Monday, November 28, 2011

Thankful to be...

I have been away for too long from this place I love to be.

The problem being...

 I have too many places I love to be.

this blog
the garden
my home
my studio 
etc.


I have been in the studio for two weeks making gifts for family and friends
and getting ready for a little craft bazaar at my daughter's workplace.
I also made some things to sell at a store in Boise that I have written about
here on my blog called 
Warehouse Beautiful


Most of what I have been making are sachets that I fill with the lavender 
grown here in the garden.

The photos show a few of the ones I have left after the bazaar and 
sending some to Warehouse Beautiful in Boise.
These will be gifts for family and friends.

Isn't it funny how it's hard to stop once you start?
It is always a joy to sit at the sewing machine or stand at the table
and create things that weren't here before.

The graphics I used on most of the sachets I got from the Graphics Fairy 
and Dawn at The Feathered Nest.



I have got to get busy doing some serious Christmas decorating here in the house.
Now that the turkey is nothing but a skeleton (poor little bird) and the pies 
have gone to my hips...it is time to get the halls decked!
I haven't even been to any of your beautiful blogs to see how your 
decorating is coming along.
After I get back from doing some shopping today,
I plan on remedying that.
I'm going to sit my 'pie' hips down and catch up with all of you. 
I know many of you are more on the ball than I am, 
so I can't wait to see and be inspired.

 




The last of the children and the grands left for home about noon yesterday, 
and Dale and I were left to clean up the last of the left-overs.




How thankful I am for a full table this time of year.
Thankful for the blessing of family.
I remember looking around the table Thursday and thinking to myself,
''how did I get so lucky to have these people be a part of my life?''



There's always a lot of laughter and a lot of chatter, 
and NO one remembers to get the camera out to take pictures of it all!
Thankfully there's always Christmas!







I received a special delivery from Italy!
A few weeks ago I won a giveaway offered by Monica of The White Bench.
I feel so lucky to have have won two 8x12 prints of Monica's amazing photography.
I was able to choose my favorites, and then she generously tucked in special gifts for me.
I imagine many of you know of Monica and her beautiful artwork that is published in 
many of the Stampington publications. 
I love it when I pick up a Somerset Life or Home, etc
and see many of her creations within their pages.
She has an incredible talent for painting and you can see many of her 
paintings on her blog. I know you will recognize them as soon as you see them.
She has a generous heart and shares many tutorials on her blog.
I have learned how to do many things from following her instructions.  
Monica has been a great blogging friend from almost the time I started my blog 
and was always so encouraging.
 I thank her for that.


At this time of Thanksgiving I would love to let all who read this blog know 
how grateful I am for each and every one of you. 
This blog is a joy to me and I am thankful to be---here!

109 comments:

Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said...

June your creations are just beautiful!! I know exactly what you mean about getting lost creating ~ It is so much fun!

Donna Reyne' said...

I am loving all of the treasures you have been making! Sew lovely! Hee,hee!
I am hoping to spend the latter part of the week in my studio...making a few Christmas gifts too~ Thank you for inspiring me!
Have a blessed evening
You know how much I love ya!
hugs
Donna

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

Hello June...your sachets are so lovely! I am glad that you have been happy and busy. Enjoy the Christmas season with your family! :)

Felicity said...

Blessings to you beautiful June.

It's wonderful to read that you've been busy and surrounded by those who love and adore you.

Your creativity is, as ever, truly inspiring and I will wait with great anticipation to see the Christmas transformation of your special home.

Happy day!

The Polka Dot Closet said...

I sat my pie hips right here and enjoyed every creation and picture!!! Gorgeous! I love all of the sachets and i am sooo jealous that you grow your own lavender! Just not the right climate here in the south!

Carol

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

....and, we are thankful that you are there too June. Your work is beautiful and how lucky for your family that you have some left over. They will be thrilled when they open their gifts and find one of your lavender sachets.
Although it's hard work, it's lovely to be busy and to fill your life with things that you love doing. You can only be in one place at a time !!
.....and what a beautiful gift that you received from Italy and at such a great time, it being Thanksgiving for you. I can just imagine what a lovely place your table must have been for you and your family.
I am really looking forward to seeing your home decorated for Christmas June. I know that you will make it look so beautiful. XXXX

Unknown said...

