Fridays Unfolded #44 and a Winner!

what a week it's been
around these parts

can you believe that it's December already?

most of you know
from this post
that we lost our little doggie this week
in a tragic way

we are recovering
but my house feels a little emptier
quieter

no clicking of little paws following me around

but still
we realize at this time of year
just how much we have
to be truly thankful for

like a warm house
means to buy Christmas presents
good food
(at least, as good of as my hands can make)
healthy children
wonderful friends
both nearby and virtual

so we are choosing to see the blessings all around us

and did you know
that you all
bless me so much
every day?

it's true

i am thankful
for these times we have
to get together and just

gas

share

encourage

inspire

it happens all the time
but especially each week on


but before we get to our features
i need to announce the winner of my giveaway


the lucky winner of a $50 gift certificate to Mikarose
(courtesy of random.org)
is #33

Rebekah F.


please contact me with your email address
so you can receive your prize


now


last week on 



so many of you
took the time
during a busy Thanksgiving weekend
to link your fabulous posts


like this gorgeous
nature-inspired stick wreath
from Shabby Love


and this tutorial for making little wreaths
out of fresh herbs
from Dusty Coyote


this tasty looking recipe
for breakfast cookies
(oh yeah)
from Margo at Joyful Homemaking



and this beautiful still life painting
from Atelier Cecilia Rosslee


this anthropologie-inspired antiqued mirror
from Junky Vagabond


and last
but certainly not least

these sweet handmade
nordic style ornaments
from Desire Empire


if your post was featured
be sure to grab a button


and now it's your turn
to show us what unfolded for you
this week
or last week
or
well
you get the idea

the rules are simple:

follow Stuff and Nonsense
(and leave a comment so i can follow you back)

link up your recipe, sewing project, decor, craft, poem, essay, tutorial, etc.
whatever 'unfolded' for you this week

be sure to link back to your post and not just your url 
(by joining fridays unfolded you are giving me permission
to use your photos for features on Stuff and Nonsense)

visit a few of the other links and leave a comment
(it's just polite)

post my button on your blog
so others can join the fun

after you link up here
i would love for you to
visit my friday friends
and join their linky parties as well

 

  

this week's edition

of Fridays Unfolded

is brought to you by

all of my wonderful sponsors

many of whom have so many unique items to offer

for your Christmas gift shopping

 
  
  

happy linking

and happy shopping!