -

It was Deb's blog that I won a giveaway on just last week. Now, that is just almost impossible to believe, don't you think?
Funny how things happen in Blogland. Hope you enjoy your magazine, Deb!

Celebrating 100 Followers with a Giveaway

I am celebrating my 100th follower today by offering a copy of the latest issue of my favorite magazine, Somerset Life. There is nothing I like better than to sit back with a fresh cup of coffee and read through a great magazine. These really are more like books than magazines. I keep every copy.

The rules are very simple, you just have to leave me a comment. That's it. Nothing else.

If you already have your own copy of Somerset Life, we will work out something with another magazine that you might like.

I will choose a random comment number on Friday, Oct. 15th, so make sure you have your comments in by the 14th.

You might like to let other's know about my giveaway by linking to this post on your blogs.

Wishing you unexpected blessing.

White Wednesday - I WON!

DH and I spent the day at a local Berry Festival. That is where they close off the streets downtown and have all kinds of fun activities, live music and farmer's markets to see. This is one of my favorite stores to shop in. I get lots of inspiration when I go in there. They always have lovely music playing in the background, scented candles and sometimes home baked cookies and apple cider. It refreshes my soul when I go in there.
Here are a few shots from the inside.

Oh, BTW this is me and my fabulous prize! I won the sweetest bicycle planter. The details are exquisite! What a wonderful unexpected blessing.

Thank you Creekside.

Meet My Friend, Sandi

The first friend I made in Blogland was Sandi from Wayside Treasures. I always felt that we were 'soul sisters'. The way she decorates, her love for her Lord, her closeness to family and the way she cares about others. Even though we have never met in person, I consider her a close friend and look forward to both her posts and her personal notes to me online. When I began my own blog, I wanted it to be like hers. Genuine and heartfelt, blessing and uplifting those who might happen to read it.

Thank you, dear friend.

So Far Behind

I can't believe it's been more than 2 weeks since my last post! I am feeling a bit guilty.

I received a beautiful lavender gift basket from Lisa at www.lisascreativedesigns.com.
There were so many wonderful things in my basket, handmade soap, candleholder and some pretty handmade tags. My very favorite was the glittery white 'hugs' sign. I am a big fan of those! I am using the basket that it all came in for an 'inbox' for my regular mail. That helps keep things a little more organized. Lisa also has a blog.

I'm sure she would love it if you visited and left a comment.

THANK YOU, LISA!

Fabulous Giveaway

If you happen to love anything pink, sparkley or just plain pretty (and who doesn't) head over the M's blog - Tales from an OC Cottage . She is offering probably the largest, most generous giveaway EVER! And as long as you are there, read her other posts. A very funny sense of humour and eye candy that goes on forever.