Thursday, March 13, 2008

~I Was The Lucky Winner~

Look at this darling table mat! Dianntha, from Ohio Farm Girl recently had a give-away celebrating her 100th post. The lucky winner would receive this wonderful table mat......and I won. I just love it, you should see what beautiful stitching she does. The mat is black with maroon and gold stars and stitching in between each star...if you click on the picture you can really see all the detail work. These make lovely candle mats, but you could put anything on it and it would look neat. I decided to put it on my kitchen table with my Easter centerpiece...I like it. What do you think?
I love the way it looks! Besides the mat she also included a surprise. A snowman garland, these little guys are so cute. I hung it just above the plates, and I'm leaving it there for awhile just to enjoy.
Here is my centerpiece and you can see how nice the table mat looks. I bought this tiered basket a couple of months ago mainly because I thought the top looked like a crown. All of a sudden I have a thing for crowns...I have no idea why but all of a sudden I really like them.
Don't you think this looks like a crown? I do. I've been collecting these eggs for sometime and the large one is my latest find. My favorite is the black one. Do you have a favorite?
In the bottom basket I put bunnies, eggs and an older metal egg.
Here is a closer look at the snowmen. Aren't they sweet? I love their expressions and each one has a different muffler and look at there tiny ear muffs..too cute. Dianntha, I'm going to enjoy using my mat and decorating with the garland...and when I use them, I will think of my new friend, a talented and creative stitcher in Ohio. To everyone, have a nice evening and happy days until we meet again. Hugs, Linda

25 comments:

Michelle said...

Linda,
Congratulations on your new gifts~what beautiful handwork.

Your Easter centerpiece is sweet and I love the black egg the best too! Your sweet bunny is peeking over the grass..just like real bunnies :)

Thanks for sharing all your pretties!

Michelle

Anonymous said...

Love your double white wire basket.

BittersweetPunkin said...

My garland is just like your but it has lil hearts instead of stars...that Dianntha is so thoughtful isn't she? Love your displays...very nice!
Hugs,
Robin

Teresa said...

Congratulations on your win! Your Easter decorating is so cute!

Cottage Contessa said...

Oh Linda! You lucky lady! I love the things Dianntha makes too. I especially have a thing for snowmen, so I am falling head over heels for your little guys! Your display looks just so lovely too sweetie!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

Natasha Burns said...

Lucky you! Wow you really can see all the stitching close up, so much work in there!

PAT said...

Congratulations, Linda!

I love the mat, beautiful work!

Your Easter decorations are so pretty. I can't believe it's just over a week to Easter. Seems we just had Christmas!

Pat

Nancy said...

Your crown basket is really cute and the eggs are great. Hard to pick a favorite.

Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...

What nice gifts! Your centerpiece does look like a crown. It is very pretty with all the eggs.

Rosemary said...

Wow Linda!!
Congrats on winning!!
Love the centerpiece! It looks so Springy and cute!
Have a magical weekend!
Rosemary

Susan Tuttle said...

Lovely win! Your Easter display is adorable - I love the mint green color- so 'Springy'

Susan

Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said...

Linda,
Congratulations - so, so very cute!

Makes me want to go decorate for Easter right now. You've got some great ideas!
~Tracie

bj said...

congrats on your win...i love the little garland and the mat is pretty, too.
bj

Andi said...

Congratulations on your win Linda! The little table mat is wonderful but the snowmen garland is positively my favorite.

I love your Easter centerpiece and the pretty eggs. I think the black one would be my favorite too but I like the look of that older metal egg on the bottom.

Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.

Hope said...

Hi Linda,
Congrats on your new goodies!! Easter eggs and snowmen..how appropriate right now!!

I love your display of eggs. I like the black one too!

Hugs,
Hope

Nan said...

Congrats on your win.
Nice display with your wire basket.
Hugs,
Nan

Love Bears All Things said...

Lucky you. I love your basket and the eggs.
Mama Bear

Esther Sunday said...

Congrats on your lovely win! Gosh, your centerpiece is beautiful! Love, Esther

Connie from Beverly Hills California said...

Luv your centerpiece!! Connie

Denise said...

Tee shirt contest is finished and a winner is announced and the design is finished!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go and take a look and I will get out and about and get caught up on all my friends blogs……………….. I will try to read and find out what you gals have been up to this week…………..

Hugs

Back Through Time said...

All your stuff looks so fun!!!You always do such a great job w/ displays. Happy Easter!!!
Michelle

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

What a lovely piece to have won!

Your white wire basket sure looks wonderful with all of the pretty Easter goodies tucked inside.

Have a Happy St. Paddy's Day!!

xo
Becky

Priscilla said...

Linda your ester decorations are cute! The basket does look like a crown, congratulations on winning, the snowmen are cute too! I think my fav egg is the large one in the centre with the bunny on, very sweet!

Priscilla x

Unknown said...

Linda, your centerpiece is just lovely. Those snowmen are adorable. Congratulations on your lovely gifts.

Rose of Sharon said...

What fun gifts you got! Yea! I love your vintage Easter eggs, I have some of those and I LOVE them! I also really like your vintage kitchen green glassware! You have a cute kitchen!

:0) Sharon