Elegant Rose

Monday 30 July 2012

The Very Best Of British......

Hello there lovely peeps,
What a busy bee, I have been, this last week!
Firstly talking of bees, I received this beautiful card of kind words from lovely  Ali @ http://alibeecreations.blogspot.co.uk/


Ali and I were swap partners in the jar of love swap hosted by Katie @ http://booty-fullthings.blogspot.co.uk/
This was my first swap and look what I received from Ali.....


Wonderful crochet delights (my Olivia has her eye on this corsage)
Pretty buttons....
A pretty crochet scarf.....
Olympic memorabilia.....(love this)
And a moggie keep sake book...
with a photo holder, because of my love of cats.....
The jar was a delight to open!!!
Thank you Ali.
More importantly than the gifts in the jar, is finding Ali and her blog as now we have become blogging friends!!!
Ali's blog is lovely and so inspirational ......
She seems to be able to put her hand to all kinds of crocheting and sewing projects!!!
So do pop over and pay her a visit, as she is soo lovely!!


A cosy corner ready for the celebrations to begin..........
Mid week brought a surprise visit from Deano......
Soo Union Jacks were on display for his visit and also of course for the Olympic Ceremony, which incidentally was fabulous, didn't you think!! 
Loved the part with our Queen and her Corgis and James bond !
Just brilliant! And the young and inspiring athlete's lighting the torch to represent our future generations to come!!





Am thinking it was all too much for some feline friends.....
Cats always find the sunny spots!!
Don't they just........

We also spent our weekend travelling back to Birmingham, with Dean and spending time with him, before he flies to Portugal, where he will train and rest until his games begin at the beginning of September.....
I just couldn't resist showing you this beautiful wall paper, that was in the restaurant, where we enjoyed our lunch and time together....




Isn't it soo pretty!!
I would love this in my bedroom.....
The last lovely surprise was this wonderful book arriving from Marina's lovely blog....http://evelynmayvintage.blogspot.co.uk/


It was part of my prize from her give away.....
(Earlier post.)
Well it was certainly worth waiting for too!
The authors have signed this copy specially for me.. 


It is full of wonderful inspirational pictures for the vintage home..
So thank you once again Marina!.


I will say bye bye for now....
I have a little quieter week planned for this one, so I will be popping into your lovely blogs shortly, with a nice cup of tea!! Bliss.........
Love Maria x





























42 comments:

  1. Hola Maria,¡cuántos regalos bonitos! me gusta mucho el rincón tán acogedor de tu casa con esa gran ventana.Saludos de Sara.

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    1. Hola Sara,
      Thanks for this sweet comment!

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  2. Hello Maria,

    I'm so glad you liked your jar. It was wonderful having you as a swap
    partner. I'm glad you've had the chance to see Dean before he sets off on his wonderful adventure, how many people will be able to say they have taken part in the paralympic's and it's in the UK.
    I love that wallpaper, it's amazing you could spend all day looking at it.
    Hope you've got your feet up reading your book.
    Take care of you.

    Ali x

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    1. Thanks you lovely blog swapping partner!

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  3. Dear Maria,
    I love the card with the young girls on the beach donkeys. Love the corsage in your jar swap too! I agree with you about the opening ceremony - the bit I liked best was The Queen, the corgis and JB!
    June

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    1. Hi June!
      Thank you for popping in!
      And so did I...

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  4. Such wonderful news and great presents. I'm sure you've enjoyed yourself immensely ; ) Good luck to Dean !!!
    I love the book and the wallpaper.
    Have a great day.

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    1. Hello Monique,
      Thank you for sweet words...

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  5. Hello Maria,

    Thankyou for leaving a lovely comment on my blog...I was sooo chuffed to hear about your son...although I love the Olympics...we are sooo looking forward to the paralympics...because to us, those athletes are special beyond belief...

    What event is he going to be doing? Then we can watch out for him...you say running, but do email me and let me know the specifics, please please please :))

    Have a lovely week Maria and don't be a stranger...

    Love Happy xx
    Thinking of you...what a proud Mother you must be xxxxxx

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    1. Hellooo Happy!
      Wow I love your blog!
      Have popped over for a chat!

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  6. I thought the opening ceremony was amazing - especially the Queen jumping out of the helicopter. Your Nostalgic Homes book looks wonderful hope you enjoy reading it during your quieter week.

