Christmas in July ...



Well that's what it felt like!  In honor of her reaching 100 followers Janet  at Sunshine Days and Moonbeam Nights had a Garden themed Giveaway and  I was the lucky winner!! The thing is ... before I started blogging ... I never won anything....

that's not true .. about 25 years ago I won a bottle of wine and when we opened it tasted like vinegar! Anyway my luck has apparently changed and I struck the mother lode with Janet's Giveaway ... the box was huge... 16x16 and the gifts were wonderful and I love to garden so they will be put to good use.

To start the color theme is all orange, green with some yellow... so summer like.  There was an apron, great gardening  gloves (the good kind with rubber on the palm side),

a metal door hanger w/ a garden angel and welcome sign,

there were two adorable plush bunnies (I know Janet had a hard time letting go of them),

 a scented candle, Crabtree & Evelyn hand scrub and cream.

Oh, and there's more... a gorgeous flour sack tea towel by one of my favorite artists...Mary Lake Thompson

plus some of her greeting cards, a really nice flower vase that sits in a handled holder and has a cap that serves as a flower "frog" and it all came in a wonderful fabric lined wire basket with decorative buttons on the fabric and it has handles.... tutu cool!

This was such a generous giveaway... Janet you are wonderful!  If you have not visited Janet's blog Sunshine Days and Moonbeam Nights, please do, it is such a treat... she had me with the baby mockingbirds and little fawn! Once again, Thank you Janet.

I also won the Cottage Charm Giveaway from Janet at   Janet's Creative Pillows  and what a pillow it was ... right out of fairy land.  It is TUTU Pretty and that is as pretty as it gets!  Although late in posting this it by no means diminishes my gratitude!!!  It's gorgeous.  Take a look....




Front

 


Back Side

 Isn't this exquisite ... "My Girls" can hardly keep their hands off of it ... It's perfect to lead into a Fairy tale ... which they love!  Janet has a shop at Make Mine Pink shopping mall, if you haven't visited her shop it is well worth your time she is very talented ... Thank you again Janet!

My other win was from Susan at BigMeLittleWorld's Etsy
Shop.                    
She had a giveaway and I love her shop and her sense of whimsey.  The way she looks at the world is very refreshing and she is the nicest lady! Be sure to check out her shop, it is so much fun!




This is the Bunny Vase I won ... Adorable!

 Susan recycles bottle and jars by painting the cutest little scenes on them.  This picture doesn't do justice to her work.  She also sculpts little birds, bunnies, mice etc. out of clay ... just adorable!


This is called "Alone with God"  (front)

                                            This is my very favorite which I shall just have to buy.



(back)

                

           Thanks so much for stopping in today... you know I love your    comments also they let me know you've been here so I can visit you too!

Blessings to you and yours,

L

Of Bluebirds and Teacups...and my new blog shop...

I am embarrassed that it has taken me this long to finish this project...which I posted about "In the Studio" in May! To refresh your memory I'll post a couple of the photo's showing the beginning of the project...

   

The finished project is now for sale in my new shop The CatBird Seat Cottage Store where there are additional pictures.

The vintage and hand crafted items will also go in my Etsy Shop, however, I will always post them atleast one day in advance to The CatBird Seat Cottage Store to give my blogger friends first choice.

This is the little bluebird I made for Deb at Garage Sale Gal.... It was really fun to make.  She had just painted her kitchen yellow so I went with a soft yellow to coordinate.

This next project was pretty easy ... but just like all my projects it took more time than I thought it should have!  I took a plain wooden birdhouse and painted and decoupaged it with scrap paper.  I then glittered it and added a small paperclay bird I had made to the perch.  This will be going in my store/shop.

That's pretty much it for today.  It is good to be back ... I have not been feeling well and just decided I needed to push myself a bit more.  I am going to the Dr's again today ... atleast it is not another test. (I hope).

I love your comments and hope you'll stop in to my new store and tell me what you think.  I have much stuff I'll be adding ... I have to downsize ... and thought I would list it here before having a big sale at my house.

                                                                                       Blessings to you and yours,

L

Show Me the Bunny - and the Giveaway Winners are...

Without further ado....

