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Happy Birthday To Me!

March 3, 2011 By Sherry

This has been a really fun and exciting week for me.  Yesterday was my birthday and I found this box sitting on the kitchen island.

Look what my sweet hubby bought me. 
(Insert jumping up and down and screaming)
I was totally surprised! 
 I had casually mentioned a while back all the neat stuff that the Silhouette would do.  
  I never imagined he would remember this  (or that he was even really listening).
ο»Ώ Don’t get me wrong, Steve is a good listener,  it’s just that I talk a lot…really a lot.
  He can’t possibly retain all the garbage info I am constantly throwing at him.
I also got my favorite Chocolate cake, the sweetest card and dinner
reservations for Saturday. 
I came home yesterday from spending time with my friend Lynn of the blog The Vintage Nest 
and found Steve had vacuumed and  mopped all the hardwood floors!  Our home has hardwood
 floors on the entire first level and it is quite a job to clean all these floors. He knows how much
I hate this chore and he decided to help out.
Definitely a keeper!
I just had to show you what a good job he did.
I also won this adorable tote bag from Peggy at  According To Braswell.  I just received the bag
and it looks like a vintage grain sack.  I love it and  thank you so much Peggy.
As if all of this isn’t enough .
This week I also received a gift I won from my dear friend Penny @ The Comforts Of Home.
See the cute enamel plaque that says Antiquities, Rue Carroll?  This was custom made for me by
Ramsign.  It looks just like the plaques you see all over Europe.  
Thank you so much, Penny.
This tiered stand I have in our guestroom was a gift this week from Homegoods.
I entered a design contest held by Homegoods several months ago.  My room did not
win but out of the blue I received a gift card thanking me for my support.
Nice!
It has been a wonderful and exciting week.  Thank you to my husband,  kids,  family and
friends for all your love and support.
xo,
Sherry
ο»Ώ
I am joining the parties at:
Savvy Southern Style 
Southern In My Heart 
My Romantic Home 

Filed Under: decorating, design, Homegoods, Uncategorized

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  1. Natasha says

    March 3, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    Happy Birthday Sherry! I am so glad to hear that your birthday was so fabulous. Your gifts are wonderful and wow, what a fabulous hubby you have!

    I hope the fun and happiness continues all weekend!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

  2. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    March 3, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    Happy Birthday Sherry!!! What a fantastic day it was for you~ So many wonderful presents!! Your floors are absolutely beautiful too- Well done to your hubby! πŸ™‚

  3. A Vintage Vine says

    March 3, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    Happy Birthday…you are a lucky girl to have a hubby like that! A Silhouette….YEAH for you! Love the other things too!

  4. French Basketeer.com says

    March 3, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    A very Happy Birthday to you, Sherry! I have a French bottle I have saved for you that I need to send….to add to your birthday loot! Have a party all week long!

  5. Red Door Home says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    You did have a fantastic week! Happy birthday!

  6. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:13 pm

    Happy Birthday, Sherry! Yes, I would definitely say he is a keeper! What a very thoughtful hubby you have.

  7. Mom in High Heels says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    Well happy birthday!!!! You scored!

  8. Happy To Be/ Glβ™₯ria says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Happy Belated BD my Dear friend..and your right Steve is a keeper..Len only walks on wet floors and I doubt if he ever moped one in his whoe life ha ha!! Not much help in the house..Love all your special gifts for a special lady..Have a GREAT dinner on Sat. hugs and smiles Gloria

  9. Allyson Pecilunas says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    How sweet is your hubby!! I love when you get gifts that you drop little hints about πŸ™‚ Looks like you had a great birthday and scored some nice stuff! Happy Birthday!

  10. Miss Char says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    Sherry, I'm just sitting here all excited for you and your wonderful week as I read your post. I bought a Cricut at Thanksgiving and its still sitting in the box. I'm actually finally taking a class tomorrow night on how to work the dang thing. I can't wait to see what wonderful creations you will show us once you have your Silhouette up and running. Congrats on your other treasures and your clean floors too.

  11. Designs on 47th Street says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    Hi Sherry and a BIG Happy Birthday to you!!!! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ You are just full of good news today. Your husband is very nice indeed and you can tell him we bloggers think so. Oh I would love to meet up with you and Lynn for some fun together.

