The winners are......

I would like to take this opportunity to Thank you!

Your sweet comments and encouraging words really mean alot to me! I am so glad to have met you all.... I can't imagine what I would do without yous here everyday, opening your doors and your hearts, shareing, chatting , laughing and sometimes crying!! You all have a special place in my heart!

All of you new gals whom stopped by and left a nice comment, and to those whom gave a shout out on their blogs, Thank you with all my cherry heart!!!!

Now onto the winner {ssssss} :-)

I enlisted the help of my dear hubby to draw the name of the lucky person to win the Reindeer!

He helped cut and fold all the names too!

{Luv you honey}

Inspired Tokens congradulations girl.... you are the winner!
You win the reindeer and a few other surprises! Hubby was haveing fun and wanted to draw another name .......
{some kids just never grow up}
Our second place winner is........

Congradulations Michelle of I'm a little Tea pot!

I will make something special for you!

Still haveing fun he drew a third name.......

Our third place winner is......

Amy @ Bunny Rose Cottage

Whooohoooo Amy....... {Amy is my neighbor and PRH sister} I will make something special for you too sweetpea!

And last but not least..... the winner of my Etsy Grand Opening Give Away is.......

Congradulations Dawn and thank you for your purchases!
Ladies I will be contacting you thru your blogs shortly!
Be sure to Send me your address so I can get your goodies out to you!

Thanks again for all whom entered!

That was soooo fun! I love give aways!

Guess what...I will be haveing another give away real soon! My 100th post is coming up !

Hmmmm... I will have to put my thinking cap on and come up with a goodie pack to celebrate 100 posts!

Who knew I'd have so much to share! :-)

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Hugz, Dolly

P.S. be sure to stop in at my Cherry Heart Boutique and see the new goodies I have made!

Good Tidings and another Give Away

Miss Becky at On a wing and a prayer is haveing a give away!

Stop by here blog to enter and tell her I sent you!

I love give aways..... don't you!

Don't forget to enter my give away if you have'nt already!

-------->Click here to enter! <--------

Time is running out........

Hubby will draw the lucky winner on saturday!

Happy Thanks giving all!

God Bless,

Dolly

Presents, Tooth Fairy and Thank you

I have been a busy lil bee....

trying to get caught up {does one ever get caught up ? really?}

Take a peek at the new goodies listed on Etsy.....

Ok girls I'd like to say you twisted my arm but really, honestly, I gave into tempation, she said with head down!

Hey I never said I was strong!

I am very very weak when it comes to presents! They were screaming open me open me!!!

I did wait till hubby got home if that counts!

That deserves a pat on the back, does'nt it!!!

Looky at the presents my sweet PRH friend Celeste spoiled me with!

Handpainted ornaments... go ahead ohhh and ahhhhh!

They are absolutely beeeeutiful, Cherries and Roses does she know me or what!

Celeste is an awesome painter and a beautiful sister at heart!

Thank you sweetpea!

Ooooops I bet you are wondering ~~ Did she bump her head?

Naw I do still have my halloween goodies out! I was waiting for the arrival of my new friend! Is'nt he the cutest??? I love this guy!

I squeeled with delight when I opened him! He is just too darn cuuuuuuuute!

I won this lil sweety from Debras blog give away!

Whooo-hoooo I am so lucky, you see I have secretly wanted one of her creations since my first visit to her blog!

Thank you Deb... I will treasure him forever!

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Ok now I have to tell you I was reading Little Melfies world about her mommy tooth fairy hap, and had to laugh and share my tooth fairy story with you!

It was after midnight moving day!

Hubby and I were beyond exhausted!

trying to pry our bodies off the living room floor and crawl to bed when our youngest comes running down the steps "daddy I did what you said I wiggled my tooth with my tongue and it came out"

After we got her tucked in bed... tooth ready and waiting for the tooth fairy assureing her that the tooth fairy does know that we moved and she knows where our new house is!

