Aren't they Lovely?

I had to share these gorgeous earrings that I was fortunate enough to win from one of the sweetest bloggers in the sphere, Terri, of
Artful Affirmations.

She also sent along some wonderful images and ephemera wrapped in lace. Thank you Terri...time to play!

It Was A Happy Mail Day

My friend Linda was celebrating the launch of her very first children's e-book and her 200th post with a giveaway, and I was one of her lucky winners. I love this candle and Linda's gorgeous fairy and butterfly tag now graces a branch of my always evolving, inspirational feather tree.

And this luscious matchbox loaded with decadent treasures is from my lovely swap partner, Mercedes.
We provided our partner with a list of likes and the challenge was to create and fill a matchbox using the list as a guideline.
Mercedes, this is a treasure above and beyond my expectations!

A big hug of gratitude to both of my talented & generous blog friends!

The Generous Spirit of Bloggers

We are kindred spirits, the artsy bloggers. We share techniques, inspire different styles and offer words of encouragement. We also host the best giveaways!
I've been very fortunate to win two this past week.
Cindy, of Lilly's Lace, is one of my newer blog friends. Her Vintage Wedding Giveaway took my breath away. I opened
this box, to find


all of this gorgeous vintage wonderfulness!!!! And-
she included these adorable dragonfly tealights that change colors!

The other giveaway I happily won was for this beautifully altered faery shoe
created by my dear and most talented friend, Kim, of Tabby's Place. Kim and I had swapped art in various groups for many years before meeting up again in blogland. Isn't her shoe an incredibly magical piece?
And she sent all this along with it!

We recently had an email exchange about how we both love the Magnolia Pearl style. What else is tucked away in this fabulous package? This STUNNING Magnolia Pearl shug! (You really need to forgive my photography skills on this one. Just couldn't capture it no matter how I tried.)

My heartfelt thanks to Cindy and Kim for these lovely gifts!