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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Birthday Surprises!!!


I received some amazing treasures in my mailbox from some wonderful blogging friends and I couldn't wait to share them with you....My dear friend Celeste of Celestina Marie Designs has been designing for over 30 years and has thousands of customers in her Etsy shop--She created this box. You can imagine why she is so popular!! What a treasure this is, indeed!


This beautiful box arrived with this gorgeous handmade card and clip--so precious!!!


I was already in 7th Heaven when I realized there was yet another surprise inside--this exquisite fleur de lis!! WOW! Being from New Orleans, this has a special place in my heart and I am already wearing it!!!

This absolutely beautiful handmade card and tag arrived from June of Dezinaworld--I was so surprised and if that wasn't enough...

June sent me one of her Lucky Treasure Bags!!! I really wanted one!! It is filled with decorating treasures. June is the owner of Dezinaworld--one of the premiere online shops for images. She has just "rolled out" these Lucky Treasure Bags for her customers and they are incredible!!

My dear friend Donna of My Shabby Chateau sent this gorgeous wooden box that was designed with shabby goodness!!! I opened it and was so surprised!!! I adore her style as do so many of her clients of her fabulous Etsy shop!

Just look at the detail--with sheet music inside--"Be still my heart!"

And Donna sent this precious handmade card~I adore the little girl and the baby buggy!! It is so, so darling!

My dear friend Melody sent me a vintage cookbook~Melody is from Brown Gingham Creations! But look what else she sent~

A beautiful vintage apron...and guess what? Melody completely embroidered the apron!

I hope it is possible to see the intricate stitches~She is so talented!! This is truly a heartfelt treasure.

Thank you all SO much--You made my birthday so special and I can't begin to tell you what this meant to me!!
XO
Cindy

41 comments:

Jill said...

Beautiful treasures for a beautiful lady!

NanaDiana said...

Wow Cindy! You are SOOOO loved! Isn't that just wonderful? You have some amazing TALENTED friends. You received some gorgeous pieces! GORGEOUS!! Isn't it nice to KNOW how much you are loved in this world of bloggers?

I hope to be able to develop some of my own talents now that I quit working. I am working on getting set up. We are in the midst of a snow storm here today..UGH..xo Diana

sjmcdowell said...

Oh Cindy....You are truly Blessed by the people that love you!!

You give us all so much and it is true that whatever you give to others it will come back to you ten fold!!

Love and Blessings always,

Susan
xxoo

Myric said...

There are a LOT of people who loves you! It's storming such lovely gifts in your mailbox!

xoxo
Myric

Valerie-Jael said...

Wow! Enjoy.....Hugs, Valerie

Sush said...

How in the world did I miss your birthday? Happy Birthday and I hope you had the most lovely of days!
Hugs dear friend and...
Laissez les bon temps rouller!

Tete said...

Happy Birthday and you got some really great stuff there! Love it all! Have fun finding just the right place for each gift!

Bliss said...

All I got was bills in my mail today. Think I'm going to switch mailboxes with you!

~Bliss~

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

What wonderful gifts you received from your blogging friends. You and they are so creative.

Queenie Believe said...

Absolutely beautiful Birthday treasures!!! Enjoy!!!
Have a great day,
Always, Queenie

Dorthe said...

Oh my dear, you are truly a very treasured friend- and so loved-
what fantastic gifts you have recieved,everyone is beautiful, and you are such a sweet lady.
Hugs,Dorthe

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Cindy, Your birthday surprises are beautiful. I love all the goodies sent from these amazing ladies.
Thank you for sharing my little gift and your kind comments. You are a dear and so deserving of presents. You are one that promotes others and God blesses you for doing so.

Thank you my friend.
Have a great day.
Love, Celestina Marie

cheryl said...

oh Cindy Hun had no idea it was your birthday so sorry I missed it,you really received some amazing presents hun really well deserved too,happy belated birthday sweetie hugs Cheryl

Terry said...