On our way downstairs I said to hubby "tag, you're it....you get to be the tooth fairy tonight" I was way too tired to be responsible for that job!

The next morning she is screaming running down the steps my first thought was he forgot! Nope she was screaming "mommy the tooth fairy is rich here....she gave me 20 dollars" I looked at hubby and he whispered "it could have been worse..... all I had was 20"

lol

Good thing we did'nt live there too long... a tooth fairy could go broke in that house!

Enjoy your evening!

Hugz, Dolly

Don't forget to enter my blog give away... a few posts down!

What's a girl to do???????

Looky Look..... I got presents in the mail today.... just now!

Are'nt they pretty?

Oh so beautifully wrapped!

Look at the thought and detail that went into wrapping these darlings!

The pretty pink rose paper, the glittery snowflakes and the cherries!

~~~ OH LA LA ~~~

I can feel the love!

Ok now my dilema.......

what to do what to doooooooo.....

they are so so pretty .....

should I put them under the christmas tree and wait til christmas to open them?

Just think how pretty they'd be under the tree!

ahhhhhhhh........

Presents wrapped so pretty peek the curiosity of others!

What to do what to dooooooo....

should I just ripped these babies open????
Hmmmmm.........

open them carefully and rewrap them and just have pretty empty boxs under the tree!

What would you do??????

Smiles,

Dolly

My first Blog Give Away

Taaa Daaa...

here is the gift I have chose for my very first blog give away!
{click picture to get a better look}

I found this metal reindeer candle holder at a local boutique...
I put ornaments on the candle plates but I am searching for 2 ball shaped candles for it!

When I got this home I gave it a Dolly Maker-Over! :-)

I painted a pink rose bud on her hip.... painted the holly a lighter green then glittered them, I also painted the leaves pink then glittered them, and I added snow to the base and sprinkled that with glitter... And since I was on a roll I sprinkled german glass glitter all over the reindeer body!

~~~Oh this baby sparkles~~~

It has been so exciteing haveing so many of you stop by and leave a comment!Thank you so much, your comments and friendship gives blogging so much meaning!
I do come and visit your blogs.... It is such a pleasure meeting so many new gals!
Good Luck to the winner!
I am making other goodies to go with this too!
The winner will be picked on Saturday November 24th

Leave a comment on this post --> CLICK HERE <-- and you will be entered in the blog give away pictured above!
ALSO.... If you post about my Cherry Heart Boutique with a link on your blog I will enter your name again!
Be sure to come back and leave me a link to your post!
I am counting on you gals to help me spread the word!

Don't forget

To celebrate my grand opening of My Cherry Heart Boutique I am offering every one whom makes a purchase before November 23rd a chance to win a give away!
I am not sure what it will be just yet... but with each item you purchase your name will go into the hat! {purchase 3 items you get 3 chances to win} etc!

Hugz, Dolly

Rice Pudding and Thank yous

Welcome back all you Silver bellas! I am loving all the pictures and fun stories!

What fun classes and goodies everyone has to show!

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With the temps cooling off I get in the mood to bake more often!

Mmm... I Love the smell of anything baking in the oven... don't you!

This recipe was my daddys' favorite and has been my favorite since I was a lil girl and is now my children and hubbys' favorite!

Gramma Irenes' Rice pudding!

1 can PET milk

4 cans of water

1 cup rice

1 1/2 cup sugar {optional}

1 cup of raisins {optional}

mix into a casserol dish

sprinkle cinnamon on top!

Bake 350 for 2 hours

Yummy Yum!!!!
Gramma Irene would make this rice pudding for us everytime she'd come to visit!
We looked forward to her visits with anticipation of that yummy rice pudding!
Now my mum makes this for her grandbabies every holiday

~~ Cute Story ~~
Gramma Irene lived in florida and we lived in michigan when our children were little, we would have to pick Gramma up at the airport each time she came to visit and we'd drive her back to the airport to go home!
Our children thought Great Gramma lived at the airport!
I over heard them telling their friends that their Great Gramma lived on a big airplane at the airport!

