Vintage Heart Swap 2

I wanted to share with you some of the goodies I sent and received
during My Vintage Heart Swap.

I was partners with the Cherry Queen herself,
Tina at Cherry Hill Cottage

The above handpainted cherry basket was filled to the rim with hearts and cherrys and chocolates for Miss Tina.

Take a look at all the super sweet goodies Tina sent to me!

I screamed with delight when I opened this sweeeet CHERRY "D"

Does it get any cuter then this?

I loooooooove all the cherry treats!

And the famous Mica "LOVE" banner was the icing on the cake!
:-0
Thank you Tina....
It was a such a pleasure being your partner!

Until next time,
Blessings,
Dolly

LOVE......

Happy Valentines Day to all my sweet friends!
I hope your day is filled with lots of LOVE, Smooches and Chocolate too!

Love,
Dolly

P.S. will you be my valentine?

The winners are.....

First of all I'd like to say a HUGE Thank you to all 333 of you whom left a comment on my blog for the One world One heart give away!
Was I blown away???? YES.....
I appreciate all of you for visiting and leaving comments!
The winners of the handpainted boxs are
Janie @ Blondies Journal and Lallee @ Lallees Cottage.
Email me your snail mail girls so I can get your sweet cherry box off to you!

Again thank you all....
I enjoyed each and every comment and am still working on visiting each of your blogs!

Hugz, Dolly

Happy Birthday Honey

Chinese carry out.... chocolate cake.... and presents!
Today is Mr. Cherry Hearts' Birthday!
Happy Birthday Honey,
I hope all your birthday wishes come true!

Hugz, Dolly

With tears in my eyes....

As I sit here looking at these beautiful Hostess gifts,
I am amazed at the kindness and generosity bestowed upon me today!
You girls are so sweet!

I LOVE Love LOVE this Cherry red valentine heart filled with wonderful lavender.... mmmmm

This tissue holder is so CUUUUUTE too.
The above hostess gifts are from Betty at She's sew pretty.
Thank you with all my heart Betty..... I am smiling from ear to ear!
{click over to Bettys shop and see all the goodies she has for sale}

Mary Jo created this wonderful, I mean truely wonderful, Vintage heart collage! It's sooooo beautiful Mary Jo... I love it!
{click the photo to enlarge}
It will hang in our front room since it goes so well in there!

And this....
I have been wearing this bracelet all day!
It it sooooo pretty.... and it feels good!
You know that feeling when you put something on and it just feels good?
That's how this bracelet is.... "It feels GOOOOOOD".
{click over to Mary Jos shop to see all the goodies she creates}

You girls make all the late nights and long hours sitting at the computer, and the many many emails answered worth organizing for this swap!
These gifts will be treasured!
Thank you with all my heart... you made my day!
Warm Hugz, Dolly

Winter Poem

It's winter here in Michigan
And the gentle breezes blow,
Seventy miles an hour,
At twenty five below.
Oh, how I love ole’ Michigan
When the snow's up to your butt.
You take a breath of winter
And your nose freezes shut.
Yes, the weather here is wonderful
So I guess I'll hang around.
I could never leave my Michigan
Cause I'm frozen to the ground!!!

Stay warm sweet friends!
Hugz, Dolly

I Am Thinking Spring

I am happy to be joining "word less wednesday" with Dixie and all the girls!
Todays theme is GARDEN!
Ahhh .... I am dreaming of spring, sunshine and warmer days!
I hope these pictures help to warm your day!

Stop in and say Hi to Dixie at French Lique
and be sure to visit all the other gardens!

Warm Hugz, Dolly

Guess who is 2

Miss Emma celebrated her BIG number 2 birthday!
She is a big girl now!
Gosh how fast the time flys....
do you PRH girls remember when she was born?
Just like it was yesterday ..... I know.

Gramma and Poppy bought her the cutest cupcake hoodie
{with cherries on top of course}
{she was most facinated with the zipper}

***Grammas lil princess***
We will have a big party with family and friends next month!
Daddy is working out of town so we have to wait!
A birthday party is not a birthday party without daddy there!
Happy Birthday Princess!

Warm Hugz, Dolly

One World.... One Heart

Dear bloggy friends come and join this special event!
Lisa, the Whimsical Bohemian herself, is hosting the One World One Heart ,
world wide, everybody-join-in giveaway.
This is my first time joining and I have to tell you this is amazing...
I have been blog hopping all morning and am amazed at all the wonderful give aways going on all over the world!
Girls grab a cup of something and join the fun!
Here are my 2 give aways......

Cotton candy pink Cup cake box

Minty green cherry box

The best part is anyone can win.
Comment on this post (this post only) on which box you'd like to win.

