Thursday, July 16, 2009

I know, I know....

I'm a bad blogger lately, BUT not because of any fault of mine. My computer finally died and Rich has kindly lent me his laptop, until I can get a new one. The bad news is that all your comments sent to that email are gone, but the good news is that I can post again... right?? ;)

Anyhoo.... I won a giveaway! The very lovely and oh-so-fabulous Tracie at My Petite Maison sent me all of this....


All I was looking for was the fabulous cookbook, but in her very sweet style she wrapped up a slew of other goodies. Go ahead and click on her name and pay a visit to one of my favorite people in all of Blogland! Love you Tracie :)
I don't have much to share besides that for now, but I have things in the works. However... this weekend while my neighbors take care of PB & J Cottage we are headed back "here". Yes, I know, but I do love that man of mine ;)

So for now, I'll leave you with a giggle at my expense and don my new crown....

hehehehe... I'll be back Monday :)

hugs and love,
rue

57 sweet friends said...:

the wild raspberry said...

don't ya just love gourmet cooking ingredients?! and that little scoop~so cute!
have a wonderful weekend...
chas

ElleBee said...

How cute! I was in Mayberry Jr. over the holiday weekend and so wanted to get together for coffee, but you know how time flies! Someday! :)

Janet said...

The tiara looks perfect on you, diva material for sure.

Janet

Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio said...

You look adorable in your crown! Have fun muddin'
Hugs,
Penny

Melissa Miller said...

Sorry about the puter Rue....;(

What a nice gift you won.
Blogland is wonderful!

Have a great vacation!
It looks like fun. ~Enjoy. :)

Loretta said...

Love the crown! You deserve it for agreeing to go back to Purgatory :) Have a great weekend! Hugs, Loretta

blushing rose said...

Dubbed Queen Rue ... what a perfect crown for you. (Bad poetry, sorry!)

Have a safe wherever visit ...

Love the gifts, the scoop is cute.
Yes, we have certainly missed you.

TTFN ~ Marydon

Holly Hills Primitives said...

LOVE THE CROWN!!!! Dawn

salmagundi said...

The crown is just as beautiful as the eyes of the queen!! Have a fun weekend. Sally

Jessica said...

Cute picture & have a GREAT weekend.:)

Hugs~ J

Denise said...

If the crown fits!! And it does!

Have fun playing in the mud! We used to do the same thing, in our younger days!

XXDenise

Sherri said...

Have a wonderful weekend Rue! What a great giveaway you won!

Stacey said...

Computers are such a blessing and such a curse!

The Blue Ridge Gal said...

Lovin' the crown!! Totally!!

Time for a new computer? Get an iMac desktop 20".... they never die, and with all that money you got from selling your other house you know you can afford it. hee hee.

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal

Beth's Blog said...

I love the picture with the crown :)
Have a great weekend!!!!

Beth

Carrie said...

love the crown!

TattingChic said...

Congratulations on your giveaway win! I really wanted that heirloom tomato book! I guess I'll have to go buy it now that you won it! HEE hee! Don't worry, I am a good sport! Speaking of giveaways I wanted to let you know that I'm having a giveaway! Be sure to come on over and join in! Who knows, maybe you'll win this one, too!

imjacobsmom said...

Ooooh Where have I been? Justine has me addicted to Farm Town on Facebook. I've been working my fingers to the bone. We are interviewing Assistants left and right I hope one works out soon. Bloggers are a sweet bunch that's for sure! I'm glad you decided to stick it out with us - because we sure would miss you. Have fun this weekend! Take lots of pix! ~ Robyn

Sue said...

Can't wait to hear the stories and see the pics from this place again. Hope you enjoy time away from home. Hope to see ya soon. xoxo Sue

Jo - To a Pretty Life said...

What a lovely giveaway to win! I love that little wooden salt spoon. Your crown picture shows off your gorgeous eyes.

Leigh of Bloggeritaville said...

COngrats on your win! Sweet prizes! And girl., you are rocking the crown!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Hi Rue
Summer is for having fun! Enjoy it while your computer is being fixed.
Nice give away prize! I love the tomato book.

I love the crown!

Hugs, Pat

Heather said...

I love the crown! What a great picture of you Barney! You have AMAZING eyes!

What an awesome give away! I am so jealous! That cookbook......yummy!!

Have a great time this weekend! And tell Rich to get a little mud on the tires (or the roof) for me!!! LOL!!

Be safe! Have fun!

(((HUGS)))
Fred:)

Heather said...

I love the crown! What a great picture of you Barney! You have AMAZING eyes!

What an awesome give away! I am so jealous! That cookbook......yummy!!

Have a great time this weekend! And tell Rich to get a little mud on the tires (or the roof) for me!!! LOL!!

Be safe! Have fun!

(((HUGS)))
Fred:)

aimee said...

what a pretty picture of you. I think you should wear your crown on your trip:)sorry about your computer. it's such a bummer. see you when you come back.
blessings,
aimee

Allidink said...

Cool! Yay! Looks neat. Love the crown :)

All the best,
Allison

Stickhorsecowgirls said...

Girl! You jus' need ta wear that crown around everywhere! C

Grammy Linda / Behind My Red Door said...

UGH - I am so sorry about your computer!! NO fun!!

I wonder what goodies you will whip up from that cookbook! Can't wait to see a future post on that!!