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I'd like to Thank each and everyone of yous for visiting my blog, leaving your wonderful comments and for visiting my Cherry Heart Boutique and making this an exciteing adventure for me!
It's so scarey putting yourself out there not knowing if anyone is going to like what you create!
I have met so many new gals thru this give away!
Too Too fun!!!
there are so many awesome decorators and artists out there in blogland! It is such a pleasure haveing you stop by, leave a comment and add me to their favorites!
Do take a moment and visit these gals who were kind enough to add a shout out about my Cherry Heart Boutique on their blog!

Julie
Amy Mica
Natasha

Karen
Becky
Lori
Diane


If I missed anyone do let me know!

I would surely love to add your name here and give a shout out about your shop or blog!



Do leave a coment on the previous post..... to be entered in my blog give away!

I will show pictures of the prizers tomorrow!
Also each purchase made from my Cherry Heart Boutique before November 23rd will enter you into a seperate drawing for my Etsy boutique Grand Opening!
Thank you very much to those whom have purchased from me!

I added more paper stockings and lavender stockings.... go looky look!
And to my very first customer Princess Heidi
THANK YOU & big hugz for you too!

More tomorrow!
Hugz, Dolly

Etsy Grand Opening and 2 give aways

Oh Oh Oh I am so excited and a bit nervous too!

After much thought and tossing ideas around I have done it....

I am haveing my grand opening starting today for my etsy shop!

It's called....

~~ Cherry Heart Boutique ~~

To celebrate my grand opening I am offering every one whom makes a purchase before November 23rd a chance to win a give away!

I am not sure what it will be just yet... but with each item you purchase your name will go into the hat! {purchase 3 items you get 3 chances to win} etc!

That's the first give away....

The second give away goes like this!

Since I am a new shop and need all the advertiseing I can get!

Leave a comment on this post you will be entered into the second give away... and....

if you post about my Cherry Heart Boutique with the link on your blog,

I will enter your name again!

Be sure to leave me the link to your post!

I am counting on you gals to help spread the word!

Ok now go visit my Cherry Heart Boutique..

shop.... then come back and tell me what you think!

Warm Hugz, Dolly

{big hugz to Jenny and everyone else for the encourageing me to take this leap}

Knock Knock

Old man winter came knocking this morning!

Look how beautiful our first snowfall is!

I love how the softly fallen snow lays upon the branches

and glistens in the sunlight!

We are blessed to experience so many of Gods' wonderful creations!

I hope you enjoy your day...

Hugz, Dolly

:-) Etsy store GRAND OPENING coming soon! :-)

A lil Spicy...a Lil Sweet.... and a lil Silly too!

You Are a Gingerbread House

A little spicy and a little sweet, anyone would like to be lost in the woods with you.

What Holiday Food Are You?

Cheryl at Rosey Posey Confections had this on her post today!

Too FUN!

Hmmm.....

~I am a gingerbread house huh~

Am I a lil spicy?

Am I a lil sweet?

Am I a lil silly too?

I'd love to know what holiday food you are!

Hugz, Dolly

I wanna win.....

Ladies I want you all to do me a favor!

Run RUN RUUUUUUUUN..... don't walk

over to Sam I am Creations and enter my name

yep my name into her drawing!

I really really want to win one of her tiny bubbles! :-)

Hurry the drawing ends tuesday!

Thanks girls...

I knew I could count on you!

Hugz, Dolly

{can you tell I am feeling silly this morning}

{still on a halloween candy buzz}

~~ Giggle Giggle ~~

Halloween 2007

My favorite Trick or Treaters!

