The posts you have read over the past two days were written on Sunday and if you follow me on Twitter, you know I took a spur-of-the-moment trip to Kentucky. It’s been a busy few days…yes, even busy by my standards…and now I’m home. Whew. I apologize for not posting a winner of the Stella and Dot giveaway, but I just didn’t have the time to do it, so the winner is announced at the bottom of this post. When I got home, it was amazing to see my husband and little boys and I was also greeted by several boxes of goodies. I love goodies. I received some Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint (including the new white), some t-shirts and pillow cases from Dear Lillie, a shelf and soap dispenser from Post Road Vintage and an amazing haul of hand sewn runners, pillows and stockings from Sutton Place Designs.
I’ll show off everything in other posts, but Ann from Sutton Place Designs made these vintage ticking pillows…
…(which look fabulous on my sofa), some white linen pillows…
…and two huge boxes of more goodies. This lady can sew. Wow.
Last week, Mini Mustard Seed and I started having some fun with paper. It’s the time of year where I have to get geared up for Christmas, so we’re turning out wreaths, ornaments and toppers. I’m hoping to also add some new ideas to my “Christmas line” this year.
Perhaps doing more with the shredded vintage paper I am using as nesting for my pumpkins…
Oh…and look who I got to hang out with in Kentucky..
For those who don’t know, that’s Traci from Beneath My Heart. It was so awesome to hang out with her, even though it was just for a quick dinner.
OK, lastly…the winner of the $50 Stella & Dot Giveaway is…
Sorry this post is all over the place, but I’ve had about five hours of sleep each of the last two nights, so I’m not at my sharpest! It’s definitely early to bed for me tonight.
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Those vintage ticking pillows are beautiful. They look lovely on your sofa!
You were in Kentucky and didn't visit?!
Isn't it fun to come home to packages~! LOVE that! Those pillows are amazing…now get some rest and I can't wayit to see what you are up to next! xo Diana
Love the pillows! Can't wait to see your other goodies.
Loved this post!
Wish I knew u were in Ky. Since I am too!
Whatever Kentucky held for you must have done you a world of good because you look beautiful! Both of you!
Donna
glad you are back and hope you get some overdue rest. i love seeing you in your dressier attire as well as your work clothes… perhaps
someday i hope to get a peek of you in pink and greens.
while you are sitting on one of your gorgeous sofas or chairs.
you visibly resting must be a real rarity.
happy days to you… w.
Goodnight…
AWwww, my two of my FAVORITE DIY bloggers!!!!! It was because of you two that my kitchen table looks like new again!!!! SERIOUSLY!!!! Glad you both got to hang out for lunch. AWESOME!!!
Marilyn C.
Do you mean just make you stuff and send it just because??? How lucky!
Wow those pillows are so nice! I'll have to jump over there and check them out 🙂 Love the picture of you and Traci, it's cool seeing pics of bloggers together that I follow !
Congrats to the winner!! Yay. Those pillows from Anne look great , just perfect on your sofa!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Good Morning,
Just wanted to let you that the link for Beneath My Heart needs a (dot net) after it to be able to click over instead of the dot com.
Blessings,
Carol
The pillows are GORGEOUS!! Not that having your hubby and boys to greet you when you got home isn't enough, but to have pkgs waiting is like icing on the cake!
You weren't too terribly far from me (possibly) when you were in KY. I live in IN, but the northern most part, but I can get to KY (Louisville) in 5 hours! hee hee! Hope you were there for fun and not for something less than happy. Glad to see you made it back safe!
The pillows look great! Is it possible to have your address? Or should I send to Luckets?
Mary
RENONFL@YAHOO.COM
Once again you amaze me.Have a wonderful day.
The pillows are fabulous!
Pillows are just gorgeous…..Anne sure can sew!
Marianne 🙂
Just beautiful, vintage ticking is my weakness.
Wishing you a happy week!
Anne
You did a great job of posting for being so tired. Those photos are lovely! That lady really can sew. I love that wreath. Have seen it in a few posts on blogland and each one is always unique yet similar. Loving it!
Gorgeous cushions! Love that the colors goes so well with the prints! Have a wonderful day, Kellie xx
Check out Targets new ads! "a new take on antique style" could have come from your blog!! Just inside the issue with Jackie O on the cover.
I love alliteration…and also packages!
BEAUTIFUL pillows! The pillow with the red spirals and flowers really speaks to me!
p.s. THANK YOU for making it possible for me to show off "Gloria" last week! (through the Linky party) 🙂
Love your pillows, it's cool seeing pics of bloggers together that I follow !
Yes, I do follow you on Twitter, and yes I did see that you took an impromptu trip to Kentucky – so excited about that:-D & of course your fabulous rendition of a Christmas wreath, love it!
So excited to find your blog – I think it's my favorite!!! Such wonderful ideas and great instructions on DIY. Too busy now, but looking forward to trying many of your ideas. Jenny in California