I Knew I Would Miss Thanking Someone

In my "Every Good and Perfect Gift" post where I thanked several for their kind gestures of sending doll-related gifts, I overlooked thanking Brini of Brini's Doll Domain for the handmade scarf she sent for me to wear along with the knit scarves and hand bags for playscale dolls I won in one of her 2013 giveaway contests. The scarf she made for me was an unexpected, pleasant surprise that I love and that my mother admires each time she sees me wearing it.  These items arrived in January 2014 and were illustrated here where I expressed my sincere gratitude to Brini, but I still failed to include her in my Every Good and Perfect Gift post. 

The Friday after Christmas, I went to the post office to mail a package for my mother.  While there, I checked my PO box and found notification to pick up a package inside.  I was surprised when I viewed the return address.  I thought, "I didn't win one of this year's contests."  

Attached to the outer box was an envelop that contained a beautiful Christmas greeting with a handwritten note from Brini that reads:

Happy Holidays!
I wanted to make sure your mother had her own scarf this year.  Please pass this on to her and let her know she is loved!  There is one for you too!  I remember you loved peach and when I saw this yarn I knew it was you!  Enjoy!

How sweet, kind, thoughtful, and considerate is that?  While the scarf is not a doll-related gift, I had to extend a heartfelt thanks to Brini in blog form as well as in the email I have already sent her.

Even though the temperature was around 60 when I opened the package from Brini, I wore my new peach scarf immediately.  In this photo it is worn looped from front to back with the ends brought back to the front.  It can be worn several different ways.

I took the following photos of my mother reading Brini's note (after she had already opened her package) and another of her modeling her new scarf that is in her words, "gorgeous!"  A selfie modeling my original scarf that I wore that day because it was a better match for my purple sweater is also included.

Mama is reading Brini's note and then models her new scarf.

Selfie, wearing my original scarf from Brini.

Thank you again, Brini for taking the time to make another scarf for me.  I extend  a very special thanks to you for making a scarf for my mother, who wanted me to send you her love!

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. -- James 1:17

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Thank You, Brini's Doll Domain!

Carefully boxed and wrapped winnings from Brini's Doll Domain Giveaway #3

For her talent and generosity, I must take the time to thank Brini of Brini's Doll Domain.

In December, Brini posted a series of three 2013 doll accessory giveaways.  I entered each with high hopes of winning at least one (okay, I admit I wanted to win all three).  By default, since the winner of Giveaway #3 did not claim the prize of two knit hats and scarves and two knit purses, I won! 

Contents of the boxed items:  beautifully hand-knitted hat and scarf sets and two purses (a shoulder bag and a clutch that has a gold tone filigree embellishment)

Janay volunteered to model these lovely items for you.

This lovely rust-colored clutch goes well with Janay's fashion as does the beige knit shoulder bag shown below:

Janay says she doesn't just want to be the model of these purses; she wants to own them exclusively.  I have counseled her on her self-centered attitude and encouraged her to share.  After all, she can only carry one of these purses at a time.

Even though most people would not wear this purple hat and scarf with shorts and open-toe heels, Janay says she is a fashion model; she can mix summer and winter clothing if she so chooses because she looks fabulous in everything she wears.  (Okay, Ms. Janay.)

After seeing Janay in the burgundy hat and scarf, (which looks brighter in the image above than it actually is), Janay's fashion sense had me convinced.  She can wear and "werk" well whatever she places on her body.  For her willingness to model my winnings, I allowed Janay to continue wearing this hat and scarf set. 

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After retrieving my winnings from the post office, where I opened the box in the lobby, I was shocked to discover a large, tissue-paper wrapped package in the box.  I rushed home to get the unopened items photographed before opening to reveal the contents of each.  I was extremely surprised to find that Brini sent something for the largest doll here:  Me! 

This beautiful earth tone colored fashion scarf can be worn a number of ways.  Above, I have it simply draped around my neck.  In addition to the color, I love the delicate ruffled edges. 

In this photo, it is double draped to provide more fashionable warmth to my chest area on brisk days like we have experienced lately.  Incidentally, I have a gray knit cap with a knit flower on the side that matches this scarf perfectly.  So like the inanimate dolls, I have a matching hat and scarf set, too.

Thank you, again, Brini for the extent of your generosity.  I never imagined that in addition to winning doll items, I would receive something, too.  I will always think of you when I wear my beautiful ruffled, hand-knit (with love, I am sure) scarf.   Thank you, thank you, thank you!



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