And. . . .the mini Gazebo story continues! And. . . .Thank You for all the sweet comments about our little 'garden party reception' display. (Those pictures did not show up on the screen as nice as I'd like them, they are very grainy-looking to my eye.) But anyway, you'll never guess what happened. Yesterday, just seconds after I hit the 'publish' button for that last post, the Fed-Ex truck pulled into my driveway and delivered a rather large heavy box. A box, as it turns out, and as you can see, containing my consolation gift from HBS. I was expecting a small token of some kind for participating in the contest, but this is what they sent me. It's the Country Cottage kit and a 2010 contest entry form! Needless to say, there was a vast amount of high-pitched squealing and jumping and clapping between the girls and I. Now, I know I told you I was tempted. But now what excuse do I have? Oh dear, I'm afraid I am not going to get much work done. We've already started kicking a few ideas around and our excitement is growing. I think I will have to put it off for a bit longer though, while I finish up the new book, which is coming along in its own lovely fashion. First things first, as they say. Because, SPRING is right around the corner. I'm already seeing small glimpses of it now and then, and that alone is bound to bring with it another glorious array of distractions. So, nose to the grindstone while I still can.
Ohmygosh!!
Best consolation prize EVER!!!!
Can't wait to see what you do with it!!
Posted by: Martha | February 11, 2010 at 10:55 AM
LOL!! Congratulations--I can't wait to see what you girls do with this! Oh, this is great! :)))
Posted by: Sharon M. | February 11, 2010 at 11:58 AM
How very exciting! I can hardly wait....
Posted by: Bridgette | February 11, 2010 at 01:02 PM
so excited for you and can't wait to see what you
do with it!
Posted by: lea helmerich | February 11, 2010 at 01:56 PM
*squeal* that looks sooo exciting!
Posted by: Christy | February 11, 2010 at 05:51 PM
Congratulations! This is so exciting.
Deirdre G
Posted by: Philippines properties | February 11, 2010 at 06:34 PM
Wow, how exciting and congratulations! I love the previous post. It's just the cutest thing.
Posted by: Judy @ daily yarns | February 12, 2010 at 04:38 AM
I love that little cottage! Lucky you! I can't wait to see what you and your girls decide to do. Keep us posted!
There is a lot of creativity in those entries on the HBS web site.
Posted by: Teresa | February 12, 2010 at 09:48 AM
You will, no doubt, have oodles of fun putting this all together! Can't wait to see the pictures. Yippeedoo!
Posted by: Deb | February 14, 2010 at 05:41 AM