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Wonderful Gifts from Bloggers, Pt. 1

December 21, 2010 at 2:53 pm by Claudia

I am so grateful for the friends I have met through blogging. You are all so dear to me. I hope you know that. Lately, wonderful surprises have been showing up in my mailbox and on my doorstep. I’d like to share some of them with you over the next few posts.

Look up at my header. Do you see the McCoy bird planter on the left? I have two of them in turquoise, and a smaller one in white.  I love them dearly. They may be my favorite pieces in my collection.

 
Yesterday I received a package from my friend Kim of Flowers and Art. Kim is enormously talented and among her talents are miniatures and dollhouses.  Imagine my surprised delight when I saw this:
 
Oh. my. goodness.
This chair is sitting on the dollhouse porch. Let me show you the scale:
Sorry, President Lincoln. I didn’t mean to turn you upside down! I’m delighted, amazed and so grateful that Kim took the time to make this priceless miniature. She also sent me this ornament that she created:
She used a Santa light cover, then created the giant snowball and the little snowballs in his lap and then painted his coat and cap in the perfect shade of turquoise! My favorite color. Thank you, Kim. I am blown away by your creations.
Remember my post about my love for the scent of pine? My friend Suzanne of Privet and Holly said she wanted to send me something that she thought I would like. It arrived yesterday.

Let me tell you, the scent coming from this votive is incredible. My husband said it smells better than the Frazier Fir sitting in our den! Suzanne has a friend who’s sister designed this scent for Thymes. I feel my shoulders drop just from the unlit scent of the votive. Imagine what it will be like when it’s lit! Thank you, Suzanne.

A blessing beyond measure – the warmth of friendship. More in the next post.

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  1. jose says

    December 21, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    it is perfect it is not possible to make better

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  2. Kim says

    December 21, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    Claudia- I am sooo delighted that you like your little dollhouse pottery- it has made my entire day better today ♥ Suzanne’s gift is so very thoughtful also, wish I could smell through my computer screen!
    –wishing you a wonderful day and a love filled Christmas ♥

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  3. Brenda Kula says

    December 21, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    What incredible goodies you received, Claudia! They had you pegged correctly!
    Brenda

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  4. Dogwood says

    December 21, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    You are one lucky lady to have so many blog friends. Your blog posts are wonderful and so are you.

    I love your coffee filter wreath.

    Reply
  5. Julia says

    December 21, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    You have great friends because you are a great friend. Merry Christmas!

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  6. The Boston Lady says

    December 21, 2010 at 5:26 pm

    Claudia, I am glad you showed the dollhouse chair with the sweet bird to scale otherwise I would not have realized how small and intricate that creation was. Just wonderful. Ann

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  7. Deanna says

    December 21, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    You are such a darling…and so well loved! Your gifts are precious…oh that little blue bird!!! So adorable!!

    Deanna :D

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  8. Donna says

    December 21, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Claudia, what beautiful gifts and friends you have! The miniature bird and ornament are amazing, and I swear I can smell the candle from here! … Donna

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  9. Terri Gordon says

    December 21, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Hi Claudia, How wonderful. I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas. Hugs, Terri

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  10. Privet and Holly says

    December 21, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    Love your talented
    friend’s miniature
    and ornament. YES,
    absolutely “Claudia
    blue!” SO happy that
    you like the votive.
    Funny how it looks so
    big in your picture.
    But, it DOES pack a
    big candle fragrance!
    When it is lit, it will
    take you away to the
    forest : ) Big bloggy
    hugs to you, tonight!
    xx Suzanne

    Reply
  11. Susy says

    December 21, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    Frazier Fir is also the one I mentioned. That candle will last for years. You really only need to burn it for a short while, blow it out, and the fragrance lingers for hours. Store it in a sealed container with your Christmas decorations and you’ll enjoy for a long while. (: Merry Christmas

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  12. Elyse says

    December 22, 2010 at 8:18 am

    hi claudia,

    such thoughtful presents!!! the blogging community just overflows with generosity and good feeling. enjoy!

    warmest wishes for a merry christmas from my cottage to yours, dear friend ~

    xo
    elyse

    Reply
  13. Susan from The T-Cozy says

    December 22, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    Such lovely presents. And speaking of gifts… it was so kind of you to send me that sweet patchwork heart! I love it! I just posted about it, too. Many thanks and may you have a very merry Christmas.

    Reply
  14. Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage says

    December 22, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    Wow, she is talented! SOOOOO very sweet! Merry Christmas sweetie! xooxoxoxoxoxoxo

    Reply
  15. Liberty Biberty says

    December 27, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    Love Kim’s little bird ornament, she’s very clever!
    Mercedes

    Reply
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