What a magical birthday week I am having!!! And it really is all because of you!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, for taking the time to stop and leave me kind words. I wish I had an automatic gift that dropped out of the ceiling and into your lap in thanks. Now wouldn't that be somethin' ;)
I awoke this BirthDay at 6 a.m. to the most glorious pink sky. I jumped on the bed in my lil' private boudoir and exclaimed. Maybe swooned actually... Then ran upstairs to see if the Mister was awake, and let him know all was pink and glorious!!
He jumped up and exclaimed, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Want your gift??" I decided to wait a bit. I could not imagine what I might receive. I hadn't asked for anything at all. Earlier in the week I said "you can give me a cotton ball, just make sure you wrap it pretty." I have received 9 years of heart shaped rocks painted in pinks and reds with poems on them... I love those simple heart felt gifts.
There was a giant parcel with chocolate meringues waiting for me by the coffee pot from the Mister. And, I heard a strange noise. It was the blowing up of Balloons ;)
The rest of the morning was Birthday bliss. I had made some wee cakes last night ;)
And I had gifts waiting for me that came in the mail!! I didn't open them early. I am good that way. I really dislike spoiled surprises ;)
Mr. Lovee was so tickled that I told him he could have any or all of the cupcakes he wanted. He looked at them, as if not able to choose ;)
I love having a Queen for the day Event...
And snow cakes a plenty...
I also made a quiche, because, truth be told, I prefer salt & savory. I enjoy a little cake and sweets if in the mood and with a cup of strong black coffee. Otherwise, it is savory for this girl. But cakes, sure do make the world happier ;) I almost enjoy looking at them and admiring them more than I enjoy eating them ;)
So, I hopped into my bed with treats and tools, to open gifts...
Atop Mr. Lovee's gift was a charming little doll. And of course, she is perfectly imperfect. Notice the missing arm ;)
And how she is holding an image I drew of him on last year's Christmas gift tags, haha!! He is so funny! And no gift from this man would be complete without...
I had no idea what would be in the box, but I was floored!! Mister Lovee always sees me trying to catch birds and bunnies with my camera and it's dinky zoom lense... Alas, that will no longer be an issue...
Ooo lalal!! I am surprised for certain. I am also told, there will be something else at my birthday party. But let me stress, he knows, the gift of our fun life is enough for me. His kindness and charm is a gift in itself...
I won't show you every gift I received, cos that would just be silly and annoying. However, I did get a package in the mail, that not only made me cry with its detail and genuine magic. But it made the Mister cry too. It is from my sweet very beautiful & pregnant friend, amazing Laura.
You know how there are just people out there, that you meet, and they just knock you down, with how they get you. I mean, she gets me in the most perfect crazy wonderful way...
Vintage perfume holder necklace... Oh me, oh my!!
This made us cry!! Especially because Faun Boy Nathaniel is currently on his way to France! But his little brother is still with us ;)
I don't know anyone else, who would send me magic berries, and understand how that would tickle me to no end. These berries were found beside a special tree in Texas. The very tree in the forest that Miss Laura happened to find red balloons hovering in, after I set mine free here in Arizona last January... Of course, not the same balloons, but still eerily magical all the same ;)
So isn't that a great intro to a wonderful day?
But here is where it gets tricky... And you become involved...
You see, I was having my morning coffee with Miss Crumpet Dilly Spoonface...
And she suggested that, she needed to go on a voyage. She was feeling like living here was drowning her passion for adventure. She wanted to move...
So, she suggested I find her a home. So, you see, she is going to have to be a giveaway ;)
As we chatted, I told her, I needed to consult my magic ring. My magic vintage ring, filled with magic powers. It would guide me...
But my magic ring told me yes, Miss Crumpet should be allowed to voyage, and that on top of that, the ring was not to be mine. It was to bring magic powers to someone else. But first, it had a message that I should go to the fairytale forest and find the key to some mysterious secret...
So, I bundled up and headed out to the forest...
When I arrived I found noone in this little village. It was snowing (not really), and I needed to get warm. I saw a little house in the distance. As I walked on, I came across a Gnome. I wanted to ask him a few questions...
But, he had no time for me. He was on his way to paint, and scurried along. I begged him, "Please kind sir, I am in this forest in search of a secret I must bring back to my friends, and I am cold. Do you know if that house in the distance is inhabited by creatures who might be able to help me?"
"No no" the Gnome stammered.. "That house is empty. But, I do know, that there is a secret for you inside, the great owl told me..."
So, I walked through the snow and cold... And arrived at the most charming little home...
I went to the door and peered inside... And true enough, I saw noone, no furniture, nothing...
And then, I found a little note inside, that stated that, this house, was for one of you... YES, ONE OF YOU!!
A Dollhouse Giveaway!!!
This house is the most unique and wonderful little thriftventure find I could have come across. It is about 18" tall and 23" wide, and waiting to be made into perfection by a new owner ;)
I love it to bits!! And, am tickled that I get to gift it to one of you via a drawing!! Your kindness is more than I know how to thank you for.
So, even though my parents never ever combined my birthday with Christmas, and threw me outrageous parties so I wouldn't feel slighted because Christmas was so close...
I am being a bit naughty and bundling my birthday giveaway with a bit of a Christmas giveaway ;) That way it will get there in time, as well...
This is a very sturdy well made house. But, Mr. Lovee has been in his shop all day doing a few little minor repairs to this house for the new owner. He is just smitten with it, and so excited that it is a giveaway!!
So, yes indeed, if you leave me a heloooo, you can either win this little red roof house, that quite reminds me of these treats. Or Miss Crumpet Dilly Spoonface or a magic vintage ring... By the way, that link to Waldrof toys has some furniture that would look awesome in this house!!
First name drawn is for the house, second Miss Crumpet, and third, the magic ring... I love these giveaways, and that house has so much potential to be pure magic. I hope you like them too, and take them as a huge thanks for playing along with me at "A Fanciful Twist." It means the world to me!!!
Before I go to get ready for my birthday party this evening, I want to tell you a touching story...
On Monday I started my birthday week in the most amazing way. You see I received an e-mail from a teacher at a private girls school in Wales, who used my Free Stocking Template to make these with the lovely students!!
The note blew me away, and made me feel so wonderful!! But better yet, they sent photos!! Can you believe it?? So, Thank you to their teacher and to the girls!!! You made my birthday extra special!! Thank you for making my stocking!! It means more than I can express!!
I am waving back! ;) ;) Helooo sweet girls!!
So you see, it is a very good week. And I count my blessings every day. I believe that magic finds you if you believe. And if you are a good person and are positive and kind and honest, good things will find you... But, you also have to be able to see them when they do happen... They could be as simple as a flower in the snow ;)
And those smiling faces, oh me oh my! They make me a happy girl ;)
Well, I must be off!! I hope you say hello so I can enter your name in the drawing. And the house, doll and ring owners will be announced in a few days on my next blog post. ;)
As for the cross, The name drawn is Miss ClichyRose!! Please send me your address and your link ;)
Off I go!! Thank you again, for being so much fun!!!
♥♥♥♥♥, V