    Congrats on your wins and gifts, etc.

    Enjoy YOUR day and year!

    Donna

  12. Blue Creek Home says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    Hi Birthday Girl!
    You are on a roll with gifts and wins!!! You deserve it all on your birthday.
    I am still trying to grasp the 'husband mopped all of the hardwoods' part of your surprise day!
    I hope your day and Sat. night out is delightful.
    Rhonda

  13. Betsy says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    Happy Belated Birthday. Can you send Steve over to help me out, I have a long list. Well, maybe when it's my birthday. What a wonderful surprise to get the Silhouette. I've been thinking about adding one of those to my "want" list. Enjoy!

  14. Ann@A Sentimental Life says

    March 3, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Happy Belated Birthday! Glad you had alot of nice surprises!

  15. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    March 3, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    Sheryy,
    Okay…I'm the first to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEEK!!! You got some great gifts…sounds like he is a keeper…wonder how I can get Mr.CC to clean all our wood floors for me today:) That bag you won is so awesome…love the look of it!

    Blessings,
    Linda

  16. The enchanted home says

    March 3, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! We have to take care of oursevles, right:) Love the tote bag….

  17. Judy says

    March 3, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    Happy happy (belated) birthday Sherry! Can I borrow your husband? LOL….mine tries to help out by loading and unloading the dishwasher but then I can't find where he's put anything. And he only puts about 3 things in the dishwasher but he tries!

    Hope you have a wonderful birthday weekend…
    Judy

  18. Rose H (UK) says

    March 3, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    Happy (belated) Birthday wishes Sherry! Your husband certainly is a keeper – how sweet and loving, and what a great gift :o)
    You've certainly been lucky winning those lovely prizes too. Hope your week continues to be great!
    My very best wishes
    Rose H

  19. Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking says

    March 3, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    Happy Birthday Sherry! I believe I am follower number 1000!! Woo hoo!!

  20. Victoria at Party Puff says

    March 3, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    Sounds wonderful! Enjoy your new treasures and Happy B-day!

  21. AntiqueChase says

    March 3, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    Happy BIrthday Sherry!!
    Love your new goodies.. especially the silhoutte.. (I'm sure I just spelled that wrong) but that's because I only have a Cricut Cutter.

    Have you ever noticed how similar our kitchens look?

  22. Pamela says

    March 3, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    Happy Birthday Sherry!!

    What a wonderful hubby you have!!!
    I love that grain sack purse it's beautiful!!
    Have a great night Saturday!

    Pamela ox

  23. Restoration House says

    March 3, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Happy Birthday Sherry! Wow, you are one very blessed lady! So happy for you!
    Kim:)

  24. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    March 3, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    Sherry, happy birthday to you and please send your husband here to mop my floors! That would be gift enough. You have been one lucky lady. I love the bag you won and that is the cutest sign.

  25. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    March 3, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    Sherry,
    Happy Birthday to you!!! Great gifts, prizes and custom made things. Oh, what fun!
    Yvonne

  26. Amy @MaisonDecor says

    March 3, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Happy Birthday Sherry!!!! So happy to hear you are having an awesome one!

  27. Weedwacker says

    March 3, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    Hi Sherry! Happy Birthday!! What a wonderful husband you have. Lots of love went into those efforts. You have a husband that pays attention–
    a rare gift among men. Hope you celebrate all week long!

  28. lvroftiques says

    March 3, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    Awwww what a sweet hubby! Clean floors AND the perfect gift?! He certainly has your number *winks* And you had a wonderful week for extra gifts as well! Love the grain sack bag! Hope you have a wonderful dinner out! Vanna

  29. julie - eab designs says

    March 3, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    Happy, happy birthday Sherry!! Enjoy your wonderful gifts – they are all spectacular! Best wishes!

  30. Linda @ A La Carte says

    March 3, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    Wonderful gifts and such a happy surprise! love husbands that really listen! hugs, Linda

  31. Susan says

    March 3, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    Happy Birthday Sherry! What an awesome gift!

  32. ButterYum says

    March 4, 2011 at 12:25 am

    Well, first off, Happy Birthday!!!!! Secondly, Congratulations – not only for receiving such a great bday gift from your hubby, but for training him to pay attention ;). I hope you have tons of fun with your new toy!

