Life is full of sweet surprises!!!

Well, one wonderful surprise is this sweet little sparrow nest that the mama

built inside of the wreath on our front door!

I'm still taking photos as times passes....I can't wait to see the babies!

This is the next WONDERFUL SURPRISE!!!

I received a precious gift from one of my blog friends,

a true soul sister as she has been featured in Somerset Life

in the past, as have I.

Just look at what this sweet Melissa has gifted me!

So many BEAUTIFUL elements to create with!!!

You inspire me so much dear Melissa and I appreciate

each and every gift from you!!!!

Here's to us both creating and using our true talents!

Thank you so, so very much.

I've been in a funk for too many years but

you've truly inspired me!!!

Hugs and love precious friends,

Always,
Dawn

Love gifts ~

I've received a few goodies in the mail lately

and I would love to share them with you ~

Just look at this birthday bundle Marcie from The Rustic Victorian sent me!!!

Gorgeous old lace, images and a sweet antique stereoview of a little girl and her doll ~

And Donna of Brynwood Needleworks sent me these wonderful bird's nests!!!

I can't believe how amazing each one is....just sweet works of art ~

Lastly, look at this angel!!!!! Here she is Christmas Day all dolled up in her

fancy new coat and hat ~ She had such a wonderful Christmas....

I'm starting to clean things up around here...

the studio has been sadly neglected these past few weeks ~

and I'm so in the mood to get to creating!!!!

Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday sweet friends ~

hugs and love,

Dawn

Such goodness ~

A precious parcel arrived from France today!

Gifts from my dear friend Suey filled with yummy old French ephemera....

Of course you know I have to share with you, right?

Just look at the sweet gifts!!! Su so knows what I love!

We've been friends for several years now through my blog ~

she calls me regularly and it's free for her too!!!

She's originally from England and now lives in France with her family.

I've so loved corresponding with her through my blog, emails and telephone calls.

Su makes gorgeous cards and teaches classes in France too!

She sent me a fountain pen because I told her I'd love to practice my penmanship!

Plus a few nests that will look so beautiful on our Christmas tree this year!

Look at this precious ATC she made me using an image I'd posted.....

The precious kid leather gloves she sent
look a little like angel wings when placed this way...
don't you think?

Plus, here's a little peek at what I've been up to lately.

A little artwork in the making!!!

Coming soon to an Etsy shop near you :)

A cool front has just blown into Georgia and I LOVE IT!!!!

You'll find me laying in the front yard with my bikini on....

HAHA!!!! Yeah....right!!!

Like I'd even HAVE a bikini!!!!

But I'll still be soakin' up these precious fall breezes ~

Have a beautiful Friday my sweet friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

More Georgia Blogger love!

I have to share a little more with you.....just to give you an

idea of how precious these women are....

We all brought one gift to give to another person

Saturday and I received Kathy's gift from Country Chintz!!!

Look at her beautiful creations ~

it's almost like she knew I'd receive her gift!

A sweet altered matchbox filled with tiny treasures!!

Sharon of Shardon Exclusives gifted me a beautiful large photo album,

a small album (perfect for my purse to put photos of Clara inside!)

handmade cards, bookmark and other sweet goodies!

Yvette of The Charm House knows how much I love sheet music

and gifted me a wonderful old hymnal!

I love this!!! Susan of Art of Mine gifted me this adorable sign!

Marcy of Queen Marcy Originals knows how much I love

these magazines and was ready to get rid of them.

How sweet of her to ask if I wanted them

before she tossed them!!!

Why of course!

Here are my antiquing finds from Saturday!!!

I have serious small suitcase love

and couldn't pass these two beauties up!

And I'll be sure and scan the old photos for you....

I also found a chair and beautiful child's bust that

aren't pictured.

Thank you all so much for these beautiful gifts,

I'm so honored to have you as precious friends!!!!

Visit Judy's blog Orchard Drive West

for a wonderful gardening Giveaway HERE!!

Thank you so much for stopping by to see me!!

hugs and love,

Dawn