Hello there!! I have had a crazy week, busy as a bee, back and forth to the city house. Movers helping me bring some big things I wanted in the country, etc etc. Plus a couple trips on my own. All the while, Willa has been going bonkers. Every single one of your homes is the one she wants to live in. The choice, well, as you can imagine, impossible.
So, she called on Mister Lovee to help her after reading each of your notes over and over and over. She and he made an executive decision together...
Every home she could snuggle into seemed perfect, all with their own enchantments, all with grand love. She was so torn! Cottages by the sea, fellow tilters, snuggling up with furry ones, broken hearts, an 8 year old with a perfect little bed by her own bed, or even a wonderful suggestion that she be a surprise for Alicia Paulson. Each and every one of you had sublime ideas and places, and homes for Willa to voyage to.
She is so touched, I can't even tell you.
Alas, she could not choose, so her and Mister Lovee wrote down all your names, and popped them into a not yet worn Christmas gift shoe....
Gave them a couple tosses, and drew a name...
The name???
(hooray hoooray!)
Willa has found her home by picking a name out of a shoe, since all your homes seemed just perfect!
But...
And here is a big but.
She really loved all your home descriptions and heartfelt notes.
So, she decided to consult with the Elfin King, and see if she could get clearance to gift you all with something extra special.
A badge of elfin honor if you will.
And so, we have a gift for you!
Your very own, honorary member badge, for the Elfin Secret Society!!
Click Here for your Printable PDF Elfin Badge
(There are 4 to a page. Please give the link 60+ seconds to open)
The elfin kingdom agreed that, if you can open your hearts as such, to a wee elfin creature, then you deserve to hold the magic and protection that elfin power will bestow upon you forever more. After-all, in order to love an elf, a little section of your own heart must be elfin itself.
Just cut out your badge and wear it proudly.
Or tuck it under your pillow, or inside your jacket.
Wherever you like, really.
Thanks ever so much, for being so much fun ♥
But mostly, for believing!
I wish I had an elf for each and every one of you!
Much love, V
Elfin Dance...
Congrats on your new home Willa!!! How exciting! Bon voyage :)
Nathalie
Posted by: Nathalie Gagnon | January 13, 2012 at 04:06 PM
I am sure Willa has found a magical home. Congratulations.
Thank you so much for thinking of the rest of us.
Posted by: DogsMom | January 13, 2012 at 04:11 PM
So cute! Thank you Vanessa and congrats to Jenn and Mr. Gordo. I hope you and Willa have a lovely time together!
Posted by: Kristin | January 13, 2012 at 04:32 PM
Safe travels, Willa!! Bundle up for the snow! :) Congrats Jenn and little Mr Gordo! ;)
Posted by: Heidi Anderson | January 13, 2012 at 04:35 PM
Guess what Jenn? I think I am psychic because I knew you and Mr. Gordo were going to win! I told my friend from The Whimsical Journey (blogspot) "I bet Jenn will win, her story was so good!" It turns out the elfin magic felt that way too! Horray! I am so happy for you!
:))))))) x 1000 :)
xoxo Jess
A Woodland Fantasy
Posted by: Jessica | January 13, 2012 at 04:57 PM
Congratulations Jenn.
I love the badge. I like the idea of being a member of a magical society.
Posted by: Renee | January 13, 2012 at 05:28 PM
**clapping of many hands** The Universe has spoken!!! Congratulations,Jenn. Wearing my Elfin badge as I type...
Big Love, Deb ♥♥♥
Posted by: Deborah Bauernfeind | January 13, 2012 at 05:37 PM
OH. MY. GOODNESS!
I can't believe my eyes! I assure you, Willa will have a very happy home with me. Thank you so so much for offering her in a giveaway, I was too slow to snatch up any of your elfins before Christmas.
As an adoptive elfin mother, I will wear my badge proudly, just like those mommies who have the bumper stickers that say "My child's an honors student at So-and-So Junior High". HAHA!
Thank you and lots of love from me and Mr. Gordo (he's thrilled!)
Posted by: Jenn | January 13, 2012 at 08:03 PM
Congrats to Jenn! What a lovely little mushroom badge...you know we will wear ours proudly around here Ms. V.
Hugs,
Jamie :)
Posted by: A Forest Frolic | January 13, 2012 at 08:29 PM
awww so very sweet the way Mister wrote down the names and put them in a shoe as Willa stood close by peering in. Sooo precious!
Thank you Vanessa and Mister for the lovely contest!! I am so happy for Jenn and Mr. Gordo how lucky you are! :) Willa you will have such a happy happy time!! and last but not least thank you Vanessa for the badge!!~ ...I plan to put one on my inspiration board and print one for my wallet. One just never knows when you may need to pull this out for identification. This was soo magical~ thank you thank you!! (hugs)
Kimberly
Posted by: Kimberly | January 13, 2012 at 09:49 PM
Yuuuuuu an Elfin Badge! Ahah wonderful idea. You're so nice and sweet. Give a big "adieux kiss" to auntie BidelIa, I'm sure you'll have a lovely and peaceful life with Jenn and Mr. Gordo!
Thank u Vanessa and Mr. Loveeeeeeeeeeee
Soft hugs,
Ritolì
Posted by: Rita | January 14, 2012 at 12:33 AM
Thanks for the giveaway fun Vanessa and I enjoyed reading all the responses too...would not have been easy to choose so the shoe was a good idea!
Your blog is delightful and you can't help but enjoy a visit here! Thankyou and congrats to Jenn and Mr Gordo!
