Giving & Receiving

Hi everyone. Yes, I'm still here! Just having a bit of a rough week, physically speaking. The car ride to Ohio and back was torture on my poor legs. They are throbbing. And lots of other pregnancy-related pains seem to be presenting themselves on a daily basis. On top of that, I am no longer sleeping. Some nights I sleep an hour or two. Some nights not at all. I'm running on empty! Oh, well, I guess it's just all normal pregnancy stuff. I just didn't have these issues with my first pregnancy, so it has caught me by surprise.

Anyhoo, I hope you all had a nice long weekend. We enjoyed the company of family and change of scenery. Mario and his cousins ran around the yard like maniacs and had a ball playing together. My new niece was baptized, and I'm so glad we were there for that special day. My mom and I hit the flea market (another reason my legs hurt......shame on me.) and found some treasures. The picture at the top is a glimpse of some old jewelry I found. I'll finally be able to get the Flea Market section of the website up and running with some Bundles of Baubles and Bundles of Buttons! I hope you like them. I'll let you know when they are listed. I also found some vintage ornaments in my colors to add to the tree this year. I hoping to finally get around to making a wreath out of these.

And now, without further ado, the winner of the 100th post Sparkling Glass Glitter Giveaway is Dede!!!!!! Congratulations Dede! I'll be sending you an email to get your mailing address and shipping your two bottles of glitter out this week! I hope you enjoy them!

For any of you who may be interested, the 2 new glitter colors will be for sale in the shop on Saturday. I'll post again to let you know exactly when.

Speaking of giving things to people, so many sweet and thoughtful gifts have come my way lately. I just wanted to share a few of them with you.

This is a gift from Wendy, a sweet woman who I've kind of gotten to know through my blog. She wanted to share some of her vintage lace collection with me. Lucky me! The box arrived covered in vintage wallpaper, and I hated to have to tear it open. I love how she covered this container and embellished it with tags and lace and an old rhinestone jewel. Pink and brown......she's got my number for sure. Just look at all of the lovely aged lace. Yum.

My friend Pam made this special journal and brought it over to my house the day before I launched One Hundred Wishes. I use it to record my thoughts and plans and milestones for the business. I know I'll enjoy looking back through this journal in years to come to see how things have evolved and to remember the beginning stages of One Hundred Wishes.

Pam also made this! It's a vintage wooden spool that she crafted into a vase of sorts to hold all of the "flowers" she tucked inside. It sits happily on a shelf in my studio. I really enjoy surrounding myself with art made by friends and fellow crafters. It makes me feel that I'm a teeny tiny part of a creative web of wonderful, generous women.

This was given to me by my friend Dana. A tablet of stationery covered in floral paper with an "A" on top. And this little old stork! She knows I fall for anything vintage-baby related. How cute is this stork? I just love it! Can't wait to find the perfect little nook for it in the nursery.

Those are just a few bits of generosity that have come my way lately. It's fun to get surprises and just as fun to give them to others. George says I do so many giveaways, I'll never make any money! I don't care......it's fun!

The weekend is almost here. I can't wait. I'll be back (I promise) with a shop update this Saturday (or sooner). My foyer looks like a warehouse. Lots of shipments arriving and newness to share with all of you, including new ribbons, garlands, and some velvet surprises!

Have a lovely day!

Comments

[dawn]

Hurray! So glad that your trip went well but I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling your best...
lovely finds - as always. xo~dawn

[Rosemary]

Hi Andrea,
Glad you had a nice trip. Sorry you are worn out though.
Can't wait to see the new items for your shop on Saturday.
Congrats to Dede!
Love all of your little surprises, that is fun.
Have a great day!
Rosemary

[Maria]

Congratulations to Dede.

Sounds like a lovely break but sorry you're feeling yucky.

Thank you for my order and I shall be popping in on Saturday for some of that divine glitter.

Happy Thursday xxx

[Joy]

What lovely gifts - so gorgeous in the pics! Love your blog for inspiration!