Love the crown - I bet it would be the perfect accessories to off road riding! :-)

Hope you had a blast!!

hugs, Linda

Anonymous said...

Rue
Check "New Every Morning" post today (7/16) http://neweveryam.blogspot.com/

It made me think of you!
Leah Jackson
Churchville, MD

Kelly said...

Glad you are back and love the crown. You are a good wife and mother - that is how you end up on the off road trips! Good for you! ~Kelly

Theresa @ Take A Sentimental Journey said...

Love your little crown ! You are so pretty Rue . That Rich is certainly a lucky man !

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Love your crown! It's adorable! And I hope you have lots of fun, Rue! Come back with tales and photos!

XO,

Sheila :-)

The Quintessential Magpie said...

The phone started ringing so I almost forgot... neat winnings!

Tara said...

Enjoy your time away! the crown, looks fab..oh and great giveaway...aren't unexpected goodies the best?? XO

Beverly said...

Congratulations on your fantastic win.

You look really good in a crown, Queen Rue.

TattingChic said...

Hello Rue!
Thank you for entering my giveaway! Good luck to you!

Love, TattingChic (Not TC, oh, pLeAse don't call me TC...icky)
((HUGS))!!

Tamara Jansen said...

We just got back from Columbus Ohio but I didn't see you there! Ohio's not such a big place, is it?

Hope you get a new computer soon!

southernbelle said...

I don't always leave a comment,but
I enjoy your blog so much. So glad
you decided to continue blogging.
You would be missed terribly !!!
So sorry about the computer and I
love the pic with the crown.You remind me so much of Samantha (Dancing with the Stars host).Have
a great trip !! Your blogging friends love you...Mimi

Susan S. said...

What a wonderful, fun package to receive! and I just LOVE your new tiara....will you be wearing it while Off-Roading?!?!?! LOL Have a safe trip and I just know you will find some fun in the adventure.

Heather @ Sugar N Spice Mostly Nice said...

You are so stickin' cute with the crown! Have a great trip!!

Leigh said...

Lucky lady! I love the goodies that you won! Have a great (bumpy) weekend!

Tracie~MyPetiteMaison said...

Hey Sweet Rue,
I would've packed myself in that box if I could have. Love you too. That crown is so pretty and that photo so fun! Have a great trip and don't forget to give Rich back his laptop soon.
xo~Tracie

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

Perfect little crown!

Nikki via The Scarlett Rose Garden said...

Jeepers, creepers! Where'd ya get those eyes! You look marvelous darlink... :P

What a great gift! I haven't visited her in a while, (hardly anyone for that matter!). Will have to stop by!

At least you can still read comments on your blog site, right? Best wishes with your computer prob.
Nikki...who still wants an iphone, bad. Have I said that already?!

jeanne said...

Hello Rue, it is so nice to hear from you. I feel bad about not getting around to all my friends these past weeks. Traveling, camping, grand kids week all ran together and my visiting has suffered. I do love your crown and I am happy you decided to keep blogging. What a nice giveaway to win. How much fun is that, to win such fun gifts? Enjoy them dear Rue.

Tonight I am writing this comment in Lexington, Ky. We are here visiting an elderly aunt and cousin whom we love very much and seldom see. Monday we are heading for Kansas City for several days. This summer we have traveled way too much. I just long to be home to STAY. After this trip we will be done traveling for this summer. sigh.

I love your photo in your crown Rue. You have beautiful eyes. No wonder your hubby is crazy about you. A fun photo.

I will say goodnight and get some sleep.

Until next time my friend,

Love, Jeanne

TinaTx said...

Love the tiara! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend and that you get a new computer soon!
Hugs,
TinaTx

Miss Liz said...

Yay for winning all that great new stuff and I LOVE the tiara! Have a great weekend!

tales from an oc cottage said...

HAAAAAAAAAA! If your old Mod pals could see you now! ;) And you deserve many crowns for being SUCH a good wife!! Have fun!

m ^..^

Joy said...

congrats on your win!
Hope you get your pc fixed soon. Mine is on it's last leg too. But I have my son's old laptop as a back up.

Gretchen said...

Rue,

I just love your new heading on your blog. It's so clever but I could have never thought of that.

Gretchen

Patricia said...

Oh My Gosh ! You have the BEST most PERFECT EYEBROWS !! How do you get them like that !??

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...

YOu do have perfect eyebrows. I was just about to say that but Patricia beat me to it!

Life on Bonnie Lane said...

What a great gift you won! Oh, I do love the extra surprises too!

I have to say that you have the most incredible eyes, but I'm sure you hear that from Rich all the time. If not, then he should be telling you! lol

Sorry about the computer. I have been having computer issues for some time. Looking forward to your next post.

Kady

artis1111 said...

Rue ,come by a blog I am hosting and meet a quilter. appalachianarts.blogspot.com Loving the crown!!!Kathy

Daisy Cottage said...

You are SO adorable....
Just love you to pieces...
And I'm so grateful that you are here with us.

xo,
Kim

Anita said...

Glad to see you are all well- asnd having fun with friends and family- that is what LIFE is really about, so don;t apologize for that, girlie ( should I say Queenie:) I'm heading out on a vacation myself, so I'll check in when I get back!

Anita

Kelee Katillac said...

Love your crown! Makes your eyes stand-out
fabulously!

love, kelee