Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Spring Blessings!

I have made so many wonderful friends through blogging. 

Ariadne from Greece and I are long time blog buddies. We share the love of the sea and decorate our homes with the things we enjoy. She sent me a gift of friendship....

 

sea glass, seashells and broken pieces of pottery from the beach where she lives along with a cute little bottle to make a tiny aquarium and a postcard. (pictured at the top)

 

Of course the package with neat stamps and even the chocolate box she packed everything in added to the fun. Thank you Ariadne for your friendship and this thoughtful gift. What treasures!

 

A couple of months ago I won a giveaway given by my sweet friend, Gina. She has a beautiful blog HERE and loves to have giveaways. What a joy to receive a fun package from her! Thanks Gina!

 

And look at this precious Spring linen and beautiful card I got from Arlene from Nanaland. We are both 'Nanas' and love so many of the same things. Thanks girlfriend!

 

I know I am blessed and I hope you are too. 

Happy Spring!

30 comments:

Susan said...

Spring will be back today! It got a little chilly over the weekend, but everything is blooming and I feel renewed! Love your photos, Sis

Arlene G said...

Thanks for the shout out Diane!! And you are a lucky girl!! Those chocolate sea horses...adorable. Sea Horses are special to me because my daddy was a Sea Horse in the Army. They were the Army equivalent of the Navy SeaBees.

Ariadne said...

I am glad you liked the sea glass!Loved to have sent it to you!AriadnefromGreece!

Susie said...

Diane, That is so nice of your friends. But hey, who doesn't like you girl. I love reading Arlene's comment. Blessings to you for a fun day. xoxo,Susie

Catherine Holman said...

What sweet blogging friends! Happy spring!

Debby Ray said...

How wonderful that you have received these lovely gifts from your sweet blogging friends! I think these relationships we form are so special. I am sure you will cherish the gifts along with the giver :) Happy Spring, Diane!

Sam I Am...... said...

What lovely gifts! There's not a one of them I would give back! LOL! You lucky gal!

Connie said...

Blogging is so much about making sweet friends . . . looks like you have many:) Here's wishing you a very Happy Spring!
Connie :)

Sam I Am...... said...

Okay...I just finished "catching up" with your posts and just saw your beautiful family and grands! I didn't comment on everything as I expect you don't go back that far and check but just wanted to say what a great time you must have had with them...everyone had beautiful smiles on their faces! Sorry I haven't been by...I couldn't believe how long it had been. I can't let that happen! I miss you when I don't stop by! Have a great day! Hugs!

Christine said...

So special to receive these thoughtful and precious gifts! I love the little buy on the egg!
Have a lovely day!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Happy Spring! Love the beach glass and shells! What a fun gift.
hugs,
Linda

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

You are a good blog friend and it's obvious that your friends recognize that! Lovely gifts.

Primitive Stars said...

Morning, blog buddies are the best!!!!! I love all your goodies, so sweet.Blessings Francine.

Inger said...

It's indeed wonderful, the many friends we make in bloggerland.

Musings from Kim K. said...

How fun to enjoy so many friendships and sweet treasures. You are just as generous in return. Hugs!

Vee said...

Nothing finer than happy, happy mail! What a lot of sweet gifts. I know that you will enjoy them.

Elizabeth said...

Sweet gifts for a sweet lady!

Carla from The River said...

Blogging brings so many blessings. Special new friends too.
Happy Spring,
Carla

Stacey said...

You're always so sweet Diane. You deserve every gift you receive.

NanaDiana said...

What beautiful things to receive in the mail from blogging buddies. Aren't bloggers just he best??? Hope you are doing well. I see the Buddy books just below this post and had forgotten all about them until I saw them here.
Have a wonderful Easter weekend. xo Diana

Lauren at Wonderfully Made said...

I think this is one of the best things about blogging! Isn't it an amazing the no to be able to meet others from so far away? Your treasures are lovely!

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Blogging friends are so sweet. I hope you have a lovely Easter. I do feel blessed.
warmly,
deb

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

Diane,
Your sweetness, kindness and upbeat attitude bless so many of us.
You deserve every sweet gift and card that you receive.
Happy Easter and hugs too,
Jemma

Pondside said...

What lovely gifts - the best gift, though, is the connection you've made, across the miles and ocean.

Kim@Snug Harbor said...

Great gifts, all of them but the seaglass really caught my eye!

Anonymous said...

Diane, thank you for mentioning me. Love all your sweet gifts! That sea glass is gorgeous!

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

Lovely post - generous friends. May I come back tomorrow and make a proper comment? I sewed all day and my get-up-and-go just got-up-and-went. Hugs

shortybear said...

such awesome gifts.

Debby said...

Such sweet gifts. Love the sea treasures. The gift of friendship is nice isn't it.

Lorrie said...

Lovely gifts from blogging friends. Happy Spring! Happy Easter, too!