IT'S RAINING AWARDS and GIVEAWAYS ..........

Well, everyone.... I cannot believe the awards that I have been given and a couple of giveaways as well ! I started my blog because, like others, I saw those two little words 'CREATE BLOG' in the top right hand corner, and thought I would have a go, and then a whole new world of friendships, advice, new ideas and even helping others, opened up to me. I'm not one who pours her heart out, as I don't have a great deal of pouring out that needs to be done but, if anyone needs to, I'm a great listener and my blog is always open ! This post is to thank some of you for your kindness,so, for people that this is not related to, bear with me ..........

The first award that I was given was from Dustjacket Attic . She has been a loyal and wonderful blogging friend and has the most beautiful blog ever in the history of blogs! If you love fashion, handsome men and the odd delicious recipe or two, head on over there. It is all you will ever need when it comes to the above. Thank you so much, my dear DJA, I am truly honoured that it came from you and thank you, so much for your regular and often amusing comments. I love them.



The next award that I received was from my lovely friend, Luiza from Feelings.
I was one of the first to follow Luiza and, after a couple of weeks I received the kindest email from her. A week or two later, I was the recipient of a wreath, handmade by Luiza herself, as a gift. She is the most creative, kind and generous person and I am so lucky to count her as a friend. Her blog is Scandanavian heaven, with her beautiful, handmade items and her wonderful photographs, so please pay her a visit. She will love you for it.


I then had the same award bestowed upon me by Bonjour Romance. I am so grateful as I am fairly new to her blog so, to receive an award is very generous of her. Her blog is a French fantasy with much Ooo la la, and also has beautiful photographs. It is tres jolie and a delight so, make a mental note to visit.


Then, the other day the same award was bestowed upon me by the lovely Lori at Wildflowers.
Lori was another one of the first blogs that I followed. She is another kind, generous, and loyal blogging friend and we have had so much fun over the last few months. Here is another gifted photographer (I seem to have met so many brilliant photographers) and she writes very well, too. Head over there. She will make you very welcome and you will make a great friend.


........... and then, as if that wasn't enough, Maggie over at The White Farmhouse gave me the Splash award. Maggie is the most energetic person I know. She has a husband and family and yet, she is forever renovating, fixing, hammering and repairing and I wish that I had half of her energy. You never know what she will be up to when you visit. She is also a kind and generous friend who always leaves the best comments. Go over and see what she is up to. You probably won't believe it.

I have also won a couple of giveaways as well. Aren't I lucky ? The first was from Anne at Annechovie . It's from Envirosax and it folds down sooooo small and is brilliant to put into your handbag for shopping. You never know when you might find a beautiful candlestick, cushion or, if I have to, food and need a bag to carry them all in !! I love it and it also looks good.......so much nicer than a tatty old carrier bag and much better for the environment as well. Thank you so much Anne.

The next giveaway that I won was a beautiful cushion from Michelle over at Petit Coterie. The above is a cushion that I had already bought from Michelle, I haven't received my giveaway yet, but I wanted to do all of my thank you's together, but the cushion that I won is very similar. They are the best grain sack/ burlap cushions, and very reasonable as well. Thank you so much Michelle. I am one lucky girl.

.......... and then, I received this wonderful letter from Koralee from Bluebird Notes. Koralee decided that the art of letter writing was in decline and asked if anyone would like a letter. My hand shot up and, after giving my address, a week went by and then......... look what turned up in the mail. There's a sheet of bluebird notepaper, a card with chandelier stamp, a little card that, when opened, has wonderful and inspirational words, a beautiful gift tag, stickers, ribbons and all sorts. Thank you so much Koralee., it must have taken you ages as I know you sent many out.

Now, I'm meant to tell you seven things about me you didn't know but, I did that a little while ago so, I won't bore you with that now. I will give out my seven awards. I just want to say that I will be giving out more awards later but, it took me long enough to do these so all the people who are thinking how horrible I am 'cos I didn't give you an award, be patient as there will be more coming. By the way,the recipients of these awards might want to shrink them for there sidebar !!!! Here are my first seven :

This one is to dear Lori. She knows why it's a cocktail and Lori, we are really going to be drinking them together one day. I know it.

This one is for my dear friend Luiza who so thoroughly deserves it. She puts so much into her posts, with the most beautiful and inspiring content. She's Swedish you know, so there's nothing more to say. Beautiful sums it up rather nicely.

Here's Maggie's. Constantly on the go, renovating and mending and changing things.... and she does it with expertise, as well.

An award for Bonjour Romance. A wonderful French inspired blog .

Fantastique.

Magdalena from Color Sepia is another wonderfully talented person. More fantastic photographs and beautifully made cards and gift tags and more........ and she is a lovely person.

One for Koralee.......... again ,talented, interesting kind and generous. Her blog is so pretty.........

.......... and last but certainly not least, an award for the talented Michelle. I already have a couple of her cushions, have won one and have ordered more !!!! That's how much I love her cushions. I'm so into the grain sack look.

So, there you have it. I have given seven awards and will be giving out some more soon. Thanks everyone for my awards and everyone who comes and visits me and takes the time to comment. I am amazed at the response that I get and thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Jackie