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    1. thanks Elaine,
      Am full up of cold, so yes I am loving this book!

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  7. Hello Maria
    Lovely wallpaper, I love your little corners, very patriotic, we really enjoyed the opening ceremony it was so very British and made us all feel proud of our past and the future, glad you have managed to spend some time with Dean it must be so very exciting for you all
    Thea x
    I always appreciate your lovely comments thank you x

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    1. Hello, Lovely Thea,
      Always love you visits too!

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  8. Hi Maria: Thank you for your nice words about my kitchen redo. I appreciate hearing from you. That looks like a beautiful book from Marina. Isn't she such a darling? We enjoyed the opening ceremonies and thought your Queen has a good sense of humor. She must be so busy with all that goes on and to take time to play that little skit was great. We are enjoying the games and you and your family must be feeling so proud of your son and his accomplishments..Happy Monday..Judy I'm sorry for taking so long to get back to you but my computer was in the shop and just got it back today.

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    1. Hi there Judy!
      Glad to have you visit, as you are soo kind!

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  9. Hi Maria, pretty things from Ali ... isn't she lovely? Love the wallpaper and glad you had a nice time with Dean. Enjoy your book ... it's fab, every time I open it I find something else inside! See you soon

    Claire xx

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    1. Hi Mrs Thriftwood!
      Will be seeing you soon!

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  10. Love that wallpaper ! and the opening ceremony was so great , we loved the 007 bit especially too ! enjoy your quieter week ! Gail x

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    1. Hello Gail!
      Have just been over to you...

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  11. Yes - Danny Boyle is a genius. The Olympic ceremony celebrated the very best of British (even dared to be a bit political) & that fab flame "thing" was made just up the road from us at Topcliffe.

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    1. Hi Nilly,Was it really!
      WEll it was absolutely splendid!

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  12. What lovely swap pressies you received..I really like the pretty crochet flowers! What pretty wallpaper at the restaurant..love all the old style postcards on it (so interesting!).
    Have a lovely day x
    Magie

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    1. Always lovely of you to stop by Magie!

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  13. Hi Maria,
    You sound as you have a busy week! I love your gifts from the swap. I'm glad you had a chance to catch up with Dean. I did enjoy the opening ceremony it was wonderful. I thought it was wonderful how some many chilren and young people were involved in the ceremony. Will you be at the opening ceremony of the paralympics? How Dean has a few good weeks in Portugal.
    Sarah x

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    1. Hello Sarah,
      No we will not be at the opening ceremony and Dean will not too..
      The race means soo much to him, that he will rest Those legs, till his time comes to race...
      He will be in the closing ceremony though...
      Thank you for sweet words!

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  14. What a lovely give away prize lucky you!
    xxx

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  15. What lovely goodies you filled your jars with. well done. Good luck to Dean when it's time to race! how exciting! I love that wall paper! So special xxx

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  16. Hi Maria - I love that wallpaper too. I don't think you would ever get fed up with looking at it. Have a lovely weekend. Lily. xxx

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  17. Lovely swaps - I just missed joining Katie's swap, but I have enjoyed seeing everyone's jars. We enjoyed the opening ceremony too and my son and I have been following the games on tv. Good luck to your son, you must be one proud mum. When is he running? We can cheer him on from the sofa. Best wishes, Pj x

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    1. Hi Pj...
      Thank you for these sweet words!
      Will be popping over to you shortly!

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  18. Hi Maria! What a lovely post! Sooooo pretty! I could just curl up in that beautiful arm chair with a good book. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Tania ♥

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  19. Helloo and welcome Tania!
    Lovely to have you stop by......

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  20. Great jar swaps! Wish I could pick one up next time I'm at the supermarket! Ad :)

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  21. Hello Ada...
    Thank you for popping in on me!

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  22. nice post thanks for sharing i found you thrue other follower..looking for to visit more...blessings from the Netherlands

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    1. Hello and welcome.
      Thank you for popping in!

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  23. Hi Maria: Me again. Just wanted to thank you for sending kind thoughts my way and hope you are having a nice weekend..Judy

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    1. Aww Thank you Judy!
      You are the kindest of blogging friends!

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  24. What a lovely swap! didnt you do well? I do love your pics Maria,it is always a delight to visit your blog,super cosy and vintagey!

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  25. Aww thank you Gena, means a lot to me to have you visit!!

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