A Baby Gift...

Went to a baby shower this weekend. One of the gifts I made was a nursery rhythm themed Billow (small pillow of comfort). The new mommy will be able to use the Billow for comfort or it can be used for decoration in the baby's room until the baby is old enough to sleep with a small pillow. I always recommend for the parents to check with their baby's pediatrician for the recommended age a child can sleep with a pillow...

The invitation was cute saying, "Baby is almost due~ we still don't know if it's pink or blue".

When giving a 1st Billow I like to sew the nursery rhythm pink or blue toile pattern, but when the gender of the baby is not know I was glad to find a more neutral baby pattern...

And just as I was ready to take more pictures of this Billow, my battery was blinking...so I was able to take only this picture before going to the shower...

The baby shower was lovely & it was wonderful to see all the "new" baby items that have developed over the years...

Later tonight I am going to sew another Billow to send out tomorrow for a niece's 3 yo daughter who is having surgery this week. I will post pictures if I can find fresh batteries for the camera.

Post Script: Was able to finish the Billow for my niece's little girl. Decided to go with the Princess fabric~ because she is the youngest of 4 children & the only girl. She surely is a little princess! In the mail tomorrow!

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Anyone travel on 9/11?

If you did good. I did too.

My husband & I took a 3 hour scenic cruise on the Potomac River~ viewing National Airport, & all the surrounding of Washington D.C.

It was calm & quiet ~ peaceful beautiful. Only when a black hawk helicopter closely swooped over our cruise boat did I think about... 9/11

Somehow writing that date has never been the same for the last 6 years....nor will it be the same in the future.

I try to cherish each day.

Post Script: Glad to hear from all those lovely gals who were passed on the "Nice Matters Award".

It's Monday!

Well friends~ it's Monday & just as good as anyday to call an end for people to respond to my 1st giveaway. First, thank-you for everyone who took the time to comment, & to respond. I feel blessed because I am getting to know some really great people...I hope everyone who received some goodies are enjoying them~ & I plan to do another "give~away" in the near future...

Several posts ago, I received the Nice Matters Award~ from Jenn over at Thrift Shop Romantic, & it's time to pass it along to some special bloggin' gals...Of course I would give it to everyone I have been chatting with~but several are my special "stand-outs" & to be nominated it is stated:

"This award will be given to those that are just nice people, good blog friends and those that inspire good feelings and inspiration! Those that care about others that are there to lend support or those that are just a positive influence in our blogging world!"

So on that note they are (it could be each & everyone of one!)... Michelle from Blissful Creativity~ Ginger from Enchanting Cottage, & SusieQ (Very cute name!) from Greendreams...you can easily check out their blogs from my comment pages. I have enjoyed "'chatting" with each of them, & I know you will to. They have helped me travel without even leaving home!

It's been super nice getting to know soooo many of you!

Looking for a Certain Someone...

Just an update...no word from Dixie yet. I hope to hear from her soon! And I hope everyone has a wonderful week~ for most a short- work- week with the holiday on Monday. Yipee!

And the winner is of the Lavender Grace Linen Spray...

Dixie! After putting the names of the people who kindly submitted a comment in a jar, Dixie's name was pulled out. So Dixie when you get a chance~ just email me your address & your goodies will be on its way!

And since there were just under ten people who left a comment (9), I would love to send everyone a sample of something (undecided yet) from Under the Willow~ So along with Dixie, if you email me your address~ a special goodie will be on its way for everyone! To make it easier for everyone/email at: info@underthewillowgifts.com