Oh, June! Magnifique! I so love your lavender sachets, the young lady images, your delicate trims. You have such a touch in your designs & creations. I wish I could use lavendaer but alas, I cannot.
How exciting you will be selling your preciousness ... there will be many customers clamoring for your treasures.
Best wishes for huge successes.
TTFN ~
Love you, sweet friend ~
Marydon

Suzanne@Meridian Road said...

I'm going to have to stop in and see you wares! Very pretty. It sounds like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Trisha said...

I am definitely going to find Warehouse Beautiful now the next time I go to Boise! So glad to hear that you had such a wonderful Thanksgiving...your family is so lucky to have you! Have a wonderful week!

~Trisha

Diane said...

Lucky you. Congratulations on your treasures June. You have been busy making a lot of pretty things. I'm so glad you had a nice Thanksgiving with your family. I always love to see when you've posted, it's like a warm letter from home. Blessings, Diane

Karen Valentine said...

Oh Une I know just what you mean about too many places you love to be!!! I have that exact same problem!
Balancing everything I enjoy can be really hard sometimes. Somethings always have to give. The key is to rotate the those things so you don't stay away from any one thing for two long!!! I'm glad you had a wonderful
Thanksgiving sweetie. May the rest of your week be just as sweet.
xo,
Karen

erin's art and gardens said...

june, you have created such beautiful treasures...your lavendar filled sachets and your beloved family! i totally understand putting the blog on the back burner as there are many more important things in life...and i really understand getting lost in your work and the creating of things! i have no sense of time when i am creating...a wonderful feeling. i love to come to your blog to see your beautiful images and fantastic photography.
erin
xxoo
"pie hips" that is funny.

oldgreymare said...

I thank my lucky stars quite often for your friendship my dear friend, and I am always happy to see you here whenever you can post. Your photos and treasures are delightful and will bring joy to many.

Tis the season, we must prepare for the onslaught of "to dos" but always be reminded to enjoy the season with all it's wonders.
jingle jingle
xx
z

Draffin Bears said...

Dear June,

I am thankful for your friendship and it is so lovely to see you back again.
I love all your gorgeous handcrafted pretties, always so much more beautiful than buying them in a shop.
Glad you had a happy time with your family gathered around.
Love your beautiful prints from Monica, I have a special gift from her too, and am grateful for friends like you and her, merci.

Hope your week is off to a dreamy start.
Hugs
Carolyn

Michelle Palmer said...

Your treasures are lovely! Wishing you all the best :)

Junebug said...

I so love lavendar and have a large jar waiting for me to do something creative with it. Love your idea so I am stealing it. One of my favorite images is the ballarina. I know my grand daughter would love that one.
Pie hips, ha-ha, nope didn't eat one piece of pie, but I sure have stuffing and gravy hips.
I can't decorate for the holidays just yet. I'm getting my ceilings retextured if that's a word. I will be so excited when it is finished. I know your house will be decorated special just like you are to so many of us. Here's a great big hug to my special blog buddy!!!! Junebug

Candylei said...

They are all so sweet especially knowing you have also grown the lavender yourself as well! Love the little fabric rose and the bits of lace. The flower bouquet prints are gorgeous! Just like your garden.

Unknown said...

sweet june...it is YOU who brings US joy! i always love your visits. this post was lovely! your sachets are gorgeous...i just adore the images you've chosen! they will be cherished gifts i am sure! and monica, the white bench, she's a sweetheart as well. how lucky for you that you won her beautiful art! ;)

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Oh June you have the most BEAUTIFUL WARES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wishing you much joy and happiness in ALL the places you love! Anita

Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage said...

Such a sweet post June! I love all the pretty things you have been busy making and think you should open up a Etsy shop! Your pictures are so soft, sweet and lots of eye candy! Thanks for coming by to say hello. Oh and congrats on your win and happy you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Yes, I was counting my blessings too!

Love ya,
Maryjane

Olive said...

Hi June, the sachets are nostalgic and so charming. I am sure it is relaxing to make them. I too struggle with how to space out my time and I craft nothing but have a couple of business ventures, small ones, going on that keep me busy. I keep telling myself I am going to make my daughter ornaments out of her Papa's sheet music. Joe and I are blessed beyond measure and are surely grateful to be a part of this wonderful blog world. blessings♥O

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Good to hear from you June...your sachets looks so pretty..wish I could visit one of the shops that you sell at!
You will get the decorations going...my daughter is coming tomorrow to help me with the tree...then, guess what? I am done decorating! Yeah!