Hugz, Dolly

Happy Halloween

I received this sweet black cat box and punkin pin cushion

from Suzy at Georgia Peachez

http://georgiapeachez.typepad.com/georgiapeachez/

{are'nt they cute?}

They looked so lonely up on the shelf all alone

so I went shopping for some halloween goodies!

I normally don't decorate for halloween since the kids have all moved away!

But I thought it would be fun to have a few fun vintage looking pieces!

I really like the paper mache figures!

This broom Hilda bobble head witchy poo is sprinkled with german glitter....

Now that I have a few fun pieces I am on the look out for more!!

May your tricks be few and your treats be plenty!

Have safe and Happy halloween!

Hugz, Dolly

Fall Fun....

Welcome to our porch!

Oh what fun we had decorating for your visit!

My lil helpers and I gathered pinecones and pretty leaves, funky berry branches and a fallen birds nest to add to our many pumkins and gourds!

We filled the lil wagon and scattered them around the washer.

{don't you love my vintage washer?}

{it's my favorite porch piece}

Won't you join us for warm cider and cuppy cakes?

Warm Hugz, Dolly, Coral and Lil Guy

2 + 2 =4

Linda at "Somewhere in time" tagged me.

I'm to share seven weird or fun facts about myself.

Are you ready???

Here goes..

1. I love cherries BUT....

I don't like cherry pie or anything with cherries in it!

{I eat fresh cherries only!}

2. I am a tea lover, don't like the taste of coffee!

3. My middle name is spelled wrong on my birth certificate!

4. I am the QUEEN magazine junkie!!!

5. My hubby is my bestest friend!

6. I am most happiest at home {in my comfort zone}

7. I don't like to wear shoes!

Thank you Linda... that was fun!

Whew.... We had a busy weekend!
We went downstate to celebrate our son and our youngest daughters' birthdays, with family and friends!
Our October babies!

It was fun and hectic as usual!

You see we try to visit as many family and friends as we can, get our bulk shopping done and I like to pop into my favorite antique shops and boutiques!

{A girl must get her shopping fix you know}

Yes I found lots of treasures ...

Best of all.....

we bought 2 of our most precious treasures back home with us!
Our two grandbabies have come to spend the week with us!

Coral is 3 and Lil Guy is 2!

Look at those "perfect angels"...

they slept the whole 3 hour ride here!

Hubby and I so enjoy them when they are here with us!
They get our complete attention 24 hours a day!
Naw they are not spoiled... we just treasure our time with them!
Plus they keep us young! :-)
The 4 of us are looking forward to a fun filled week!
Making memories!

I hope you enjoy your week!
Hugz, Dolly

{I apologize for the mess...Blogger is messing with my sentences again}

T.G.I.F

Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugz, Dolly

:-) SMILE :-)

I was nominated by Alison and Michelle for the
"You make me SMILE" award!
How fun..... I am so honored!

There are alot of blogs out there and you both picked me!

:-) Thank you ladies :-)
Now I am supposed to nominate 10 blogs that make me smile!
Gosh there are so many blogs out there that make me smile and keep me coming back for more.
Here are my random 10....
Click over and visit these gals...

guaranteed to make you smile!

Aunt Mays Cottage... my sweet friend Bertie has a warm victorian heart, and the cutest cottage you will want to move into!

Paint mine PINK... My sweeter then cotton candy gal pal Shannon and her lil man Sam!

Jullies World... Another treasured aussie gal pal Jullie, with a nack for making me smile!

Pretty Petals Boutique... Heather is a sweet friend with a warm gentle spirit and a beautiful home!

Pink faded roses.... Lori is always spunky and makes me smile!

Greenie Gardens.... Stephanie lives in a beautiful old home you will want to visit!

Cherry Hill Cottage... Tina has the best easy recipes and is a cherry gal to boot!

Artistic Creations.... Natasha is a beautiful artist, sweet friend and cowgirl at heart!

Rock Spring Cottage... Claudia is an Ebay friend and awesome artist!

