Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Love Letters Straight From The Heart!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I have been feeling the love this week. Case in point...for those who haven't noticed, I'm a big girl now. I now have a really cool banner AND an official Talking Trash button thanks to my girl Amy! (I smell trademark!)

I guess it's true what they say about "cold hands, warm heart" 'cause it is really cold where Amy is and she definitely has a warm heart. She created my masterpieces (as much as I would like to take credit for them...c'mon...y'all know better) and sent them to me last night. She also took the time to walk me through getting them into the right place. Y'all know I don't like to play favorites, but I gotta tell you...this girl holds a special place in my warm heart. Tell me the truth...doncha just love it and her! I do because she gets me and that isn't always an easy thing to do.

Now it's my turn to try and return the love to her. (This just gets better and better, trust me!) Amy has been selected along with nine others to compete in an online competition called "So You Think You Can Decorate"! I KNOW!!! 10 designers...10 challenges...10 weeks...how much fun is this? Each week the one with the lowest vote will be eliminated until just one is left standing. Now y'all...we just have to make sure my girl is it! (Have you seen her bedroom redo...2die4!) The voting will start February 28 and believe me when I say I will be riding y'all like little ponies to make sure you are voting each and every time! I may not can do much of anything else, but I promise you up and down...I can nag (get it...nag?)! Mark it on your calendars and start exercising those pointer fingers!
I have to warn y'all...I've got several thank you posts coming up. I'm having one of the best weeks ever and I can't wait to share, but just a little at a time. I wouldn't want y'all to get the idea I'm some kind of pampered pooch!

I will give you a little hint...think BMH, EV, FL and KUWTR...that's all I'm saying!

On a quieter note, but still with love, I would also like for y'all to go over to Witt's blog (there's a button on my sidebar). This little guy will be having heart surgery in the morning and the family sure could use some lifting up and prayers. You've heard me talk about him and his whole family before...please join me in praying for them tonight, tomorrow and as long as they need us. Thank you so much.

23 comments:

sassytrash said...

Love your new blog look! Regarding the beehive....do you mean a beeskep type design out of chicken wire? Good idea! You could do it pretty easy....just cut a piece of chicken wire and squish the top in, and well, you know, just make it whatever you want it to look like! I think the shipping would be more than it's worth!(I'll try to get one done today and post it--stay tuned!) Thanks for all your encouragement Ms. Trash!

A Wild Thing said...

LUV the new look, it suits you to a 'T'...I'm headin' on over...stay warm down there...
s

Jodie (everything vintage) said...

I don't care WHO you are trying to fool but you cannot fool me...you ARE a pampered pooch!!!!

And as for Amy...she's the sweetest!!!! How exciting this is and if anybody can win this...she can do it. Her designing and decorating abilities are over the top gorgeous!!! So yes, please nag us and remind us when we have to vote for her...she's got mine!

Your banner is SO you...so you!

(i hope all this love to you hasn't gone to your head)
;)
everything vintage

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Ooooooh.....your blog header looks really good.
Everything is so easy to read, I love it.

You are so sweet to promote all these lovely blogs out there and even sweeter for letting us in on it.

Thanks for visiting me. And, I'm not sure what I meant by "drawers," guess you can keep that vision in your head for awhile! lol

hugs
Sissie

Six in One Hand said...

I love it!!!

It is soooooo you.
Kinda got the green eyed monster over here....Amy is simply awesome and she did an awesome job on your blog!!!

Sue said...

A friend of yours, will indeed be getting my votes each week! Kind of exciting, actually, the whole decorating thing! Keep reminding us to vote since some of us have brains that are on overload!
Take care, Sue

junkermidge said...

So great that you're spreading the love around. Amy is awesome and I love the new button. I'll be sure to follow the competition and do my part for the voting.
Midge

red.neck chic said...

I love love your new look - Amy rocks!!! I'm all over the competition and she will get my vote each and every time 'cause yeah... she DOES do good decoratin'!!! I'm waiting for her to tell me how to do my house... think she does single-wides? LOLOLOL

Prayers are being prayed.

xoxoxoxo
robelyn

Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas said...

Girl, I LOVE the new look!! FABULOUS! And you deserve to be a pampered pooch! Most definitely! I will be putting your button on my blog, post haste!

LOVE Whisperwood Cottage! Amy is awesome!!

Have a great day!

Lou Cinda :)

Queenplinker said...

What a fun idea, I'm to go join the part.
Did you get snow today?
Stay warm, Lynea

The Stylish House said...

Debbie,
I tried to make it over before my giveaway ended to say hello, but ran out of time. Several peeps mentioned they found me via your site, and I wanted to thank you.
Your blog is looking mighty spiffy with it's new ruffles and bows! I also had the best laugh of the day when I saw you lounging in all your glory in the tub! You're my kind of gal. I look forward to following you.
Cathy

Anonymous said...

Your new blog look is terrific! I can't wait for Amy's big decorator challenge. So exciting!

-FringeGirl

Mindy said...

Amy rocks! It's all looking wonderful! ~Mindy

sweetpea said...

Well where do I start? Okay first and foremost, your new blog look rocks just like you! Second I just found this contest that Amy's in today on another blog. I can't wait to see this! Good luck Amy!

Lastly, I will keep Witt and his family in my thoughts and prayers. What a long road they've been on.

Love your song about Texas~~especially since I'll be there soon!! Woohoo!!

Hugs,
Shelley

Dixie said...

hey Deb... I meant ot stop by this morning to see if you'd posted any snow... but when baby girl got her late get-up-n-go call... well... I just got sidetracked!

I love your new look... I haven't been able to bring myself to do my blog this way... I like them purdy backgrounds that are out there... but maybe someday...when I grow up!

and a button! talk about jumpin' on the proverbial band wagon! you go girl!

yes... I love Amy's Whisperwood Cottage blog... so I promise to vote and vote again and again!

sending hugs and a prayer for your pal Witt... Bless your heart sweet thang! hugs. Dixie

The Flying Bee said...

I love the new look! It's perfect! I have to go and check out Amy...she sounds like a great girl!

Malisa said...

It is not enough that Amy is cute and sweet...she is also so talented! She did you proud on this one, girl! And don't be trying to fool people...we all KNOW that you are a pampered pooch! :)

WhisperWood Cottage said...

Deb, you are making me blush! How loved can a girl feel? I can't put it in words. I am honored to be your friend and I appreciate the constant support, humor, and caring that you bring to my life. Love ya, girl!

Amy

DKG aka Scrappy Doo said...

I am voting AMY all the way! Lord knows Critter would flip he knew someone was ridin me like a pony :-)
Prayers and blessings that all goes well with the surgery.
I did not get one of the ohudrgbviuvbeiuvbuif clues. so I guess I am clueless:-( So don't keep a dumb gal awatin K?
Be careful on the roads!
Make sure CD keeps ya warm and if he balks tell him you will ride him like a pony if he does :-O

Laura said...

Your blog looks great, and I am glad you are having an amazing week.

YOU DESERVE IT for being so good to all of us.

Laura Belle

unique unique design said...

Your new header is so great! It's you..especially the sass part! Amy did a fab job of getting right to what reflects you to a T.
marcie

lulu redstar said...

Change is...variable. HA. Looks fab. it's like taking off your bathing suit and taking a shower after a day at the pool...or like getting hair cut or a make-over...or like eating cheese, or like drinking...anything! ox

Pam @ Frippery said...

Love the new look and I love Whisper wood cottage. I will definitely be voting for Amy. Prayers for Witt's family. And a big hug to you just for being you!