Winner of the Linky Party Giveaway is .... Marty - A Stroll Thru Life

Winner from Comments ... Sherry - Blessings from our Nest

PRIZE PACKAGE #1

Prize # 1 will include a:

•  Beautiful framed quote in calligraphy and pressed flowers
• China Cup and Saucer by Victoria & Albert Museum China
• A sweet bunny bookend
• A decorative box
• A variety of teas

                                                      

                             PRIZE PACKAGE #2

Prize #2 will include:

• A painted clay flower pot
• A Stone Bunny baby rabbit
• A Chantal carrot baking dish
• An embossed green bunny cup and saucer made in Portugal
• A variety of teas

Prize packages can be viewed here

The first winner to contact me via comments will have their choice of packages and then of course, I'll need an e-mail with ship to addresses.

Congratulations Ladies!

OH...boy, oh boy....Gotta watch those bunnies!!!

Tea Cup Tuesday #4

            This is a Teddy Bear Tea I set up for "My Girls"  last Thursday.  They    
                                                  were delighted... I hope you are too.


Tea Time with Friends





Children's Tea Set from Maryland China



What a deee-lightful little tea, said Mrs. Bearberry



My dear, have another biscuit. I made them just for you.



"My Girls" - Alli & Faith

I need to run now ... I think I hear the tea kettle whistling...

Stay Calm and have a Cuppa!  And, as always, I love your sweet comments!

      Don't forget to check out my June Event and Giveaway

Today I will also be joining the following parties:

Table Top Tuesday with Marty at A Stroll Thru  Life

TeaCup Tuesday with Terrie at Artful Affirmations
TeaCup Tuesday  with Martha at Martha's Favorites
Tea Time Tuesday with Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage

Victoria - A Return to Loveliness with Kathy at A Delightsome Life
Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday with Wanda Lee at Silken Purse

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday with Pam at a Breath of Fresh Air

Tuesday Tea with Donna at Comin' Home

Tea Party Tuesday with Trisha at Sweetology
Teatime Tuesday with Lady Katherine at Lady Katherine's Tea Parlor



SHOW ME THE BUNNY- 3rd week of Monday Bunday Giveaway ...

With less than two weeks to go in our Giveaway...there have been a fair amount of entries via comments, however, in the second giveaway there is almost no competion. The 2nd giveaway goes to those that linked up (http://prettyistoo.blogspot.com/2011/06/bunday-monday-debut-with-two-giveaways.html) and blogged about any bunny at all. At this point there are only 5 entries and one doesn't count ...it was me testing the link! Both prize packages retail value exceeds $75. Prizes can be viewed here: http://prettyistoo.blogspot.com/2011/06/monday-bunday-giveaway.html.   So, if you are interested, there are still 11 days left to enter and two ways to enter the Giveaway 1)Any comment in June qualifies you 2)Join the "Show Me the Bunny"  blog party by linking up.  Do one or the other or BOTH!

Here is the bunny I've chosen to share this week:



Bunnies by the Bay - Fussie Tussi on her Fussie Mussie

 This little bunny is just precious - she is #122 of 450 Ltd Edition. She is an 8" tall mohair bunny and of course, as all collectible bunnies by BBB she is retired. Her Tuffet (which is actually a muslin covered oval box) has a little ribbon around the edge which reads: "Fussie Tussie sat on her chair.  Fussie Tussie has very sparse hair.  Along came a spider who sat down beside her and said "My but you need mo-hair"
She is wearing a gorgeous little dress with beading and embroidery, a shaggy plush jacket and matching cap, tulle petticoats and felt bunny slippers.  Bunnies by the Bay is known for their gorgeous detailing.  I truly was sorry to see them discontinue their collectible bunny line.  Thank goodness they have the adorable baby line.  If you are not familiar with this line check out the above link... it is fabulous! 

I'd love to have you join in and I always love your sweet comments.  Hope your week is as wonderful as you all are.
                                                      Blessings, L

TeaCup Tuesday #3 Royal Albert Petit Point China

Hi there.  Sorry I missed last week.  I wasn't feeling well so basically just did what I HAD to do and rested as much as possible. Missed you all.

The backstamp “Royal Albert Bone China England Petit Point China Reg. No. 778676” indicates that these pieces were manufactured after 1935.

Today I'm sharing a Royal Albert pattern called Petit Point China.  The pattern is a gorgeous rendition of delicate Petit Point embroidery on porcelain, with gold accents at the rim, handle and base.

The patterns shape is called Hampton. This pattern, although a longtime favorite, has been discontinued. It was manufactured from 1932 to December 1997.

I have a dessert service for at least 8. The 2 large handled square plates are actually cake or sandwich plates although I use them as a luncheon plate.