[flaviasoapsandmore.typepad.com]

Congratulations to the winner!!! I am glad you had fun weekend, now its time to relax as much as you can and take care of your legs!!!

[Becca]

I enjoyed all the pretty photos!
Glad you had a nice trip to our beautiful state! :)

[Jonne]

Hi, i just wanted you to know , you have the prettiest things, i constantly look to your blog for inspiration, thank you so much!!

[clarice]

You be extra good to yourself right now xoxoxo Clarice

[michele]

Yeah for Dede, the lucky girl!! Great photos...take care of yourself!!
Michele :)

[Daphne]

Hi :)
I was just wondering when your baby is due? My baby is due January 28, 2008.
I love your blog and your shop and totally covet all your goodies! I am originally from Ohio, Cincinnati area. I moved to Arkansas in January 2007. I know how you feel with the aches and pains and not sleeping! It's really not much fun but it's all worth it in the end, no?
Hugs,
Daphne

[psmullican]

Can't wait for all the new goodies to be added to the shop! Take care of yourself and keep those feet up!

[Dapoppins]

I love your blog, and visit often to look at all your vintage sparklers...But I must make a mom to mom comment now: labor for each pregnancy lasts longer. If your due date is in October, you will spend all of September in pre-labor. At least, that is the way it was for me. Glad to see I am not alone...! Take it easy when you can, tell your husband you must put your feet up and have them massaged when you blog!It is great therapy.

[Ele]

Sorry to hear your not feeling well. Pregnancy can be trying and tiring! I also love to surround myself with creative things from fellow artists. I have met some extra nice people in blogland! Your website is also lovely and hope to be able to make a purchase soon.

[kim]

I recently found your site (and Love All That I See!!) Is there anyway that you might post some pictures of your studio!!! I'm curious to see what it looks like!! Honestly - I need some ideas for my own!! Oh & good luck with the pregnancy. I'm baking number 4 - This one is getting to me also!! But it might have something to do with a 2 year old and twin 10 month olds!! (My body is over the eternal pregnancy stage!! hehehe)

[brianadiller]

Glad you found so many goodies in Hartville! Cannot wait to see what you will add to your shop!!
Congrats to Dede!!!

[Rachael]

Glad you got to have a little break and the shopping was worth the pain! But it sounds to me like you are overloaded, bet your Mom is telling you the same! Not that I can talk of course! But take care of yourself, have more massages! Rachaelxo

[wendy]

How sweet of you to display the box of lace. I meant to tell you not to feel obligated to keep the box. The other gifts are beautiful! I love the paper (I assume its paper) on the front of the journal. Your ornaments are gorgeous as well. I recently bought some vintage Shiny Brites at an estate sale, but not in the lovely colors you found.

Take care. I hope you are feeling more rested and comfortable today. Rest really is the best cure.

Wendy

[dede warren]

Oh My Gosh!!!! I can't believe I WON!!!! I have never thought of myself as having been born under a lucky star... but maybe, just maybe I was!!! Thank you soooo much!!! Yippy skippy!!!!

In other news: take care of yourself during your pregnancy! I remember 26 years ago when I was expecting my daughter, the Dr said babies are like parasites in that they take what they need first and kind of leave us with the left overs. We wouldn't have it any other way... but still, take care of you and that sweet baby! and of course both your men already at home.

thanks again!!!!!

[Karla]

Some wonderful items! Love the flower "vase" great idea. I hope you get some relief!
Karla

[britt-sparkled vintage charm]

wow Andrea!! love the pictures!!! soo cute! sorry that you aren't sleeping! I don't sleep much at all either. I haven't since I got pregnant w/ my son. (he is 4 months old) by the way...thanks for the super sweet email you sent saying how cute he is!! hugs! Britt :-)

[Joy For the Journey]

Hi, Andrea! I'm tagging you for the Name Game!! I figured you have LOTS of names rolling through your head right now for your pending arrival! The rules are on my blog :)
Sarah

[Mizsmoochielips]

Beautiful gifts!!

[Sadie Olive]

You have been getting some lovely gifts! They are all beautiful!

[Coach Outlet]

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