Happy At Home…

Yesterday, as I sat drinking morning coffee with my little sister, she gave this gift to me. Isn't it beautiful? It's a Mason Cash tray made in England. You may remember that one of my dear blog friends gifted me with a woodland scene (owls) mixing bowl last year, and this piece coordinates with it!

Right now, my biggest decision is whether or not to keep it in my studio or in the kitchen. Of course, I'll see it daily whether it's in one place or the other. 

Another thing that immediately occurred to me is that this design would make a beautiful piece of needlework, wouldn't it? 

I have a list of tasks to accomplish today, but just had to take a moment to share my latest lovely piece - a gift of heart from my dear sister. Thank, JJ. xoxo

A Lovely Surprise...

Brynwood Needleworks - Mason Cash Batter Bowl

 

Over the past ten years of my daily posts, I've developed dear friends, some of whom I've had the great good fortune to meet in person, and some I've never met (yet). They've read my heart over these years, and I've learned about them from their comments, or through private messages shared with me. 

 

I've so enjoyed the times that I've been able to spend a coffee, lunch, or an entire day with my blog friends, but, I also cherish the many exchanged written thoughts from friends far away. We've shared more than messages, too. Often, we exchange small tokens of friendship, but I've also received gifts for both me and the farmhouse. 

 

You can imagine my surprise when, out of the blue, a box arrived from a mail order company addressed to me. (I often have some hint from the sender when something is on its way.) I wasn't expecting anything from this company, and was curious about it contents, which were addressed to me. Who could have sent it?

 

I won't write her name here, but I'll share her initials - T(J)A from Tennessee. She sent a Mason Cash (British) batter bowl to me. It has a forest/woodland theme with trees, leaves, and owls embossed around the bowl. I never even wrote about the owls that had been hooting in our front yard all fall! It's like she already knew.

I was and am humbled by her most generous gift, and while I've already sent an effusive thank you card her way, you have to know that I'll be working on something as special for her as the wonderful gift she sent my way.

Thank you again, T. I love, love, LOVE it, and it's already been pressed into service since its arrival. When it's resting, it will hold a place of honor in our kitchen. Know that I count you among my blessings. I'm such a Lucky Girl!