Monday, November 8, 2010

Gratitude, Part One...


I have some long overdue thanks to give
to a wonderful group of ladies,
generous gals who have blessed me beyond measure in recent days.
I've been the recipient of some amazing bloggy love,
and it's my privilege to now share
their generosity with all of you.

From the beautiful Tracey at French Larkspur
I discovered a little something extra tucked in when I received my issue
of Jeanne d'Arc Living last month...

{over-the-top incredible presentation as always, Tracey!}

You see the smaller package on the right?
Know what was inside?

Look what Tracey tucked in as an amazingly thoughtful housewarming gift...


What a fabulous little book this is! I've worn it out from thumbing it so much.
Thank you, thoughtful, dear Tracey!

But lest you think she's the only generous blogger out there, think again.

One of the sweetest gals ever, Shelly of Bungalow Bling,
mailed me awhile back to say that she had
thought of me right away when she came upon a completely darling vintage cocktail dress.

So whaddaya think Shell did???
That's right, she sent  it to me!


It's *perfection* Shell, I adore it and all the other
incredible goodies you tucked inside, gracias!

But the love doesn't stop here, no ma'am...

My lovely friend Melanie of Pretties and Posies not only sent me these
wonderful tulip bulbs...


But she also made a donation to the American Cancer Society in my name!
Darling Melanie honored several of her friends with this incredible gesture, 
and I really cannot think of a better gift. Thank you, Mel!

So do I have some fabulous friends or what ???

I still have a whole 'nother post coming up filled with even more  riches 
I've received from blog buddies in recent days, and I can't wait to share it all with you!

Have a wonderful Tuesday!


40 comments:

  1. well hey
    send me your address
    I'll give ya the moon!!!

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  2. There is a wealth of generosity out there and I am so happy to see gestures of it everywhere. What a great group of thoughtful women. Love your presents!

    XO,
    Jane

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  3. You deserve it Sweet Anne!
    Tammy :-)

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  4. You ARE very blessed with attitudes of gratitude!

    Take care, Sue

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  5. You are blessed and and so am I to know you and call you friend.

    xoxo
    Kate

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  6. Beautiful gifts from beautiful friends...it doesn't get any sweeter.
    Debbie
    P.S. The ACS donation is a truly thoughtful gift.

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  7. Anne you are loved! You really are!

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  8. Anne, you give so much, isn't it great when you have friends that think of you too!

    Come read a great interview, then enter my latest giveaway!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  9. Anne... YOU Deserve It ALL!*!*! You are one "Special Cookie" ~Your Blog just radiates LOVE!*!*!
    Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!

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  10. Anne, I don't have your new address. Send it to me at:Emptynesttales@gmail.com. It is fun to send blog friends things in the mail. Love all your treasures you have gotten. That is wonderful. I have been blessed too and have received so many great things in the mail from my blog buddies. Have a nice week. Love & blessings from NC!

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  11. ~*~*So sweet of you to thank those lovely ladies!! YOU deserve all of those special surprises and more Anne!! HUGS~ Rachel ~*~*

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  12. What a thoughtful bunch of friends. You are so blessed :)

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  13. Nothing better than BLOGGY LOVE! I was going down HWY 281 to & from San Antonio this past weekend & I thought of you. Can't wait until I can stop & see this wonderful new NEST of yours. HUGS!
    Charlene

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  14. Bless you Anne! Bestest,Denise

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  15. Lovely gifts, lovely friends, lovely post.

    Have a great day,

    x

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  16. I´m so happy that you´re receiving so much kindness from your blogging friends. So much love out there, thats for sure.

    Sooo wonderful gifts, all og them!!

    Love from here too!
    Helle

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  17. O yes !! their are so many nice people in blogging world !!! i get also much presents each time.....do you like the Jeanne d'Arc Magazine???...let me know...... I'm curious about it........lovely day darling.........love Ria....

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  18. How nice Anne!There are lovely blogging friends here.So many people are so thoughful,I see you have found just a few.Thanks for sharing these lovelies with us all.


    Have a beautiful day!

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  19. the wrapping on those packages are so so lovely!
    how lucky to have such wonderful friends

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  20. Such sweet gifts. It is nice to know your are loved, isn't it? Have a great day sweet, Anne!

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  21. Hey girl,
    I'm behind on my comments due to my massive buying trip (which btw included a rusty scale for my friend, who luvs ya baby?). So here I go, in no particular order.
    I knew that barn held some cool S&^%!
    Yes, your spoiled. But you deserve it! I wanna see you stut your stuff in that cocktail dress.
    Those bulbs were a perfect gift for the farmhouse. Now you'll think of her every spring!
    Accumulations was awesome! What a bunch of coolness! Talk to you later! Lisa

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  22. So sweet of them to send these lovely gifts! It just goes to show what a deserving person you are. I consider myself lucky to have stumbled upon your blog.

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  23. Isn't it just wonderful to be blessed with such thoughtful, generous friends.

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  24. Such wonderful friends anne! Blogging is such a blessing!
    XO
    Kristin

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  25. WOW, great bloggy friends! That dress is just too precious! All of the gifts are wonderful, thoughtful and darling! Have a blessed day my friend! HUGS!

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  26. Blogging people are just the best!!

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  27. Blogging friends are the best!
    Theresa
    aka:TOT

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  28. such lovely things from some very lovely ladies!
    You deserve it though...you are very lovely too!

    xo,

    annie

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  29. You are going to knock Mr. Twig's socks off in that LBD!!!

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  30. Anne, you are such a lovely person that I am not surprised that you have received so many wonderful gifts. Bloggers are the best!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  31. You ARE a lucky girl! I don't think I've seen that book but now I'm going to be searching it out!

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  32. It proves that what comes around goes around. You always take the time out of your busy life to personally email me. You make people feel special...that is just one of the reasons you get so much love back...

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  33. shucks honeybun, we all just love ya! That LBD is darn cute, I bet Mr. T would just love you in THAT!
    xo,
    D

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  34. YOU are sooooooooooooo funny! Calf Fries???? NO!!!!!!!! She wasn't that brave. I thought we were doing good to get her to eat MEAT!!!!! Like I said... so many of them live on Rabbit Food... HUGS! Charlene

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  35. I'm so glad that you're "feeling the love", Anne! We ALL love you, girl! Isn't it just the greatest feeling to receive all that love from your blog-sisters??? xxoxoxoxoxo! The thoughtfulness that comes from them all continues to amaze and delight me to no end.....Time for a group hug!!!!!!! lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  36. Dear Anne, I am a
    TOTAL believer in
    positive energy
    sent coming back to
    you and no where is
    this more evident
    than here at F&T.
    Enjoy all of these
    little blessings...
    You've earned them
    with your sunny outlook
    and kind words!!
    xx Suzanne

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  37. Oh sweet Anne.....aren't blogging buddies the best!!

    Xo

    Jo

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  38. Look at you with all those nice new goodies! You deserve it~ your a sweet gal. Did you get my e-mail?
    :) Lara

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  39. Yipeee for you! How fun to get these goodies. king of makes your heart want to sin! Love that little black number....oooh la la....that should make your hubby lose his breath for a moment! Big smile.
    Blessings...giggle giggle
    Debbie

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  40. Such beautiful treasures from these awesome ladies! Enjoy! xoxo ~Lili

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