Monday, January 17, 2011

Special Delivery....The Reveal!

Sorry to keep you waiting.....  Here is my beautiful special delivery.

Oh, how I love a beautifully made tag!

My special delivery came with
special instructions.  Remove the tissue
in the center and give it a gentle fluff.


And finally....my GORGEOUS nest...
made especially for me by
Vicki of 2 Bags Full.
(Jami....you were right!)

And just like a sweet bird would do...
tidbits added here and there...
tucked in just so.

Look at these sweet details!


It will live atop one of my
old iron urns so I can give it a
turn every so often to enjoy
all its beauty.


I will continue to study it, inside and out, top and bottom.  It appears to be knitted (or crocheted) then all the goodies added.  I am in awe of its creation and its creator.  Vicki....it is more beautiful than I even thought it would be.  I will cherish it and your friendship for years to come!  Many thanks to you again.

~~~~~

I made mention of a vanity I happened across that I picked up for my granddaughter, Taylor's, 4th birthday.  I wish I had taken a BEFORE shot, but here is the finished product.  I delivered it today and am very pleased how much she loves it.

Taylor is truly a princess!!

Once a cream and rose (and worn) painted vanity,
it now wears Taylor's favorite purple.
(Lavender actually to play off the purple
walls in her room.)

I am pretty proud of this letter T.  I hand sketched it while
looking at my computer screen, cut it out,
traced it onto the vanity, then hand painted
it.  I am very pleased with the result.

So....what do you think?  Good stuff is worth the wait, I hope.  "Kindness is more than deeds.  It is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch.  It is anything that lifts another person." (unknown)  Vicki....your kindness has lifted me.

Sending blessings to you all for a great rest of the week ahead.  I hope to talk to you again soon.

7 comments:

  1. Hi sweet Carol!! I absolutely LOVE my nest that Vicki created for me...and yours is just as amazing, what a great idea to place it in an urn too!!! I put mine in an old bird cage that I painted cream...they truly are all so beautiful!!! And I love the vanity you painted for your sweet granddaughter, she will love it for so many years to come Carol....I hope you are having a wonderful new year, hugs and love, Dawn

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  2. That is so cute and what a sweet friend to send that to you!!!

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  3. *Thud* (That's the sound of me fainting from that gorgeous nest.) She doesn't miss a detail, does she? GORGEOUS. Taylor's vanity is beautiful, too! You did a wonderful job. Mind sharing what color lavender you used?

    xoxo,
    Jami

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  4. Carol-
    Your photos of the nest are absolutely stunning! Someof the best that I have seen of the nests in their new home!! Thank you so much for giving this little nest such a beautiful place to live - you have made this Mama Knitter very happy!

    The little desk that you created for your little grand daughter is adorable - she is absolutely a precious little girl!!

    Vicki

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  5. Just stumbled onto your blog! I love that nest you made with the little eggs! Going to go check out Vicki's blog too! You should link up to my garden party? Cottage Flora Thursday's?xoxo

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  6. How lovely! I love the sweet vanity. Congrats on the handpainted initial. It's a bit scary, isn't it? But it's just lovely.

    Would love for you to drop by and link up to Passion for Paint this weekend.

    http://MuralMaker1.blogspot.com

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