My HUGE thanks to Cathy of Cobblestone Farms and her Mother, Brenda for sending me the most precious gifts ever!
This lil' bowl of cherries was from Brenda's collection. Cathy wrote in the note that her Mother suffers from diabetes and she has nearly lost all her vision. Cathy wrote that she shares in detail pictures of my Cherry Hill Cottage. She also wrote they decided together that I should have this lil' bowl of cherries, that they thought I would enjoy it mingled in with all the things I treasure. She said, I hope it makes you smile the way you have helped make my mom smile....
OMGOSH!!!
Tears...tears....tears....I was so touched.
I wished Cathy and Brenda had been here, I needed to
give them a
BIG (((HUG)))
To let you know Cathy and Brenda, it's one of my most "favorite things" I have it on my kitchen island, that is where it will stay. And... it makes me ((smile)) every time I look at it!!
Cathy also sent me this adorable ornament. She handpainted the Cherry Hill Cottage
and the cherries on it.
LOVE IT!
I have it hanging in my kitchen, off my pot rack, so I can enjoy it!
Cathy wrote that it's for my red and white Christmas tree. It will go front and center. After Christmas, back to the kitchen!
This lil' cute ornament is from my sweetsweetsweet friend Elsie.
I LOVE ELSIE!!!!!
Elsie and her two daughters came to Canton First Monday last month. Elsie brought me all kinds of gifts!! And Monica too!!
I'll show the ornament today~
Isn't it cute?
Love the cupcake with the "cherry" on top! I love that it's a lil' red cake stand w/ a cloche.
Thank you my friends...
I am blessed with wonderful friends.
Oh Tina......that is absolutely the best! How so sweet that her mom wanted you to have her bowl of cherries....I think I've even got a lil tear in this ol' eye. I'm loving you having it almost as much as you must be. 'Things' that come from someone's heart and that they've enjoyed in their lives and then comes to you....is just the ultimate in specialness. I think you should photograph it in a neat way and send her the print of your image. That way, ya'll can both have a little bit of her mom's cherries!!
Posted by: jmac | November 20, 2009 at 08:36 AM
Blogging friends are just the best!!!
Love your sweet goodies and the chairs below.. oh my so wonderful!!!!
Posted by: sharron | November 20, 2009 at 08:46 AM
What a lucky girl you are. All of those items are soo sweet. People in blog land are awesome.
Posted by: Erin | November 20, 2009 at 08:55 AM
The blogging community is so giving and thoughtful. These gifts are beautiful! How fortunate you are.
Posted by: Sandy Blaxland | November 20, 2009 at 08:58 AM
So sweet that you were given the bowl of fruit.I have so much enjoyed Monicas decor. So much I see in her home that I want and so many ideas. I have so enjoyed your blog.
Posted by: sally reed | November 20, 2009 at 09:01 AM
You are blessed sweet girl, but only because you deserve it so much!!
Posted by: Terri Steffes | November 20, 2009 at 10:28 AM
What absolutely darling gifts!!! You are truly blessed to have such wonderful friends!!!
Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy | November 20, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Hello...
Your blog is so beautiful...
And i like the color red...
Sweet greetings, from Marijke
Holland
Posted by: Marijke | November 20, 2009 at 11:03 AM
This is so neat. I loved reading about it.
Girlfriends are just for that. They want to share some of their happiness with their friends. And giving some is as sweet as receiving it... So both ends are blessed!
Thanks for sharing a touching "distance friends" story. :-) :-) Makes all the rest of us out here smile and nod our heads in agreement.
Posted by: Julie | November 20, 2009 at 11:56 AM
What cute and special gifts! Cherries are so uplifting and happy, Just like your blog.
Lori
Posted by: Lori | November 20, 2009 at 12:45 PM
What a sweet story.
Bless their hearts!
Love all your new treasures....Bloggers are the best aren't they?
Hugz,
Dolly
Come by and say Hi!
Posted by: Dollys Cherry Heart | November 20, 2009 at 02:25 PM
That is the sweetest gift! What a nice reminder of how generous people can be!~Patti
Posted by: Patti Autullo | November 20, 2009 at 03:14 PM
Very sweet and thoughtful gifts! A big thank you to Mika for the "Christmas" banner, my sister gave it to me as a gift..I love it!
Posted by: Mondaie from Tuttle | November 20, 2009 at 03:25 PM
How truly sweet! I love your kitchen, and your kitchen island. It shall be resplendent there amongst your collection of lovelies.
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | November 20, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Tina, I just wanted to say that how fortunate and blessed I feel that we are able to blog and have friends that we have never met.
Also I did attend the Nutcracker Market in Houston last week, and I did visit Laurie Ann's, what a great setup you all had. I loved the upside down tree! Keep up the good work that you do.
Many blessings to you
Sandy from loveyatostitches.blogspot.com
Posted by: Sandy | November 20, 2009 at 06:16 PM
Tina - oh my - you made me cry all over again. It means so much to me and my mom that you are enjoying the lil' bowl of cherries so much. It has found the perfect home. Mom had her 10th eye surgery this past week and has gotten the best report yet - after two years she is on the upward swing. She has made significant improvement in the last couple of months and we are so grateful for her improvement and hope and pray that it continues. Her spirits are better and that makes all the difference in the world.
Thank you for your incredibly kind words - you are a constant inspiration to me! Blessings, Cathy
Posted by: cathy | November 20, 2009 at 06:20 PM
Blogging friends are some of the best. Those are the sweetest little gifts. Hugs, Cindy S.
Posted by: Cindy S | November 20, 2009 at 06:35 PM
What a heart warming story. I think that's what I love most about bloging. So many great stories of kindness.
I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Lucinda | November 20, 2009 at 06:56 PM
What cute gifts, and what sweet people to send them to you! I love that the bowl of cherries was from a blogger's mother. laurie
Posted by: laurie | November 20, 2009 at 07:09 PM
Tina~I love your basket of cherries,that
was very sweet of Cathy and Brenda. I wish
the best for Brenda.The ornament Cathy painted is awesome;lucky you. You are too
sweet and I am glad that you liked your
gifts.I really enjoy your blog like so
many others. I can't wait to see how you
decorate this year. You really need a
cherry tree (a tree with just cherry ornaments on it).:^D
Posted by: Elsie | November 20, 2009 at 07:13 PM
Forgot to tell you,I like the chip rack in
the background. Its great for displaying
Christmas cards and photos.:O)
Posted by: Elsie | November 20, 2009 at 07:21 PM
What nice people you come in contact with through your beautiful blog. I enjoyed the stories and your gifts!
Posted by: Mary | November 20, 2009 at 08:27 PM
Such sweetness from your friends...your home is so beautiful. I always love coming here to visit....I seem to always find something that makes me smile in your cosy very "Cherry" home.....
Posted by: Shelley | November 20, 2009 at 08:54 PM
Tina, what wonderful gifts and what wonderful treasures friends are. You have a wonderful weekend.
Jean in Virginia
Posted by: Jean Eakin | November 20, 2009 at 09:07 PM
What a wonderful woman , giving is better than recieving !
Posted by: marissa | November 20, 2009 at 10:20 PM