gifts of friendship

My friends Ann and Linda and I had a holiday lunch and gift exchange on Monday. I do so adore my friends Ann and Linda. Meeting them and becoming friends with them over this past year has brought to life a part of my creative spirit. They embrace my style and ideas with such encouragement and love. Plus, best of all, they are so much fun that I could easily spend all my days with them, exchanging funny stories, laughing so hard that our stomachs and cheeks hurt.

So before I tell and show you all about the loveliest things they bestowed upon me, I want to say that the greatest gift is their friendship. I truly mean it. Thank you, Ann and Linda, for being my friends and for liking me so much.

Oh, and for being among the very best gift givers I've ever encountered...



1. Ann made this fabulous apron for me using a vintage pink tablecloth, chenille, pom poms. I'm so in love with it. I'm wearing it now and I swear it makes me more creative!

2. Also from Ann are these wonderful Sally Jean charms. There's a story behind it. Yes, pun intended!

3. Linda put this beautiful and graceful antique paper dove atop a whole stack of exquisitely wrapped gifts.

4. This beautiful vintage lace scarf looks so elegant draped around my neck. I can't wait to wear it.

5. Have you seen this book? It is incredible the eye candy you'll find among its pages.

6. I love, love, love this vintage purse! It is just the right mix of elegance and whimsy and vintage charm. And the cutest little matching coin purse was tucked inside.

7. This scrumptious pink scarf is the yummiest shade of pink. I adore it.

I also got the inspi(red) shirt from Gap. I love it so much that I wore it yesterday and again today. Maybe even tomorrow too if I can get away with it.

Thank you, Ann and Linda! I love all of my gifts. And I love you two too!