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Friday, November 9, 2012

A Beautiful Win

Hi, Everyone 
I was blessed to win a SURPRISE from a blogger....



I just LOVE it when my postman rings my doorbell and there's a box......on my porch swing.

(Since it's an election year, I will keep my RED, WHITE and BLUE colors on my porch until WINTERTIME...)
 I will always stand behind my beloved country, the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA....and flaunt her colors every single chance I get.








I love the cute stickers she placed on the package.....

Some people are just so goood at this...:)
 ...gorgeous wrapping and decorating...
rose, french wrapping paper, black netting...



....what an adorable tag...

After Thanksgiving, I may just try my hand at making pretty tags...

I just love all of it....
My heart starts beating a little faster at this point....
just before I pull that top piece of tissue paper aside and take a peek
at what's inside....
O MY.....handpainted Christmas Tree Decorations....
roses....so beautiful



PINK and roses....
sparkles and pink ribbons.

Just beautiful.

Thank you so much dear CELESTINA......

I just love every one of them.

What an amazing artist you are.









How in the world can she paint such lovely roses...?
....because God blessed her with
THE TALENT...:))

I am thrilled with all the sparkle...
Christmas time SHOULD have a lot of sparkle 
Dear Blogger friends, you should stop over at Celestina's pretty blog and take a look at all the beautiful eye candy.
You'll be glad you did...

joining in with

PINK SATURDAY 
STRUT YOUR STUFF SAT.
SAT. SHOW OFF
FAVORITE THINGS

SEASONAL SUNDAY
SUNDAY BEST
SUNNY SIMPLE SUNDAY

Have a nice weekend.

40 comments:

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

WOW...these are just gorgeous - lucky you!! She is extremely talented...off to visit her now!

Carole Burant said...

OMIGOSH, BJ, those ornaments are absolutely beautiful!!! Isn't it amazing the talent that some people have? I can barely draw stick figures, never mind roses! lol I've just recently become acquainted with Celestina's work and she truly is wonderful artist. xoxo

Barbara F. said...

What beautiful ornaments! Lucky you!! xo

Our Neck of the Woods said...

What a great surprise! I don't know if I could have even opened the package - the wrapping was so beautiful!

Lynn said...

Congrats on your win BJ! Very pretty ornaments:@)

LV said...

We both got lucky. However, you are better at winning than me. All the things you received are very pretty and well made.

Blondie's Journal said...

What a talented lady Celestine is! The ornaments are just beautiful! I'll have to visit her blog! I feel the same way you do when I get a package...just so excited. The unwrapping is almost the best part! Hurray for you!

XO,
Jane

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Oh, I knew right away you had been blessed with a package from Celestina! She is the most amazing artist and sweet friend. Enjoy your treasures and your weekend, my friend!

Susan said...

Celestina has the most beautiful give aways. You are right her packaging is gorgeous! I was blessed to have won a while back!
I have been meaning to do some shopping at her online store. Life has got in my way and it seems I never get a chance to browse. But I most definitely plan to shop in her sweet etsy soon.

Kathe said...

From the decorated postal box to the beautifully wrapped box to the gorgeous ornaments, my heart was beating fast too! Perfect for you BJ! Congrats :-) ( love your decoated porch too!)

Gina said...

What a beautiful surprise! How very sweet of Celestina!

On Crooked Creek said...

BJ,
Gorgeous artistry!!!
Congratulations!
Fondly,
Pat

Lillie and Moss said...

Absolutely gorgeous! You are so lucky to receive such a wonderful gift....she sure is talented!!

NanaDiana said...

OH MY GOODNESS! What a beautiful treasury of ornaments. They are beautiful and she does wonderful work. YOU are a Lucky girl!!!! xo Diana

Susy said...

Beautiful ornaments. But did you have to think twice about opening the package ~ I think I would have just wanted to look at it for a week!

Susan in SC said...

What a pretty gift to get - from the wrapping to the contents! So beautiful!!

Beverly said...

Happy Pink Saturday and good morning, my sweet friend.

Congratulations on your win. You did receive a beautiful package filled with beautiful goodies. I'll look forward to seeing you pink and sparkly this Christmas.

debra said...

