Saturday, August 17, 2013

I LOVE giving - but wow - GETTING can be amazing too!!!

I'm a giver - I think by nature most people are - there's nothing like feeling you've contributed to someone's happiness by " giving " something -
A special moment -
Advice -
A dinner -
A token of your appreciation -
Or a small gift that says " I thought of you "

BUT - WOW - I LOVE " GETTING " JUST AS MUCH LOL
I REALLY DO!!!

And I can't tell you how over the top thrilled I was to receive a package last week from
Tina at What We Keep

Hi Tina!!!


There's a group of us ladies that meet regularly on a Facebook group - to discuss our day - or complain
or laugh - or just connect -
We help each other out- ask each other's opinions and encourage each other through this blogging journey we're all on.

Tina decided to send us all a gift each - something she created - as a way to connect the group even more.

Here's what she made



A gorgeous tea towel - embroidered with a hen

My photography skills - or lack thereof - can't possibly do this justice - so I'm using every tool on Pic Monkey that I possibly can



It's a French Hen - you can tell it's a French Hen because she's wearing a beret and a scarf - a North American Hen would have a baseball cap on
I can't tell you how much I adore this - really really adore this


Tina says - USE IT
Suzan says - NEVER - this is what I keep Tina - for always.............


Suzan says - John, you haven't bought me flowers in a very long time
John says - You usually buy them for yourself............
Suzan says - Well if you were thinking of getting me some - I'd love a couple of pink roses - and a couple of batches of carnations
John says - Where did this come from?
Suzan says - I'm just saying if you were thinking of picking me up so-
John interrupts - This isn't for the blog, is it?
Suzan says - Do you think I eat, drink, sleep the blog?
John says - Yeah actually, I do
Suzan says - so forget about the flowers..................

BUT I GOT THEM AFTER ALL - he's the best - not only does he supply vocal content for my blog -
he sometimes supplies the props as well.
aren't they beautiful?
and exactly what I needed for this post


They're sitting in a milk jug purchased from the Dollar Store


A HUGE thanks to you Tina - you touched my heart - by taking the time to create something from yours.
Muwahhhhhhh !!!


Moments, everybody, it's all about the moments.................

Have a beautiful weekend all!


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40 comments:

  1. Mine was beautiful, as well! So excited to get it!

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  2. What an adorable little tea towel! You have a precious friend and it is so nice to get something fun in the mail instead of bills...lol!

    Blessings, Vicky
    Life On Willie Mae Lane

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  3. I love mine too and I simply cannot use it..it's so beautiful! Tina is a gem! (So are you!)

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  4. I think that is just so cute, Suzan....even though I am supposed to be gone for the weekend- I am leaving right now!;>) Hope you have a good one-I love Tina, too. She is a keeper! xo Diana

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  5. That is just gorgeous, I wouldn't use it either. The beret is so cute, although I think a North American hen would be cute in a cap too

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  6. The towel is so pretty... I would be like you - I wouldn't use it because it is too pretty.

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  7. it is a beautiful tea towel, a real keeper! Looks like linen too, it would last forever! (if you used it), lol, you displayed it beautifully!

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  8. How beautiful... the tea towel and the thought. I don't think I could use it either. It's sooo lovely!

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  9. I think your husband sounds like a keeper. :)

    I love the tea towel.

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  10. It is super adorable!! What a great gift. I LOVE...love homemade gifts :)

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  11. Yes, it's certainly all about the moments! The tea towel is so pretty. How thoughtful of her to send out a token of affection. Don't you just love the wonderful people you meet in the blogging world?

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  12. What a nice surprise from Tina, and the towel is adorable.

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    1. and I couldn't capture how beautiful it really is Jennifer!
      she should have an Etsy shop really
      xoxoxo

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  13. Good Morning Suzan,
    Wow how cute it that towel. That was so special of Tina to make for each of you. What a sweet token of friendship. You do meet the nicest people in blog land.
    Kris

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  14. The towel definitely needs to be displayed and the roses are a perfect companion. I love that the milk jug is a dollar store find.

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  15. Love it just love it. Im not using mine either. Those light white towels tend to get dingy in my laundry.

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  16. You're so right. It's all about the moments and I'm so glad you're having such wonderful ones. You deserve them Suzan.

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  17. cute, but I originally just saw short blonde hair and thought you chopped yours all off! then I actually looked at the pic and realized it wasn't you lol, but she has a lovely cut!
    Lauren

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    1. Isn't her hair gorgeous?
      My hair's too thick to have it like that - in fact every single time I pick out a short haircut that I love - my hairdresser says my hair's too thick for it :(
      XOXO

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  18. Oh, Suzy...you are the sweetest.
    My favorite thing about you is that you get it...I spent a day in the sewing room relaxed and happy making those. It wasn't a chore, it was from my heart and about sharing a little of myself with a group of ladies that I've come to adore.
    I think your next one should be a squirrel! hahahaha
    Those lavender roses have the best smell, don't they? Good job, John!
    Sending that love right back to you, sweet lady!


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  19. Sweet gift! This would be one I'd admire and not use. '-)

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  20. That is so beautiful, I wouldn't be able to use it either. Tina is certainly very talented.
    I like the colour of your roses. They are just right for this post. John did well :)

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  21. That's adorable, Susan. I get that you can't use it. I got a tea-towel sent from Greece and I just can't get myself to dirty it. So, it will last forever as I'm sure this one will. I love hens...especially 'stylin' ones. Deb

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  22. Yup, that was a really nice post. Tina and John both did good.

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  23. How sweet! I love it. What a wonderful gift. And yay for John for getting you the flowers - they were the perfect prop! :)

    Hugs, Cecilia

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  24. A baseball cap. You slay me. :P Lucky duck!

    -andi

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  25. The moments...so very true! That's what life is really all about. I love the hen, esp since she/he is from Paris. Very international and all, you know? You're a very lucky girl! Tina is a doll...and you are too.

    xo
    Pat

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  26. The hen tea towel is so elegant! I never would have thought I'd describe anything with hens on it as elegant.

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  27. Hi Suzan... I love your posts... your French Hen is beautiful!... an American Hen WOULD have had a baseball cap on... and probably BACKWARDS these days!... love your flowers as well... and the chit~chit between you and your hubby... sometimes, my hubby will ask if I want to photograph our dinner for my blog before he can eat it, tee hee hee!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  28. How sweet that was, and it really is such a lovely gift. The flowers are perfect for your staging, too. Awesome, two gifts from two special people in your life!
    Debbie :)

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  29. Hi Suzan! Well, aren't you the blessed one! I agree with Debbie, two gifts from two special people. What a lovely weekend for you. And you deserve it too :)

    Love the towel because it was homemade and crafted with special ones in mind. How cool is that???
    Ceil

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  30. What an adorable little hen, and what a great friend! LOVE the color of those roses! Your Dollar store has much more interesting inventory than the ones down here.

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  31. It truly is all about the moments!!! What a lovely gift from a delightful friend!!
    Mary Alice

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  32. I love seeing the love between dear friends. Thank you for sharing the love!!!

    Have a great week
    xoxo
    Kate

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  33. Now, I think I should get little berrets for my neighbours' hens... They don't look very French now that I think of it!

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  34. Just beautiful! What a sweet gesture! :)
    Susan

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  35. That is a beautiful thing to do.What are you going to do with it -love dee x

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