"WHAT," I ASK, "IS A VINTAGE
FRENCH HEN????????"
This is going to be a long post, so grab your grape nuts,
and settle in.....you might want to take your phone off
the hook and turn all cell phones off...lol
I DID HAVE 40 PICTURES TO SHOW YOU, but it said
an error occurred during saving, so I don't know how
many will show up.
I became familiar with the Vintage French Hen
when she posted this Give Away from
what I like to refer to as
The Vintage French Hen House.
THE VINTAGE FRENCH HEN HAS A NAME:
MARCIA.
SHE IS VERY BEAUTIFUL FOR A VINTAGE FRENCH
HEN...SHE DOESN'T EVEN HAVE HEN FEET....HAHAHAHA
OKAY!!!
I have had enough fun on Marcia's behalf.
When you are through looking at pictures of the
Give Away I won
please go visit her and leave a cluck or two at:
This is my first clue about Marcia. She took the time
to search my blog and knew I loved the Eiffel Tower.
She does also.
She drew this parsian scene on the envelope to the card
she sent me.
Isn't it wonderful to meet someone, who makes you feel
so special.
There was a kindred spirit that just enveloped me when
the box was open.
You can't tell from Mr. Simply and my photography
skills but this is the most adorable cat card full of
sparkles. It is so pretty.
Who would have thought I LOOOVVVEEE CATS
since I have three of them.
She made this pretty wall hanging. It is made
from burlap, sheet music, and the hearts are in
what else...French...with sweet little buttons.
I did have pictures of Andy, my cat, inspecting the
box and I deleted them because it already said
an error had occurred, and I knew 40 pictures was
just a tad too many clucks.
A cluck cluck here,
A cluck cluck there
here a cluck
there a cluck
every where a cluck cluck
The Vintage French Hen is soooooo much fun.
She just keeps SPRING A LIVE IN MY HEART.
SPRING makes us happy, joyful, and giddy.
To me...
KEEPING SPRING ALIVE IN MY HEART
stands for when
my JESUS AROSE From the Grave,
Glory Hallejuah....
and if that isn't
SOMETHING TO BE
Happy and Joyfull about
I don't know what is.
Look at the beautiful paper...it is like a robin egg blue
with a red outline of birds...I tell you it is divine...and it is
almost the texture of wall paper....My Mr. Simply and I
was looking at it and at the edge of the paper, it says,
Made In Italy.
If I had a Hutch I would paint it red and then
line the hutch with this paper and try to find birds
for the handles...it would be stunning....
E mail me My fReNcH hEn and let me know if
I can Obtain some more of this paper and where.
I just fell in love with Marcia going through her box.
Truly, it was like Christmas and each package had her
special touch. I could just see her setting in her studio
primping each package.
All of her tags, ribbons, and little jewels are going to put
in a special place and I will do a post about it later.
If you enlarge the picture you will see the beautiful
chandie prism she decorated. It is stunning with the black
design behind it and black ribbon...will be so pretty
hanging from a lamp, a display hook, or a hundred other
places...and of course you could always hang it from
your chandie...hahaha
This is a quilted bed jacket. Inside the bed jacket
when you opened it was a piece of lavender and a
french page and linen.....Marcia had a tag that
said she loved vintage linen...we are united.
I don't know if we got a picture of the crane
doily but I have never seen anything like it.
It is all white and the edge is surrounded by
cranes. It is quite beautiful and Marcia penned, it
is said that cranes bring luck.
These two books were wrapped in a pattern instruction
sheet and the ribbon was stunning as well as the
puffed heart.
I will really enjoy these books.
This is the photograph of the tag that she penned she
loved vintage linen.
What I loved about this give away...more than the give away...
were the tags that had writing on the front and back
and little charms. It was like Marcia herself, got out of
the box and was talking to me.
I know it may seem silly to carry on about a
give away but it was just so sweet and adorable and
I could feel her heart.
Marcia is one of those friends that you make for life
and you can't wait until the next time you talk to her.
This is a beautiful tablecloth. I didn't unfold it
for the picture.
I wanted to get all the pictures taken and then later
today I will set down and just touch everything.
She sent a beautiful white pristine pinafore apron.
I HUNG IT UP IN THE CLOSET UNTIL I DO
MY SPRING CLEANING. It is such fun to wear.
I did a few slow circles around the kitchen.
Isn't this dove gorgeous and the Valentine swag
across the wrapped gift. The hearts are made from
felt with lace threaded through them.
This was a FAITH Bingo Card. She attached a tag
that her FAITH was very important to her...we're
united.
She sent some pretty lace with a beautiful stem of
lavender. I love lavender but I, personally, have
never had it grow for me...I probably talked it to
death.
The IRONIC thing...wherever I go I always buy
a newspaper so I can study the town I am
visiting...OH YES SHE DID...SHE SENT ME
THE NEWSPAPER FROM HER TOWN. I WAS
OVER THE MOON. I love to read the newspaper.
I AM VERY EASY TO PLEASE...
That is why I am called
SIMPLY DEBBIE.
This is one of the things Marcia is famous for...
her ANGEL WINGS.
One side says
Merry Christmas
in FRENCH
AND
The other side is plain.
She has these beautiful creations in
her ETSY SHOP to purchase.
I DID FORE WARN THIS WAS THE LONGEST
POST I HAVE EVER DONE.
