Sometimes....
someone just decides to do something nice for you
to bless you
just because
And while some may choose to think
it's because the recipient is deserving...
in this case,
it's because the giver is completely
wonderful
generous
thoughtful
and amazing!
Thank you
Mary from Urban Farmgirl
for sending me EIGHT (!) of these fantastic vintage blue ball jars!
I am constantly
amazed and humbled
by the generosity of my blog buddies...
sincerely, y'all are some of the best people
I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Here's hoping your week is a blessed one, too!
Linking with
Funky Junk Interiors
Funky Junk Interiors
Gorgeous jars, beautifully photographed. And you're not in the least bit deserving!
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Anne, I think you are a generous one too!! You inspired me to work on my blog look. I'm going to a white background, love how your pictures pop! Thank you. Now I want a different font than the few that Blogger offers! Any suggestions? Thanks Anne. Happy New Year. Love those jars, what are you going to do with them? Hugs, Riki
ReplyDeleteYou certainly deserve goodies any/every day of the week. Congrats on your new lense. Your photos are just stunning, this post and last~ wow!
ReplyDeleteHugs~
T
Ummm, maybe I should point out that I was joking about Anne not being in the least bit deserving - OF COURSE SHE IS THE MOST DESERVING!!
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How sweet of Mary!! Anne ~ You get what you give! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteHave a pretty day!
Kristin
These are wonderful!!! What a great gift! I know I love my blue mason jars - they look wonderful in a kitchen window :)
ReplyDeleteshe is sooo sweet!! And so are you!! ;) Hugs,Rachel
ReplyDelete*French Farmhouse 425*
I love those blue ball jars.....I've got mine constantly filled with Roses!!
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Jo
I agree.....the bloggies are some of my dearest friends! Enjoy your treasures.
ReplyDeleteLOVE 'EM!!! I was sort of hoping you would say a new neighbor gave them to you.........
ReplyDeleteO my......will you give her my adress too????...i am looking for those.........searching on ebay....but shipping cost are so so expensive.......i am sorry but i feel i am jealous now........for the first time this year on your lovely blog shame on me !!!....but you now i am a kind girl deep inside!!! hahahahhahaah!! love love love Ria....
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful gift you received Anne!... I love my collection of vintage canning jars, and how great that yours too have the old zinc lids on them!... I fill mine with wildflowers all summer long... wishing you a beautiful week... xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteLucky you. Great photo. xx
ReplyDeleteOld jars are so pretty. What will you put inside? Curious minds want to know...;)Alyssa of Boston Bee
ReplyDeleteYou'll have fun with these! love the different sizes. great photos, Girl
ReplyDeletelove ya,
D
Love the Bottles, and also the generosity-kindness, compliments, the sharing of so many ideas (WHY I LOVE IT) You deserve it as you are so kind and spend so much time visiting us all..
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year
Karryann
... there's something about Mary!!
ReplyDeleteMary is so sweet and so are the jars! Lucky girl! :-)
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Jane
Oh, lucky you! But I know you deserve it!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful!! Mary really is the best!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New year sweet friend!
XO
Kristin
How wonderful! What a great friend...
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and thoughtful gift! Generosity is everywhere in blogland! Have a blessed evening! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteAnne:
ReplyDeleteWe're all so blessed to have thoughtful and generous blog buddies. They're really like no other.
Your jars are wonderful.
Happy New Year!
xoxo
Donna
how sweet. love those jars.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet friend...the jars are beautiful... and so are your photos!
ReplyDeleteA lovely gift from a lovely soul.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne! Oh, what a sweet gift. I have been amazed at the generosity and true kindness of folks in the Land of Blog!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a marvelous Christmas and I'm wishing you a Happy New Year!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
oh, they are beautiful!!! your year looks like it is going to be just full of suprises and beautiful treasures...but ok!!! I am jealous, you found two statues in your gorgeous barn???? what a nice suprise...seriously you should get a metal detector and see what other treasures are awaiting you!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet gift. They are beautifully photographed. I love my jars like these. Mine are filled with pecans, almonds, cashews, wheat bran, etc... I love using them.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne.. your photos are so incredible.. beautifully composed and eye grabbing! The kitty ones just melted my heart because I am a cat lady. :) Congrats on the new lens... it sounds so awesome!! xx
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, Anne. Things like this humble me too. Your photos are just beautiful BTW.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Diane
So deserving Anne,
ReplyDeleteWhat a giving heart to pay it forward with a gift of kind hearted recycled love. The best kind of gift, is one with history and love.