Carol Salisbury said...

Your sachets are gorgeous! Love all the images you chose. What wonderful gifts, sure to be loved!

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

Your sachets are so pretty! It would be a joy to spent a block of time this way. What a sweet gift to receive at Christmas.

Weisser Traum said...

oh meine liebe du warst ja sehr fleissig.
sehen wunderschön aus deine sachen.
wünsche dir eine schöne adventswoche.
sei lieb gegrüsst daniela

Julia @ Vintage with Laces said...

I'm so thankful that we met here in blogland, dearest June. It's always such a joy to come by and look at your gorgeous pictures of your garden, your creations and everything else you share with us. Your satchets turned out just beautiful and they must have the most wonderful scent.
I just read your comment at Carol's blog. I'm so very sorry that sweet Ashes is missing and hope that he will return like Bella did. It's amazing that cats sometimes come home after being away several months and I keep my fingers cross that he will too.
Sending extra big hugs to you, my dear friend
Julia

Celestial Charms said...

Hi June,
You make the prettiest sachets. Oh so romantic looking. So glad you enjoyed your Thankgiving.
Maureen

suziqu's thread works said...

Hi dear June..I really understand about wanting to be in three places at once - your home, your garden and your studio! I suffer the same feelings. I can almost smell the fragrance coming from those divinely created sachets. They are so sweet and so feminine with such gorgeous images.
I have two bunches of lavender almost dried ready for creating the same - all this creating just fills
our hearts at the same time!
You may want to join in and even share the news of my Giveaway on my blog at present!
Love and blessings to you across the miles,
Suzy

Alina said...

June Dear !
You are making such lovely things!Each and evryone is precious!
Reading Your blog gave me some ideas...I am so thankfull to have found You in this virtual world !
Always a pleasure to visit You
Wishing You wonderful week !
Alina

Pondside said...

Hello June! I so enjoyed your description of being in your studio creating all the lovely things. Your post are always such an inspiration - like a visit to some calm and elegant place.
I'm glad to read that you had a full house for Thanksgiving. As it should be!

Bente said...

Hi June. So much beautiful things you create.

Have a nice week

Hugs Bente

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hi June,
I get so excited when I see that you have a new post. I almost broke my neck getting here because you always have something unbelieveably beautiful to show and tell. And today, you do not dissappoint!
I love, I mean love your beautiful sachets and the photos are so dreamy.

big hugs
sissie

Victorian1885 said...

Good morning June
I like Sissie get so excited to see your posts. Your friendship means so much to all of us and I personally feel I have known you for years! You have done a wonderful job creating the sachets and your Family and everyone who is lucky enough to purchase them will treasure your gifts. The images from Italy are going to be beautiful in your home and I can't wait to see how you decorate your home for the Holidays this year. Thank you for your sweet comments about our new Grand Baby Kylie.. she is such a Doll. Have a wonderful day filled with Love & Laughter!
Hugs,
Wanda

Victoria said...

Ohhhhh June! If they ever add more hours to the day I hope you'll open an Etsy shop!!! Those sachets are stunning! Just absolutely beautiful!

Like the others I am always so excited when I see you've put a new post up...they're always such a treat for the eyes:)

Julie Marie said...

Hi June, sounds like you have been a very busy lady... your little sachets are so pretty, as are all of the other crafts you made... sounds like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family... your new header is so pretty... I think it is the first time I have not seen your angel there... can't wait to see your Christmas decorating... I know it will be just beautiful. xoxo Julie Marie

Anonymous said...

My goodness, you've been busy. That pie won't stay on your hips for very long! :)

Love, LOVE what you've been making! How exciting to be selling some of these as well! I'm in love with the little bears...sigh.

I haven't started decorating yet. I don't do much since it's just Hubby & me now, but I'm making a couple of new things this year.

Hope you have a lovely week, June!
Hugs,
Zuzu

Monica said...

Ooooh June! Thank you, what beautiful surprise! I'm glad you love your prints, and many thanks for all the sweet words you reserved me! They will be treasured, along with your blogging friendship.
Gosh! You've been a busy bee, the sachets are wonderful! I am also making some sachets... it's a pity that this year I don't have my home- grown lavender. Yours is sure to smell divine!
Big hugs and thanks again,
Monicaxoxo

flowersandhome said...

