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Friday 1 March 2013

"My Giveaway" arrived

 All the way from Australia.  My giveaway win. finally arrived, from my dear blogging friend
Patricia at 'The red Cardinal'. Patricia is a dear blogging friend - Take a peep at her blog . She is very talented . Always on the go with something new to share.
How delighted I am with this beautiful 'Elk' brooch.


                                         Parceled well to protect the brooch.
The lovely designed package and my card. 


 The brooch is made of Elk wood. I have taken a photo close up of the package..but its a little blurred.
The company Elk. Is  a 'go green' comapany  . They make  design fashion accessories in Melbourne Australia.  Its a small family run business.  They contribute to UNICEF'S work for the world's most vunerable children.  All timber is sourced from sustainable plantation trees.
                                     The feel of the brooch , is silky and the style and sheen is beautiful
                                 Patricia , has hand made my beautiful chinese themed fan card, it even has the handle to fan yourself with ! She has gone to a lot of work .. its so original.
  I was out shopping on Tuesday. Looking for some tops for the upcoming warmer days. I found this lovely cotton knitted top.  Its actually salmon pink.  The photo'w with the shadows show it with different hues.   How good does my new brooch look with it. Complimentary I would say.

                                It can also be worn with a necklace. I have a very old antique silver one that I will use it with.
                         One top all ready sorted out.    With a perfectly sculptured elk brooch to add that touch of class.

To Patricia.    Thank you dear friend.  I will wear the brooch with love.  Its stunning.

Wishing you all a very happy 1st of MARCH.



25 comments:

  1. What a lovely gift Val and it looks lovely with your new summery top. Enjoy this first weekend in March.
    Patricia x

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    1. Isn't it just lovely Patricia. I was happy to find the top, in fact found two and lighter summer flats too.
      hugs xxxx
      val
      have a good weekend

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  2. Dear Val, I am smiling so much here because it is a big thrill to see the little red bird made it to Portugal! I am glad you like it, and it does look good with your veeeerrry nice pink top. And it works with a necklace too .. I didn't even realise that! Thank you for your kind words and I am off to show Mr Cardinal your lovely post. Hugs from Australia!!

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  3. I am so pleased Patricia.
    You must be as thrilled as I am. First it arrived from way down Under. to the other side of the world. In fact to my tiny little village post office. Isnt that remarkable.
    I love it . I will use it with much love..
    wish Mr. Cardinal a good weekend too.

    My 4 and half years that I lived in Fremantle. All we brought back, was a stuffed imitation Koala.. ): That was so many years ago. How I would love to make a visit to Fremantle and Perth again.
    xxx

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  4. You are very lucky !! It is wonderful !I liked the colorour of your top ! Bright and happy ! Enjoy both of them , my friend !

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    1. Thank you Olympia..
      I am pleased that I can use my giveaway from Patricia with my new top.
      big hugs my friend... xxxx

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  5. Congrats,Val. Such a nice gift from a nice friend.

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    1. Indeed Sylvia.. I am so happy with my gift giveaway.
      Patricia is indeed a lovely sweet friend.

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  6. Dear Val - glad that the little red bird brooch from the home of the Red Cardinals has made its way safely around the globe to your home in Portugal. Enjoy it.

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    1. Isn't it just so sweet Rosemary.
      I am really happy with it. Patricia chose a beautiful give away.. I am so lucky
      Imagine ..all the way from Australia.

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  7. wow, i LOVE that brooch! really, really lovely! what a great prize!

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    1. Its so lovely.. it really is Tex. very smooth and so well designed. I will wear it well.
      indeed a great prize.

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  8. Ah, how tiny the world is these days. You've got a lovely gift, enjoy wearing it! Groetjes, Gerda

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    1. Thank you Gerda.
      Groetjes to you too Gerda..
      It is a lovely gift indeed.
      have a good weekend.

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  9. What a beautiful gift and package. It is such fun to get wonderful things in the mail. I hope all is well. I have missed you.

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    1. It was such a delight receiving my prize Lisa.
      Patricia chose such a beautiful give away.. Its so well made and designed.. simple and elegant.
      nice to see you..missed you too.! x

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  10. Love the top and the brooch Val
    wear them well.

    Have a great week and I hope that March will be a good month for you.

    Fiona ♥

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    1. Thank you Fiona..
      Hoping that you have a good weekend.
      I am so happy with my beautiful brooch.

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  11. Loving the colour in the top Val. All you need now is warmer weather. Happy weekend lovely lady xxxxx

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    1. Thank you Shell.
      I have started to buy a few new tops for the spring and summer.
      Happy weekend to you too.

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  12. Hi Val! congratulations! How lovely!

    enjoy you weekend my friend : )

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  13. Dear Val,
    How exciting to receive such a lovely give-away! Looks very nice with your pretty new top and versatile too.
    I will have to look up 'ELK' as it's on my door-step:)
    I'm just catching up with friends after being absent from my blog for a while. I've started posting again.
    Hope you enjoy some lovely days as Spring unfolds.
    Betty

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  14. Hi Val. What a beautiful gift. How lucky are you? It does look so pretty on that lovely colored sweater, and you will look so pretty when you show it all off..Happy Weekend..Judy

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  15. It's so much fun to get a package from a blog buddy. You found the perfect sweater to wear this with. I love cotton tops and the color is beautiful for Spring! Enjoy!

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