Monday, December 31, 2007

Lucky Again



In all the rush leading up to Christmas, I almost forgot to show you these. I won another drawing recently, this one from Abbie, of Whimsy of a Staggering Artist. Two beautiful icicle tree ornaments, made from vintage buttons -- aren't they great?




They arrived beautifully wrapped in a piece of old sheet music, tied with a festive red ribbon and adorned with a glittering snowflake and a darling gift tag. So pretty!




If you don't know Abbie, please take a minute to visit her beautiful blog -- you'll be so glad you did. And dear Abbie, thank you so much; I love my new icicles!


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BTW, does anyone else have that wonderful upper respiratory virus that's going around? My daughter got it on Christmas Eve, and now I've got it. It's one of those post nasal drippy things -- my nose is perfectly clear, but it feels like there's a wad of phlegm the size of a golf ball in my throat. MITIN? Sorry.
Here's me going to bed at night: Long underwear top, fleece pj's and hiking socks because I'm always cold, eye-cover mask thingy because the tiniest bit of light wakes me up and I can't get back to sleep, and a big box of tissues next to the bed. Every ten minutes, throw off the covers (hot flash!) sit up, grab a tissue, hoick-ptooie. My husband is a saint.

20 comments:

  1. At first I thought they might be earrings, and yes, I'd probably wear button earrings! Those icicles are beautiful and the wrapping makes the gift that much more special. Sorry to hear you've caught a nasty bug. Stay in your P.J.'s and have a hot toddy.

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  2. Mary,

    My friend in California and her husband have this apparently well- traveled virus. Take care of yourself and keep the bug in New Jersey please.

    Janet

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  3. Oh, the icicles are just wonderful and the wrapping is awesome.
    So sorry you are sick and, yes, several of us in our family have it, too. Nothing that makes one feel really sick...just ROTTEN!
    Hope you feel better soon!
    hugs, bj

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  4. beautiful!!! so sweet.
    happy new years!
    jessi

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  5. Love those icicles. How creative. Hope you feel better real soon. My daughter has the same thing. Try some boiling water and put a lemon slice in it. She loves it and it seems to help with the phelm. All my best. Happy new Year. janie

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  6. Good Morning Mary! I am so sorry you are sick! Yuck.. perhaps your honey can make you that 'Cheating Chicken Soup' you posted about previously for you.. ♥ Thank you for the kind words! I am happy you liked the icicles, enjoy them or you can regift them next year! ;)
    Happy New Year!
    :) Abbie

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  7. Dear Mary
    it does wrong to me that you must terminate ill this old year... : ( I wish you and your family a good new year, and am pleased in the Blog soon again from you to, to read here.
    Good improvement!
    Take care Barbara

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  8. Beautiful ornaments! Once I get off the sugar high I must get in gear!

    I must say that I now have this image of you ingrained in my brain....!

    Hope you feel better soon!

    Happy New Year!

    Fran

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  9. The respiratory "gunk" is making its unwelcome way through here, too. Hope you feel much better soon!

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  10. I LOVE those icicles...how clever!!!
    I am sorry you are not feeling well...take care of yourself!
    Happy New Year!!
    Blessings,
    Robin

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  11. Mary,
    Oh so sorry to hear your not feeling well...I've managed to stay healty (knock on wood). Take care of yourself. Hope you have a wonderful New Year (or as best you can considering) - I love the icicles, and what gorgeous gift wrap!
    Rose

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  12. Hi Mary:
    Sorry to hear you are under the weather but congrats on your 100 post! I was unable to get to you sooner, we were traveling cross country for the holidays...and I did try to get online from hotel rooms to see how your 100th went to no avail! Happy New Year!

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  13. OH, those are absolutely gorgeous, and the packaging is darling. I love 'em.

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  14. Happy New year. Stop by my blog. I'm having a party for a friend of yours.
    Smiles,
    Nan

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  15. Mary,your icicle ornaments are lovely. I love old buttons and what a neat way to use them...pretty gift wrap too.
    What a way to start the new year....I know there are lots of bugs going around.
    Stay warm and toasty and I hope you feel better soon.
    Happy New Year~Linda

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  16. Those are beautiful! Abbie is very creative.

    Hope that you are feeling better by morning.

    Here I thought that I was going to make an early night of it and instead it appears that I will actually see 2008 in.

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  17. HI Mary! Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog! Great to have you.

    What a beautiful drawing you won!

    My hubby, mom and dad had the dreaded disease you speak of. It has had mercy on me for some odd reason. (I get EVERYTHING). I've been having crazy sinus problems and am currently on drugs to help with that. Maybe my sinuses are so super clear from all the sinus sprays and the "bug" didn't have a place to call "home"! :-) Well hope you feel better soon.

    Have a Happy New Year!!

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  18. Happy New Year Mary! I wish you and your family a wonderful 2008. Sorry to hear that you and your dd have been sick, I hope it clears quickly sweetie!
    Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

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  19. I stopped by at the suggestion of Barbara and I am glad I did. You have a delightful little place here!

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!
    KJ
    CALIFORNIA

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