Wow just abouts sums it all up!! Glad you had a wonderful birthday! Hugs!

Anonymous said...

Cindy you deserved all of these. You are special and i am glad you had a lovely birthday, what beautiful things and that fleur de lis is heavenly !!
Hugs June x

Darcie (My Modern Country) said...

Oh, such pretty gifts! Your blog friends are SO talented-I am hoping if I hang around long enough, some of the talent will rub off! As you know, I am one of those just beginning to "spread my artistic wings"

Devonay said...

I'm so happy to hear that you had a wonderful birthday! What wonderful gifts! Indeed, I knew I couldn't be the only one that knew how special you are! Here's to the beginning of a wonderful year for you!!!

Lynn said...

I am joining Darcie in hoping some of the talent rubs off on me if I spend time here!
I didn't even know it was your birthday! Happy Belated birthday, although I think birthdays should be celebrated all month!

trisha too said...

Wonderful surprises for your special day--I hope it was, indeed, very happy!!

:)

Blessings from Cindy said...

Lovely Gifts for a lovely lady! I just finished the angel e~book a few days ago. I loved it. I will write a review for it on Amazon!
Blessings,
Cindy

highheeledlife said...

happy Birthday!! Wonderful treasures all of them sent from the heart!! I have seen Celestina's creations and she is a most gifted creative soul!! xo HHL

Scrumplescrunch said...

OMG.... What wonderful treasures you have received,it is great to see that when one is so giving; as you are Cin, it is returned in such an altruistic way.
Smiles:)

Astrid Maclean said...

Wonderful gifts, so well desrved! Thanks for sharing them with us and enjoy!

The Bear's Blog said...

Happy Birthday.

Hugs

Marilyn said...

Thanks for sharing all the packages with us! And may you have many more birthdays.♥♫

Unknown said...

Happy BirthdaY!!!
You sure did receive some beautiful gifts from your blogging friends.

Victorian1885 said...

Lucky Girl.. I love your new header!

Hugs,
Wanda

Gina said...

So many beautiful gifts given to you! It's a testament to what a wonderful person you are, honestly it is.

Donna said...

What wonderful surprises, Cindy! I am totally in love with the gorgeous fleur de lis necklace! And I'm thrilled that you love your box! The baby buggy in the card that I made you reminded me of your vintage buggy:)

1CardCreator said...

These are all beautiful, I can't think of anyone more deserving!

Your Craft Book said...

Dear Cindy, Your cup truly runneth over. Beautiful gifts for a truly lovely person, love the fleur de lys.......

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Absolutely GORGEOUS gifts!! Love them! :):):):):):):):):):):)

Ros said...

OMG these are such beautiful gifts ... Celeste's box is totally stunning!! So happy for you ...

Unknown said...

These are all such wonderful gifts, given by wonderful women to a lovely lady!

Unknown said...

Again, H B'day My Friend. You deserve all the good things...you're one in a million.
Have fun with Hubby 8o)

Anonymous said...

I love them all but my favorite is Celestina's gorgeous box and that unreal arty clip. Genious! Along with her beautiful heart, it makes it all the more special.
The evidence of your giving is seen in your receiving. :)
Much love.

Theresa MacNaughton said...

What totally gorgeous goodies you received for your birthday! Such well deserved gifts for a awesome person!!! :) xoxo

Cindy Adkins said...

Wow! Those are some gorgeous creations and birthday gifts! Hugs,
Cindy

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

So many pretty things for a pretty lady on her birthday! We sure do love so many of the same things, my friend! Enjoy your weekend! And thanks for making mine special! ♥♥♥

A Magical Whimsy said...

Happy belated Birthday! Cindy
Wow! What sweet gifts you received.
Have a lovely week!
Teresa in California
(I'm still plodding along typing the rough draft of my completed book...lots of typing and editing to do!)
Thank you again for being such an inspiration~
Teresa in California

Kim said...

Happy Birthday my inspiring new friend. I hope it was a wonderful day!