Monday, April 9, 2012

First Guest Post Ever - THE BOLD ABODE

I was thrilled when Gwen from The Bold Abode asked me to guest post on her blog...so I mustered up the courage to ask her if she'd consider being the FIRST GUEST POSTER EVER at Salvaged Whimsy.

Now before you run off and get sucked in by her wonderfully amusing and inspiring blog, stick around here and take a moment to enjoy her post here (did I mention that it's the first time I've had someone guest post here?)

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Holla, holla, yall!
I’m Gwen
from
Bold-Abode-Button-rectangle


I’m so excited to be over here at Salvaged Whimsy I can’t stand it… I’m ‘bout ta burst with excitement!

And I’m in LOVE with Erin..and it has Nothing to do with her MAD coffee filter wreath skills…

nope…absolutely nothing…
Well, maybe a just a smidgen...
Anyway, I am so honored to Erin’s first guest post…
She is one BOLD girl for having me over here!!!
Sooo… are yall good gift givers?


I mean…it’s an art, is it not? And somehow I missed that class along the way… Bum-MER...

And when it’s your Mother-in-laws birthday, it’s really nice to have great knowledge in the art of gift giving… But alas… not only do I lack in skills, I totally FORGOT her birthday.

Which is NOT funny.



Even less funny is that it’s the SAME DAY AS MY HUSBANDS!!!!

Bad Daughter-in-law…bad, bad, bad.

So, about three weeks later, I made this…for myself…

Apron (2)

I found this beautiful decoator’s fabric at a thrift store…shining in lustrous brilliance and reaching for me from the back corner of the room…

Apron

It looked a little bare, so I added the little ruffle detail across the bottom.

Apron sash

And I gots all fancy-schmancy and used a decorative stich on the hem and the waitstband…

Apron Waistband

And I got all ready to put this girl ta work…

BUT that little voice in my head, said…{pssst…better to give than to receive…}

What? Go Away Voice…

{PSSST….YO… Go mail that to your sweet MIL. NOW}


And so… and so, I did. I wrapped it all up and sent it on it’s way. And I think she liked it. At least, I do hope she did!

Zach Braff and Natalie Portman in a bath tub

I did… hahaha...

Thanks so much, Erin for having me! You are so sweet, girl!!!

I hope yall will pop over and see my new blog! I just moved to Wordpress and I couldn’t be more excited… and while you are there, I’d love to connect with you… you can find me here...



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Today just might be the day.
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Now, wasn't that fun?

I have it on good authority that Gwen has an absolutely fan-tabulous giveaway going on at her blog right now...
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...so scurry on over there and enter to win your very own Salvaged Whimsy "Shades of The Bold Abode" Wreath.

But wait! Before you go, leave a comment here - it gives you an extra chance to with the wreath.
Thanks again to Gwen.


Sharing Gwen's beautiful apron at these linky parties:

MONDAY:

Take Care-
 

12 comments:

Andi said...

Hi Erin!! Any friend of Gwen's is a friend of mine :) Love your humor and your wreath is gorgeous! I'm your newest follower!

Bella said...

Just popped in from Gwen's site to say hello and to compliment you on creating such a gorgeous wreath. I love the colors, they put a big ol' smile on my face. I'm your newest follower and will definitely be back to see what you're up to.

Janel from NellieBellie said...

loving that apron...Gwen!! And the wreath is gorgeous...great colors!!

Janel from NellieBellie said...

loving that apron...Gwen!! And the wreath is gorgeous...great colors!!

The Bold Abode said...

Thanks so much for having me, Erin!!! You Rock!!

Bonnie @ {PaperKeeper} said...

You two are too much fun. Love that apron..wish you could make another one. For me. Oh, I meant you. Did I say that out loud? :D Great blog swap guest posty thing!!

Mrs. Jones from the Circus said...

Holy hail stones! I would love to win the wreath. Thank you for a great opportunity!

Cassie Bustamante said...

i love that apron! so cute! and gwen don't worry i will email you 2 weeks in advance to remind you of my birthday.

Junky Vagabond said...

Gwen is lucky to have such a great gift to giveaway, and good for her for giving up such a cute apron!

Bliss said...

Gwen's been holding out on pointing us to your great blog before this. Who knew those were coffee filters in that wreath, it looks great! Going off to explore more stuff.

~Bliss~

Bliss said...

Well slap me.... and Gwen, that apron is cute, your mother in law had to love it.

~Bliss~ I'm old enough to be your mother in law, so I should know.

Tina@WhatWeKeep said...

Hi Erin and holla back at Gwen!
Cute apron Gwen! Did you mail it or are you wearing it while you spin around in your kitchen?
Erin, great blog and I am madly in love with your wreath!

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