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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Bloggers Are Givers


There is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving.
--Henry Drummond

Bloggers are givers and I have had occasion to be the recipient of many gifts this week.

Tuesday I had lunch with Donna from Distressed Donna Down Home. We have much in common. To say that she is fun and kind is an understatement. She brought me carrot muffins in the box tied with a yellow ribbon and at the time I was so excited to meet her I did not notice that there were three vintage Easter postcards tucked under the ribbon.  After lunch we went thrifting like we had been shopping together for years.






Donna sells primitives and shabby chic items and has two booths in an antique mall not far from our yellow house. Donna and I will be meeting for lunch and shopping again soon.


I won this Nest burlap banner from Judy at 20 North Ora. Judy sent me handmade quilted Easter eggs too. If you have not seen Judy's dress form, please look. It is a work of art.  We have a stone fireplace that is without a mantle so I was in a bit of pickle as to where to hang the banner. The kitchen window won. Thanks Judy.


Blogging friends near and far away have enriched my life this week.


joy and peace
Olive


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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    The burlap 'nest' banner is deliciously fun~ Some gals are so creative~!

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  2. Andrea at Opulent CottageMarch 28, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Such sweet gifts! Your new banner looks darling in your kitchen. Wish I could meet up and go shopping with you all, I bet you girls are a lot of fun :)

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  3. hidden art of homemakingMarch 28, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Olive,
    You are always enriching our lives too....glad you had a good week..
    Love,
    Mona

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  4. DeseraeMarch 28, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    You received some great goodies from your sweet friends! How fun that you were able to meet up with a fellow blogger and go shopping too!
    Happy Easter!
    ~Des

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  5. Donna WilkesMarch 28, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Olive, it was so much fun meeting you this week. I am glad you enjoyed the Easter cards and the muffins! That is a sweet banner and it looks great on your window.

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  6. chateau chicMarch 28, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    What lovely gifts and wins! The nest banner is so cute!
    Mary Alice

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  7. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 28, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Beautiful gifts...love that banner! Happy Easter!!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  8. LynneMarch 28, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Such fun to meet someone new and enjoy together your thrifting . . . Great gifts and giving . . .
    I like the quote very much . . .

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  9. Grandma Barb's This and ThatMarch 28, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    You received some beautiful gifts! How fun to meet a fellow blogger for lunch and then go shopping.
    Have a Happy Easter!

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  10. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 28, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Love the banner....and yes, Ms. Begonia is fabulous!

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  11. Linda @ A La CarteMarch 28, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Blogging friends are the best! Love the nest banner and it looks great in the window!

    Hugs, Linda

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  12. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 28, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Sweet gifts and the muffin looks so good.
    Have a wonderful Easter!

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  13. Blondie's JournalMarch 28, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Donna sounds like she is going to be a good friend. I love homemade gifts, as in the sort you can eat. And I love your banner, Judy is so very creative! Good for you, lucky lady!

    XO,
    Jane

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  14. Town and Country GalsMarch 28, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Olive,
    "bloggy friends" are the best! What a fun time the two of you had and what a sweet gift! The nest banner is adorable, Judy is very talented.
    Have a Happy easter.
    Rebecca

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  15. Nancy @ The HeadmistressMarch 28, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    I love BOTH your blogs; so glad you two got to meet!

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  16. Elizabeth EdwardsMarch 28, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    awwww, so sweet. Happy Easter! ( :

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  17. LynnMarch 28, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    All beautiful gifts Olive! The banner is perfect for spring:@)

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  18. Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynestMarch 28, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    How fun to lunch and shop with a new blog friend :-)
    Happy Easter!

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  19. MelanieMarch 28, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Aren't blogging friends wonderful? What a wonderful gift you received from Donna - and Judy's banner is so cute and looks perfect in your kitchen window.

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  20. Pam KesslerMarch 29, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    How fun that you got to hang out with Donna. Call me next time you two get together and I'll jump in the car and take the twelve hour drive down there!

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  21. KellyMarch 29, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    That was such a nice gift from your friend to bake something from her kitchen! I love the packaging as well. The banner is adorable too. Sounds like you've been blessed this week!

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  22. SusieMarch 29, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Olive, How very nice...to have a new friend to lunch with and go shopping. I have been wanting to leave comments...my computer is an evil self minded piece of junk....We are shopping for a new one, soon. xoxo,Susie

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  23. SusyMarch 29, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Friend, food, shopping. Sounds like a perfect day! and I think you're blessed because you are such a blessing to others. Easter Blessings xo

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  24. MaryMarch 30, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    What sweet Easter cards Olive! Love your nest banner hanging by the window~ Happy Easter!

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  25. SouthhamsdarlingMarch 30, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Hi Olive. What an exciting time you have had recently with all those little surprises. I would love to meet a blogging friend one day. They really are the best, aren't they? I love the little banner (we call it bunting over here, and it is very popular at the moment). Have a blessed Easter and I thank you for YOUR friendship. Hugs.

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  26. Leslie Anne TarabellaMarch 30, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    What a fun day of shopping!

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I adore your comments. They are like finding unexpected chocolates. olive

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