It's been so long since I've updated my blog that I had to log into typepad. I don't even know what to say. I'm sure I've been busy, but each day sort of runs together so I can't say for sure. I know I cleaned out my studio in a major way. Two full days of hard work. It was bad. I'm still at least a year away from the transformation I have planned, but I'm glad I can now walk to my desk without turning sideways.
Today was the first day of the 12 Days of Christmas swap hosted by Heather Bluhm. This is such a fun and talented group of girls and I'm thrilled to be a part of it. Here are all the gifts piled up. How fun to open one a day for 12 days!
We were kicked off by the very talented and mildly insane Tia Storm. Mizsmoochielips herself.
What a darling and inventive contribution she made! It's a sweet, little baby shoe she painted bronze and filled with little bells & pearls and a little sparkly bird. I love it. Thank you Tia.
Thanks also to all of you who participated in my Vintage Tree Topper Swap. I'm still working on Heather's topper of course. I'm always late. It's actually pretty much finished just need to package it up. I'll show it after Heather receives it. She is loving varying shades of brown, white/cream, silver and touches of gold this year. I can't tell you how much fun I've had working with those colors. It's a fabulous palette I would have never thought of myself.
If anyone still drops by here after my long absence, you can be assured I will be posting everyday through Christmas so I can share all the lovelies from our 12 Days of Christmas swap.
I kept checkin'your blog, I missed your posts!! thanks for hosting a great swap. I love my tree topper, just love it!
Bristol
Posted by: Bristol | December 14, 2007 at 06:26 PM
Look at that pile of gifts!
Good for you...
Enjoy & Happy Holidays,
Priscilla
Posted by: Flea Market Queen | December 14, 2007 at 08:00 PM
I thought you might have been like Holly all iced in! Glad to hear all is well and that you're just busy!!!
Posted by: Natasha Burns | December 14, 2007 at 09:02 PM
Welcome back to blog land. Your picture is the best. I think something is wrong with my camera. Anyway, Yay you for being able to walk in studio. I still have to turn sideways but I can see my desktop!!
I was late with my tree topper too but I told Ms Lori and sent it off today, of course I forgot to take a picture.
Posted by: Heather | December 14, 2007 at 10:51 PM
oh isnt that the sweetest thing.
thanks for the vicarious bit of present opening. I'm looking forward to every day.
Posted by: Tracy | December 15, 2007 at 06:43 AM
EVERYday...Mildred? Everyday? That would be a Christmas miracle for you to remember to post everyday for 12 days. I'm sure you'll be all bunched up now, "I will do it you just watch..."
Cool gifts.
*****You're right William. Just sit back and watch.
Posted by: Will | December 15, 2007 at 07:42 AM
fabulous! i want to be in this swap next year!!
Posted by: jessi nagy | December 15, 2007 at 08:03 AM
Glad to see ya back!!! Keep warm!
Posted by: tina | December 15, 2007 at 10:50 AM
Donna dear,
absence during this time of the year is pretty much excused :) The swap packages look lovely... such a nice idea. I enjoyed the tree topper swap you organized.. thanks for thinking of such a creative idea :) Chat with you again, till then Happy Holidays !
Posted by: Adla | December 17, 2007 at 03:21 AM
Too too adorable!!! I look forward to seeing all your amazing goodies!!!
Posted by: Barbara | December 18, 2007 at 07:47 AM