Yesterday we had a big thunderstorm with quite a bit of rain. We sat on the porch and enjoyed all the noise and fury until we started getting a little bit too wet. It also rained a bit more later in the afternoon. Still hot and humid, but at least a little rain has soaked the ground.
Heather of Pretty Petals had a giveaway recently and I was lucky enough to win. Are you familiar with her beautiful blog? She is a creative soul and so very talented. I love her style, her studio space, her home and her creations. This arrived in the mail:
I’m not sure why I had such a hard time getting a good shot of the necklace, but I did. Heather graciously allowed me to use her photo:
Isn’t it gorgeous? I am so thrilled to have won this beautiful piece.
I thought I should show you how it looks on me…since I was home alone, I resorted to the bathroom mirror. (Ignore the laundry detergent in the background.)
Isn’t it pretty? I am in love with this necklace! I will be wearing it often. Thank you, Heather, for your generous giveaway and for the opportunity to own one of your beautiful creations.
I’ve been so blessed by the generosity of fellow bloggers lately – my cup runneth over. I have a little something to share with you from my friend Joy in the next post.
By the way, I am still thinking about hosting a “What I Collect” blog party. Since we all seem to be so fascinated by collections, I think it would be great fun. September seems to be a better month for me than August. My Mom is not feeling well, so I’m planning to visit my parents in Florida sometime in August. Maybe toward the end of September, after kids are back in school? What do you guys think?
what a beautiful necklace! YOU make it look even more lovely!!
It is awesome that you had rain. You look lovely in that dress and your new necklace:-} A party in Sept.sounds good for you so you should go forth my dears. hugs♥olive
Wow, lucky you, that necklace is gorgeous and looks wonderful on you! And thanks for the link to Heather’s blog, I was not familiar with it, very lovely indeed! As far as collections, do dust bunnies count? :) Actually there are several things I collect so this sounds like fun, count me in!
What a lovely treasure you won … so elegant! Congrats!
Have a lovely summer’s eve ~
TTFN ~ Marydon
Hi Claudia,
I think that beautiful necklace really likes being around your neck. You look so lovely wearing it.
I hope your Mom gets to feeling better. I think Florida might be cooler in September, so that might be a good time to go, unless she needs you now.
hugs
Sissie
CLaudia, I am so happy you loved your necklace! You look so beautiful wearing it!! It warms my heart to see you wearing it… ;)
Your hydrangea’s are beautiful! xox Heather
Oh, that’s beautiful, it was meant to be! It looks lovely on you!
You know, I misread your title as “a giveaway.. win some rain”. lol Enter my name a few times on that giveaway, please ;0)
Have a great day, Lynea
Oh, that’s beautiful, it was meant to be! It looks lovely on you!
You know, I misread your title as “a giveaway.. win some rain”. lol Enter my name a few times on that giveaway, please ;0)
Have a great day, Lynea
Hi Girlfriend,
What a stunning necklace on an equally stunning lady. It’s lovely in it’s picture, but you give it life…..very nice.
I’ve added your mother to my prayers, and I’m so sorry she’s not feeling well. She’ll be so happy to have you with her.
Hugs & Love,
Meri
Oh Claudia, that necklace is beautiful– and it looks gorgeous on you! I can see why you said you’d be wearing it often.
Hugs,
Jill
Sounds like a great time to me! I love the necklace on you. You have such a beautiful smile, Claudia. You can tell from that smile that you’re a generous and loving soul. And I’m so very blessed to call you friend.
Brenda
Lucky You!! It’s Beautiful and looks beautiful on you!!! Love this new pic. too!!!
Hugs!!!
Joy~
pass the collection plate and I’ll put my two cents in! i love that idea!
and your necklace is so pretty! winning stuff is so much fun! especially when you can wear it!
it looks great on you! and the bathroom mirror comes in handy for so many of lifes adventures, doesn’t it! like plucking, and poking around! hehee….well done!
ciao bella
thanks for stopping in to see me!
creative carmelina
What a lovely necklace and you wear it well! The packaging was also lovely. I’m off to check out Heather’s blog.
Cheers,
Leah
Claudia…congrats! What a beautiful creation! It is so you…looks lovely!!!!
I’d love to take part in your collect party…when in Sept? I may need to pre date my post. Thanks!
Jillian
Bella Rosa Antiques
You are so pretty. The necklace is wonderful. I would love to participate in your collections party if it is in September. I’ll be playing with grands in August.
