Christmas Joy....

Merry, Merry!!

Sorry to post and ditch, but I think I'm so far behind I think I'm even behind for next Christmas already.  However, I've received some incredible gifts that have brought me such joy and I need to thank some people....Somehow, without the thanking, the gift does not seem complete.....

I want to start by thanking Mona from My Old Crow Primitives.  I won her recent holiday giveaway and WOO HOO - it was a truly special giveaway!! It came packaged so adorably I almost wanted to just put them under my tree and look at them for a few days.....ALMOST.

(Come on, you know me better than THAT!!)

  

I knew, from the photo on Mona's blog, that they were going to be good....but OH MY HECK!!!

Joy....PURE JOY!!

The most darling primitive black Santa in a mustard coat and hat....And, oh yeah, he's MINE!! YIPPEE!!  :o))))

And this precious, precious, pumpkin pinkeep:

 Love me my pumpkins, I do, I do!! And the detail and exquisite craftsmanship is incredible! 

I also received this sweet little liberty star....wish you could see the wonderful little cross-stitching all around the edges that Mona added:

Pretty incredible, huh? But...what truly astounds me is the amazing, amazing, workmanship in these things. Mona's work is like nothing I've seen...absolutely incredible.  Thank you, Mona, from the very bottom of my holiday heart....Each of these creations is a treasure to me and I'll have a little of you to bless my home all year long....

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I have also received several gifts in the mail....Wow. I think I will be carrying around some extra bags of guilt soon, as I got nary a card in the mail....and yet, I have been blessed over and over again by some of the most generous and caring people I've never met.....

First up:

A very, very, special gift from one of my dearest blogging buddies, Robin of The Primitive Hutch.  Wow....I really don't know what to say - except, Robin - you are amazing. And you touch my heart over and over again...in the most special of ways. You are so gifted and talented - and so generous, kind, and giving. When I grow up, I wanna be like you.

Robin sent me a wonderful package....with neatly wrapped packages inside:

 

And inside those neatly wrapped packages, these most wonderful treasures:

A "Lil Bean" votive and candle (in "coffee cake" scent), some Lindt Lindor Truffles (oh yummm!)....

The cutest dang Santa:

And this precious little "Christmas Joy" pinkeep:

Finished ever so neatly with little cross stitches all around the edge....ADORABLE! You really do some incredible work Girlfriend....

Thank you so very much, my friend....These are very special gifts to me....and are wonderful tokens to remind me always of the larger gift of your amazing friendship.....

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Next Up I received a box...and a mean a BIG box....from the sweetest Lil Raggedy Angie. Like SHE doesn't have enough of her own going on in her lil raggedy world - but she knew I was channeling the Grinch - or Ebeneezer - or perhaps both as of late, and decided to do some channeling of her own:

A little Cindy Lou Who Christmas in a box a la Raggedy style:

 And that isn't even all of it....I see I'm missing the little tags Angie included, and my special package of "cheer" from my darling kitteh Fudge...

But a few close-ups:

  Prim peppermint stick bundle...

Beeswax stars, snowman and birdie bowl fillers/ornies.....

 Candle sconce and candle....

 Prim burlap stockings.....(skinny - just in case I'm still channeling The Grinch come Christmas....)

A Raggedy Snow Dude.....

Thank you my dear lil raggedy...you're the bestest....

Thanks to you, there will be Christmas in the Nest....one way or another.... :o)

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I also received this wonderful beeswax Santa from the lovely and talented Pam at Baskets n Prims:

Pam is a incredibly multi-talented sweetheart....she makes beautiful baskets, stitcheries, and wax goodes....plus, they don't come much sweeter....She has a great selling blog (Primitive Basketcase) too....check it out (addiction likes company you know)....Thanks so much Pam...I love him!!

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And....lastly, but not leastly, I received this sweet little mitten ornament, and a beautiful card, from Tricia at Hillcrest Home Prims:

Thank you Tricia!!! I will smile and think of you every time I see this sweet little mitten....

And speaking of trees....yup....got one up finally:

 (Note: No topper...long, long, story....And only one gift under it - but, hey, it's wrapped....)

And a few outdoor decorations:

It's snowing now....light, gentle, and soft....I know so many of you are wishing for a white Christmas....Wish I could bottle this magic and send you some....truly.

Don't know when I'll be able to pop back in here, so I'll leave you with my Christmas wish for a season-full and more of blessings, love, joy and magic.....