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Earlier this month, just three weeks after I began my blog, I was awarded this lovely prize of appreciation by my friend Poppins. I was so tickled and have thought about how I can reciprocate, not only to her, but some others too. So, now it is my turn to give it to three "blog beauties" who need to know that...
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Poetic Home...we met on-line soon after I joined Flickr. I lusted after one of her vintage pieces ~ these cool metal scroll bookends that she said used to be finials ~ and I wrote to her about them asking if I could purchase them...so sad for me they had sold. It was then that I found out that we were both UC Berkeley alumni and used to shop at the same flea markets in the Bay Area. Grace has a beautiful collection of eclectic vintage pieces and her photography is simply divine. She takes us on tours of homes, shows us how to re-invent old stuff, and scouts around flea markets looking for unique pieces to restore, re-use, re-sell, and share with us on her blog. I would love to go shopping with her. I do...vicariously.
Daisy Cottage...who most of you all know I am sure...is such a delight! Kim welcomed me immediately when I first commented on her charming blog after seeing her colourful, vibrant, and beautifully composed photographs on Flickr. I have received many, many visits on Italian Girl from friends of Daisy Cottage. Kim, I thank you for not only sending new friends my way, but also being one. And thank you too for sharing your "Daisy Cottage" with us! It is a joy to read.
Country French Antiques...Shawn has a gorgeous collection of home furnishings and accessories in her store, which you may also visit on-line, but most of all her blogs take you away to the French countryside and the "Country French" way of life. They are elegantly written and photographed. I almost feel as if I am taking a class in college on the "Country French Style of Living"...and I just know I would get an "A+" because it is so enjoyable. I'm about to fill my car up with expensive gas and drive to Kentucky to personally see your shop Shawn, but for now I will visit your blog often and I encourage all of you to also. It is divine!
Now, I thought that I could create my own special award to give as well. I want to give this to Ingrid, a lovely Scandinavian who lives in Umbria, Italia. Her blog, Vita Lenta nel Bel Paese ~ Ingrid in Umbria is luscious! If you have not already, you all must take a journey and visit her paese. Every time I visit her blog, I am back in Italy.
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I thought this would do, what do you think? I made it myself. (You all may pass it along to your favorite peach if you would like to ~ just copy and paste it.)
Thank you Ingrid for being a friend and inspiration and...getting me to practice my Italian. (My Webster's New World Italian Dictionary sits on my desk all the time now.)
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Poppins also gave me this award, The Tree of Happiness
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and the task of listing six things that make me fell happy now. Right now I am happy for...
1. Being home and having a lazy Sunday with my two favorite people, my husband and my son.
2. My husband making me a yummy cheeseburger!
3. The cooler weather, the beginning of autumn, and that my flowers are still blooming in the garden.
4. The "dance party" we had last night ~ just the three of us ~ and it was silly.
5. All the new friends I have made since I started my blog last month ~ my pen pals from all over the world.
6. Because of "No. 5" I am inspired to stay creative in my art, photography, and writing ~ it feels good!
and I have to add one more...
7. I am happy to also give this to Poppins!
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Now it's your turn, girls...Have fun! Ciao amici.