There are angels among us ~

I know that many of my followers here on my blog

are also friends of mine on Facebook.

This is our precious angel Ellie.

We lost her last week and words cannot describe

how much we all miss her!!!

I've never lost a pup before and it's like losing a true member of the family.

We miss her routine, her love and of course simply her.

I hate to start a post off with such sad news but this blog

is a journal of my life. She was such a huge part of it!!!

We will see you again sweet girl.

While things were so very sad here, with Ellie's declining health,

I received a package from a friend.

Linda has purchased several things from me in the past and I simply LOVE her taste!!!

Well, not because she bought MY wares

but she has shows and sells amazing antiques and finds.

We are friends on Facebook and her family hunts turkeys. Her children and grandchildren.

She posted that they had several turkeys and she had a TON of feathers.

Linda wanted to know if any of her friends wanted any.

OF COURSE I DID!!!

I love using feathers in my artwork!!!

She wanted my address and said she'd send some my way.

Well, my friends.

THIS is what she sent me!!!!!!!!!!

(Tons of photos to come, sorry)

Turkey feathers!!!!

Then there is THIS.

AND THIS!!!

Velvet pieces and luscious fabrics!

I literally cried.

My heart was so heavy and sad.

But to see this sweet friend send me so many elements to create with

touched my heart so much.

I thanked her immensely and she told me that she just had a feeling

that I needed a box of happy not even knowing about Ellie!!!

Thank you so much precious Linda, you truly are an angel.

Every little thing is so, so appreciated!

You've inspired me to get busy and make something beautiful!!!

If you want to look her up (she's in Arkansas) and follow her on FB,

here is her FACEBOOK PAGE.

You will LOVE her taste!!!

Thank you always, always for checking in to see what I'm up to.

Hugs and love,

Dawn

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