I thought I’d just do a small round-up of the fun things I received in the mail last year from a few of my favorite bloggers.
First, my favorite blogger, Susan, who writes this little blog right here. She sent me and my girls a big box of Christmas love, but nothing so important as these:
Cinnamon M&Ms. Cinnamon. M. And. Ms. I’ve long since made a decision on one of the most important questions in life: gun to your head, if you had to give up either cinnamon or chocolate for the rest of your life, which would it be? For me, cinnamon wins by a very narrow margin. But now I don’t have to choose! The relief in this house was palpable. (Until this bag is gone and I have to wait until next year for the dumb Mars company to realize this should be a permanent flavor. I’m thinking of starting a petition now.)
This one is 6 months late, but I won this adorable Oliver + S Music Class Blouse from Jennifer over at Parrish Platz (photo from her blog).
She said she just didn’t like it and didn’t want to spend the time putting in buttons for something that wouldn’t get worn. Well, I love everything she does, and this was no exception. I believe I commented that she should just forgo the giveaway and give it to me, but in the end I won it anyway.
I am always right after all.
Now I need to add the buttons, which I even went so far as to purchase the other day. Good thing I now have 3 girls to cycle through this shirt. I should stop procrastinating, especially since I’ve never done buttonholes with my Bernina and I hear it works like a dream.
And in a strange coincidence, I also won something from one of Jennifer’s real life friends, Corinnea. Corinnea and her daughter Jessica recently combined their blogs and shops for double the crafty awesomeness. Jessica has an adorable son who is the main recipient of Corinnea’s gorgeous sewing, and just announced that she is expecting a daughter as well! I’m sure Grandma is already revving up her sewing machine pedal.
I got to choose one of Corinnea’s beautiful pencil pouches, but their shop also boasts pretty key fobs and adorable garlands for your next party along with many other handmade items that you just need to go check out for yourself.
Look how nicely everything was packaged! They even sent me a card and a freebie to go along with my freebie – 2 cute little notepads, perfect for stashing in my purse to record crafty inspiration when I’m on the go. I got this package just in time for my 30th birthday, so it was extra special :)
Didn’t I choose a cute one? Do you see that little beaded zipper pull? The details and sewing are just perfect.
and the back of her label was just too fun not to share:
Then of course, there’s my biggest win of 2011.
There might come a time when my every blog post doesn’t include a picture of that sweet little face, but that time is not now.
Congrats Adrianna… I think you have the right to show off your little bundle of joy in the post… I also won a couple things in 2011… some hand spun yarn and a hat for my niece from the same place… a cloth diaper for my little one that was on the way… and the lil boy to fit in it.
WHAT!! Cinnamon M&Ms! I didn’t know those existed! Cinnamon is my favorite, and I love cinnamon and chocolate! I almost boycotted Starbucks when they got rid of the Cinnamon Spice Mocha, but I found it within myself to take a deep breath and move on. I WILL be scouring the stores in search of these gifts from heaven!
Looks like a winning year to me! Congrats!
Oh dear that baby is so very sweet. You can show those girls as often as you want to!
Glad you liked your bag. I totally forgot you won Jennifer’s blouse…. It was your year!
Have fun hugging that baby.
Cinnamon M&Ms are the best!! I have fallen in love this season. Apparently though, no one else thinks so but us, because there are tons left at Target. I went on Sunday and bought 10 bags because they were 75% off in the holiday section. That MIGHT stock me up for like a week!!!!
I just lovelovelove your blog! It makes me smile everytime I go to it! May this year keep you rockn’ and give you the energy to keep blogging so awesome-ly for us readers to drool over ;P
Blessings,
Samantha (Woodland Woolens)
I love seeing what you sew, but nothing beats seeing your beautiful baby!
baby fever just kicked me right in the gut. not fair. and um, cinnamon m&ms? sounds, interesting?
Personally, I hope your every blog post DOES include a photo of that darling little one! …Or at least, every other post! ;-) She’s so sweet!
Your baby is beautiful!! And where do you get such pretty fabrics?