I am so grateful and so incredibly overwhelmed by all the good, kind people in this blog world who have touched my life here - the most recent being the lovely and talented Tara. Who, not only sent me this amazing care package filled with these exquisite little wonders by Colette (they were even wrapped so beautifully and delicately, with lacey doilies and tiny flowers - like faery treasure!) but Tara also did me the honor of nominating me for the 'happiest blog' category in the Share the Love blog awards - thank you, thank you, Tara! I treasure each and every one of these gifts - the candle, sachet, the soap, the art cards and delicious chocolate -- and your sweet thoughts in nominating me - it is all so dear to my heart.
Tara is herself nominated in four categories - there are also many other blog friends in various categories whose names I'm sure you'd recognize, if you visit the Share the Love link here to vote - Tammy of DailyWarrior, LisaOceanDreamer, Patry, Laini, Alexandra, Amber - I'm waving at you blogging wonder women! Congratulations!! You are all winners as far as I'm concerned. I feel so honored to have my name appear on a list that includes such wonderful, amazing women bloggers.
So think about sharing the love - click on over there before February 7th and vote for the blogs you love! I am so overwhelmed with love for you all right now - that I just have to share it with you. I'm following the lead of Lisa, Pam, Sioux and others, by offering a Valentine's giveaway - if you'd like to be my Valentine (would you - please?) - leave me a comment to receive a piece of my art (and a few little Valentine's goodies). Leave a comment here, by Sunday night, and I'll enlist K. (as my impartial Price-Waterhouse-type, to draw two winners from the hat* on Sunday, February 4th, at 10:00 pm (I wanted to make it midnight, but he's an early bird - I'm the nightowl in the family). I can't wait to share the love! Now I've got to get to work on those Valentine's.
*Maybe I'll have him put the names in an envelope - just so I can say "May I have the envelope, please?" - I always wanted to say that!
Happy Groundhog's Day, everyone! I wonder if ol' Puxatawney Phil will pronounce that spring is on it's way - 'cause love sure is in the air!
Terri, I'm glad you like the package. You deserve some treats, after all you've been through lately. As for the nomination, you deserve that too! So glad the water situation is sorted and your new camera is being put to good use. Please toss my chapeau into your Valentine's drawing. Hope you enjoy the weekend! xo
Posted by: Paris Parfait | February 02, 2007 at 07:52 AM
I'm not a big fan of Valentine's but the chance to have a piece of your art will allow me to put aside my bah humbug attitude to all things red and rose-y! Please include my name in the hat/ envelope. And congrats on the blog nomination, I will head over there and vote for you! And btw, what is Groundhog Day?!
Posted by: Kamsin | February 02, 2007 at 08:39 AM
Tinker....you do have an extraordinary blog...I love visiting here.You are already a winner!!
:-)PS I'm going to do a give-away too.
Posted by: Gemma | February 02, 2007 at 09:15 AM
Wow you got an Imbolc present - that's wonderful!
Please put me in the hat too!
Valentines are not something I'm good at...
Posted by: Caroline | February 02, 2007 at 09:15 AM
I would LOVE to be your Valentine ;) Toss me in and congrats! XXOO
Posted by: Tammy | February 02, 2007 at 09:39 AM
Aw shucks, Terri, thank you for the happy birthday wishes! You weren't late at all; it's today. I once had a birthday on 02-02-02. And I meant to go to Punxatawney that year, but it didn't happen. Oh, well. Happy Groundhog's Day!
Posted by: Alison Whittington | February 02, 2007 at 02:41 PM
Oh yes - put me in the envelope! Valentine's is my anniversary....we got engaged on Sadie Hawkin's Day (yes, I asked and presented a ring). I LOVE Valentine's Day!
Posted by: tammy vitale | February 02, 2007 at 03:54 PM
how positively lovely of Tara to have a Comfort Package sent to you from that incredible Colette! She puts such love in to it.
And holy moly how in the world did MY name get in there for nomination. I had no idea until I saw it on one blog and now I've seen all this on three other blogs! I am SO happy YOU are nominated and it is I who feel very honored to be in YOUR and the others company. I have no idea who nominated.
I definitely want to be added to your Valentine drawing - (raising my hand and waving it).
Daisy picked the names for me at Midnight because G had already gone to bed.
Sending you BIG love sweet Terri!
XOXO
Posted by: Lisa(0ceandreamer) | February 02, 2007 at 04:23 PM
Yes, please, add my name to the list. Congratulations on being nominated. That's an honor for sure.
Posted by: janet | February 02, 2007 at 05:36 PM
i love the idea of sending love out to the world. someone asked me if I could have anything for just one day, what would it be?
I said, noone dying..perfect peace for just a day..they maybe the love will catch and it will happen over n over..
Oh scheeche, im waffling on..
Congraddiess on your nom. I'd vote for you!!
Peace, Kai.
Posted by: kai | February 02, 2007 at 06:46 PM
Congrats, Tinker! I love Valentine's day, actually month, to me! However, please don't put me in the hat, because I am anonymous.
Those goodies from Tara look delightful! How fun. I wish I didn't need to be anonymous. Maybe that will change this year... Love to you and your family.
Posted by: GeL(Emerald Eyes) | February 03, 2007 at 01:59 AM
What a lovely package of goodies! Tara is a sweetheart! Enjoy your treasures and I'll be sure to visit the voting page.
Posted by: bella | February 03, 2007 at 07:25 AM
Congrats on being nominated. Put my name in the pot I'd love some of your Art.
Posted by: Kate Robertson | February 03, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Congrats on the nomination! And I'd love to be included in your draw, if Canadians are eligible.
Posted by: Nicole | February 04, 2007 at 10:58 AM
Hi, Thinker, please enter my name in your drawing. Thanks!
Posted by: Sioux | February 04, 2007 at 08:48 PM
What a wonderful package! Tara's wonderful, eh?
Posted by: Marilyn | February 12, 2007 at 01:56 PM