    πŸ™‚
    ButterYum

  33. Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio says

    March 4, 2011 at 12:29 am

    Happy Birthday Sherry! You received some wonderful goodies! I am glad that I was able to provide one of them. I love that tote and the tiered stand from Homegoods…
    Hugs,
    Penny

  34. Martina says

    March 4, 2011 at 1:07 am

    Happy Birthday Sherry!! So glad you had a fabulous week. Love that bag you won, and what a great hubby you have!! Martina

  35. Theresa says

    March 4, 2011 at 1:11 am

    HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY SHERRY!!! Yesterday was my birthday too! It sounds like we both had a wonderful day! You really have some wonderful new prizes and Steve sounds like the best one of all! xoxo

  36. Cherie@DragonfliezCreationz says

    March 4, 2011 at 1:11 am

    Happy Birthday, Sherry. Glad it was a great day for you!

    Cherie

  37. NanaDiana says

    March 4, 2011 at 1:31 am

    Please tell me that you are dead tired of your husband and looking for a new home for him….doya suppose my hubby would mind if he moved in?;>)

    Happy Happy birthday! I'd say that you are well-loved! I'd say the biggest testimony to that is the hardwood floor caper. God bless a man that will do THAT! Hugs- Diana

  38. ⚜ β†β„―β„¬β„¬α΄΅β„°βšœ says

    March 4, 2011 at 1:38 am

    Happy Birthday to you. Sounds like a fabulous one. I would love all those gifts of love!

  39. Jennifer @lifecraftsandwhatever says

    March 4, 2011 at 1:51 am

    Yeah, you suck. (spoken from someone who is COMPLETELY JEALOUS) πŸ™‚

    Happy Birthday! What a great gift, and yay for hubby listening and helping out. Hope it was a wonderful day! And I just saw that you're at exactly 1000 followers, go you!

  40. Barefoot Apron says

    March 4, 2011 at 2:33 am

    YAY!! :::jumping up and down with you::::::

    This rocks! Follow the Silhouette blog. You'll learn lots and get ideas! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

  41. At The Picket Fence says

    March 4, 2011 at 2:40 am

    Oh, Happy Happy Birthday Sherry! What a fun week you have had with all of those wonderful gifts and treasures…including that treasure of a husband it sounds like you have! πŸ™‚
    Thanks so much for linking up to Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

  42. My Cozy Casita says

    March 4, 2011 at 3:03 am

    Happy Birthday Sherry! What a great gift.
    hope you have a wonderful day My best wishes.

    XOX
    Isora

  43. Bohemian says

    March 4, 2011 at 3:07 am

    Happy Birthday… so glad you got what your Heart desired! Looks like DH pays attention… Good Man!!!

    Dawn… The Bohemian

  44. Sue says

    March 4, 2011 at 3:12 am

    Happy Birthday Sherry! I'm with the rest of the group, the floors alone would have been a fabulous gift!! Enjoy all of your treasures.
    Sue

  45. Tricia - A Rosy Note says

    March 4, 2011 at 4:33 am

    Happy Birthday to you!! What a wonderful and exciting week you had Sherry. By the way, the Mister sounds like one great guy πŸ™‚

  46. Sarah says

    March 4, 2011 at 4:40 am

    Happy Birthday, Sherry. I'm happy you were the one to win all these terrific gifts. Very appropriate! ~ sarah

  47. Sweet Bee Cottage says

    March 4, 2011 at 5:22 am

    Well Happy Birthday! What a fabulous day! Fun to see all your treats – especially that clean floor!

  48. WhiteWhispers2u says

    March 4, 2011 at 6:44 am

    Lucky Lady! Fabulous Gifts Enjoy~Cheers Kim

  49. classic β€’ casual β€’ home says

    March 4, 2011 at 6:56 am

    What a splendid birthday. You deserve it!
    Mary Ann

  50. classic β€’ casual β€’ home says

    March 4, 2011 at 6:58 am

    PS….so happy I make one thousand and ONE followers. Off to explore your lovely blog.
    Mary Ann

  51. Gail says

    March 4, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Happy Belated Birthday Sherry! I would say you have had a wonderful birthday week so far. What great gifts you have received.

