Monday, August 4, 2008

~The Weekend and Friday~

Good morning...it's Monday already. Did your weekend fly by as quickly as mine? I guess when you are busy and having a good time...time does fly.

Saturday we went to a fun garage sale Mr. and Mrs. I'm A Little Teapot was having, and found some neat treasures. I found the cutest shelf for my kitchen and painted it yesterday along with another little kitchen shelf I already had...as soon as I get them up I'll show you. On Sunday we mainly just puttered, watched NASCAR, had a bar-b-que....plus I did do some stitching



Friday afternoon, Lisa and I went to lunch and did a little fun shopping. When I got home the mailman had delivered a package for me. I'd recently purchased a pretty hand mirror on Flea Market Friday from Michelle at Back Through Time and it was waiting for me when I got home. Let me show you........

I love it! I put it on a small dresser and it looks perfect . Michelle has a great blog, neat items for sale on FMF, plus wonderful creations in her Esty Shop. Besides this lovely mirror she surprised me with.........
Birthday presents. There were three packages wrapped in the sweetest tissue in this hot pink bag and the nicest card. One package had these three little birdies. They are little guys, hand painted with the prettiest colors....
I adore birds....these are so precious and have found a happy home in this little nest.
This darling needle cushion was in the second package. It is filled with Rosemary and sharpens your needle when you use the cushion. It has a nice light fragrance and isn't the button the cutest. It's going right in with my stitchie things. Next package was actually a small box with two treasures...............
that I adore. The queen charm is one Michelle made. Her sister is teaching her how to solder and make these pretties...it's gorgeous and I love it. I collect crowns, and love hearts and every once in awhile some one calls me "The Queen". I've always wanted a name pin and this is so cool....thank you so much I will enjoy these and always think of you. Oops, I almost forgot...she also gave the cutest notebook and pen, they are already in my purse. Thank you dear friend.

Well, the garden is calling me...I have weeding and trimming to do before the day turns too hot. "Toodleloo" and hugs, to all, Linda

27 comments:

Lib said...

Hi Linda,
What a lovely pkg. everything is so pretty:o)
Sounds like a fun wk.end.
Hope you have a great wk.
Blessins',Lib

Betty said...

What a wonderful package of pretty things! That mirror is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Hi Linda

The weekend just flew by here, too!

Happy Monday!
Pat

Attic Clutter said...

HI Linda
Yup the weekend went fast ..seems like the months fly by too, UGH.. Can't wait to see your new kitchen shelf..your pictures are so pretty..

Yup Daisy is a sweet doggy.. she has nice hair-doesn't need a makeover..hehe.. AND she gets plenty of love and petting ..she lives with Shirley and is always getting to go bye -bye with her..she is a ''going doggy''
..well hugs for now, have a great rest of the day..hugs Patty

Love Bears All Things said...

I love these goodies you got in the mail. What a sweetie she is!
I know you will enjoy them. Your Birthday just lasted a little longer.
Mama Bear

ohiofarmgirl said...

Isn't it fun to find treasures on your doorstep. Looks like you had a good weekend. Dianntha

joyh82 said...

What nice things you got. I love the mirror and the charm too! It's
so fun to get good mail instead of bills.

Michelle said...

Hi Linda,
You so beat me to it!!!!
You were the 2nd person after Priscilla I was going to visit and you got to me first!
Thank you for your lovely message!
Its sooo good to be back!
Love your banner too!
Take care will pop back in a day or two!
M xx

cherished*vintage said...

Happy Monday Linda! Can't wait to see your new shelves. Love your new mirror - it's so pretty!! And all the extras - how sweet. I'm with you, I can't believe how fast the weekends fly by. Trying to pack to many activitites in I guess... Have to tell you, ever since you posted about sun tea, I've been making it a lot. I always think of you when I make it. Thanks for the idea!
-Karoline

Edie Marie's Attic said...

Hi Linda and a belated Happy Birthday to you!! I love ALL your special gifts you showed us, especially the darling pendant with "queen" in it! (my brother often calls me the "princess")LOL Looks like you had a wonderful celebration and you DO NOT look like you're 65, I would have guessed 55 but not 65! You're lookin good girl!!
Thanks for your good wishes, I'm feeling a bit better this evening.
Hugs, Sherry

Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...

I just Love that hand mirror you lucy lady!!!!
Weekend are way to short although I work every Sat.
Take care,
ginger

Rose of Sharon said...

Oh! What great goodies you found! Love them all. Those little birds are so sweet! I have a collection of vintage mirrors in our main powder room, I love them!

Hugs, Sharon

Rosemary said...

Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend! I know, don't they just go by way too fast!?
Hope you had fun working in your garden. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Have a great week,
Rosemary

Michelle said...

Hi Linda,

What great gifts...the queen charm is so perfect :) I love that mirror!!

I hope you had fun in the garden.

Michelle

Heidi said...

It is fun to get mail like that! What wonderful gifts. I never knew that rosemary sharpens needles (I thought you had to use sand for that). I bet it smells wonderful too. I love rosemary. Will you be sharing a photo of the shelf? :) Stop in at CelebrateTheSeasons for a small giveaway if you would like. I will be pulling a name by Friday.

Hugs ~
Heidi

Kelli said...

What lovely things...I love the birds and the mirror is beautiful!
~Kelli

Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~ said...

HI there,
what a great package and such sweet treasures. How excited you must have been to receive them.

BittersweetPunkin said...

Oh I love your goodies!! I adore Michelle...she is wonderful...I was eyeing that mirror...glad you got your hands on it!!
hugs,
robin

Anonymous said...

Your Linda brooch is just wonderful! Happy belated birthday Linda. I am sorry I am late with Best Wishes. Tell me what a turtle cake is. :)

Back Through Time said...

Hi Linda!! I just loved chatting with you for real... On the telephone not just online. You are so sweet and I am glad you liked your birthday goodies, it was fun finding those things for you:-)
many hugs
Michelle

Diana Lyn said...

hello linda, so glad you had a wonderful birthday! what a beautiful mirror, i need to go shopping, maybe I will pop in there friday! have a wonderful day! XO Diana lyn

TinaTx said...

Hey Linda! Just wanted to say thanks for stopping by! Wish I could take credit for the scissors in the frog idea, but I saw it on another blog (that I can't remember). Yes, I am an idea thief.
Looks like you had a great weekend!

~Becca~Bluebird Rose said...

That is such a pretty mirror from Michelle!
:)

Ally Jay said...

some lovely new treasures there for you. I love the name pin.

Yesteryear Embroideries said...

Hi Linda, just loved the mirror! You can not find pretty things like that hardly anymore! blessings, Kathleen

Nancy said...

I love that mirror. Your presents are all so nice. Great your special day keeps going on. Enjoy the weekend.
Nancy

Denise said...

What weekend ? We had a weekend? Time goes toooooooooooo fast! All your goodies are so sweet....... Sounds like you had a good time.... It is now a week later and I am just getting around.....Life in the fast lane this summer is just making me tired! Have a great week this week girl and I will visit soon....