There are so many things to Love about Blogging, and the month of December brought about another Fun Reason, TWO to be exact: Winning gifts in Give-Aways.
Oh! The Thrill.
The first Surprise came from Carol at Our Sears Kit Home. The gift was a collection of Vintage items: a White Enamelware Pan with a beautifully edged piece of Vintage Linen along with a collection of Three Vintage Books by Grace Livingston Hill, More than Conqueror, The Strange Proposal, and The Best Man, the earliest of which was published in 1913. According to the publisher, she was a “writer of romance for the Modern Girl where a sympathetic buoyant spirit conquers discouragement and teaches that true love and happiness will come out of the worst trial.”
Carol and her family live in a 1909 home that came in a “kit” from the Sears, Roebuck and Co. Catalog. Do stop by for a visit and see her lovely home and read it’s interesting history.
Then, the very same week, another surprise! The next gift was from Vanessa at Southern in my Heart. The gift was an oversized tea-towel featuring the 12 Days of Christmas, and is far to pretty to use. So, just hang it and let up and show it off. Along with the tea-towel was a Book of Poetry named Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolias by Patricia Neely-Dorsey and a lovely pewter cup.
Vanessa is the Gracious Southern Girl at Heart Hostess to a weekly Party (another thing to Love about Blogging) each Friday. Be sure to drop by to see all the lovely projects and decorating ideas.
Thanks to both of these ladies for the lovely gifts and introducing me to another Joy of Blogging! (Maybe this could turn into a television series or book like Days of our Lives or Joy of Sex). The Poetry book has been finished and will be referred to often, and I do plan on reading the books, beginning with The Best Man. (Something every woman deserves……The Best Man!
So, with a sympathetic buoyant spirit I will be joining:
Bargain Hunting with Laurie on Thursday
Southern in my Heart on Friday
My Romantic Home on Friday
House of Grace on Tuesday
Many Hugs, Honey
My mom, who would be 91 now, used to read the Grace Livingston Hill books.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the wonderful giveaway wins!
ReplyDeleteSo glad it made it there ok and that you enjoyed everything! There is much to love about blogging and making connections with lovely ladies like you is one of the best parts. So glad you joined the community this year! :-)
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P.S. I have some Grace Livingston Hill in my own bookshelf!
Wow! you won some great stuff there!
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Hi Honey, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, it's always nice to meet new bloggers. Congrats on the wins, I've had a few myself too, I always get excited when I see my name drawn!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky young lady your are getting all those lovely things. I have not been too lucky in the giveaways. I do have some great blog friends that tend to surprise me with some great gifts. No where will you find friends like the blogging group. Thank you for your visit and comment. My blog door is always open.
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your lovely prizes compliments of blogland. So glad you stopped by my blog. come back soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful gifts! I look forward to visiting you often. Thanks for coming by and becoming a follower. Blessing, Debbie
ReplyDeleteWhat great books!! What wonderful gifts! Happy VTT!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun gifts!! Can you imagine being a Modern Girl in 1913?? My favorite is the 12 Days of Christmas tea towel!!!
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lynn
Such fun gifts!! Can you imagine being a Modern Girl in 1913?? My favorite is the 12 Days of Christmas tea towel!!!
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lynn
Hi Honey...I'm home :) Hehe, now that I got that out of my system ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for being so kind as to drop by my blog and comment. You're a sweetheart. Your blog looks awesome, so I have began following. Thanks again, tami
Thank you for coming by and leaving a lovely comment. I am here to return the love.
ReplyDeleteLisa @ Lesapea
Hi Honey you have some great gifts there. I have a Sears Kit house too. Mine is in 1/4 scale though, lol. When I saw it I had to put it together as it is a replica of a house I always wanted but it never went up for sale. I also have a post of a house my friend used to live in. Come for a visit!!!http://fortheloveofminis.blogspot.com post is entitled my other favorite house I think you will enjoy the post.
ReplyDeleteHoney, Congrats on all your fabulous wins. Blogging friends are the absolute best.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
What nice wins. Truly a pleasure in blogland.
ReplyDeleteSherry
what great winnings! i absolutely LOVE Grace Livingston Hill books ... they're wonderful reads! thank you for visiting me and becoming a follower ... i've done the same! have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat great wins! I hope I'm as lucky one day. Thanks for stopping by my blog....I'm following now!
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