You know what, even though Thanksgiving is something from the U.S. and Canada, I would love to introduce it here in a few years, when the kids are all grown, so I can have a table full of people and an lot of homemade food and just be thankful for everything and for being all together. It's such a beautiful holiday.
You made the loveliest things June!!!! And filled with lavender, I can almost smell them all the way to here.
Have fun decorating for Christmas. I'm looking forward to your Christmashome as I know it will be splendid again.
I actually went out to three different shops today to look for turquoise/aqua baubles but it's all red and green and white and gold or silver, so I'll have to stick with my good ol' baubles in the classic colours I guess ;-) Hubby will be pleased though I didn't spend any money on more Christmasdecoration ;-)
Bye,
Marian

Mariette's Back to Basics said...

Dearest June,

You write this post so casual but in fact you are a TRUE ARTIST in designing and making the loveliest of Christmas gifts! The way you used old laces and things is incredible.
May you have a wonderful Christmas season and sending you lots of love,

Mariette

Apple Blossom Barn said...

It is a real treat when you do a new post full of so much beauty
what beautiful things you have made
Take care
Denise

the old white house said...

Hi June! you make the loveliest treasures, and take such gorgeous photos of them! I need to get over for a visit to Monica, thank you for the introduction, I can't wait to be inspired. I was thinking the same thing as I sat at our Thanksgiving table looking at my family, how blessed am I! We were short one though, John will be home in 21 days and I can't wait! Have a fabulous week! t.xoxo

Farah said...

Oh June what pretty Lavender sachet are... So beautiful, so pestle ... I may make some like this... not beautiful like yours, just to give a try I wanted ...
Happy if you come to see me at
http://craftaworld.blogspot.com/
with love from
Farah

My name is Riet said...

Dear June. Glad to see you again. All these little treasure you made are beautiful and such lovely gifts. I love lavender sachets and I used to make them but yours are gorgeous. And those prints are beautiful too. Lucky you.I will go and visit her blog too.
Have a nice week dear friend.
Riet

Susan McShannon-Monteith said...

And we are so thankful you have found the time to share the beauty of your life with us.
Those sachets are charming!
Susan x

Anonymous said...

Wonderful creations June, but then we knew they would be because YOU are making them. I think everything you touch turns to gold!! :) Love it all!!
Blessings~
ps have missed you in blogland
Sandi@WaysideTreasures

Unknown said...

...well my dear,
it was only a matter of time before all the beauty that surrounds you, spilled out into beau-TI-ful items!!

it is truly an enchanted life that you lead...and as i can only "see" your soul,
i say, life is short ~ eat more pie!!

LOL!!
adore you!
xo, Rosemary

Peonies & Magnolias said...

I just love it all, they are all so beautiful. Hope you are having a good week.

Sandy

Suz said...

June,
As always, it is beautiful and calm to visit. Your friends and family will be so lucky to receive your presents!!!
Hugs,
Suz

Dorthe said...

Dearest June- your post is beautiful, and so lovely. All your little sachets, so sweet,romantic and dreamy looking- with the soft colours and beautiful images.
And love the little bears ,too.
Hope all that pie, will soon leave your hips again-lol- so there will be place for the christmas dinner to come :)
Hugs,Dorthe

Shabby soul said...

Darling June your little works are little jewels!
It's always a so great pleasure come here in your "house"!
Hugs from me
Silvia

Deb said...

Hello June
You have been busy ~ your lavender sachets are beautiful ♥
Congratulations on your fabulous win from Monica!

BECKY said...

Hi June, Love your sachets...must get to making some for my shop!! Just not quite enough hours some days, huh?

I, too, looked around our table and offered thanks to God for my wonderfully crazy, imperfect family, and our fun times together! Such richness and warm, fond, memories!

How utterly delightful to win Monica's giveaway!! She is a joy and has a heart of gold.

Hugs to you!
Have a lovely week!
Becky

Anonymous said...

I wish I were nearby to treat myself to one of your lovely sachets...they are so beautiful...perhaps the most beautiful sachets I've ever seen! We are lucky ladies to call Monica a dear friend. I treasure her friendship so much...she's a special lady indeed.

xo, abby

Debbie said...

