Gifts From Shelley...

Shelley, Shelley, Shelley...thank you so much for my lovely gifts! Now, I don't know how I've lived this long without this fantastic cherry chimney runner! Shelley told me its from France~ dating 1900's. It wouldn't work on my fireplace mantle, so I laid it on the back of my wicker sofa. I love the way the red cherries look with the black and white ticking...Shelley also sent me the darling cherry hankie~ I lined my card basket with it. And I even used the red and white ribbons she tied my package up with~the ribbons and the hankie just made that plain basket so cute! I also just love my vintage red and white crocheted potholder Shelley! I think they are so cute for little coasters. Thank you Shelley! I love my gifts~ you made me so : )

Comments

[Sheryl from Michigan]

That mantle runner is adorable!

Blessings!

[Becky]

That French redwork piece is perfect! That is a great find and those are getting harder to find these days. Shelley is a sweetheart to send another sweetheart such sweetness! :) Becky

[Rosemary]

Hey Tina!
I am so envious that Shelley sent you those precious goodies and I did not! (only kidding!!) I have been thinking to send you a gift also for opening up your lovely home to us and sharing so much! Well I better get moving on it! Shelley also has wonderful taste and your home, once again, is so inviting! Love it all!!! (especially those red check pillows!) ~Rosemary

[mgm]

ahhh Cherries Cherries and more cherries* the pin is in a box waiting for me to get it to the post soon* it belongs with you...ahh moving, if it's good for one thing it's good for getting rid of stuff you forgot you had! xo

[Robolady]

Very nice Tina, You need to pop over to my blog I wrote about you today. Well Kinda ;) You'll see.

[sandi @ the whistlestop cafe]

How cute!
You are so special.

[Rosemary]

Tina, i love the pillowticking couch! ANd the cherry gifts from your friend. Love the coffee cup too! Did you find any treasures at canton last month? Rosemary

[Lucinda]

Everything is so Cherry Hill! What a lovely gesture. Have a great weekend.

[JAN]

That is the sweetest table runner I have seen in a long time. If it could talk I bet it would have quite a story to tell. Only you would think of lining your basket that way. Wish I could have reached thru the screen and grabbed a swig of your coffee. You give each and every one of us such grand ideas.

[bs honey]

Tina, please never, ever stop blogging and sending us those ever so lovely pictures. You and your colors just speak to my heart and make it feel sooo warm and cozy. It also says,"girl, get up from there and go get crafty, like tina". You are so inspiring. A day without Tina is like a day without sunshine. And that oh so sweet Shelley---

[Anna]

Just thought I would let you know that in the Gooseberry Patch catalog I received today I spotted a cute little tea set with scotties. It made me think of you!
Anna

[Becky]

Oh Tina, you are so creative....I love what you did with the basket. Another idea I will be borrowing. :) I am still looking for a vintage metal tissue holder so I can hang one in my guest bath like you did. Loved that idea! Can't wait until you start selling your goodies!

[Elaine]

Shelley how kind and thoughtful of you to send such wonderful and perfect gifts to Tina.

Tina, I love the black ticking with the red checked pillows. It's so nice to see white with colors besides pink and blue.

~elaine~ from SoCal

[jen]

So very cute....I love cherries and I love reading your blog.

[Daisy Cottage]

Adorable! How sweet of Shelley and they are so preciously displayed in your cottage now.. one of my favorite places in the world!

xo,
Kim

[brandy]

oooooh, really really pretty!

[karen]

Lovely treasure came your way from Shelley. They look so sweet in your lovely cottage.

Hugs - Karen

[Miss Janice]

I love all the gifts and I love the look you have created...so many decorating ideas. Your house is just gorgeous:)
Miss Janice

[Karla]

So pretty! Your home is definitely an inspiration.
Karla

[Terri]

Totally adorable. Perfect selections, Shelley should be a gift buyer! I love how you used them.

[Karen in DE]

If I didn't have a silly ol' cat that like to eat fabric (the vet calls it "wool sucking") then I, too, would have something so pretty on the back of my sofa. Sigh. How old can cats live to ? ? ? ;)

[meg]

I loved the idea of using the crochet potholders for coasters; I have several from my grandmother's estate & didn't know what to do with them :)
The runner does look sweet on the wicker sofa- btw, how comfortable is that? I've been wanting to get away from upholstry in my living room (3 clawing fur-kids *sigh*)& just adore the look of wicker.

[Junie Moon]

It all looks so gorgeous--what truly amazing and beautiful gifts. I love what you did with the basket, I love your pictures, oh I am just filled with awe over everything so I'll stop gushing now.

[Kat]

Everything works so well together. Loved seeing the photos!

Hugs!
Kat

[tongue in cheek]

As a dear friend of Shelley I would like to write on her behalf:
Tina, Thank you for the bright spot that your blog brings to me everyday. Thank you for allowing us to see YOU and YOUR home. Thank you for sharing with me your creative style. I am happy you liked the small offerings I sent to you, they came with my friendshîp and to say thank you for what you have so generously given me each day!
(If Shelley could write I know this is what she would say. Lovingly I write this for her.)

Ps
Thank you Tina for your generous heart.