random whites...

 Today I would love to be able to show you my wonderful white piece I bought out of Karen's new little garden spot at the shop but I can't.

You see it is buried behind all my "stuff" for the event.

I have been working every afternoon on this, that and the other thing ~ trying to pull it all together.

I spend my mornings out and about since I can drive now!

Yes I am smiling!!

So I thought I would share with you a few random whites from around my nest.

First, some pretties from a gift my thoughtful friend Sandi sent me...

Lovely handmade card tucked in with my gifts.

Beautiful little paper heart kissed with glitter.

I bought this old shutter hardware piece...

I am hoping to collect a few more unique "S"s for my studio...

A few weeks ago I found this sweet vintage book...

You know I have a weakness for these old beauties.  I recently sold a few that I liked but did not love so I think I can keep this one... 

I do love it!  When I took a peek inside I noticed this...

The book has a fishing story in it (we won't dwell on the bad day part)!  Not that my fisherman will notice that this book is a new find but at least I can justify it!!

Next I would like to share this beautiful gift from Judy over at French Laundry from the Pay It Forward 2011 project I participated in...

A stunning lavender sachet for my Paris Hotel Suite...

Thank you so much Judy!

I mailed off my packages yesterday ~ sorry for the delay girls!

Oh and yesterday I received another package in the mail...

I was giddy with excitment...

It is heavenly...

Thank you Fifi!!

Thank you for visiting today!

Big thanks to Kathleen for hosting White Wednesday ~ I am off to Faded Charm to poke around before I head out and about!

pay it forward...

photo found here

Pay It Forward 2011...

Perfect for this girl who is feeling very, very lucky these days and wants to share her happiness.

I first read about this project over at Petite Michelle Louise and then again over at French Laundry.  I am so happy to be taking part in what Michelle describes as...a wonderful way to share friendship, inspiration and creativity all while "paying it forward."

Here is how it works...

The first five people who comment on this blog post will receive a handmade gift from me ~ Sandi of A Cottage Muse.

In return, you must first write a blog post explaining "Pay It Forward 2011".

Then you must send out a handmade gift to the first 5 visitors who leave a comment.

Take your time...you don't need to send them all today or tomorrow. Good things come to those who wait!!

This is such a sweet way to make new friends and share the love of things we create with our hearts and hands.

Michelle has a great way with words!!

"It's not the size of the item that matters, but the spirit of paying it forward."

So start celebrating Spring's arrival today and Pay It Forward!!

Thank you for stopping by!