Hello June,

I got to tell you I'm one of your biggest fans and love all the beauty that you create inside and out!!

One of these day's on my way to Oregon to visit my kids I'll make a stop in Idaho and we can have lunch.

Thanks again for sharing your many talents!!

Debbie
x0x0x

Ann Marie said...

I WISH the boutique was in Utah!
I wish! I wish! I wish!

Everything looks SOO lovely.. as always... ♥

Wendy & Megan Chamberlain said...

Dear June
You have been very busy, love all your wonderful creations. Thank you for sharing.
Looking forward to seeing your Christmas pictures.

Kate said...

Dear June
Everything is so beautiful, how lovely and talented. Loved this post it truly touched my heart.

Much love to you
Kate
xoxo

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Hi June...your creations are just beautiful! So happy you had fun with your family and knowing you can do it all over again in a few weeks all the better!

Now, about the pie going to the hips...wouldn't it be wonderful if blogging was the remedy?!!

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Hi June...your creations are just beautiful! So happy you had fun with your family and knowing you can do it all over again in a few weeks all the better!

Now, about the pie going to the hips...wouldn't it be wonderful if blogging was the remedy?!!

Scented Sweetpeas said...

You may not be able to pop in here very often but you always make us smile. Take care of yourself x

wendy said...

I am thankful you are here too. I love visiting here and seeing all your beautiful things.
I haven't put out one single Christmas decoration. I'll be going to Utah for Christmas, so I am not inspired to do anything here.

ha ha....laughing about the Pie Hips. Thanksgiving has a way of doing that to us eh.
I am glad you had a wonderful time with your family.

Anne Lorys said...

I've missed you!
But I always know that you're out there, somewhere, creating beauty. :-)

Love you, friend!
Anne

Unknown said...

It is hard to stop once you get in that creative mood. Your sachets are so so cute and how wonderful that the lavender came from your garden! Can't wait to see a bit of your Christmas decorating. Get to working those pies off those hips girl!

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

GOOD MORNING GORGEOUS ONE!

It is ALWAYS so wonderful to see you come by to visit!!!!!!

I wish you holiday magic and love, fun and peace......oh how I love your horses!!!!! teeheee....Anita

Catherine said...

Your creations are beautiful, i love the pictures you use. Blessings Catherine

MJ Ornaments said...

Love all your creations June!! xo martha

Brenda Pruitt said...

Your made things are incredibly beautiful! I yearn to grow my own lavender again.
Brenda

Apple Blossom Barn said...

Hi June

How lovely that you stopped by really appreciate it, as for dressing up in the countryside, I still have not forgotten the raised eyebrows when Rosie wore her pink polka dot winter coat, she really suffers from the cold and shakes alot, she is my little Jack Russell, I have a Saint Bernard too, no he does not wear clothes!

Betty Jo said...

June I know what you mean. These days are so busy, it's hard to find time for blogging. Your creations are always sooooo gorgeous! I highlighted you and your wonderful blog in my Friday Faves today. Enjoy your Christmas decorating and looking forward to the beautiful photos.

Charlene said...

June, From one pie thigh to another. Your sachets are stunning. WHY don't I sit down & create such beauty? I know how, I have the stuff... but, looking at yours inspires me. Thank you for sharing & HAVE A FABULOUS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Charlene

Christmas-etc... said...

You lovely lovely soul! It's always so nice to come and catch up with you and your joyful way of living! I even love see all your animal friends on the side bar!
Blessings dear June for a wonderful holiday season...coming our way!
Ann

C'est moi Claudette said...

Came by from Betty Jo's blog, and so glad to find you. We have the same taste, but i don't have as many children as you ; )
How wonderful to have a sweet young man that truly makes you smile every single day with his.
I adore all of your gorgeous projects. Would love you to open an ETSY shop?? I'm from Canada, so it makes it easy to buy on line since all my favourite girls live so far far away.
LOVE YOUR BLOG. Your photography is amazing June.
Thanks for the beauty today.
Sending warm hugs from Ontario, Canada
xxoxoxoxoxo

Leslie said...

Can't wait to get back down to Warehouse Beautiful to see your beautiful pieces on display!

koralee said...

Your pieces are so lovely...the graphics on them are adorable. If only I could pop into that store in Boise...pure JOY! xoxoxox
Hugs to you my friend.