The necklace is beautiful on you, but then you’re gorgeous even without it.
Congratulations on your win.
Collection party… sure, why not!
Di
So pretty! It looks beautiful on you.
beautiful necklace, claudia! what a fabulous win. heather is one of the people i consider a “rock star” in the world of blogging.
a fall party sounds fun. hope your mom is okay.
xo
elyse
Hi Claudia:
Lovely win, and it looks perfect on you, my friend.
xoxo
Donna
Beautiful necklace for a pretttty girlie…. LOVE it…
I’d love to participate…hmmm….whatever will I use as my collection?? :-)
Huggies,
Spencer
Hi Claudia,
Thanks for your sweet visit.
What a special,and beautifull giveaway you won from Heather, I love the necklace, and it is so pretty around your neck.
xo Dorthe
Hi Claudia, Your necklace is beautiful, and you look gorgeous…Kathy
Claudia, the necklace is beautiful, and you are, too!
And I would love to come to your blog party. Say the word, and I will be there. September probably is better for me, too.
I hope your mother gets to feeling better. I would give anything in the world if you could get up this way to come visit when you’re in Florida. We could do a blogger lunch in your honor. No pressure, but if you could, I would love it.
XO,
Sheila :-)
Beautiful necklace! (And beautiful you!!)
I would love a “what I collect party” and I think September would be perfect. Great idea!
I hope your mom feels better soon.
What a beautiful necklace- it looks fabulous on you!!!
It is Clauia! It is! And I like you photo wearing it. It does look perfect on you so I guess it’s meant to be that you won :-)
I will pray for your Mom to feel well again.
I think the collectors party you’re planning will be great fun. Though I don’t have a particular collection myself, I do observe some, of not most bloggers have one. I will surely visit though to join in on the fun and discovery :-)
Mizpah,
Li
WHAT A NICE SURPRISE, AND SO LOVELY TOO. YOU WEAR IT WELL, EVEN WITH THE CLEANING BOTTLE. :)
SEPTEMBER SOUNDS GREAT
HAVE A GREAT DAY.
RIZZI
Oh, lucky you! it is gorgeous! And I think a ‘What I collect’ blog party sounds great!
Hope you enjoyed your rain ;)!
Hugs
Jen xo
Yea for you! The necklace is just gorgeous, and you look lovely with it. What a generous giveaway.
Hugs,
Terri
Wow rain and a beautiful necklace you are doubly blessed today! Enjoy them both!
Hugs, Lisa
Lovely necklace and it looks so good on you! I hope that your Mom feels better soon!!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Oh I think it sounds like the greatest idea Claudia. Yes Sept. is far better than Aug.
Dang you look darling in that picture!!! Oh you have a pretty little thing hanging from your neck. (that Heather is so talented)
I love your Annabelles!!!!
hugs
congrats claudia…on both the rain and the necklace…lol.
yes, oh yes….do have a collections blog party!! or i will host one called….what don’t i collect and only post one thing….haha.
your photo of yourself is so pretty.
take care
sue
What a beautiful necklace and a fun win! Love your self “portrait” too!
Yes, I think September or even October would be better for the collections blog party. Sounds like fun!
the necklace looks like it was custom made just for you! lovely!!
i’m a noodle-head when it comes to remember pink, white, cloche, tablescape days, etc., but it’d be fun to read about for sure!
Hi Claudia, I’m so pleased that you won Heather’s necklace. I thought it was beautiful when I saw it pictured on Pretty Petals, but it’s even more stunning hanging around your neck. (cute bathroom mirror shot!)
Love the “collections” blog party idea. Count me in! You’ll be featuring some of your beautiful McCoy pieces, yes?
Best Wishes,
Kay
HI Claudia, I’ve been away without internet so now I’m catching up on my favorites! Maybe the yard was neglected but at least the negligent party was busy documenting your flowers :) I would love to participate in a collecting party! But wait until September–I have 2 going off to college! Linda
It is a lovely piece, and you look beautiful. I know you will smile everytime you wear it.
The party sounds like a great idea. I hope your mother feels better soon.
Oh Claudia, that necklace is so YOU! It is beautiful!!! Glad you had more rain!!!
Love ya,
Maryjane
Hi Claudia,
I am getting caught up on your blog tonight. What a beautiful necklace! Your What I collect party sounds wonderful!
Hugs, Ann