    Enjoy your day,
    Gail

  52. Stephanie says

    March 4, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    Happy belated birthday Sherry – mine is today and I've had a great week too! I got to go to Canton yesterday – check out the pics I took at LaurieAnna's!

  53. she dreams big! says

    March 4, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Sherry, this birthday must be on the list of 'best birthdays ever'!

    Happy Birthday, my friend! May you get your floors mopped for many more!

    Hugs ~~ Connie

  54. Sommer says

    March 4, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Happy Birthday Sherry! Your loot is INCREDIBLE! I'm over the moon with envy lol. I would be delighted if you would share this at my VIP party today as well.

    Fabulous work!

    http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/02/hows-it-hangin.html

    Sommer

  55. Lynn@ The Vintage Nest says

    March 4, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    And all I gave you was an egg salad sandwich! πŸ™‚

  56. Lynn@ The Vintage Nest says

    March 4, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    oops…..make that chicken salad. πŸ™‚

  57. Becolorful says

    March 4, 2011 at 3:29 pm

    Happy birthday. What a great gift to give yourself. I have been on the fence about this little lovely. I am a Mac user and until recently the Silhouette has not been Mac friendly. I will be stalking you now for a bit asking you questions about it like ease of set up, what to buy to go with it, what you intend to do with it, etc. I will give you a week or so to play first but I will be back…. πŸ™‚
    Cheers to another year,
    Pam @ BeColorful

  58. Stephanie @ Home says

    March 4, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Happy Belated Birthday! It looks like you had a great one πŸ™‚

  59. Magali @ The Little White House says

    March 4, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    Happy Birthday! You have a husband who listens to you? Where did you find him? Do you think they are out of stock, now?

  60. Antiques And Teacups says

    March 4, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    Just adding my wishes to others for a wonderful birthday week and continuing birthday blessings!!!
    Ruth

  61. ~Lavender Dreamer~ says

    March 5, 2011 at 12:58 am

    Happy Birthday Sherry! I'm so glad you've had a special week…your blog is special to all of us! Enjoy the weekend! CELEBRATE!!! β™₯β™₯β™₯

  62. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    March 5, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    β™ͺβ™«β™ͺ Happy birthday, deat Sherry! Happy birthdaaaay tooo yooouuu! β™«β™ͺβ™« Looks like you have some wonderful goodies to help you celebrate, too! Your hubby sounds like a real keeper! Enjoy your weekend!…hugs…Debbie

  63. ShantyGirl says

    March 6, 2011 at 2:46 am

    Happy Birthday! I love your bag and all the rest of your goodies!
    Sherry

  64. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    March 6, 2011 at 4:48 am

    Happy Birthday! What a wonderful surprise. Your hubby is a keeper for sure. He does floors! I'm impressed πŸ™‚ I love that bag you won too. It's so cute!

  65. Rene says

    March 6, 2011 at 12:27 pm

    Happy birthday Sherry! So glad you are feeling the love,

  66. Vintage Barn 27 says

    March 6, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    Happy belated birthday Sherry! Love your gifts from your husband. Especially the cleaning of the hard wood floors! We have them in our kitchen/dining and know the work that goes into cleaning them. How amazing your husband is to do that for you. The tote is just lovely too!

  67. Designs By Pinky says

    March 6, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Happy BELATED birthday, ASherry! I have been away and am just catching up on blogs! Sounds like you had a GREAT week!!!! XO, Pinky

  68. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    March 6, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Oh my so many wonderful treasures but more importantly I am so happy you had such a wonderful day. May it also be a beautiful year!

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart for leaving such a supportive comment.

  69. Corn in my Coffee-Pot says

    March 7, 2011 at 1:09 am

    Happy Birthday!
    Sounds like you've had a spectacular birthday.
    I think the best surprise was the wood floors being cleaned and mopped!

    How sweet is that?
    Pat

  70. Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm says

    March 7, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    Happy happy birthday!

  71. designchic says

    March 8, 2011 at 12:28 am

    What a wonderful week you have had…Happy Birthday!!

  72. Pamela says

    March 8, 2011 at 1:28 am

    Sherry it sounds like you had such a wonderful!!! Happy belated bday!

