Monday, December 20, 2010

Merry Christmas!!

Well the day is almost upon us!
I can't believe how fast time goes and how much fun I have had decorating and looking at all of the Christmas goodness out there in blogland!

I wanted to show you a package I received in the mail today. A very special package from a very special friend!

Deborah from With All My Heart..Deborah sent me these precious gifts


A sleigh ornament and a coffee ornament from Tim Hortons where she gets some of her yummy Chai Tea Lattes! Some candy canes that I will use in my hot chocolate (another of her favorite drinks), a chocolate bar (YUM), doggie treats for the four legged kiddos (they LOVE them) and a beautiful chicken wire planter that I can't wait to find a home for in my house and fill it!!


This is how it all came wrapped up! I love the beautiful colors and all raffia ribbon is just so perfect!



Well I mostly finished up my wrapping, with the exception of a few more, and placed the gifts under my tree.

See that little envelope tucked in the with the gifts?

This one right here...


This little envelope also came in the box with my my gifts with specific instructions on it!


I feel like a little kid again wanting to peek inside and see what is in it and what it says,

BUT

I promise that I will not!!

Thank you so much my dear friend!!


I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and to know that I am so thankful and blessed for all of you!
I hold you all in my hearts dearly and hope and pray that you know that no matter where you are and who you are missing that the joy of the season comes from deep inside and that those who have left us are there in our hearts and memories and embracing us this holiday season.

I also want you to know that no matter what you believe or how you celebrate this coming week I wish you all the very best and may peace and love reign on you!!

This is my last post until after Christmas, feeling a bit under the weather and just plain run down (too much holiday fun I guess :) )

Enjoy your week and the up coming days!!!

Love you all!!

35 comments:

Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys said...

Those chicken wire thingies withe nice wood handle is fabulous!

Hope you feel better real soon.

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

Hi Michelle~ oh just loving your sweet gifts- especially that planter! Darling! What a sweet sweet friend! Hope you are feeling better soon- Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

How fun, Michelle! Always nice to get a surprise gift in the mail. I love the little chicken wire planter. I'm sure you'll find the perfect spot for it. Your tree and packages are adorable! Hope you get to feeling better, soon! I didn't have internet all morning. I cleaned everything in this house...lol. It should probably happen more often. Will miss you!

Have a very Merry Christmas!
~Michelle

Rachel Noelle Pallas said...

~*~*How sweet!! ;) Merry Christmas to you and your family too!! HUGS~Rachel~**~

*French Farmhouse 425*

The Frosted Gardner said...

What a beautiful gift from a dear friend. Lucky you! I hope you and your family enjoy the holidays. Here is to relaxing and kicking your feet up. . . and eating lots of yummy treats without gaining a pound.

Merry Christmas!

Melanie

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

What wonderful gifts, how very sweet! We are under the weather at our house too. I think there should be a law of nature that doesn't allow people to get sick at Christmas time! Rest up friend and have a wonderful, merry, Christmas with your family!

Seawashed said...

Merry Christmas to you too! Deborah is a sweetheart and you two are so adorable...your friendship is heartwarming. ox`kerrie

Lara said...

... you are such a sweetie with a heart of gold! How nice of deborah to send you such a fun gift!! I like the instructions ~ patience is a virtue. ;) I have to tell you.. I love your Xmas tree.. it has to be one of my favorites shared in the "blog-o-sphere." Have a lovely week & Merry Christmas!
Lotsa of ♥
Lara

Kindra-At Home With K said...

Have a wonderful Christmas, Michelle! Enjoy this special time with your family and friends. I'll be looking forward to your posts after your break. :)

Deborah said...

Oh my little love-bug ...I love you.
You are too sweet..I'm sending warm hugs your way and hoping and praying that you feel better hunny...get lots of rest; put your feet up and grab a blanket to snuggle in and a nice hot comfort drink...and call all your children, your hubby and your sweet pets to come and love up on you!!! :)
You are such a gift from God to me and I never cease to be humbled by the good gifts He sends.
Love you!!!!!!

Hugs & smiles and tears of joy,
Deborah xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Tricia said...

Oh, how sweet. What a wonderful friend you have Michelle. You are truly blessed. I hope you feel better soon so you can enjoy Christmas. Best wishes ♥

Val said...

You are so wonderful and we are blessed to have you in our lives. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!! Hugs.

Polly said...