Mary is a farm girl to love.
Happy New year girl!
many blessing to you and yours.
PS. Your photos are a story in themselves.
xx
~Dore
Yes Anne. it is true-I never in my 60 years have met so much kindness and love as in this two last years ,when blogging.You truly deserves every gidt dear lady, -but I know what you means.
ReplyDeleteHugs, and happy new year to you and yours---
See you next year.
XOXO -Dorthe
I truly do thank God for the people He has chosen to send to enrich my life as friends through such a small thing as blogging. It's also a wonder when I see blessings come back ten fold (or in this case 8). May you continue to be so blessed in 2011. Happy New Year.
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P.S. I hope Mr. T is safely home with you now.
I'm back.
ReplyDeletewanted to share that I know Mary from the Kane County Flea.
she is a dear and has the most beautiful smile.
I believe she would do anything for anyone.
You're blessed beyond measure to know her.
That is SO nice, am loving those blue jars for sure!
ReplyDeletealicia
That IS sweet! And they are gorgeous! Hope you have some fun New Year's plans!!!
ReplyDeletei'm sure her generosity was inspired by your fabulous personality. you're a great woman and so is she. blessings for the new year and your new home.
ReplyDeletehugs,
shelley
It's called blessed. I haven't been by in a while, I'm horrible I know. Well wishes for the new year.
ReplyDeleteOh Anne, you are so sweet yourself. I have read your blog from the beginning and you are also so inspiring. I just noticed you have a Nikon camera. I received one for Christmas, so I may be asking for some assistance, if that's okay :)
ReplyDeleteYou are right Mary was definitely generous in sending you those Ball jars. I hope I can form the same kind of friendships, with my blog.
Thanks for sharing.
Love them! Love mine!
ReplyDeleteYou totally deserve such a sweet surprise. Enjoy them and let us know how you use them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful, beautiful gift! I am sure Mary is loving how you are showing them off in those awesome photos!!
ReplyDeleteKudos to Mary for picking such an amazing gift and to Anne for representing it so beautifully :-)
ReplyDeleteJem xXx
Those are so amazing. I often see them without their tops. Why is it I never come across a whole bunch of those zinc lids???!! That Mary sure is generous and you are very deserving too, why just look at how you've inspired so many with your photography! xoxo ~Lili
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet friend, Anne! I tell ya --- blog friends are the BEST! :) Your photos, as usual, are just stunning. I can hardly wait to see those awesome jars in your new home! ♥ Happy New Year to you, sweetie!
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
What a sweet and generous friend! I lvoe the photos you took of them. Playing with your new lens...
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a Happy New Year!
~ Tracy
I couldn't write this comment when I saw you post...I had to wait until I got home and run right to my computer.
ReplyDeleteThere I was...in downtown Chicago in their famous shopping district with my 4 teenage nieces. We pop into the Apple store to look around (I think they were actually just wanting to post on Facebook that they were shopping the Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Ha!) and I decide to pull up my blog and cruise around for a few minutes. I could not believe my eyes when I saw your beauitful post!
You totally surprised me, my friend. I am so lucky to "know" you...sweet works and ever sweeter photos. I truly thank you for being who you are. Warm and so genuine. THANK YOU...for the thank you. Not necessary, but so appreciated. I am just happy the jars have a happy home. ;o)
Happy New Year...may all your dreams take flight in 2011!!
Mary
Ok, so I meant "sweet words". You knew what I meant...haha!
ReplyDeleteMary
Lucky me, Lucky me. I pulled up your blog where I saw it in the January Issue of "Romantic Homes" magazine. I loved everything about your blog, including the love that you seem to have for the Lord. I have saved you as one of my favorite so I can go back and double check it and have also emailed it to a friend of mine. Thanks for a wonderful blog and the ideas that you have. I do estate sales and need a new camera, but I don't take great pictures. My sister that died a week ago was the picture taker and did my estate sale pictures. Keep up the great work and best of luck to you.
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Down Memory Lane
Those are awesome photos. You made some simple jars look amazing. I can tell that you have that touch with everything. Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteI love these jars..I have three in my living room right now!!! Great photos!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous jars, you are so lucky!
ReplyDeleteLucky you! And what stunning photography, as usual!
ReplyDeleteDonna