I have a big smile on my face today. And what has prompted my big smile? Well, it's this lovely little package…
It's always a delight to get a package in the mail, especially one that is so prettily wrapped and one that contains something eagerly anticipated, but not yet seen. I pulled one end of the gingham ribbon and revealed…
…the beautiful block that I won in Annie's lovely giveaway to celebrate her year of blogging. It comes from the very talented Fee who has some wonderfully desirable items in her shop Chipper Nelly.
I will treasure this block with its pretty vintage button and perfect-for-me-colours and will keep it on the shelves next to the computer, where I can see it every day. Like all of my other gathered treasures, it will prompt thoughts about the very best bits of blogging: of fellowship with people you've not met for real; of sharing interests, ideas and passions and celebrating all forms of creativity.
Thanks Annie and thanks Fee
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PS: thanks for all of the kind comments on the little video of Toby in the previous post. I'm so glad that you all saw what I saw – that unbridled joy. It does make you laugh out loud to see him like that and such carefree, all-consuming pleasure and delight is infectious. I'm glad you enjoyed it too.
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PPS: It's Mothers day here in the UK tomorrow, so best wishes to all you lovely mummies out there – hope you get breakfast in bed and a relaxing day!
little cotton rabbits 
Happy Mother’s Day! Have a beautiful day.
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Aww that would me smile too! 🙂
It’s beautiful Julie, a lovely giveaway win!
I have to say I’m very tempted by Fee’s gorgeous blocks.
I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
V x
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Happy Mother’s Day, lovely girl! And here’s a funny thing; I love anyone who does a nice thing for you. What a grand collection of expressions of fondness – all richly deserved. And there’s nothing more infectious and amazing that the completely unbridled laugh of a child.
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SO glad you liked your block! And it does look lovely sitting there in that little shelf, surrounded by such treasures.
happy mother’s day to you too Julie…fee ♥
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What a gorgeous block Julie, congratulations x
I have just received a gorgeous set of blocks from Fee that i ordered for my daughters birthday next month, I am so happy and excited about them, i am DESPERATE to give them to her early….ooooh she is one clever lady that Fee.
hope you have a wonderful mothers day tomorrow and a well earned rest x
I have been banished from the kitchen by my daughter…i can hear the hand mixer going….i am hoping cupcakes ;o)
love jooles x
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What a wonderful gift. And your little treasures are just lovely and so perfectly displayed.
Happy Mother’s Day to you!
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Love you new block and how on earth does your cute little boy keep bouncing like that on his back – he is magic 🙂 z
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What gorgeous things you have on those shelves, and I don’t just mean the block. I feel there must be a story behind each rabbit, bear and mouse, I’d love to hear them some time.
So glad Fee’s lovely block made you smile, I saw a sneak preview of it before she posted it off, but it looks even better up there with all it’s new companions. I’m longing to post about all the giveaway winner’s blocks but I must wait until everyone’s has arrived and Lori’s is travelling all the way to the USA so it might take a little while to get there. Isn’t Fee just the most talented gal!
Have a great Mother’s Day Julie x
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happy mother’s day you,too!
xxx Alessandra
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It is special to get parcels in the mail, I just got a lovely parcel from K from my ‘Lucy’ which I will blog about this week…I feel blessed for my bloggy friends too. I have been having trouble leaving comments again but just wanted to say I loved the video of Toby, such delight 🙂
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Happy Mother’s day!
What a lovely treasure to win. I am off to check out her fantastic shop.
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It’s such a treat to find a gift coming your way, isn’t it? That lovely block looks so at home on your shelf!
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Hope you had a lovely day, yesterday. I’m very jealous of your little block, it looks lovely on your shelf.
Fleur xx
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Julie … a bit late in my Mother’s Day wishes but wanted to send them to you all the same! Thank you for sharing EVERYTHING with us! I so love the Ikea pullout drawers on your shelf that were crayoned in (by Toby?) What a great idea? I was only thinking paint … but now I am thinking ‘outside the box’ LOL
I hope you got flowers and choccies yesterday … and are happily eating them one by one! :OD
Take care … your friend in Texas (Which is not too sunny right now … it is the calm before the storm LITERALLY – and no basements here to hunker down into!
Maxine {{{Julie}}}}
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Maxine – that coming storm sounds scary – hope it fizzles out before it reaches you.
Thanks for liking the ikea chest. It was ‘decorated’ by Amy when she was 3. I think at the time I was a little cross with her because it was for her room and we were going to stick pretty stickers and things on it but she was so proud of her artwork that I couldn’t be cross and now I’m glad that she did because it’s a nice reminder of her toddler years!
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So happy this early tuesday morning! :O)
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I saw the blocks that Fee did for your daughters birthday over on her flickr stream and they are beautiful – I can understand why you can’t wait to give them to her. Hope you enjoyed those cupcakes!
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Hi, I’m loving your blog and the wonderful patterns! I’ve just nominated you for a Beautiful Blogger Award 🙂 Have a look here http://cuteasabutton82.wordpress.com/2012/03/20/beautiful-blogger-award/
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How wonderful! I came across your blog today and wanted to let you know that it is lovely.
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Happy Mother’s Day Julie!!! I’m late getting back to the blogging world being out of town all last week.
I hope you had a good day and that you had some time to put up your feet and not only relax in body but in mind and spirit as well.
Many hugs!!!!
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