Thursday, February 24, 2011

BEEN SHOPPIN'... AGAIN



Hello friends!  I hope you're having a great week so far.

Last weekend I was able to do a little shoppin' at some of my favorite local antique stores AND
(finally) get some things from the dreamy Dreamy Whites online shop.  Words cannot describe how
giddy I was when I opened the box and saw all of these beautifully wrapped packages inside.  All
I can say is, "Well done, Maria!!".








I'M IN HEAVEN... or so I thought. I could smell all of the sweet lavender before I even opened the
box! I thought I would just give you a little sneak peak at some of the things I bought from Maria's
shop. Next week, I'll share more of how I used the treasures I found from both her shop and the local
antique stores.






I'm linking up to Vintage Inspiration Friday over at the lovely blog,  Common Ground, and
Air your Laundry Friday over at the lovely blog, Freckled Laundry.   Thanks for hosting every
week, Debra and Jami!

I also wanted to tell you how touched I was by all of your wonderful comments about my mention in
FMS magazine.  I'm so grateful for the friendships I've made since starting my blog back in May of
last year... thanks guys!

I'm still catching up on all my emails (comments), but I'll be getting around to all of you eventually...
I promise. :)  Speaking of comments... have you seen this post by Anne of Fiona and Twig.  I
could totally relate to everything she wrote in that post... I loved it and thought you might to. :)

Oh... and, it's not too late to enter my sponsored giveaway from Simply Objekts.  Click here to enter.

Have a great weekend, my friends!

'Til next time...

~ Jo :-)



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56 comments:

  1. Oh hoe beautiful,
    I adore lavender so much it always reminds me of my Father...oooh and the pink and green ribbon wrapped around the jug is so pretty,
    Love Kristina x

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  2. oh hoe? i mean OH HOW lol oops sorry x

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  3. How I love ordering from Maria! The packaging alone is worth every penny and like you said the smell of the box before you even open it is amazing! Can't wait to see how you use all your new finds :)

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  4. I love it when the packages are embellished .How sweet!! Your shopping purchases Oh... I am liking them.What great treasures indeed .Where are you going to put them ?? Fun !! I hope you are having a bright day....Chickie

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  5. I just love Maria's shop too Jo...and you're right her wrapping is so beautiful! Looking forward to seeing all your new treasures! ~Deb~

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  6. there is so much to see, i love it all, what a great items you've found, lovely!

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  7. wow, everything look just wonderful! enjoy

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  8. You and I would make quite a pair with our love for shopping! As of yet, I haven't ordered from Maria, but the more I see, the more I want!! Can't wait to see how you have arranged everything you ordered!

    XO,
    Janie

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  9. I still haven't even opened my order from Maria I like it so much.Maria does do a beautiful job.~Enjoy

    I did see the Post from Ann and yes we all need to find balance and limits.My computer was in the shop for a week and I got so much done, so now I am trying to limit my time on the net for sure.~Cheers Kim

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  10. Greetings from Southern California.

    I added myself to follow your blog.
    You are more than welcome to visit mine
    and become a follower if you want to.

    God Bless You, ~Ron

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  11. Lovely items!

    Oh how I relate to that post from Fiona and Twig! I love her honesty... it makes me appreciate her as a blogger even more, because she's exactly like me!

    I love it.

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  12. Hi Sweet Jo,
    Loving your finds, you know they speak to my loving all things French heart!
    I'm off to see Anne's post, thanks for the link, dear friend!
    xo~Tracie

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  13. So beautiful, Jo! Have a lovely weekend!
    Hugs,
    Lara

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  14. THese pictures are very nice... très jolis!

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  15. Beautiful things you bought darling !! like Maria's shop !! lovely day darling.....love Ria...xxx...

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  16. You have purchased some lovely little treasures, my friend. I look forward to seeing how you use them all.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  17. What lovely treasures Jo!!! Xoxoxo

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  18. That pillow is so sweet! Isn't shopping just a lifter of the spirits?
    Have fun!

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  19. Ok.......I'M in heaven now...and doing alot of drooling over all of your sweet treasures, girl! WOW! Looks like you hit the mother-load! lol! I can hardly wait to see how you use all of your goodies in your sweet home.

    I did read Anne's post the other day, and after feeling so disconnected from all of my blog friends for just 10 days when my computer was down, I felt a tad bit better about my "withdrawal" symptoms and why I was experiencing them. :) She is such an introspective gal, isn't she? Love her. ♥

    Hugs to you, sweets! xoxo laurie

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  20. Beautiful objects and I love your photos. I am visiting from Common Ground. ♥O

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  21. These packages are so beautiful, Jo, love the lavender !
    Enjoy them !
    Nice weekend,
    Sylvia

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  22. Sweet photos! I love looking at all the pretties!

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  23. Hi Jo,
    I can't think of a better place to shop for beautiful things.

    hugs
    sissie

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  24. Hi Jo!

    I haven't been over in awhile. Busy day, today! I keep seeing Maria's shop popping up everywhere. I think it's time I visit. What beautiful things and packaging. Lavender...mmmm!

    Congrats on your Flea Market Style shout out! I can't wait to get a copy!
    xo, ~M

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  25. Oh my all the textures, soft colors, lavender and old books. Such a beautiful post!!! ~~Sherry~~

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  26. Hi Jo,

    I love all your pretty gifts you got and the photographs are so beautiful.
    Many thanks for your thoughtfulness about the earthquake -we live in the North Island and Christchurch is located in the South Island.