On February 12th I will draw a name for each box!
There are giveaways going on all across the universe.
To see them all click on the One World One Heart logo above for the gigantic list of amazing craftspeople who are participating.
Go. Meet new people. See what's out there in this great place we call the blogland. If you feel so inclined, have a little giveaway of your own. There's still time to get in on the fun.

Thank you for stopping by...I love to meet new people!

Hugz, Dolly

Swap Up Date

I sent out a group email to all swappers!
Please read it.....
any questions contact me!
If you did not receive the email....
Contact me after looking in your spam folder!

Shivering Hugz,
Dolly

Sugar and Spice

And everything Nice....
That's what little girls are made of!

I handed hubby this picture and asked him if he knew what it was!
He said..... "yeah you can tell just by looking at this picture"
I said.... "really.... what is it?"
He said.... "it's an alien"
LOL
{after all the joking.... he said "It's a girl!"}

The doctor said he was not absolutely positively sure because the umbilical cord was in the way but,
he said he was leaning more towards a girl!
He said " I'd buy girl clothes..... BUT don't cut off the tags just yet"!
Miss Emma and Gramma were in the room for the ultra sound and of course she has no idea what a boy or girl is {she just turned 2}
I said "Emma is getting a baby sister"..... she said "High Five"
I was hoping for a girl since our daughter has all girl clothes from Miss Emma, her son is 13 years old.
No baby boy clothes!
As long as its healthy that is what we pray for!
It would be fun shopping for baby boy things too!

For now..... This Gramma is thinking PINK!!!!

Warm thoughts coming your way!
Hugz,
Dolly

Think Pink

Hey girls,
I hope everyone is doing good today!
Sending warm hugz to all you north eastern gals that are in the deep freeze!
Think warm thoughts... Spring will be here soon!

I am off to take our daughter for her ultra sound!!
We will find out if it's a boy or a girl today!

:-) THINK PINK :-)

Hugz, Dolly

Making my list....Checking it twice....

Ladies here is the list of swappers {NOT PARTNERS}...
If your name is not listed here that means I did not receive your contact info... email me
your name & address
email address,
blog link,
Answer these questions for your partner.....
what your style is...
anything you really like
or really dis-like?
favorite candy
favorite scent
favorite flower
are you willing to have an international partner?
Leaving a comment or emailing saying you wanna play does not get you in...
your partner and I need a way to contact you.
I need the info above

Cheryl D. Michelle C.
Terri G. Kathy Ga.
Deena W. Julie D.
Jennifer {provobe} Dianne S.
Betty B. Tina S.
Vivian N. Sarah B.
Traicia S. Kim S.
Lisa H. Sarah E.
Angela N. Jayme n daughter
Racheal C. Glenda
Angie A. Heidi W.
Elizabeth H. Connie C.
Pam H. Noraziah D.
Pamela J. Mary I.
Priscilla J. Lea S.
Jeri E. Cindy G.
Louise D. Stevie K.
Stephanie W. Ruth S.
Jane K. Michelle S.
Gina C. Shannon H.
Janelle R. Susie V.
Bren Y. Rebecca W.
Fiona R. Amy W.
Sammy S. Cheryl G.
Tammy & daughter Julie R.
Risa P. Debb G.
Angie H. Karen W.
Shelly H. Monica S.
Judy K. Isabella S.
Geralyn G. Yvonne M.
Jenny M. Leslie P.
Denise H. Valerie K.
Andrea T. Mary Jo K.
Lori O. Rona S.
Rochelle G. Lori V.
Joy C. Kathie H.
Lorie Y. Maria R.
Cari B. Sandra L.
Rebecca P. Luanne O.
Renee K. Susan E.
Christine L. Kristie W.
Deb H. Laura G.
Angelina M. Emilie J.
Alice R. Cindy M.
Joyce & Daughter Jane K.
Susan G. Krisal L.
Shannon T. Angie & Daughter

UpDate : saturday the 10th
Emails went out today to all swappers with their partners info..
if you did not receive an email from me, check your spam folder.
....don't get discouraged,
I had several emails to do in between dinner, laundry, hubby, the phone and kids!
email me and I will forward the info to you!!

Thanks a bunch,
{{Its below zero here in michigan I need}}
WARM Hugz,
Dolly

Lets do it again....

******The swap is now closed******
We have done it again girls... we have 100 participants again this year!
There are 100 of you heart crazy swapping sweeties!
A HUGE Thank You to everyone who joined...
I will gather and assign partners in the next few days!
I was away from my computer this week due to an emergency trip downstate {mother in law was admitted into the hospital} all is well with her for now!
Thank you all who have been patiently waiting to hear from me and those who sent well wishes!
I love you girls!

I had so much fun with last years Vintage Heart Swap I have decided to host it every year!
And it was a huge success... over 100 of you wonderful friends signed up
Let's do it again girls.....

