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ON GIFTS GIVEN AND RECEIVED...................................................

 

I BELIEVE EVERYDAY IS A GIFT EXCHANGE.....
I GIVE....AND I WILL RECEIVE.....

YESTERDAY I RECEIVED THIS WONDERFUL PACKAGE IN THE MAIL FROM SWEET TAMMY
The Quintessential Keeper

It is the most beautiful sachet/pincushion I think I have ever seen.



When I opened the box....the fragrance of lavender was so wonderful.....Thank you so very much sweet lady for this very special gift.

She has a  very special blog and is a very talented lady....I encourage each one of you to pay her a visit.

I've heard it said that "we often know not what we give, when we give it; and we seldom realize the value of what we're receiving at the time we accept it".  
Dear friends.....that is not the case HERE.

Blessings,

Jo

                                                          

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  1. Julie MarieSeptember 3, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Hello Jo... that is truly the most beautiful sachet~pincushion I have ever seen!... blogger ladies are the very best... xoxo Julie Marie

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  2. Angelsdoor * PennySeptember 3, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Oh Jo, this is just beautiful! Don't you just love lavender?
    Thank you so much for visiting Bebe. I hope you enjoyed her adventures this summer.
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    You are so very welcome!! I love your blog and was just so happy when you name came up. I have been given so much by so many it only made sense to give in kind. I'll be having another one as of tonight as soon as I decide what to put up. :) Hugs. Tammy

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  4. KellySeptember 3, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    Jo, It's beautiful~

    Have a beautiful weekend~

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  5. Blondie's JournalSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    How pretty, Jo!! I'll have to stop by her blog.

    Have a great holiday weekend!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  6. Privet and HollySeptember 3, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    Oops, I hit the post
    button too soon! Just
    saying what joy you bring
    your readers through your
    photography and words, Jo,
    and that I'm sure this
    joy is instrumental in
    attracting friends and gifts!
    Also just noticed that
    Anita won your giveaway ~
    hurray! Have a wonderful
    Labor Day weekend....
    xx Suzanne

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  7. Angela SullivanSeptember 3, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    You are truly blessed Jo it is the most beautiful sachet I have ever seen also.

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  8. Chatty CroneSeptember 3, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    That was so sweet. sandie

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  9. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresSeptember 4, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    Hi Jo, what a lovely gift you received. I was just yesterday having the same discussion with someone of what you put out is what you get back. Scatter kindness and joy and that is what will be returned to you. But as you stated in a previous post, we will not be free of conflict, but it sure makes it easier to handle if we move forward with positivity.

    What a wonderful giveaway you had. I purchased a Where Women Create when I was in the States and just LOVE it. It's the issue with Karen Valenine (My Desert Cottage). Unfortunately, this magazine doesn't come to this side of the world. :/

    Hope you are having a fabulous weekend. Tammy

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  10. La Petite GallerySeptember 4, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    That is absolutly exquisite. What a lovely friend you have. Enjoy it.

    yvonne

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  11. Jeanne HenriquesSeptember 4, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    What a beautiful gift Jo... there is nothing like something made from the heart. It has a story of it's own and can never be replaced. The detail is extraordinary....made with someone special in mind.

    Now the question is...where will you keep it??

    Best wishes for a lovely weekend.

    Jeanne :)

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  12. myletterstoemilySeptember 4, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    dear josette,

    what a dear little pincushion! i adore little
    sweet treasures like this, especially the ones
    scented with lavender!

    love,
    lea

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  13. JennySeptember 4, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    A beautiful gift for a beautiful heart.

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  14. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)September 4, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Congratulations, what a sweet fragrant treasure you were blessed with. It's just beautiful, plus smelly too! Ahhhhh, life is good!

    God bless ya and have a wonderful Labor Day weekend sweetie!!!

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  15. Castles Crowns and CottagesSeptember 4, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    JO DEAREST! Oh, we only have one computer in the house and my husband was on it all day! Sheesh!!!!

    THANK YOU, MERCI MILLE FOIS, MUCHAS GRACIAS for that wonderful quote. HOW TRUE....Oh, I don't think I have ever been stretched as much as I have been since teaching and preparing for education. But what else would I be doing? Thank you so much for your bright light of friendship dearest. I must go now to see your other posts. Blessings, Anita

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  16. Grandma Yellow HairSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    Beautiful gift for a beautiful lady.
    This is really a lovely gift and I know you were very happy to receive it.
    Enjoy it and aren't we blessed with all our friends out here
    Love
    Maggie

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