Monday, September 24, 2012

a beautiful birthday gift

A sweet packaged arrived last week from a dear friend that made my heart full of happiness and pure excitement.
Wrapped in vintage sewing paper...
an adorable birthday card and a glassine bag wrapped with sweet pink flower fabric and filled with...
these pretty treasures that brought the largest smile to my face. I adore vintage tea towels, and these are so beautiful! The tiniest vintage crochet hooks (which I hope to give a try soon), and a gorgeous vintage rose birthday card. 
And underneath this pretty tape...
a most beautiful vintage hankie pillow so perfectly sewn and stitched together that makes my heart so happy. Miss Renee of My Vintage Mending keeps me in awe of her talent and the attention to detail that she puts into everything she creates. 
The prettiest back with scallops and cute yellow buttons.
Sweet trimmings and ruffles add the perfect touch.
A gift that will be treasured and loved for many, many years, and is already in the perfect place ready for me to sew and stitch away!
Thank you so much Renee for a beautiful gift and friendship! To see more of her amazing creations you can visit Renee's shoppe. Happy Monday and wishing you a lovely week!

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49 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Heather what a wonderful birthday gift!! And all the little extras are just perfect!!

    chris

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  2. Ruby and ArthurSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    What a thoughtful gift! I love your tea towels, have a great night, Jean

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    1. vintage greySeptember 24, 2012 at 9:19 PM

      Thank you Jean! Have a great night, too! xo Heather

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  3. My Vintage MendingSeptember 24, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    So sweet of you to show me where you keep it..I thought of you when I found those hooks in a lot I grabbed at a sale. They were so dainty I knew only Miss Heather would be able to see the value of them. Big smiles...Renee

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    1. vintage greySeptember 24, 2012 at 9:21 PM

      Thank you for sending them my way! I have a little collection of them that I hope to use them soon!! xo Heather

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  4. Brooke @ Silver LiningSeptember 24, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    What a beautiful gift! And, like all the best gifts, it came wrapped in beautiful paper, which makes all the difference :)

    Hope you had a great Monday!

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    1. vintage greySeptember 24, 2012 at 9:21 PM

      Thank you so much Brooke! Hope you had a great Monday, too!! xo Heather

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  5. laurie -magpie ethelSeptember 24, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Renee does nothing short of magical with that needle of hers. Wonderful gift!

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  6. Tammy's in LoveSeptember 24, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Happy Birthday Heather! I had to work two nights last week so have been out of the loop a little bit. I'm behind on reading and writing and 'rithmatic too! Smile. Wishing you a very happy day and blessings in the year ahead.

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    1. vintage greySeptember 24, 2012 at 9:26 PM

      Hi Tammy, thank you so much! No worries, my b-day was earlier and you were one of the first to wish my a happy birthday! I hear you with catching up! Have a wonderful night and week! xo Heather

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  7. KathySeptember 24, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Oh you lucky girl - Renee's work is perfection! I think you will smile every single time to look at that pillow and what a wonderful gift THAT is.

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  8. Contemplating BeautySeptember 24, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    How very very sweet, lovely contents:)

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  9. Shortbread and GingerSeptember 25, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    The cushion is just lovely!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  10. Chenille CottageSeptember 25, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Happy Birthday, Heather! What a thoughtful and beautifully stitched pillow from darling Renee. It looks so pretty in your rocking chair!
    Birthday hugzzz,
    Carolynn xo

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  11. UnknownSeptember 25, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Its always th ebest to receive little surprises in the post. My mum sends the best.

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    1. vintage greySeptember 25, 2012 at 8:01 PM

      I agree! Oh, how wonderful that your mom sends you the best!! xo Heather

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  12. gillySeptember 25, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    So very gorgeous, and it looks just perfect on your lovely rocker!
    Have a great week,
    xoxo

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    1. vintage greySeptember 25, 2012 at 8:01 PM

      Thank you Gilly! Have a wonderful week! xo Heather

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  13. Vintage Sheet AddictSeptember 25, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    What an absolutely wonderful pressie, I'm blessed with good friends too! Have a great week Heather! Ada :)

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    1. vintage greySeptember 25, 2012 at 8:02 PM

      Thank you sweet Ada!! Have a lovely week, too! xo Heather

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  14. Musings from Kim K.September 25, 2012 at 3:21 AM

    Renee is pure magic. That pillow is PERFECTLY designed for you.

