Monday, October 11, 2010

Austrian Arrival

On July 31st, Traude of Rostrose in Austria announced a giveaway to celebrate one year of blogging. I was one of three lucky winners and this morning my giveaway package arrived.

I was so very happy to see that it made it here in great shape after a journey of about 5 weeks.

All the little details made it even more special. A handwritten note on this paper doily, tied up with jute and embellished with a pretty little graphic.

Postcards that she designed herself.

Lovely little wooden and cork ornaments.

And then her beautiful collage. Photos do not do it justice. The colors and design are gorgeous and go perfectly in my bedroom.

THANK YOU Traude from the bottom of my heart. I love everything and will cherish them all. But most of all, I am so happy to have met you through this wonderful world of blogging.

With a grateful heart, I wish each and every one a beautiful day! Friendship blessings, Tammy

22 comments:

Rostrose said...

Oh Tammy, dear!
I feel sooo glad that you are happy with my little gifts! Sleep well and have wonderful dreams!
Warm hugs from Austria,
Traude

Rita said...
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Rita said...

Dear Tammy,
congrats on winning Traude's giveaway. Everything looks so beautiful and Trraude is indeed a very sweet special person.
if youìre still connected wish you the sweetest of dreams.
here where we live the earth just quaked. felt quite strong but can't find any detals on the official earthquakes sites. there was also one this morning shortly before 8am but luckily enough I didn't feel it as was too busy letting my dog walk me out before going to work. LOL
love
rita

Nice and Easy Antiques said...

Everything looks so pretty! Enjoy it all!!!

Jane said...

Congratulations on being one of the winners of the giveaway. You received some wonderful things.
Jane

crochet lady said...

Those are wonderful give away items. How fun to get something so special in the mail!

Diane said...

Very pretty things, Tammy, she surely is creavite. I love the kitties in the flower pots, how sweet. Diane

Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said...

Dearest Tammy,

Well those treasures were well worth the long wait!
Mail nowadays is by far not anymore what it used to be; sadly for all of us living far away from certain loved ones and friends. Good thing there's Internet...

Sunny greetings from Georgia/USA

MariettesBacktoBasics

Hearts Turned said...

What lovely gifts, Tammy!

Hope you're having a wonderful night, my friend!

Julie

Melissa said...

You got Mail!! What a great surprise to get from your friend. Very beautifully presented.

Beth Leintz said...

What a fun gift- the note on the doily is a gift in itself.

Claus said...

Beautiful package. Congrats!! It is so nice, indeed, to receive a pretty gift, personalized and filled with details. I'm always amazed by people's creativity, as you can see what "moves" them through their art and dedication.
have a lovely day!

Unknown said...

Beautiful colors in those gifts. Congrats. In reply to your comment on my blog. I did not have time to do fun creative things when I worked either. You are doing such a wonderful job where God has you planted at this time in your life. There is nothing better than that. Blessings
QMM

Anonymous said...

Hi Tammy! You are so right....it is hard to keep up what with the lack of time and all! I totally get that!, but thanks for taking the time to pop in and see me!

It is such a pleasure to get fun mail....and this package rocks!

Have a great day!

Ciao Bella!

CREATIVE CARMELINA

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Tammy,

How wonderful that you won the gorgeous gifts, from the lovely Traude.
Amazing that we can have friends all around the world. Thanks for showing us and I hope that you are having a lovely week

Hugs
Carolyn

Elaine said...

What a wonderful surprise for you. so well deserved hugs Aunt Elaine

Anonymous said...

You have a wonderful way of getting lovely surprises. What a great surprise. It is jsut amazing how everyone has their own little way of making something ordinary beautiful and unique. Traude's handiwork is amazing. I love seeing what everyone is capeable of putting together.
Have a great day!!

Love,
Renee

Caterina Giglio said...

what a wonderful gift to get in the mail, it takes a long time doesn't it??
lovely collage and the presentation is wonderful, hope it is cooling off for you now... just a bit!! xx's

Jodie (everything vintage) said...

5 weeks? Girl, that's better than 3 months!!! hahaha! Your gift is beautiful and I love how she wrapped it...the details are fabulous :)

THANK YOU for the precious e-card...it so made my day and I love it! I keep looking at it over and over again. I love to play it in the morning when I wake up. I have no idea what I'm going to do when my birthday month is over ;)

So Miss Tammy, ooops I mean Miss animal whisperer...did you name the chicken yet????
Ca-Ute!!!!!!
Thank you again~
you're such a sweetie!!!!!!

Jodie (everything vintage) said...

oh heck...I forgot!
THANK YOU for your sweet comment and prayers for my brother in law!!!! How could I forget to thank you for that? THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
(it's time for a dr. pepper)

Anonymous said...

So nice to get presents in the mail!! I do love how she used a paper doily for her note! Such a cute idea!!

It's great that you are soaking in all the neat culture there (newest post)- Good for you!

Is it still warm? The temperature dropped suddenly here and I am wearing my little silky thermals- don't know what I would do without those!!

bee blessed
mary

Phyllis said...

Hi Tammy,
Congratulations on your lovely winnings!

I'm just catching up and love the sweet little kitty pics, and I'm glad you helped the chicken.

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