What a wonderful gift from your friend! Love your tree so much, and how you're wrapping your gifts!! Merry Merry!

Hugs~
Polly

Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures said...

The red and brown paper bag print paper was bought at Target. I know because I got it too. Where did you get the other paper with the printed words? Cute. Great gifts from your friend.

Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea said...

Well said, Michelle. Enjoy your gifts and treats and have a Merry Christmas as well. Deine Freundin Simone

Amy Kinser said...

What a sweet friend. I want a friend who sends me goodies like that. Glad you were treated with such neat things.

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas as well. I pray that amazing memories are made by you and your family.

May God bless you, my friend.

Vanessa said...

Oh Michelle, what a sweet surprise from a special friend! I hope you are getting some good time to rest and be ready for the big Day ahead. May you have a truly blessed Christmas, my friend and I have so treasured getting to know you! Enjoy your lovely family and your beautiful home!
Blessings to you,
Vanessa

Simple Home said...

Everything looks so pretty Michelle. What sweet gifts you received. Your so cute too, wanting to peek :-)
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Blessings,
Marcia

Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal said...

What a great surprise! Love the little wired planter.

Hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday! Merry Christmas. Hope you feel better soon. I can feel my energy starting to wane!

Ann said...

Your tree is so gorgeous...
Happy Holidays:)

Brenda Pruitt said...

What a wonderful array of gifts! I know what you mean. I'm kind of tired from all the activity myself. That and starting to set up a sewing room amidst it all! (Whatever am I thinking???) I have so enjoyed getting to know you. I love reading your blog posts! Merry Christmas, new friend!
Brenda

Finding Home said...

Wow, what a beautiful gift! Make me wish I had gotten my act together well enough to have sent you something! Your holiday wishes are obviously so heart felt and that gives them even more meaning. Wishing you and your family an amazing Christmas and New Year and many blessings for 2011. And for good measure one more, Fa la la la la la laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Take care! Laura

Heaven's Walk said...

Oh, Michelle.....what a sweet surprise for you! I hope that you're feeling better very soon and able to really enjoy Christmas. I pray that your Christmas will be brimming with love and joy and laughter, my sweet friend. Luv you.... ♥

xoxo laurie

Unknown said...

How wonderful! What beautiful gifts, and so gorgeously wrapped! I love raffia! XX!

Low Tide High Style said...

What wonderful gifts, and I'm excited to find out what's in the envelope too! I love the wrapping paper you used for your gifts...so pretty!

I hope you are feeling much better very soon. Merry Christmas my friend, I feel lucky to know you!

Kat :)

Maya @ Completely Coastal said...

I wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas too!!!!! No peaking!!!


Best,

Maya

Also..., come share a coastal post Mo Dec 27th (through Jan 9th)!!! More info here

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Michelle,
That's such an awesome gift...love that "cool" basket! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.

Blessings,
Linda

Restoration House said...

What a lovely gift and even better...a suprise on Christmas day! So excited for you!
Please have a wonderful merry Christmas to you and yours Michelle!
Hugs and Blessings,
Kim:)

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hi Michelle! Looks like you are all ready for Christmas! Love the fur baby treats! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with your family filled with peace, love and joy!...hugs...Debbie

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Michelle dear,

What a wonderful blog you have here! A most gorgeous world of FUN FRENCH FABULOUS décor! Thank you for coming to visit me today! May the LOVE of GOD fill you daily! Anita

Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...

That is so sweet of her!!!
Merry Christmas to you!!!!
Lots of love
Kristin

Drawn to The Sea said...

You are a gift, Michelle. Everything about your blog says "love"... thank you for touching my life in so many simple little ways. I know I will always find something comforting here... & that whatever it is will come straight from your very special heart.

Time to let everything happen, you just relax & take care of you. May your day be merry & bright!
Julia~

Deb said...

That was just so sweet! Merry Christmas Michelle to you and your family! Love your new blog photo too! ~Deb~

Deborah said...

Merry Christmas my precious friend..hope your day was wonder-filled!

All my love,
Deborah xxoxoxoxoxoxoox

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Dearest Michelle, isn't Deborah just a wonderful woman? She is so kind and what a load of goodies you got!!!! CONGRATULATIONS AND thank you so much for following me! I am following you as well because I just love people who have a LOVING HEART and great attitude towards living! May you have a beautiful New Years celebration with your family dear Michelle.

Fondly, Anita

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