October 17, 2012

Happy Days

Hi!! I'm back!! It seems like I've been away from blog land forever, but it has only been a week!! And it was a wonderful week!! Thank you so much for all the happy birthday wishes!! I loved reading all of your sweet comments!

I had a fun dinner at my house with my family and aunt and uncle who were visiting from Rhode Island.


I had a wonderful birthday! I spent the afternoon with Becky, and I finally got to stop at JEllen's House of Fabric, which is my sort of local quilt shop. If any of you live within an hours drive of Lyndhurst, you HAVE to visit this shop. It is Happy Little Cottage personified. Joyce, the owner, is a so sweet and friendly and makes you feel right at home. There is inspiration and eye candy everywhere you look! I cannot wait to go back. We went to lunch. Window shopped at Pottery Barn. Bought cute cupcake sprinkles at Williams Sonoma. Had lasagna and cake and ice cream with the whole family! I am a lucky girl!



I had fun packages to open, handmade cards to read and a cute new bracelet from my parents and charms from my sweet kids who know me too well!


I have also been sewing up a storm for my shop. I bought two new patterns at the quilt shop as projects just for me and I can't wait to get started.

Hope you all have had a great week, and I can't wait to catch up with all of you!




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27 comments:

  1. Rustic PumpkinOctober 17, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    so pleased you had a lovely week and a great birthday too! Love Love Love that bangle with SEW on it! DeborahC♥

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  2. Shortbread and GingerOctober 17, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday. Love your bracelet!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  3. DebbyOctober 17, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    What a happy birthday you had! Love the bracelet, how darn cute is that. Can't wait to see what you are working on.

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  4. CindyOctober 17, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    So glad you had a great birthday! I love your charm bracelet:)

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  5. Clara {Clover and Violet}October 17, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Your local quilt shop sounds like the perfect place to be! I am glad you had a wonderful week! Welcome back!

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  6. Patty MarkerOctober 17, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    It is so good to have you back and I'm so glad you had a wonderful birthday week. You are such a disciplined sew-er! Do you recall the name of the fabric you used on the orange bunting banner in your header? Thanks, Patty

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    1. debbie @ happy little cottageOctober 17, 2012 at 11:09 AM

      Thanks!!
      The fabric is DSQuilts. It was a special fat quarter package at Joann Fabric.

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  7. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]October 17, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Happy belated Birthdya.. so proud you had a good one.. Looks like you had a really fun one.. I love,love the braclet.. So pretty.

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  8. LynneOctober 17, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Lucky Girl! I'm glad you had a good time. Is that a Brighton bracelet? It's super cute!!!!

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    1. debbie @ happy little cottageOctober 17, 2012 at 11:11 AM

      The bracelet is by Brighton. My name is Debbie and I am a Brighton addict :)

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    2. LynneOctober 18, 2012 at 11:04 PM

      Hahaha, I share your addiction, and that bracelet is going on my Christmas list!

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  9. NessieOctober 17, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    What a gorgeous charm bracelet! It is great to see you back in Blogland!

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  10. KarOctober 17, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Sounds like you had a pretty good week! Love the table decor and the bracelet! Lucky girl you are. :)

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  11. sweetbriardreamsOctober 17, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    I just love the table decorations. My daughter's birthday falls around Halloween time and you have given me some inspiration for the table setting. Where did you get the napkins? p.s love your blog!

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    1. debbie @ happy little cottageOctober 17, 2012 at 2:08 PM

      Thanks!! Most of the table decorations came from the thrift store!! :) The napkins are at Target and they are $1.00!! I actually framed one and it looks super cute!! Happy Birthday to your daughter!!

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  12. SewmancerOctober 17, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Happy birthday! I adore the scooter card! Lucky lady.

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  13. vintage greyOctober 17, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Sounds like you had a fabulous week and birthday!! Your local quilt shoppe sounds adorable! Happy creating!! xo Heather

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  14. KelseyOctober 17, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Sounds like a great week!! I LOVE JEllen's!!!! My favorite quilt shop :)

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  15. Lois' LaughlinesOctober 17, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    What a fun birthday week. The bracelet if just perfect for you and so cute.
    blessings to you.

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  16. JoyceOctober 18, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    I do not think you mentioned it was your birthday. I would have sung to you!! Thanks so much for the kind words about our shop. We hope to see you again soon!

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  17. Kathryn D. DukeOctober 18, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Glad you are back too..I have been busy sewing and NOT blogging...but I miss it and try to at least read even though I did not get to comment...

    Love your white pumpkin and have seen alot of them this season!!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 18, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    What a fun time you had! Love the bracelet and so glad you enjoyed your birthday celebration with all your family.

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  19. Emma CollinsOctober 18, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    I can't wait to see your new quilt patterns - so cruel to mention them and to make us wait to see them!!!

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  20. jam jars and buntingOctober 18, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Sounds like a lovely week. i love the bracelet, happy belated birthday!!x

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  21. Helen PhilippsOctober 20, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    What a lovely week and gorgeous bracelet! I too look forward to seeing what you have been sewing :) (And thanks for the etsy message....am so looking forward to my happy little cottage package arriving!)
    Have a happy weekend, Debbie.
    Helen x

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  22. Katie, Julep and Derby's MomOctober 21, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I was just doing a little blog hopping and found your lovely blog - I'm your newest follower!

    I have two blogs - www.westiejulep.blogspot.com is a blog that when you visit you'll never know what you will find.
    My second blog is my digital log of all my American Girl doll clothing sewing [and a few quilts] that I've done - www.katiesews4fun.blogspot.com

    Come by and pay a visit ... all the best,
    Katie
    www.westiejulep.blogspot.com

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  23. mynestofyarnandbuttonsOctober 21, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Hi Debbie, Looks like you had a great birthday!!! Loved seeing your decorated halloween table, really clever. Hope is a great year!
    xoRobin❤

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I am so happy you are here, and I love reading your comments!! I will answer any questions you may have right here, and I love to visit your blogs as often as I can!!

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