That's one gorgeous package of pretty things. Congrats! She certainly is talented! :)

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Bj,
I am so thrilled you won in my 5year blog birthday giveaway and how kind of you to share your win here. I am humbled by your words and kindness with your mention. I so hope you enjoy your ornaments and thank you for entering and helping me celebrate 5 years of blogging. It has been a blessing to meet the many wonderful friends like you. It is truly a gift.
Love your red, white, and blue on the porch.
Thank you so much sweet lady. Have a special weekend.
Hugs, Celestina Marie

Audrey said...

good morning bj ... congratulations ... what a beautiful win. Celestina is really talented. She has a beautiful Blog too. Those will look so lovely on a special display.
Hugs,
Audrey Z. http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/
Timeless Treasures

Auntie sezzzzzz... said...

Oh wow! Oh wow! Oh wow!

The package! Inside the package! Oh wow! What a wonderful surprise. Love it alllllll.

And Pink and Sparkle. How can you top that? :-))))))))))

Claudia said...

Gorgeous. Beautifully wrapped and beautifully painted. Did you know that Celestina and I grew up just blocks away from each other? We didn't realize it until I wrote about a childhood ritual of visiting Santa at our local department store and she recognized what store that was. Then we exchanged a flurry of email. We're only a few years apart and we went to the same schools!!! The blogging world is truly amazing.

Thanks so much for joining in this week, BJ!

xo
Claudia

Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...

HOw nice to open up such a lovely package.

I just adore your font porch swing! Reminds me of one we had at our previous house. I also like the red, white ,and blue...

Beth said...

What beautiful gifts!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Lucky you! A box full of beauties! Her artwork is amazing! Enjoy each and every gift. Best wishes, Tammy

Madeline's Album said...

What beautiful Christmas ornaments. She does very nice work. I know you will enjoy them. Have a blessed day. Madeline

Susan Freeman said...

Such beautiful gifts. It's hard to decide which I like better, the gift box or the gifts inside. What a talented girl!!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Sarah ~ Magnolias Attic said...

Oh how lucky you were -- they are GORGEOUS!! And the packaging is beyond beautiful! I just visited her blog and shop -- my heart is all a-flutter!

Jeanne, backyard neighbor said...

Hello bj, I am home today with nothing to do but watch the Gators on TV and visit my darling blogging friends. Yippee!

Your wonderful package of goodies is a wonderful win. The hand painted treasures are so pretty. My sister paints too and she has never had a lesson.I agree...that talent is one you are born with. What a blessing. I know someone else who can make a package charming and pretty. "YOU" my sweet sister friend. Enjoy your lovely gifts and have a wonderful weekend.
Love, Jeanne

Linda M. said...

Happy Pink Saturday! Congratulations on winning Celelstina's gorgeous ornaments. Joyous Wishes, Linda

Kathleen Grace said...

Delightful! What a pretty package and even prettier ornaments:>) Lucky girl!

Holly said...

Oh, so beautiful! How delightful and in such gorgeous pink colors!
Just stopping by to say hello.

Anita Rowe Stafford said...

The ornaments are so lovely! Congratulations!

Paloma said...

That's so beautiful! Such a great blessing!

An Oasis in the Desert said...

Congratulations! They are just adorable!

Annesphamily said...

Oh you are one lucky lady! Send me your address because you won my little pink coffee press! Your giveaway win here is beautiful and I am smiling for your double luck ! Have a wonderful Sunday!

Teresa said...

And in the end of a not so cheerful week an angel reach out and let you know you're loved and cherished.
God Bless the Angels who go out of their way to share their gifts - of love and art - with us.
You're Blessed.
Going to visit your friend to know her products. Thank you for sharing.
Teresa

mypinkprettiesaboutme said...

I am so jealous, but so happy for you. I wish God had chosen me to paint. But since he didn't I'm sure happy he chose many others, and they share! YEAH

HPS

ML

Chenille Cottage said...

WHi bj,
What a delightful treat to find a package on your front porch...and, it isn't even Christmas! Celestina has blessed you in such a big way with the most lovely of her handpainted masterpieces. She is so very talented.
I hope you have a great week, my friend.
Blessings,
Carolynn xo

Lisa/Fresh Eggs Daily Farm Girl said...

I love this post! New fan here via Sunny Simple Life. I would love for you to come share at my Farm Girl Blog Fest: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/11/farm-girl-blog-fest-9.html

Lisa
Fresh Eggs Daily