HOLIDAY GIVE AWAY AND SHOPPE UPDATE...

(Winter "WISH" Shadow Box)

Well, this has been an interesting week to say the least. It started out with a bum wrist for me and an injured shoulder for Handy Hubby so between us we had two good arms, which has seemed to work out OK. We had a piece of bad news that we are handling remarkably well so, that's OK too. Here is what is not OK, my computer up and died. Why is it that we can handle a health crisis or a possible life changing piece of news and we are resilient enough to move on but the trivial things trip us up?(Paper Clay Snowman Treat Box)

I have pushed through the pain and the anxiety this week but when my computer quit I felt I could not function. Luckily everything was backed up and the hard drive is OK, so, my high tech son will retrieve my stuff and save it to an external drive and move it to the mini computer I am now using. Handy Hubby generously let me use his little bitty hard to see even harder to type on one that he uses for work.(Aqua and Silver Vintage Paper Snowflake Ornament)

I am still trying to acclimate myself to this new machine, startling news, and one handed hunt and peck typing method. I sure could use a little good news today! Does anybody remember the old Helen Ready song that crooned that line? I have vague memories of hearing my mother play a record with that song on there.(Silver and Cream Vintage Paper Snowflake)

Well, how about I share a little good news with you today? I think in honor of the opening of my new shop I should host a holiday give away! Giving always makes me cheerful. Here is how to participate, simply visit my new shoppe, Quill Cottage Curiosity Shoppe, browse through the items listed, come back and leave a comment on what is your one favorite item AND tell me something wonderful that is happening in your life at the moment, because I sure could use a little good news today. That's it, you don't have to have a blog, you don't have to be a follower, and you don't have to live in the US! Everyone is welcome to join in.(Mini Mitten Gift Tag and Ornament)

Now, for the prize, one lucky winner will get to pick the item of their choice from my shoppe! Sign up begins today and comments will be closed on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 10:00 PM CST. The winner will be announced on Friday, December 18, 2009.(Silver, Gold, and Cream Vintage Paper Snowflake Ornament)

Peppered throughout this post are the new items I have just listed in the shop. These will be my last listings until after the holidays.

Now, I'd really better get on the decorating, it seems I have upset the elves...Thank you for sharing your blessings with me!

Happy Holidays,

Miss Sandy