    Have a happy weekend
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  27. Oh Jo......what a buzz that must have been to get that in the mail.....lucky girl you are..you will have fun finding homes for all those things for sure!! x0x0

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  28. It all looks so beautiful, I could almost smell the lavender. Maria really packages it perfectly! Thanks for sharing with these wonderful photos! and thanks for linking up!
    xoxo,
    Debra

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  29. I can hardly wait to see what treasures you found! So envious of your proximity to my favorite antique shops, I NEED a trip to the valley soon :)
    Thanks for sharing all the loveliness~
    Beth in Reno

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  30. Maria is just the best, isn't she?
    I just love her and her shop to pieces!
    Your photos are just gorgeous, Jo!

    And thank you so much for the mention, but oops...I deleted the post you linked to!

    If you wish to go in and edit this post, here's the link to the original post I did on this...

    http://fionaandtwig.blogspot.com/2010/02/blogger-burnout.html

    Have a lovely weekend, my friend!

    Hugs,
    Anne

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  31. I can almost smell the lavender! Just love how lovingly packaged your treasures were!
    Tracey

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  32. Dear Jo,

    you bought wonderful things ...love the enmanelcan !!! And all the lavender in the house...it really looks like summer !!
    Saw I misssed your last post...sorry, very nice giveaway like always !!! But I will not take part, I haven´t got so much time on the PC at the moment....

    Jo, wish you and your family a very nice and relaxing weekend,

    hugs,
    Sanne

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  33. Now I want to go and buy something from her just for the packaging!! I am all about packaging and that is gorgeous!!!!!
    Blessings~

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  34. I love these lavender sachets!!

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  35. Oh, dear Jo, HOW BEAUTIFUL!!!!
    I really love your treasure and your photos!!!!<3<3 Here I can just admire and enjoy your pictures! THANK YOU!!!

    BIG, BIG HUGS to you!!!<3

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  36. love all the items you purchased...Maria is a busy lady now isn't she....in a good way of course:) thanks to all of us!

    I was able to get one of her red and white ones and it perfumed the house beautifully for such a long time......

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  37. Beautiful purchases!!
    Your photos are just gorgeous of everything you bought. Your photos just make anything beautiful really!

    Pamela xo

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  38. My goodness, girlie!!! Are you on a first name basis with the UPS man yet? I {LOVE} your purchases. I was waiting to see if 'our' French drying rack was among the loot. Ha! Maria's shop is SO beautiful. Her laundry kit is next on my list. Have fun finding pretty little spots for all of your treasures. Thank you for the shout out...and you're welcome.

    Hugs,
    Jami

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  39. Those packages from Maria are so beautiful!
    Love her stuff!
    Hope you are having a great weekend!
    Tammy :-)
    JUNK WILD

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  41. Hi Jo! I'm back...finally! Oh, how I've missed you and your beautiful blog. Your little treasures from Maria look wonderful. I looked through some of your recent posts...lovely as always. Congrats on the FMS mention :)

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  42. those are GORGEOUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
    enjoy them!
    enjoy your weekend!
    Rosa

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  43. Lovely!! I love your photos. The lavender would smell divine!

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  44. These packages are really beautiful ! I can't wait to see what's inside ! Have a nice week-end Jo.

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  45. Hi Jo,
    I can almost smell all of that wonderful lavender! I really love seeing how other people wrap their packages, yours are just stunning! They are like little gifts in and of themselves. Can't wait to see all of your treasures:)

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  46. Hi Jo!!
    I just love little gifts to ourselves, what beauty in each one :)

    I can see why you would be so filled with giddy, I know I would be.
    I have to run pover there and check out what kind of shopping I can do with her :)

    See you soon and your beautiful site
    xx
    Dore

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  47. Gorgeous! Everything is so much nicer when it's beautifully wrapped!

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  48. Hi Jo,

    wonderfull treasures & pictures, the wrapping is sooo nice!

    nice regards from Vienna
    Betty

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  49. I LOVE French Enamel Body Pitchers, fresh Lavender and Grainsack Pillows! Lovely, lovely, lovely... no wonder you got so excited!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  50. Your photos are beautiful Jo. I'd love to go shopping with you sometime. You spot the best items :-)
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  51. I think I'm gonna have to go shopping! Such lovely things. Yes, I saw you listed. Congratulations! You deserve it with your wonderful blog!
    Brenda

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  52. Hi Jo,
    It was great to hear from you! It looks like you received some real gorgeousness in your mail box lately. Yes, Maria really has packaged that up so beautifully. Anything wrapped in old script gets my attention.
    I will anxious to see the things you bought at the antique shops as well.
    sending hugs

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  53. Just gorgeous pictures! I have to get one of those lavender pillows!

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  54. so beautiful!
    gald yo liked my eggs!! i've made some new! you can ckeck them out if you want!
    happy day

    ♥ ♥
    Rosa

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  55. Hi Jo! Maria has such wonderful things in her shop, I'm so glad you got to do some shopping with her :)) Lovely pictures! Can't wait to see what you do with everything!!

    xo

    :) T

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  56. I love the pillow with the stripe blue in it.

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Your comments are always welcome and appreciated. I love to hear what you have to say. Thanks! :) Jo

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