Here is the swap scoop.....

You will be paired with one partner.....

for your partner you will fill a container with hearts

The container can be of your choice, store bought or handmade...

ideas>>>> heart shaped basket, bowl, box, stocking, bucket, etc
Fill it with anything with hearts on it or heart shaped in pinks, white or red!

examples, hankys, chocolates, vintage valentines, note pads, plate, bowl, candy dish, linens, laces, ribbon, scrap booking goodies, candles, soaps, confetti, stickers, barrettes, etc.

My five simple requests are...

1. keep the color scheme pink, red and white

2. include at least one vintage heart item

3. all of the items have to be heart shaped or have hearts on them!

4. make sure your partner receives their goodies before valentines day February 14th!

5. please communicate with your partner!



If you are interested.... email me your name, home addy,email addy, and blog link,

Answer these questions for your partner.....
what your style is... vintage, shabby chic, retro or I'm not fussy!
anything you really like or really dis-like?
favorite candy
favorite scent
favorite flower

sign ups taken until january 8th,

I will send you your partner the 11th,

and your Vintage Heart Swap goodies should be sent by February 4th!

Please email me... if you don't get an email back from me then you are not officialy signed up!
{my email addy is in my profile- about me}

International friends you are very welcome to join!

Lets start 2009 with a fun loving heart filled swap!
{above is a smaller picture for your sidebar if you'd like}

P.S. I would love it if you copy and post the swap picture on your blog!
Let's spread the word!
HEARTS and HUGZ,
Dolly

Christmas Smiles

Did I make you smile???

XO,
Dolly

Look whats New......

Look whats new in my Cherry Heart Boutique

Handpainted PINK shabby chic ornaments
These are too darn cute!
Find them here

Pretty PINK cupcake Ornament,
frosted and sprinkled with german glitter glass
Find this here

Snowy white cupcake painted over a yellow glass ornament,
with german glitter glass frosting
Find this here

Cotton Candy Pink and White frosted cup cake painted on a lavender glass ornament. German glass glitter frosting
You can find this here

Sweet lavender frosted with fluffy white frosting handpainted
pink glass cupcake ornament. German glass glitter added for extra sparkle
You can find this here

Cotton Candy sweet PRETTY in PINK Cherry Ornies
Find these here

Cheery Red Cherries painted over black glass christmas ornaments
Find these here

Shabby Pink and Snow White Petit Four Glass Ornaments.
You can find these here

Do you see something you would like and its sold already?
Just ask I love to do special orders!
What it in a different color?
Just ask.... I am really flexible too!

Merry CHRISTmas sweet friends,
Warm Hugz,
Dolly

A Cherry Cottage Christmas part 2

Welcome all to part 2 of my Cherry Cottage Christmas tour!
I am glad you are here!
Come on in

I made this santa many moons ago! He is a styrofoam base, the cloth robe was dipped in starch to stiffen it, His beard is batting... and his lil tree has real tiny lil lights that actaully work! Too cool! {click to enlarge any photos for a closer look}

For you girls who visit often.....
here is a glance at my newly decorated front room! Sagey green walls with the vintage rose border... in some of the pictures you can see that I painted above the border {9 inches down from the ceiling} a cranberry color that goes up onto the ceiling and the center of the ceiling is a creamy vanilla color!

I decorated this garland with treasures from this sweet gal
We were partners for the snowflakes and sparkles swap!

Here is a peek of some of the beautiful ornies that she sent as well! This cute silver tiara sits on the top of one of my favorite PINK ribbon ornies! Isn't it cute?

And this lil angel makes my heart sing! She is so pretty! I love her vintage look!

I am so giddy over this sparkely PINK PRINCESS sign.... I am a PRINCESS you know! I have a Tiara and sign to prove it! {te-hee}

One of my favorite needlework stockings! Perfectly victorian!!!! I have 6 different needlework stockings... all with angels on them!

I found these beautiful handpainted rose ornies here!
:-) {tell Mary that Dolly sent you} :-)




I am so sorry the pictures are so bad!
You are not going to believe what I did!
I left my camera battery charger at mother in laws' house when we went down for Thanksgiving so I am stuck using my old crappy camera!
It is BAD... I know! {insert sad face}

Are you finished shopping ?
Me??? No....
Do you have all your Christmas cards mailed out?
Me ??? No....
Are you finished with all your handmade gifts?
Me??? No....
All the cookies baked?
Me??? No....
I am so far behind in everything!
I am feeling the pressure and stress is building
{well honestly, that's been building for awhile now}
Every year I say I am going to be done before now and not get stressed!
Hubby keeps assuring me that I work better under pressure! ha
I hope you are having HAPPY days without stress!

Warm Hugz,
Dolly