An early Black & White Wednesday

I know this is early for Lisa's "Black & White Wednesday". However, this has been weighing heavy on my heart and I felt compelled to go ahead and post this...
...because the need is so great and the need is now!

MCC Designs

Paige (a wonderful writer, decorator and beautiful soul) hosted a giveaway, featuring items from MCC Designs.   I was fortunate to win this giveaway, and Melissa of MCC Designs,  is absolutely delightful.   I wanted to show you some of the items from her Etsy store.

 Note Pads and Personalized Stationery

Book Label Stickers

Gift Tags

Valentine's Day is only a few weeks away!

Sweet as can be and perfectly paired with  "Lilly" wrapping paper

To visit MCC Designs, go here!

And the Winners are....

I utilized a Random Number Generator to select the winners.

Please click here to see if you've won.

Winners please email me at fdlcottage@insightbb.com

Happy Friday!!

Black and White Wednesday

Lisa at The Long Road to China is hosting a weekly posting called

"Black and White Wednesday". All you have to do is post one of your favorite black and white photos, go to Lisa's blog and link back to your blog. My entry this week is from my son's birthday party back in the fall -- Ava was getting ready to partake in a yummy cupcake and I captured this sweet image of her.

"Ava and the Cupcake"

A "Pick Me Up" Giveaway

It seems like so many of us have the wintertime blues (moi included). I think SAD (seasonal affective disorder or seasonal aided depression, as I call it) is a very real thing. I know I'm less social in the wintertime and once I get home, I don't want to go out again. I thought it would be fun to give some "cheery" items away:

Pink Monogrammable Bag:
 The Winner is Kim at "Hannah's Family Fun"

Erin is providing the bag and the monogramming. She will work directly with the winner.
Check her out at Prissy Pots and Trendy Tots

Lilly Pulitzer Paper Doll Set:
The Winner is Sharie at "Mostly Amelia"

A New Believer's Bible:
The Winner is Carolinagirl at "40 Pink Piggies"

To enter, leave me a comment. Become a follower of this blog (along with leaving a comment), and you'll be entered twice. You have until Friday January 15, 2010 to enter!

Come on Spring & Good luck!

Things that make my heart smile...

For the Home

Architectural Elements


Cloches, a Green and White Palette/Decorating with Green Moss




Speaking of cloches, that image is from Pale and Interesting, it's a great on-line store.

These cute bird-inspired plates from Pottery Barn


Silhouettes:

Love these little boxes from Ballard Designs


Jan Blough Ornaments
I just got some of her Christmas themed ornaments,and absolutely love them.


For Her

John Wind "Crown of Love" Necklace



Glittens: If you're an iphone user, these are the best thing ever. Flip the mitten part back and your fingers are free to roam!!


Toile Rain Boots
I heart toile...enough said :-)

Thanks for letting me share (a few of) the things I love. What are some of your favorite things?

To the Tens...Happy, Happy!