Ladies and Gents, this is the most stunning
vintage mercury heart from France. I could have
just cried thinking about all the families that
hung it upon their Christmas trees, and
how it made its'
journey across the ocean. I am going to to find an
ornament hook and place a cloche over it.
It will remind me that God does give us the
desires of our heart, when He is first in our
life.
Here is Andy reading the two books...even though they
are upside down to him.
Andy could work in Quality Assurance.
Andy is looking at his younger brother Walker.
He told him to go on, he was too young to read.
He almost looks like a painting.
This is the top of the apron...it is so very pretty.
This is one of the bottom corners of the apron.
BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE HANKERCHIEF
beautiful sheet music
THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL ROSE FOR YOU MY
VINTAGE FRENCH HEN.
YOU ARE SO LOVELY AND I KNOW WE WILL
BE FRIENDS FOR A LONG, LONG TIME.
MANY HUGS OF THANKS TO YOU MARCIA.
I HOPE A LOT OF NEW FRIENDS COME YOUR WAY.
I HOPE YOUR JOY IS A 100 TIMES WHAT IT USUALLY IS.
I PRAY THEY FIND JULINIO SAFE AND NO HARM
AND KEEP YOU UNTIL WE BLOG AGAIN.
THANK YOU FOR STICKING WITH ME TO THE END
AND I PRAY THIS ALL PRINTS AND I DO NOT
HAVE TO START OVER...PLEASE GOD
HAVE A SUGAR SWEET DAY
SIMPLY DEBBIE
15 comments:
Debbie, what a wonderful giveaway! And what a treasure trove of beautiful and thoughtful gifts!
By the way - get a hutch! I think your idea of painting it,and lining it with that beautiful paper is fantastic!
xo
Claudia
What a lovely lady Marcia is to have done such sweet things for another lovely lady....YOU!!
Enjoyed seeing all your goodies and all the neat tags she put on things.
I have a friend that makes those tags and I too, enjoy them as much as the gift. Cause you can put them anywhere. Fun!!
So glad you rec'd this fun and loving treat from your friend.
God's promptings are always right on time, aren't they??
I can tell it did your heart good!
and I am sure Marcia can tell also.
I am off to check out her blog now.
But you have a Wonderful day my friend, enjoying all those sweet sweet blessings!!
Nellie
Debbie, what a wonderful, full of treasures, kind spirit and creative energy post. I think I got a visit from my Muse just by looking at this beautiful pictures.:-)))
So, you are a hat maker too! I am alwais so delighted to meet somebody who loves hats as much as I do.:-)))) Thank you for your very kind and generous words. One day I will become a brilliant milliner, but until that day comes, I have too much things to work on.:-)))
Hi Debbie, all of those goodies are Lovely, and packaged so Beautifully! Thank you for stopping by my blog today. Both of those cookie cutters are from The Scented Cottage - I could not resist buying them when I saw them in her shop!! I forgot to put where I purchased them when I posted this morning, going to add that to my post now. Have A Wonderful Day! Nancy :D
Debbie you are so deserving of all the beautiful things you received. All the encouraging words and prayers you send out for everyone makes everyone drawn to you. I so enjoyed your post and seeing all the pretty things. Bless you sweet girl and all your family.
QMM
HI DEBBIE,
WHAT LOVELY GIFTS, AND SO MANY, THAT WAS SOME GIVEAWAY, YOU ARE ONE LUCKY LADY.
MARCIA SOUNDS LIKE A LOVELY PERSON. WE HAD OUR SNOW TODAY, AND THEY SAY MORE TONIGHT, TAKE CARE. RIZZI
Hi Debbie!
Thank you for posting about this wonderful gift - so much lovliness! I hope that you enjoy every bit of it and that you have a blessed week!
Hugs,
Sabre'
ooohhh jackpot!!! What lovely treasures...but I have to admit I favor the cat!!!! heheh
I hope all is well and thank you for commenting on my colorful spirit!!
I love it when someone takes so much time and effort to assemble a gift. How lovely of Marcia to have done this for you. It's a such a beautiful treasure of gifts! First time on your blog and it's great to know you.
I think I would pass out opening such a lovely surprise....all so beautiful....
have a great day
Debbie your kind words are overwhelming! I can't think of anyone but yourself that I would want to share all my special goodies with. You are indeed a friend for life, thank you again for the special compliments...you have have my day! Marcia@vintagefrenchhen!
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for visiting me!
Looks like you won an entire antique store! WOW and so awesome!
You are starting off the new year with much Love!
Warmly,
deb
Debbie,
What an amazing comment you left me. I honestly can't even believe how similar our lives are with you being a nurse, the pharmacy school thing, oh my.
I am soo sorry to learn about your beloved daughter. It tore my heart to read. I am so thankful for blogging to meet such lovely people like yourself.
I hope you have a wonderful day! :)
Hi Debbie-
I found you through Deb's Heart swap list - I am participating in the swap also.
Congrats on your BIG win here - such lovely gifts - I know you are thrilled.
You have a lovely blog - such beautiful photos and such a cheerful place to visit. So happy to meet new friends through Deb's fun exchange~~
Vicki
What a treasure trove of goodies. Your friend is so special and generous to have gifted your with such a lovely assortment of gifts. Your heart must have been beating really fast as you opened them!
I saw your post above and will pray for your daughter, her ill friend and her husband. May God's love give them strength and comfort through this trying time.
Hugs, Honey
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