Sunday, February 5, 2012

Wonderful Goodies In The Mail...


You might remember a few posts back when I shared a lovely old floral tin I found!  Well, my friend Kat from Low Tide High Style was interested in buying it to use in a photoshoot.  Kat is a wonderful photographer and I asked if she would like to trade instead!  She is so generous and sent me a beautiful group of photos from her Wildlife and Beach Galleries!  I framed them up to display at our family lakehouse... won't they be perfect?


Sandpipers...



shells...



and a seagull...


and this lovely surprise... a photo from her trip to Europe...Fountain's Abbey in England!  I'm looking forward to framing this one up, too!


 You'll have to visit her wonderful website, Kat Warren Photography , to see her beautiful portfolio and photographs she has for sale!  My photos don't do hers justice!  And if you haven't discovered her blog, Low Tide High Style ,  I hope you'll stop by and pay her a visit!  One of the sweetest bloggers around, she is also one of the most talented...her photographs and articles have appeared in Cottage Style, Country Sampler, Country Almanac, and Romantic Country!  I am always inspired by her willingness to "go for it"!    Thank you so much, my friend!



Also this week, I received a wonderful giveaway win from creative Ann of Moonbeams & Fireflies !  I won one of her charming handmade For Giggles and Grins Journals!


Isn't it lovely?


It is full of vintage and found papers...



little hidden surprises...


You know how I love vintage ephemera...



and anything with vintage bingo has my name on it!


Ann has such a fun blog... full of her repurposed projects and vintage collections!  I hope you'll stop by and say hi!  Thank you so much, Ann...I know I will have so much fun playing with this!



And I want to say a BIG thank you to all of you for your sweet and supportive comments about my entryway project...it inspires me to finish some of the other projects around here!

Until next time...


25 comments:

NanaDiana said...

Wow, Linda! It looks like you hit the Motherlode this week! Unbelievable photos and artwork that you have displayed here. xo Diana

Pamela said...

Beautiful photos! I love Sandpipers!!
Your entranceway is fabulous! Wow you have been doing so much to your home. Looks fantastic Linda!!
Pamela xo

SueBee said...

Oh my Linda! These are beautiful photos. I don't know either of these bloggers and I do need more blogger friends..hehe..they are the best!

Betsy said...

Wow, what beautiful treasures Linda. I love the pretty photographs and the way you've displayed them. The journal is stunning! Very talented ladies indeed.

Brayton Homestead Interiors said...

gorgeous post! lucky you, I love Kat's work. The birds are beautiful. She is as sweet as she is talented too.

Karen

Low Tide High Style said...

Oh Linda, you are so very sweet, you've made me blush! And wow...I am blown away by how beautiful you made my images look! I love that frame and it is perfect for the photos! You are just so talented and make everything look wonderful.

Congratulations on your giveaway win, the journal is beautiful and I had to smile when I saw the Bingo card, it's so you!

Thank you again for my wonderful treats and the gorgeous tin, it sits right by my desk so I get to look at it all the time!!!

xo Kat

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Love the photos you traded for! Also that book is amazing! Good job! hugs, Linda

Blessed Serendipity said...

Just wonderful wins Linda. The photos are gorgeous and the journal is amazing. Hope you have a fantastic day.

Danielle

Becca said...

What a lovely gift and very nice how you have them framed. :-)

Kris said...

Beautiful!!!

Charlotte said...

What beautiful photos. I am going to visit both links after visiting you. Have a great week.

laxsupermom said...

I love Kat's photography! She always captures that extra special something. Love the Fountain's Abbey photo, and actually ordered that myself. The journal is beautiful, too. Thanks for sharing.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

I love the way you framed up the pictures from Kat.

The Boston Lady said...

Oh My Gosh Linda, I have just returned from the beach where I was delighted to be watching the Sandpipers and Seagulls. What a lovely collection of photos and the journal, is special, as well. Ann

Deb said...

Lucky you! Those photos will look great in your summer house.

Sue said...

What a fun and innovative way to display these photographs, Linda! Kat is quite the photographer.
Have fun playing with your ephemera, too.

Pam said...

The photos are wonderful and you did a great job of framing them. They are perfect for your lake house. I especially like the shells.
You certainly were lucky to receive the goodies from those blogs.

Cindy said...

Oh yes! I love what you received from the trade! Those will be perfect at your beach house. And I love your win, how perfect is that for you?!
Hugs, Cindy

Chris said...

Hi Linda, what an adorable collection. You did very well. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.com/

Dorthe said...

Dear Linda, that was some wonderful gifts.
I so love the photoes from the beach- I`m never able to sneek up on the birds ,to take photoes!
And the gorgeous book- beautiful.
I will go take a look at your friends blogs.
Hugs,Dorthe

Ann said...

Thank you for your too-kind comments about the journal, Linda. Your photos of it are wonderful and I appreciate the shout out. Abosolutely adore the sandpipers and their beautiful framing. Have a great week.

Robin said...

Oh my, that's so much better than bills in the mail. The photos are gorgeous. What a great trade.

Kris said...

Your "lady" is a perfect fit! I love her!

Calypso In The Country said...

Those photos are so pretty! You really have some beautiful things and your blog is lovely.
-Shelley

Mark Norkaitis said...

love your blog! your newist follower!
Mark @ room363