I borrowed this picture from the internet to show you the cake plate which is 91/4"



This is a large tea pot ... maybe 6-8 cups

I hope you enjoy!



           Don't forget to check out my June Event and Giveaway


Today I will also be joining the following parties:

Table Top Tuesday with Marty at  A Stroll Thru Life

TeaCup Tuesday with Terrie at Artful Affirmations
 TeaCup Tuesdaywith Martha at Martha's Favorites

Tea Time Tuesday with Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage


Victoria - A Return to Loveliness with Kathy at A Delightsome Life

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday with Wanda Lee at Silken Purse


Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday with Pam at a Breath of Fresh Air


Tuesday Tea with Donna at Comin' Home


Tea Party Tuesday with Trisha at Sweetology

Teatime Tuesday with Lady Katherine at Lady Katherine's Tea Parlor

Bunday Monday Giveaway



PRIZE #1

Prize # 1 will include a:

•  Beautiful framed quote in caligraphy and pressed flowers
• China Cup and Saucer by Victoria & Albert Musuem China
• A sweet bunny bookend
• A decorative box
• A variety of teas

So sorry to be so late with this post.  I did not (could not) sleep last night at all and finally had to take a nap  ... I'm dragging. Now if I can just catch some decent light for photos we'll be set!
I promised to show you the prizes today so let's start there.  There will be two  prizes ... Prize #1 and Prize #2.  I've decided the first winner to contact me gets their choice.  The giveaway will close on June 30th at 11:59 PM. The winners will be announced by noon the next day and should contact me on my blog in comments to document who has first choice.                             





Very Chic Cup & Saucer by Victoria & Albert Museum
Brompton Rose Collection





A very sweet decorative box with a ribbon flower







Bunny bookend





Calligraphy piece with pressed violas (I have this in pink)



 

                                                                             

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 Prize #2 will include:

• A painted clay flower pot
• A Stone Bunny baby rabbit
• A Chantal carrot baking dish
• An embossed green bunny cup and saucer made in Portugal
• A variety of teas






PRIZE #2

 

Painted clay pot





Beautiful Ceramic Bunny Cup & Saucer



Chantal Carrot Bowl



The Stone Bunny, Inc. Rabbit

As I am reviewing this post,  I have to laugh because I realized alot of the prizes are some of my favorite things ... the portuguese bunny cup and saucer ... I have that dinnerware set.  The chantal carrot bowl I had a set of 3 and used them for Easter "baskets" to give to my kids.  The little bunny rabbit is just like mine except I have the Mama!

The Stone Bunny rabbits are something I have collected for years.  The artist is Telle Stein out of Georgia.  She also makes cats etc.  I love her work.

The Victoria & Albert Musuem Brompton Collection is something I have been collecting for about 18 - 24 months.  I love it... it is so cottage chic and sweet.  Right now I only have a couple of tea pots, cups and saucers and luncheon plates but I am hoping to get some dinner plates as well.

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Well let me "Show YOU the Bunny"! These are just a few from my Stone Bunny collection . . .

                                           Just a refresher...

             There will be two giveaways/ Two ways to Win:

How it works . . .

#1 Each blogger who links to Show Me their Bunny in the month of June will be entered in this giveaway for each time they link up
#2 There also will be a giveaway open to those making comments at Pretty Is ...
It will begin Monday, June 6^th and end the last day of the month or  when I reach 100 followers (whichever comes first lol). All comments from June 6th through the month of June will  automatically earn an entry. All comments received on Bunday Mondays will equal 2 entries into the drawing!  And if you are or become a follower and tell me you'll be entered again!

I just wanted to invite you to participate either to
show and tell or to comment or both! 

If you would like to join in I would be thrilled ... just create a post with the bunny/bunnies you’d like to share , then come back to the current BundayMonday post and sign up with the link up provided ... be sure to test your link!   You'll need to
include within your bunny post a link back to the current  BundayMonday post at Pretty Is ...Our party may get a slow start since I'm a new blogger but I'm hoping there is enough bunny love out there to help us take off!   Calling all Bunny Lovers....! The more people who know about this event, the better!

Oh and please feel free to grab the Bunday Monday button in the upper right hand corner!  Keren from Pretty Free Things made that for me ... isn't it adorable?

Happy (Bunny) Trails...
L

Here's your link:
BundayMonday Giveaway Link May 6 2011