  73. Entertaining Women says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:12 am

    Happy Birthday! You had a banner week with all the wonderful goodies. The Silhouette look intriguing. How is different from the Cricut Expression? Thanks for sharing all of your neat surprises. Cherry Kay

  74. Romatic Domestic says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:25 am

    Happy Birthday Sherry! Sounds like it was a wonderful day.

    Janie

  75. Handy Man, Crafty Woman says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:27 am

    Wow, what a great bunch of birthday presents! I would have loved just the floor cleaning, lol!

  76. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd. says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:36 am

    Happy Birthday Sherry, and congrats on all the wonderful treasures!

  77. Tara @ FabuLESSly Crafty says

    March 8, 2011 at 6:25 am

    Your hubby rocks!!!
    I got mine for Christmas and I was just as happy… your gonna ADORE it!!

    New follower from Homemaker on a Dime… Would love for you to stop in and say hello!

    β™₯, Tara

    Please Visit Me Back @ FabuLESSly Crafty!

  78. Low Tide High Style says

    March 8, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    Sherry, I'm so sorry this is late but Happy Birthday! It looks like you made out like a bandit!

    Kat πŸ™‚

  79. CAS says

    March 8, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    Wow, aren't you a lucky lady this week. Happy Birthday & best wishes for many more!
    CAS

  80. BEACH BUNGALOW says

    March 9, 2011 at 12:52 am

    Happy Birthday fish girl! I just had one too, Saturday.

    Hope your week just gets better and better!

    Sue @ Beach Bungalow
    xo

  81. Becca says

    March 9, 2011 at 12:52 am

    Happy Birthday! And, what a great hubby! I look forward to seeing what you create with your gift! Have a great night, Becca

  82. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    March 9, 2011 at 12:53 am

    Thanks for joining the party, Sherry.

  83. AshTreeCottage says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Belated Happy Birthday! And yes, you are one lucky and very much loved girl!!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

  84. Mary Ellen says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:39 am

    Oh gosh how excited you must have been !! I know I would have if I had gotten one of those great Silhouettes!!! I sign up at every blog that is having a giveaway for one thinking maybe one will come to me but……
    A very Happy Birthday to You!!

    bee blessed
    mary

  85. Shelia says

    March 9, 2011 at 1:48 am

    Happy Birthday, Sherry! What a wonderful hubby too to treat you to the cutter and to do the floors! πŸ™‚
    Love your little bag and sign. Life is good at your house!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia πŸ˜‰

  86. All That Glitters says

    March 9, 2011 at 3:48 am

    Happy Birthday Sherry!!! Your hubs did good!

  87. Marsha says

    March 9, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    I just found your birthday post on Savvy SS. I too celebrate my birthday on Mar. 2. So Happy Belated BDay to you.

  88. The Pennington Point says

    March 9, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    What an amazing birthday! Happy birthday from the Penningtons! πŸ™‚ I am so, so excited about your new Silhouette! You and I should have a Cricut/Silhouette challenge. Love you! Lisa~

  89. The BellaCasa Blog says

    March 9, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    Definitely a keeper…you mean the hardwood floors, right? Just kidding…I know you mean the hubby. What a nice jesture for your birthday. Come by for a visit and say hello.

  90. kristina says

    March 9, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    ahhh! yay for you! i just got a silhouette and LOVE it!!!! HAVE FUN!!

  91. xinex says

    March 9, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    Belated Happy birthday, Sherry! What a sweet hubby you have! Love the presents and the clean house!…Christine

  92. {Bellamere Cottage} says

    March 10, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Happy, happy birthday! What a lucky birthday chickie you are too!

    Huggies,
    Spencer

  93. LLH Designs says

    March 11, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    So glad you had a great birthday week! I did, too…back in January! It filled my love tank to overflowing! πŸ™‚ so nice to be loved well on your special day.

    Happy, happy!
    Linsey

  94. peggy braswell says

    March 12, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    It is Sat,March 12, but never too late to wish you a happy b'day. Soooo happy you liked the bag/tote+who knew it would arrive on your big day. What a wonderful husband. Hugs to each of you. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

  95. SHERRY HART says

    March 13, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    Happy Birthday Sherry…how funny…mine was the 4th!

  96. for the love of a house says

    March 19, 2011 at 3:22 pm

    Happy Belated Birthday Sherry!! Looks like it was a fabulous week! What a sweeeeeeeeet husband you have!
    joan

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