LIFE IS NOT MEASURED BY THE NUMBER OF BREATHS WE TAKE, BUT BY THE MOMENTS THAT TAKE OUR BREATH AWAY.

Friday, February 5, 2010

Pink Saturday ~ Petite Inspiration Matchbox Swap

Happy Pink Saturday !!! Thank you Sweet Beverly for making this such a special event each week. I know personally I have made SO many good friends through Pink Saturday and I am SO grateful for her continued kindness and diligence in Hosting this each week :)

Well, I found myself in bed all week again. This last Flare up is really knocking me down ! Almost had Hubby take me to the ER the other night, the Costo has been so bad, it is like a non stop heart attack that wont go away. I had been trying to finish up special orders, swaps, a few gifties and am struggling with it all, ever feel that way ? My mind says " Carpe Diem !! " ( Seize the day ! ) but my body says, Uhhhh, you forgot you needed ME to do all of that stuff, lol !!!!

I joined Heather at Speckled Egg's " Petite Inspiration Box Swap " last month and MY what Fun !! We each had three partners and were to embellish three large matchboxes in a Valentine style and fill them with vintage and new Valentine-ish goodies. I had mostly finished the girls boxes weeks ago, when I got sick again, so I was REALLY late mailing on my end. Once again , I find myself at the receiving end of a LOT of Spoilage ! These three women are SUCH sweethearts, each one is such an incredible Artist and Lady :) It was a true Honor to be matched with them. :) Here is what they each created and sent to me :) Lucky ME !!!! :) :) :)


From Elyse :


From Kathy :

From Cerri :
Each box is SO perfect for ME, yet each one is different and reflects each of the girls. I can look at each box and see their personalities. :) I TRULY want to spend a week or two just playing with all of this wonderfully YUMMY stuff !!! Thank you, Thank you !!! I plan on keeping these boxes out year round to enjoy :)

I rescheduled another post for tomorrow to show you what I sent each of them, here is a sneak peek :) :
Well, that is my Pink Saturday this week. Hope yours was as Blessed !!!

Please go see Miss Beverly and visit all of the other Pink Posts this week, lots of Yummy Goodness out there :)

Hugs,

Rhea

26 comments:

Shabbychicdiva said...

Everything is simply beautiful. Happy Pink Saturday. Have a wonderful weekend. Winona

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Happy Pink Saturday Miss Rhea...
Sweetie I am so sorry to hear that you are still battling this darn bug. Please get well soon.

I loved the gifts that you received, so beautiful they all are. What treasures inside, my gosh. I loved every last little detail and every last little trinket. How wonderful of each of these gals.

I have not had very good luck with exchanges, so I am always tickled when I see that someone else had such a grand time.

Have a beautiful Pink Saturday. Please take care of yourself. I will be saying a few prayers for you sweetie. Country hugs and so much love...Sherry

KayEllen said...

so sweet~~I love those babies!!

Happy PS :)

Thanks for sharing your treasures!

Kay Ellen

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Dear Rhea, I'm SOOOO READY for you to get to feeling better!! And I know you are, too. Just promise to take it easy on the days when you are a little less than 100 percent!

What wonderful treats you received from those gals. Love those little matchboxes brimming with sparkles, bling, and vintage goodies!

Can't wait to see what you gifted them with! Those pink babies are right up my alley!

I'm posting a lamp that I'm sure you will love for my PS post, so stop by soon!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Sandy said...

Such darling little trinkets!

Sandy

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Beautiful items! Hope you feel better. I have had the same darn bug!
Debbie

Kathy said...

I'm so glad you enjoyed the matchbox. It was great fun putting it all together!! Let's hope you get to start feeling better and enjoying all of the goodies.

Unknown said...

Hi Sweetie!
I am so sorry to read you are once again struggling with pain and being unable to create! Ugggghhhh! But your sweet boxes received are just darling. What a delightful swap.

Thanks also for your continue support, love and prayers...that you would take time when you are down to encourage me, means so much!

Praying for healing! Gentle BIG hugs sent to you!

Happy PINK! Lorena

Marie De Marco said...

i wish you good health. sorry to hear you weren't feeling well. i love all the pretty pink you've shared today.
blessings
marie

Samantha said...

First off, I'm so sorry that you've been feeling unwell again...prayers being sent. Does it seem to have a trigger?...or it just flares up when you least expect it?
Anyway, just had to tell you how pretty all of your matchboxes are...both sent and received are lovely. Hope you get a chance to play with all of your goodies soon. :)

stefanie said...

gorgeous..I love all your treasures..how much fun!

Pink Roses and Teacups said...

Hi Rhea,

Hope you are feeling better sweet friend. Love all of these pretty goodies! Lucky you! The dolls are just adorable!! Thanks for sharing, and happy PS!

Debbie

Lib said...

Hope You feel better Soon!XOXOX
Love your Sweet Treasures!
Have agreat wk.end!
Blessins',Lib

vickie said...

Happy Pink Saturday, Rhea. So sorry you haven't been well. I love your swap boxes, they are so pretty, and so full of goodies! I know you will enjoy them. Take care!

Lori said...

Rhea, i am sorry to hear that you have been in so much pain...that must be so hard and frustrating...i hope you will be feeling better soon...all of the boxes you got from your partners are so beautiful, and filled with the sweetest treats...i love those dollies you dressed up, they are adorable!!!

Terri Morse said...

What wonderful boxes and goodies. I hope your friends' kindness help make your illness a little more bearable. Take care of yourself and get well soon. Please stop by for a visit when you're feeling up to it. Hugs, Terri

Unknown said...

Love your Pinks! Happy Pink Saturday.Please don't forget to visit me. It will be your only chance to enter my giveaway.
Nancy

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Rhea,
So sorry that you aren't feeling so well :(
I bet your matchboxes helped you feel a little better! So many lovely treasures in pretty boxes!
The little dolls are so sweet!!! I love their little crowns!
Feel better soon!
Warmly,
Deb :)

Anonymous said...

I do love those matchboxes!! I always wonder what you are supposed to do with all the matches though!! I can never just throw something away which is a very bad thing!!

I did a swap with Elyse a few months ago and it was so fun!! She is just the sweetest!!

Love those little baby dolls!

CC said...

Everything is so beautiful and so sweet.What wonderful swaps these are.Happy Pinks and have a restful and lovely weekend.

Connie said...

I love those little matchboxes and will definitely make some for my new great granddaughter! Those are adorable, sweetpea.
xoxo,
Connie

Betty said...

I've been seeing that matchbox swap everywhere. What fun! I can't believe how many pretties can be packed into those little boxes. I've bought that Coccina glue from Cerri. It smells so good!

Antique Rose Designs said...

Hi Rhea hope you are feeling better soon. Love the matchboxes so cute. Take care Carol

Tricia said...

You have such a wonderful collection of gifts there! How fun! They are, just as you said, each unique but beautiful. Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. Hope you are up and about soon. Happy belated Pink Sat.

Blessings,
Tricia

Wolfe's den said...

How pretty!!
I love to see your posts each week!!!
Very beautiful!!
Jenn~

Elyse said...

hi again, rhea!

what a fun post this was! have fun playing with all of your new treats.

xo
elyse