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Friday, March 1, 2013

Anniversary Gift

I am a silly romantic. . . 
I asked Shannon of Sweet Inspirations to make 
a special memento in honor of our 32 Anniversary that
was at the beginning of February.


I have been admiring her Sweet Inspirations for quite some time now
and I thought it would be so fun to have one of her vintage lace hearts
personalized with out wedding date on it
to hang in our Master Bedroom.


Items in our Master Bedroom have been reminders of our family we love.
But now that the youngest will be going off to college in a year,
I decided to change that focus back to 
he and I as a couple, and on our love for each other. 
As soon as I saw this on Sweet Inspirations Etsy shop, I knew
that I wanted to have one.
I could probably make one myself, but Shannon's 
work is exquisite!

I love her choice of vintage laces, buttons, beads and embellishments on her gorgeous ...EVERYTHING! She makes fabric collages, fabulous Christmas stockings, and also sells amazing hand dyed Viennese laces. I love her vintage formal look. Not Victorian, but more of a formal shabby chic, more of an English Country look.  Many people say, "I've never heard of that.....", but it makes sense that you wouldn't hear  of something you weren't looking for.

I love the glimmer of the faceted beads she so carefully hand sews on her items.
The round  silver beads add to that shine. 
Each item is unique, beautiful and created with thought and care.


The feminine pink porcelain roses are her trademark. Most of her items have one or more
pink porcelain roses on them, and they give it just the right touch.
I was so happy when it came in the mail!
I had to share it with you all.



If you like her style as much as I do, check out her Etsy store, Sweet Inspirations, or her 
Facebook page of the same name, and you can see the marvelous
creations she makes.


We look so young....and we are still in love, even though we are
"Old Guys" as my hubby says...
The happiest hearts to you today, and always!
Hugs,
Betsy

Posting at
Our Beautiful World
10/21/2013
Week 17 ~ LOVE

26 comments:

  1. It's beautiful, subtle, elegant and perfect!
    Smiles,
    JoeyLea
    http://thelocustblossom.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thanks for coming by!
      I am really loving it, it makes me want to finish everything in our room!
      Hearts to you!
      Betsy

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    1. Melanie,
      Isn't it though? I hope all is well with you and your florals!!!! I am sure they will
      be gorgeous!
      Hugs,
      Betsy

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  3. Hi Betsy, That's a very lovely heart. You both look so cute on your wedding picture!
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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    1. Thanks for coming by!
      Thanks for your compliment on our wedding picture, this was at the reception.
      32 years ago....not going to post a current picture for a few pounds...oh, I mean awhile!! ;)
      hearts to you!
      Betsy

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  4. This is absolutely beautiful. I can see it was made with love.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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    1. Thanks for stoping by, Nicole,
      It is something I really love!
      Hearts,
      Betsy

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  5. HOW SWEET!!! I Love the heart and the sentiment, but the laces and roses....oh how beautiful!! You have a sweet memory now that will always be a part of y'all!! Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!
    I like your wedding picture!! So pretty!!
    Thanks so much for sharing your sweet heart with us for Pearls and Lace Thursday!!
    And for your sweet comment.. I am always so happy to hear from you!!
    Blessings,
    Doni

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    1. Thanks for the Anniversary wishes,
      It's a lovely heart and the more I look at it the more I like it and I was thrilled to begin with!
      Always fun to participate in your party!

      Hearts,
      Betsy

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  6. HAPPY 32nd Anniversary..The Heart is so very special and beautiful. beautiful.. The tiny pink rose is gorgeous. I love it. I WISH YOU BOTH MANY MORE HAPPY ANNIVERSARIES. Hugs judy

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    1. Thanks, Judy, It was a happy Anniversary,
      We got to go on a short trip together and that was really nice.
      I just LOVE those roses....
      Betsy

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  7. Lovely! Did your husband get you something as well? You should check out http://www.hintworthy.com. You can make a profile with your preferences for jewelry, then your husband can shop there for jewelry and make sure he gets you something you'll love!

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    1. My hubby gets me things all the time that I love, and he doesn't mind when I buy my own gifts.
      He brings me flowers and is such a sweetheart, it is such fun. I was spoiled at Christmas and those
      gifts should go for the entire year, I think! He won't think that, but I do.
      What a great idea, though, I will have to check it out and let him know!
      Thanks for the idea, Mer!
      Hearts,
      Betsy

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  8. Girl, you really are a romantic. The heart is beautiful and what a thoughtful, beautiful thing to commemorate your anniversary with. xxx

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    1. Thanks for coming by Liz! Seeing your gorgeous creations made me let my romantic loose!!!
      I may even surprise you and make something myself with all those laces I have! ;)
      Hugs to you!
      Betsy

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  9. Hi Betsy,
    Here you are!! I am glad everything is running smoothly:-)
    Well happy anniversary! You wedding pic is beautiful:-) The heart you had made is amazing, she does gorgeous work, I will be visting her shop:-)
    Hugs,
    Bella

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    1. Hello Betsy, how lovely your wedding photo is and Happy belated Anniversary. The heart is so beautiful,I'm off to check out the Etsy shop;. Thank you for visiting and for your sweet comment. :)

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  10. Hello Betsy,

    This heart is so beautiful and romantic. I love it! It's a bit late but I congratulate you with
    your anniversary. Thank you sooo much for your sweet and lovely comments in the last few weeks, when
    I was not so much "on the blog". You are such a sweet friend.
    Betsy, I hope you don't mind me asking this way, but did you recieve my email this week?

    Hearthugs to you,

    Wilma.

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  11. Hi Betsy, I just wanted to wish you a very happy anniversary & tell you how much I enjoyed reading your post dedicated to your Mom & Dad. You are such a sweet, beautiful person. Your wedding photo shows just how much in love you both are, gorgeous. Warm hugs to you & yours x Kerry

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  12. Congratulations on 32 years! I will soon be celebrating 34 years. The heart is beautiful! Twyla

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  13. beautiful! The tiny detail is gorgeous. COngrats on your anniversary!

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  14. Awww... so romantic! Happy Anniversary! Thanks for sharing with us at Our Beautiful World!

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  15. Oh my how very stunning this is ... Congrats to you and your DH ...Thanks for sharing at Our Beautiful World!!

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  16. This is really beautifully love. So much love put into it. Congratulations on your anniversary.

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  17. What an exquisite treasure she's made for you!!! So in love thanks. For sharing it with us at our beautiful world!

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