Whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable,excellent or praiseworthy...think about such things." Phil. 4:8

Thursday, June 30, 2011

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!!!

Monday, June 20, 2011

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


Sunday, June 19, 2011

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

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

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

Monday, June 13, 2011

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 6th 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

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Jocelyne's Having a Giveaway for her B-Day...




Birthday Giveaway
 

Her B-Day is June 18th and she wants to share the fun!  A Cooool  surprise for the lucky winner! Sooo...get on over there and enter!







Monday, June 6, 2011

Bunday Monday Debut with Two Giveaways!!!

Welcome to the very first Bunday Monday
a.k.a.
"Show Me the Bunny"
(thank you Jerry McQuire)


First the Giveaway Requirements . . .
There will be two giveaways/ Two ways to Win:


#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 6th and end  when I reach 100 followers (lol) or June 30th 11:59pm. 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!
The Giveaway Prizes will be announced/displayed on Monday 13th ... I'm still working on this!

So ... Welcome to our very first Bunday Monday!  I have loved bunnies since I was a little girl.  Over the years I have collected a variety of them from concrete garden statuary, to collectible plush Bunnies by the Bay (now retired).  Today I am going to share my most prized "bunny" possession.
This is my bunny stroller.  It is an antique reproduction by Midwest of Cannon Falls.  I've owned it since about 1995 ... 


In the background a portion of my Italian ceramic rabbit planter is showing








This Bunny is on My Wish List
  

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:



Saturday, June 4, 2011

My First Pink Saturday with Miss Beverly

"Dance of Love"

I'm very excited for the opportunity to participate in Beverly's Pink Saturday.  It was difficult to choose what I wanted to share today.  I decided on what I call "My French Dancers".   These figures are  not what I've typically collected and I know very little about  them.  This one caught my eye first of all because of the color..... Pink!  Secondly, the size ... it's larger than most I've seen .... 12" tall. The details on it are very nice, the lace stands up and looks like real lace.  Lastly, I think the price was good but what do I know?  I know I liked it!


Fancy Pants!





As this couple twirls around, one really gets a sense of intensity between them. In this I think the artist did a good job.  I am not much of a photographer, however, this was fun to photograph ... when I loaded them and looked at them it almost seemed as if they were dancing!








I hope you enjoyed my dancers .... have a great Saturday.  Oh and please check out my new event starting Monday .... "Show Me the Bunny" ... I'd love for you to join in!  There are some giveaways attached to it.

Blessings,
L

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Bearbits Giveaway

May Bits
Is this not the cutest little bumble bear you have ever seen!  Ginger, the bear artist, from BearBits is having a giveaway.  If you are a bear lover or even if you aren't (who could resist this little bear?) be sure to stop by and check it out at Bearbits.
Her banner is one of the cutest I've ever seen ....sure to bring a smile to your face!  Love it!