Santa Claus actually arrived at my front door this past Christmas Eve! True, he was wearing a suit of blue, had apparently shaved off his white beard due to the unseasonably warm weather, and was driving a truck.............but he was carrying a good sized box, nicely wrapped and addressed to me, and this made him "Santa" in my eyes.
recent great giveaway and I was the winner!
Look at these fabulous gifts. Mandy was so generous and picked such lovely things to share. The vintage silver dish is gorgeous, perfect for holding the delicately perfumed herb and floral "Cottage Garden Potpourri" from Mandy's own garden. The sweet embroidered pillow "Don't Forget to Smell The Flowers" is trimmed with a little fabric flower and button. The plaque stating "A Garden of Friends is Always in Bloom" will be hung in the garden come Spring. Love the paisley patterned Vera Bradley makeup bag ~ just the right size for my purse. And the book............I'm thrilled with this Rachel Ashley of Shabby Chic fame "The Gift of Giving". I'd never seen this book despite having Rachel's other decorating books. There are so many fabulous ideas inside, all beautifully photographed, for making, gathering, collecting and putting together the perfect gift for anyone by recycling and reusing things we have, or can buy, without spending a lot of money. I am going to use this special book often!
Again, many, many thanks Mandy. I'm thrilled with everything the box held............and I'll always believe!
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