C'est moi Claudette said...

Hello again
YES Wendy is my sista. I do hope you get to meet her June. She needs your hugs right now. I'd fly myself to her right now if I could. She was here this summer with 5 of my other great blogging friends. She's our Doris Day for sure. And she can SING too.
Another friend of mine is sweet Anita. She was also suppose to come this summer, but couldn't make it due to her addition on her home.
Maryjane was one of the first blogs that I commented on. LOVE HER TOO. Haven't met her. She's in CA. Kind of far from Canada.
Ok off to bed.
Have a great weekend June.
P.S. LOVE TT RABBIT and Ashes. My soft spot are fur babies.
xoxoxoxo

codice sconto said...

I am not at all surprised that you are in the newest issue. Your yard and studio are just so beautiful, Your sweet collections are so pretty. I will have to try soon.

sevencherubs said...

June, you are so talented and I adore your creations. The lace, the images are all just a touch of class and cleverness. The teddies, any cherub would adore. I so love dropping by your blog and it brings such joy to me as I am rushing around with life. You calm me down and help me to relax. Adore your space x

stefanie said...

oooooohhhhh, soooooo pretty!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Hi June, hope all is well. Your sachets are so very lovely. And those teddy bears are the sweetest little things. You are so creative. Coming to your blog after some time is like a breath of fresh air. Everything is so beautiful! Monica is very talented -- congrats on winning and receiving such wonderful gifts. Happy holidays to you and yours, Tammy

Lisa said...

June,
I'm glad you & your hips had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Ours was pretty nice too.
I am in love with your beautiful sachets June! How wonderful that you incorporated the lavender from your garden. The laces & images you chose are perfect. You are such a talent. You do so many things but especially your a great Mothers & a sweet friend.
Lisa

Barbara said...

Life does get complicated...especially this time of year. I am loving your sachets, June!
Looking forward to seeing the results of your other holiday projects AND your decorations!

awal.ny said...

What wonderful gifts. I am sure you will have no problem selling them also. I hope you are enjoying getting ready for Christmas.

Rostrose said...

Hello sweetest June,
I really LOVE your garden-lavender-filled sachets! They are so pretty, and of course they smell wonderful nostalgic and like a summer-day!
My best wishes to you (and I have to say hallo from my hips to your hips! I think they will have a wonderful Christmastime, too ;o))
Hugs & Advent-Kisses, Traude

Hélène Flont , french illustrator said...

Les petits sachets are so lovely! Love the pretty teddy bears with ribbons and all the laces and images.
I wish you a wonderful December June. ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

Tricia said...

Those sachets are so pretty...I love lavender. I had to laugh when you talked about your pie hips, since I have cookie hips lately. I need to work on fixing that.

By the way, I just love looking at the photos on your sidebar, the flowers and the animals...it's all so beautiful.

FRENCH LAUNDRY said...

Oh June,

All of your handiwork is just beautiful! Well done!

Hope you did well at the fair.

Hugs,
Judy

Sharing with Sherri said...

I'm so glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving spending time laughing and having a good time with your family June.
That really IS a blessing...

I see you've been busy working your magic in the sewing room, your sachets are incredible, so sweet and girly looking with all that beautiful lace and soft pastels. I can almost smell that sweet lavender too!!
Can't wait to see your Christmas decorating magic very soon!!

Sending hugs back to you!!

Lisa said...

Just popping in, to see your pretties! Just love what you've created.
take care,

xoxox

Rebecca said...

Hi Sweetie
I think you have been missed! 88 comments, wow.
I know what it is to be on lock down in the studio! Been there and now coming up for air... fresh air I might add is your blog!
Blessings to you this week!
Love ya
RE

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Junie! Love. Love. LOVE. your little bits of handmade happiness... So pretty, but that's always exactly what I expect to see when I visit you. All treasures, just like you.

xoxox
S

Ana said...

What beautiful treasures you have been working on. It sounds like you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Can you believe Christmas is just around the corner? Time just passes by too darn fast. Enjoy Christmas decorating and congratulations on your win...They are beautiful. Sending you a great big hug.

Much love,
♥Ana

Cheryl ~ ZanyMayd said...