Shabby Sweet Roses... Miss Rhea is my PRH sister with a heart of gold and she paints the prettiest pink roses!

Do stop by and meet Michelle and peek into her very sweet cherry camper,

And say Hi to Alison and see her latest treasures!

Remember to SMILE... it makes people wonder what you have been up to!

Hugz, Dolly
XOXO

{up date} CaitieAn nominated me as well!

Thank you sweetpea!

Ladies check out Caities blog!

Sing with me

It is a very special day in Dolly-land!
Today we honor and celebrate the birth of my sweet sister Suzy.
Won't you join me in a roaring round of happy birthday:

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Suzy
Happy Happy Happy Birthdaaaaaay to youuuuuuuu!

Happy Birthday sis...
I hope your day is as wonderful as you are,

filled with lots of love,

family and friends,

cake with tons of ice cream

and lots of presents!

XXOO
Luvs ya, Me

I hugged an old friend today

Look what came in the mail for me!

I am so excited... and so happy to see her!

~~ Welcome back Victoria ~~

My dear friend, we have spent many many hours together...

laughing... crying, ohing and awwing, dreaming, traveling, discovering new things

and shareing many many cups of tea!

I am glad you are back!
You are as beautiful as you have always been....

And worth the long wait!

You have'nt aged abit {te-hee}
I hugged her and could not wait to rip open the plastic cover

and devour every single page and picture!

This is what I do when I get a magazine in the mail...

I make a cup of tea... and curl into my favorite chair,

light a candle and get lost in the pages!

Mmmmmm.... its like a mini vacation of the mind! :-)

What do you do when you find your favorite magazine in the mailbox????

Enjoy your day!

Hugz, Dolly

My Plate over-flowith

I can't believe it's friday already!

Oh my goodness...

I ask myself

where did the week go?

I have been so gosh darn busy....

everyday seems to run into the next!

Plus we are both not sleeping at night!

Toss and turn... get up, lay back down, toss and turn...

walk around the house, lay back down, get frustrated....

My butts draggin...I feel like a zombie!

I guess I have too much on my plate right now!

I am re-doing the guest room!

Yes... plastering, sanding, washing, waxing, painting..

a total room make over!

I am excited....

I have been wanting to do this since we moved here!

YAY... no more boreing white walls!

Noooo I am not going to tell you what I am doing...

shhh.... my lips are sealed... its a secret!

you will have to wait for pictures!

te-hee.... I know I am a brat!

Plus I am doing some halloween crafts,

making a few gifts for the birthdays we celebrate this month,

still working on getting the yard closed for winter!

EEEEuuuu did I say winter... YUCK!

Theres alot more going on in my life but I won't bore you with that stuff!

I hope you are all doing good!

I will try to pop in your blogs when time allows

or when I finish whats on my plate!! :-)

Hugz, Dolly

Treats for my sweety

Hubby went hunting this evening so I thought I'd make him a treat.
Look at what was waiting on the table for him when he got home!

MMMmmmm... yummy yummy cookies

The house was filled with the aroma of cinnamon and pumpkin!
I found the recipe at Home is where your heart is!
Stop by and say Hi to Monica and join her christmas ornament swap!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies :
2 Cups flour
1 cup quick or old fashion oats,uncooked
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter /margarine, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar

1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Libbys Solid Pack Pumpkin
1 cup semi sweet chocolate morsels
preheat oven to 350.

Combine flour ,oats,baking soda,cinnamon,and salt.
Cream butter,gradually add sugars beating until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla ,

mix well.
Alternate additions of dry ingredients and pumpkin ,mixing well after each addition.
Stir in morsels , drop by rounded spoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake 20-25 minutes,until cookies are firm and lightly browned.
Remove from sheets and cool on rack.

{ Thank you Monica}
Hugz, Dolly

I am so sorry for the quished sentences...my blog has a mind of its own!

It puts spaces only where it wants to and not where I want them!