Posted by: diane | January 14, 2012 at 03:34 AM
Congratulatory hugz to Jenn and Mr. Gordo!
LOVE that shoe and ADORE that jacket with the intensely beautiful colors and textures!!!
Thank you for the elfin badge. What an honor to be considered part of such a wonderful society.
Posted by: Linda Diane | January 14, 2012 at 05:43 AM
I am so happy that Willa found a wondrous home with Jenn and Mr. Gordo. I know that she will have lots of adventures there. Thank you for the elfin badge and I will wear it proudly. Thank you for all you do.
Posted by: Miss Linda | January 14, 2012 at 05:57 AM
Congrats to Willa on her new home! Maggie and I will be wearing our badges with Pride!
Posted by: Maureen Rhines | January 14, 2012 at 08:07 AM
Yeah! Willa is in Canada♥ Welcome, Jenn, Mr. Gordo and Willa Happy New Year ********
Thank you for the membership badge of honors, I will wear mine proudly♥Debi
Posted by: Prudence Puddleduck | January 14, 2012 at 08:09 AM
Aww, this is sooo adorable! :) Elves are awesome!
Posted by: Regina @ Margarita Bloom | January 14, 2012 at 08:19 AM
Congrats, to Jenn Mr. Gordo and Willa! I know in my heart that this is a perfect home and Willa will be so content and loved! Wow, I want to go too!
Thank you, Miss Vanessa and Mr. Lovee. This has been such a nice way to meet other wonderful elfin lovers out there. I know we will wear our badges proudly. <3 & ;)
Posted by: Kelly | January 14, 2012 at 08:59 AM
Oops, forgot to mention LOVE the not yet worn Christmas gift shoe!!!!!
Posted by: Kelly | January 14, 2012 at 09:40 AM
Oh thank you for the badge, and more to the point, welcoming me into such a Magical society! What an honor! Thank you!
Posted by: Chelsy | January 14, 2012 at 10:23 AM
After hearing this wonderful news, I immediately visited Jenn and Mr. Gordo at their enchanting "Broomsticks and Lace" space on the Magical Web, and knew so well that Willa is going to be so very happy to live there!! Jenn has built an enchanting place, and shows that her heart is built of Elfin understanding and love. Congratulations!
Thank you, too, V, for creating a Magical Society for us to call home. The mushroom badges are supersweet. I do hope there may be more Elfins in your Etsy shop in future as I would dearly enjoy having the chance to give one a home (Hint, Hint!!!)
hugs,
Elizabeth in Mississippi
Posted by: Elizabeth | January 14, 2012 at 12:44 PM
What a perfect solution for lovely Willa to find a new home. And what a magical sweetness to give us all badges to celebrate elfin joy!
You are a dream, Vanessa...and many thanks goes to Mr. Lovee for choosing the daunting choice of choosing the winner!
The badge is soooo cute!
Thank you! Thank you!
elfin hugs,
Miss Teresa
Posted by: Teresa in California | January 14, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Congrats to Willa's new companion! I know she will be most happy and well-loved in her new home. :) And thank you SO very much for our sweet gifts. :) The badge is too adorable!!!! Happy weekend to you! xoxo
Posted by: Theresa | January 14, 2012 at 07:10 PM
Cute brooch, sis! You're gonna love the secret that's coming in the mail for you...
Posted by: BobbypinBandit | January 15, 2012 at 11:52 AM
♥
perfect!
{{ i do remember
the time Mr Lovee
drew my name
and
i was beside myself
with a Happiness
that
lingers
still! }}
isn't life grand!
♥
Posted by: somepinkflowers | January 15, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Oh Little Miss Willa has found a new home "-). I'm sure she will be most loved and extra special happy with new friends to make and memories to cherish. Sweet little Willa.
Me hopes you are doing well and having fun with all your moving and redesigning...we at our little cottage have been sprucing up the gardens, repainting Adirondack's in yummy colors of gumdrops, and preparing for spring...yippee!!!
Are any of your new/old things fining their way into your new "whatever" you are building???
Much LoVe from me to you, "SOMH"!!!!
Posted by: Cori G. | January 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Congratulations to Jenn and Mr Gordo! And to Willa of course ;) Hoorah for new adventures xx
Posted by: Riss | January 15, 2012 at 06:33 PM
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Jenn and Mr. Gordo!!
I sooo enjoyed reading all the comments of the applicants. How wonderful to have an elfin protector badge. The elfin here at the castle are rejoicing and send magical safe wishes to Willa for her trip to new adventures with Jenn and Mr. Gordo.
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie
Posted by: Queenie Believe | January 16, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Hi Vanessa~ Just wanted to pop back in~ still thinking of little Willa :) ... thinking of how she will bundle up for her journey to travel to the new place she will call home. Also, I wanted to sign my name a ~new~ way if I may~..because I can't wait for the next blog posting in order to do so!~ .. (lol) ;)
~Kimberly~
~Honorary member of "I love Elves"
A Secret & Magical Society~
((ok I feel better now)) Thank you. *warm smile*
((small pinky finger waves to lil willa)) bye precious...
Posted by: Kimberly | January 16, 2012 at 04:56 PM
I think there are certainly elves living in the woods beyond our little house....I feel sure I've heard them singing just at sunset!!
Posted by: marjorie | January 17, 2012 at 10:58 AM
I'm so glad that Willa finally made her decision and found her new home.
Honestly, I bet that she couldn't go wrong with any of the offers!
Posted by: Daly|Write a Bio | January 24, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Super cute :)
Posted by: Karla | January 26, 2012 at 03:30 PM