Thursday, April 10, 2008

Mail Goodies

this lil red birdie flew in from Lauries Charming Design Studio!
I was the lucky winner of Lauries 200th blog give-away.
Look how perfect the red birdie looks with the red rose lamp that my mum gave to me!
This lamp was stored in our attic when I was growing up....
then hubby and I purchased the home I grew up in so we could raise our children there!

While helping Mum and Dad move, this lamp was being packed to go to storage and I asked if I could have it!

Mum said that her mum gave it to her as a wedding gift when her and daddy married!
I absolutely love it! What a treasure!
I haven't found the perfect shade for it yet, but I am not giving up!



Cindy at Yapping Cat Studio had the sweetest cherry towel on her blog and I commented that I loved it!
Imagine my surprise when I found this in my mail box!
Cindy you are such a sweetheart, thank you soooooo much!
I love it!

I also received a package all the way from Australia!
Thank you sweet Glenda from Sweet Daisy Dreams
I helped Glenda get her blog set up and she sent the yummiest australian chocolates,
a sweet lil craft angel, a cherry fabric heart and the sweetest kangaroo with a baby roo in her pouch, as a thank you gift!
Thank you Miss Glenda... it was fun helping and getting to know you!
{sorry no picture, its stormy and dark here today}

Hugz,

19 comments:

1. Cottage Contessa said...

Oh Dolly, you have received some very beauitful things in the mail! I too am LOVING that cherry towel, so sweet! The lamp you inherited from your parents is absolutely gorgeous! Have a lovely weekend sweetie!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

2. Lori said...

your signature looks so cute with the hearts:) love your bird from Laurie, i have one of her birds in pink of course and i think they are just darling...how sweet what Cindy sent to you , that was very nice...LOVE your cherry doll from Mica!

3. Sharon said...

Dolly you lucky girl, look at all those red gifts. The little bird is precious and can I say your Australian friend is so very talented.

4. Cindy said...

Dolly, I'm so glad you like it! It was my pleasure to send it to you, looks perfect there too! : )

Love the birdhouse, did you paint that? Too cute!

c

5. Charmingdesigns said...

Oh my!! The birdie looks quite at home!!Thank you sooo much for sharing the picture!! What a beautiful photo. Laurie

6. roseroomnz.com said...

Lovely goodies, imagine that absolutely gorgeous lamp being stored in a attic! Rachael:)

7. Vintage Rose Collection said...

Thank you for your visit and nice comment!
Your blog is really lovely, I will be back again...
Jo-Anne

8. Natasha Burns said...

oh what gorgeous goodies!!! loving Laurie's birdy!!!

9. Kingswood Food and Craft Market said...

helllooo Lovely!

Hold on...wait...im just picturing you doing a lil ole happy dance around your loungeroom after you unwrapped those gorgeous prezzies. LOL.
Who can blame you but!
I love lauries birds, i really have to get one soon. And that lamp WOW its so beautiful.
I didnt know you live in the house you grew up in...aww that just makes my heart go all squishy with emotion.

You have a gorgeous weekend sweetpea.

Luv ya Heaps,
Shann

10. Unknown said...

DOLLY! I LOVE that lamp!! It is fabulous! And I LOVE the red bird! I have one of Laurie's birds and love it :) The cherry towel is so sweet too! Isnt it fun getting new pretties in the mail?

Love ya,
Amy

11. Unknown said...

Oh, this blog is so lovely. I love the cherry towel, and your bird next to that lamp is beautiful together. Karen

12. Cathy said...

DOLLY,

I So love Cherries too. I always wanted a red and white Cherry Motif kitchen. I guess I'll have to wait until I get sick of the pink and green. Right now it looks like a Candy Store in a Pink Fairy Castle!

xoxo
Cath

13. vickie said...

Dolly that lamp is absolutely gorgeous, and Laurie's little bird is a perfect fit!

14. Mrs.Kwitty said...

You have some very nice friends Dolly! The lamp is beautiful, and isn't it wonderful to have a lovely piece with such a romantic family history. All the cherry items are just too cute!
Smiles, Karen

15. Unknown said...

Hi Dolly, lovely post! Did you make the doll? She is wonderful. Love your lamp and congratulations on winning the bird from Laurie, she does a wonderful job. What fantastic gifts!

Kindredly, Lynne Laura
PS cloudy here today too!

16. Heidi said...

Such pretty pictures, you received lovely items.
*Heidi*

17. Unknown said...

Thanks for stopping by a little while ago. I see all the lovely things in here! Love them ALL!
Hugs,
RObyn

18. Back Through Time said...

Everything is so beautiful!! You really hit the jackpot didn't you? And the lamp from your parents is great!
have a wonderful week!
Michelle

19. Andylynne said...

Ok green with envy here those are the most adobable boots. Your rug is darling and well words aren't enough to express it. Have fun in those boots, I bet you get that happy all over feeling just looking at them.