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  15. KarenSeptember 25, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    So sweet. Hope you had a great birthday!

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  16. vivianSeptember 25, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    beautiful! I saw this on her blog when she finished it. love it. Happy belated birthday to you! wow.. there are a LOT of birthdays going on around here lately!
    Have a great day!
    xoxo
    vivian

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    1. vintage greySeptember 25, 2012 at 8:03 PM

      Thank you so much Vivian!! September is a busy birthday month! Have a lovely night! xo Heather

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  17. Ric Rac and Polka DotsSeptember 25, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Yes Heather,
    Renee is amazingly talented, and very sweet and thoughtful too. A great combo if you ask me! How wonderful that you can look at that sweet pillow every day. I do hope Keren loves the quilt, or at least her daughter. When I think about it, every quilt I have made except for a couple wall hangings have been given away. I don't even have one myself. Crazy, huh?
    I love the tea towels, and yes those are some teeny tiny crochet hooks! I have some of my grandmothers. I did some thread crochet to make little tiny doily dresses for some dolls, but other than that I know better than to try to make anything big, I might never finish it. Have a wonderful day my sweet friend!
    Hugs and blessings,
    Julie

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    1. vintage greySeptember 25, 2012 at 8:06 PM

      Oh, I am sure Keren's sweet daughter will love the quilt you make her, and it will be treasured! How wonderful to have some from your grandmother! I am amazed out how they crocheted with them, being so small. I will definitely being trying something small! Have a beautiful week! xo Heather

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  18. Sherri B.September 25, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    A very big Happy Birthday to you! What a blessing to have a dear friend remember you in such a special way..how sweet! xo

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  19. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~September 25, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Such a wonderful gift that you will be able to treasure for many years to come! It's so darling! Renee is so talented and makes so many beautiful things! :) Hope you have a wonderful day Heather! xo Holly

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    1. vintage greySeptember 25, 2012 at 8:06 PM

      Thank you Holly! Have a wonderful night! xo Heather

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  20. Little Susie Home MakerSeptember 25, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    Renee sent you the most beautiful and personal gift, just for you! I can imagine how happy that made you. I love all the things that Renee makes!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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    1. vintage greySeptember 25, 2012 at 8:07 PM

      She is quite the talent! Thank you for your sweetness! Have a lovely night! xo Heather

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  21. Sewn With GraceSeptember 25, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Just beautiful! Renee's hands are always creating such beautiful things. It looks perfect in your home. Happy Birthday!

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    1. vintage greySeptember 25, 2012 at 8:07 PM

      Thank you so much!! Have a great week! xo Heather

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  22. koraleeSeptember 25, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Happy Birthday...so so pretty. The gift is so perfect for you.

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  23. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥September 26, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    Absolutely Gorgeous and oh so deserving! What a wonderful friend...amazing creation for an extra special person! Thanks for sharing and wishing you 100 more! : ) hugs...

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  24. UnknownSeptember 26, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    very unique gift and a thoughtful friend. happy birthday:)

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  25. TammySeptember 26, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Such sweet surprises! They are all so beautiful and so perfect for you. Enjoy! And have a great rest of the week. Tammy

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  26. craftylesSeptember 26, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    What a beautiful gift from Renee. You are a lucky girl to receive such a treasure. It looks great on the chair. Thanks for such sweet comments about Max. It really helped make me feel a little better!

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  27. DanaveeSeptember 26, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Happy birthday! I'm drooling over that floral tea towel!

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  28. Amy, a redeemed sheepSeptember 28, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    What a beautiful and thoughtful gift. =) Renee is a sweetie!!

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