Hi June, I just typed a long comment to you, (yes, I got carried away) anyway, I was trying to catch up on so much since I only get to my daughter's once a week to check on the computer, well, somehow I lost the whole comment, so instead of boring you more, I will wish you a wonder day, Love the sachets, I bet they Smell FABULOUS! next week, I bet I see beautiful pics of your your Christmas Decor....
xox
Cheryl

sweetpea said...

june, in the world of blogging you are a shining star. it's evident by the number of comments that you are so loved and admired, and by none more than me. i have fallen off the blogging wagon too lately and trying to get back into the mix. you know i adore you and what your hand touches is magical. merry christmas my sweet friend. your creations are gorgeous.

hugs,

shelley

Unknown said...

Just checking in on you ... & taking one more peek at these beauties. You can never know how much love you bring to so many, & how we love you, June. You are one very, very special lady.

Hugs of love,
Marydon

Yvonne - Frl. Klein said...

Dear June,
I love your sachets. They looks so beautiful!
Have a wonderful day,
Hugs
Yvonne

www.MaisonStGermain.com said...

Your creations are gorgeous!!!!!Can't wait to see your Christmas decorating:)
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens

Astréor said...

Dear June, your blog is beautiful and your garden looks like a paradies. Je me suis permis de faire un article sur votre blog pour que mes amies puissent le découvrir aussi. Merci pour toutes ces magnifiques photos. Hugs to you. Astréor

Christelle said...

Which attractive dive in the world of the sweetness and the romanticism.
I am conquered by your universe filled with charm. Thank you for this attractive moment of dream ! Sorry , my english is poor.

Paris Rags Romance said...

Those sachets are seriously romantic! Gosh I love them, miss your posts, seems Facebook has been taking me away from all this beauty.... xoxo Kim ps. I have a Giveaway this month!

Anonymous said...

Just coming by to see if you have been in blogland- miss you and you lovely pictures and posts dear friend! This is such a busy time of year. Had my first party last night and tonight I just thought I would veg on the puter with my blogging buddies!

bee blessed
mary

Half-heard in the Stillness said...

Wow! Double Wow!! See what a lovely lovely person you are dearJune. . .a hundred comments!! It's taken me an age to scroll thru', but I have to add my big BIGGEST hug as well. It must have been so great to have all your family together, bet they were thinking the very same thoughts about you as they looked across the table to you! Every time I open your blog to visit and the photos of the garden flash into view my heart lifts, just been to visit your other site and been whisked away to that magical place too, I can almost, almost smell the fragrance of the pinky-red Rose you planted from your Mum's garden.
You've been really industrious making those delightful lavender bags they're gorgeous, I'm certain if I was a lavender plant I'd want to live in your garden darling June!

Here's that big HUGGGGGGG! X
Jane

Anonymous said...

Hi June - The posts on my blog are fewer and farther between as well lately. The blog visits too but I wanted to stop in and wish you a Merry Christmas. Beautiful lavender sachets!

Privet and Holly said...

June, I'm always
thankful for you
and the respite that
your blog provides
from the hustle and
bustle. I so appreciate
the quiet beauty that
I find here. I can
almost smell the
lavender and hear
the laughter around
your Thanksgiving
table. Have a wonderful
Christmas season!

xx Suzanne

Emmanuelle Guyon said...

Such nice pictures:)

Lovey said...

Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year June!!!

Lady of the Woods said...

Hello, I'm a new follower to your blog...gorgeous pictures and I love the title namesake story! :D Lady

C'est moi Claudette said...

Happy New Year June
I cannot wait to see what you have in store for us for 2012.
It's been a rough few months here at the cottage, but as the holidays come to an end, and a new year upon us, I'm hoping for smiles all around.
Thank you for coming to Canada and saying hi. I know you have many followers and lots of different blogs to catch up on, but know that you warmed my heart by coming by.
I had to look at all your pretty pictures again. I LOVE the way the RED pops out on every one. Are you sad to be putting it all away? Your home is so beautiful.
Sending you big Canadian hugs June.
Love Claudie
oxoxoxoxoxoxo

C'est moi Claudette said...

I know I came by yesterday and left a long winded message. Something told me to come back and now i see why IT'S GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated you stopping by my little corner of the world here in Canada. It means an awful lot coming from you June.
Happy New Year my friend and I cannot wait to see what you have in store for us this year.
I LOVE the red "pop" in your pics. Just beautiful.
Love Claudie
xoxxoo

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