I am joining Ricki Jill Treleaven's My Happy List party.
I received a special treat in the mail. My high school friend Lynn sent me this beautiful scarf she made for me. My favorite color is green so I am especially excited. I love the stitches, and look at that gorgeous wooden button! I have Facebook to thank for putting me back in touch with Lynn a few years ago. I remember going to her house when her neighbor, who was a beautician, gave me my very first hair frosting job. It was the kind of frosting we used to receive by pulling hair through the holes in the cap. Do you remember those? I felt like I was really something afterwards!
I received a special treat in the mail. My high school friend Lynn sent me this beautiful scarf she made for me. My favorite color is green so I am especially excited. I love the stitches, and look at that gorgeous wooden button! I have Facebook to thank for putting me back in touch with Lynn a few years ago. I remember going to her house when her neighbor, who was a beautician, gave me my very first hair frosting job. It was the kind of frosting we used to receive by pulling hair through the holes in the cap. Do you remember those? I felt like I was really something afterwards!
She included this sweet card with it. Girlfriends make me so happy!
I am also waiting for two giveaways to arrive from Vickie's Grow Your Blog Party. It was great fun meeting so many bloggers and making new friends. I will show you what I receive in the mail next time!
Look what happened to my side of the home office! Yikes! It all started when I worked on projects for the upcoming baby shower. I purposely took this photo so it would give me incentive to clean it up.
Ahh...now I feel better and it only took a couple hours one evening! My blog helps me to get things done. I cannot function in the kind of mess that I had so I am much happier now. I threw away a huge black garbage bag of stuff and organized things too! Toni from A Bowl Full of Lemons inspires me when it comes to cleaning up the house. As she suggests, I took EVERYTHING out into the foyer and wiped down the desk before bringing anything back in. Only things I use and love came back in.
And finally, speaking of the baby shower, I am so excited about the one Ashleigh and I are hosting for Natasha this weekend! I made so many fun BLUE things for decorations. We will have several special family members from out of town joining us. I have posts planned to show you next week. In the meantime, here's a sneak peek!
What is making you happy these days?
It really does make you feel great when you get stuff cleaned up!
ReplyDeleteI think the scarf is soooo pretty. I love that huge button, too! It looks like a sweater I loved in Anthropologie last fall....it had a huge button like that! :D
I hope you post about the shower. I love seeing how people entertain!
Thanks so much for linking-up, my dear! You've made me *happy*
xo,
RJ
What a lovely scarf and the color is gorgeous! What a special gift from your friend. Your home office looks great! I know how you feel, it's my dining room that catches the projects and mess. It makes me happy too when it's all cleaned up!
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The French Hutch
It's so fun finding old friends. I love Facebook for that. And, for keeping in touch with old friends, new friends and family. It's an amazing invention. What a sweet gift and card you received. I'm excited to see what you got from the party! I won a few things too. Can't wait to see them in person. :-) Your office looks great. I bet it feels great too. Cleaning up and getting rid of things always make me feel so good.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot to be happy about!
ReplyDeleteHi Patty, My first time visiting and I just love your blog! I had to laugh at your office 'before' photo lol I will have to visit the bowl full of lemons for some motivation too. Actually if I'm not on the computer, I can get things done. Darn computer lol
ReplyDeleteThe scarf is just beautiful and I am sure you will enjoy it for many years.
Love your red hearts in the post below!
Hi Patty, your scarf is gorgeous and I love the color too!Lovely gift. To feel myself good I need to have everything clean-up too :)
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
I should be making out a happy list. Lots to be happy about these days. So glad about your friend, that is so exciting Patty.
ReplyDeleteOh the scarves are beautiful! Similar to some I have made. I adore that shade of green!!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to be planning the shower for your grandson! Enjoy!!!!!
Hugs,
Kris
Pretty - Like the scarf!
ReplyDeleteI always feel better when my home is neat and clean.
Love the scarf, Patty, and it's even more special when it comes from a friend.
ReplyDeleteI can't function in clutter and any unorganized space either. It's funny but I have to clean up before I create and then it gets a little messy but I have to start with an organized area. Always been that way...not into perfectionism or anything, but definitely some order. I think it's part of having administrative gifts too.
From your page, I would have never guessed your favorite color is green.
Your title caught my attention due to the post I shared today. :)
Let the happiness live on!!
XOXO's,
Marcia
This scarf with the big gorgeous button on it,is wonderful!!! I love cozy pretty things like this!! They make me happy!! Looking forward to your upcoming posts!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is one beautiful scarf! I love everything about it: the grey-green color, the funky design and that chunky knit, so cool! Can't wait to see the baby shower posts!
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