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Happy Valentine's Day ...

….. to you all and to me, too!!!!!
Right this morning, I received a parcel from Holland (Thank you Tinie!!)….


…. because I was one of the two lucky winners of this GIVEAWAY !!!!
I tried to open the envelope with calm, so that I could see the content of it…


… there was a little fight with my curious cat, but at the end I was able to take a decent pic of my new cowl and happy card ( I love Elmer the elephant : how did you know that Tinie????)….


Then, I had to try it on ….. !!!!! ……


….but I have to keep it for next winter time!
For some days this cowl will stay here, where I can see it when using my laptop (so very often!)


THANK YOU TINIE, with all my heart !!!!!

xxxx Alessandra

….. Tobia and my husband gave me these at breakfast time….


…. a real good day for me !!!! So spoilt !!!!! Love you boys!!!!!

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  1. Onliemie14 February 2014 at 08:29

    Cute that card! And a beautiful scarf! Lucky you!
    A happy valentines day too! It started already great!

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    1. homemade@myplace14 February 2014 at 09:14

      yes, I feel so happy for all these lovely gifts!!!!
      xxxxxx Ale

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  2. Tinie14 February 2014 at 08:59

    I wish you also a happy Valentine's day. I'm very happy that the parcel has arrived. Love Tinie

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  3. Riitta Sinikka14 February 2014 at 09:16

    ♥ Hyvää Ystävänpäivää! :) :) ♥ Happy Valentines day!♥

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  4. Zaanse Zolder14 February 2014 at 10:09

    Wow, lucky you !!!

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  5. Anonymous14 February 2014 at 10:56

    That is a lovely present, enjoy!

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  6. homemade@myplace14 February 2014 at 11:03

    I really do!!!!!
    xxxxxxx Ale

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  7. Crafted by Carly14 February 2014 at 11:30

    Aaah! How lovely! It looks like it's been your lucky day! :-)
    Carly
    x

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  8. imlacking14 February 2014 at 14:29

    Happy Valentine's day =)

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    1. homemade@myplace14 February 2014 at 14:32

      thank you!!!!!
      happy valentine's day to you!!!!
      xxxxx Ale

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  9. Nicky Miranda14 February 2014 at 14:49

    Una donna fortunata davvero!Baci!:-)))

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  10. hooksandyarns14 February 2014 at 16:23

    Congrats on your giveaway win - the shawl looks lovely. Happy Valentine's Day to you. :)

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  11. Crafty in the Med14 February 2014 at 17:45

    Great to see you have been thoroughly spoilt by your family ....I'm sure you deserve it!!

    Smashing cowl and how appropriate that it arrived today.

    Happy Valentine Day!


    Amanda :-)

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  12. Natas Nest14 February 2014 at 18:44

    Congratulations, that's a wonderful prize!! And yummy chocolate, mmmhh :-))
    Happy Valentine's Day to you as well!
    Nata

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  13. Martina14 February 2014 at 22:22

    how cool is that?! lucky you...
    xxxo, martina
    ps. happy valentine, my dear♥♥

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  14. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures15 February 2014 at 08:10

    The gift is lovely! I love Elmer, too. Wishing you a wonderful weekend. Tammy

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  15. Kate15 February 2014 at 16:11

    Lovely! Looks like it was a fabulous day! Have a great weekend!
    Kate :}

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  16. sky-blu-pink15 February 2014 at 18:46

    Lovely gifts, such a pretty colour Tinie chose for the cowl.

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  17. Amy16 February 2014 at 01:44

    What a great prize!!! Not just the lovely cowl, but your beautiful family and their gift to you. You win all around :) :)

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  18. Helen Philipps20 February 2014 at 15:50

    Such a pretty cowl, what a lovely giveaway win! And your boys gave you lovely treats too!
    Enjoy the rest of the week, Ale!
    Helen xx

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  19. A little happy place20 February 2014 at 17:13

    Oh Ale.... lovely Valentines and such a oretty cowl. I hope that you are having a great week Sarah xo

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