Friday, January 25, 2013

A happy surprise

Today started pretty early for me. I was planning to drive to our new home in Florida today to see DH and perhaps to check out the new tile backsplash he installed the last few weeks. Since it is a 6 hour drive I usually leave between 9 and 10 after the Atlanta traffic, and then arrive a bit before he gets home from work. But all day yesterday there were dire predictions of freezing rain and snow starting around 8 am so it was either wait a day or leave early. Since my sleep patterns are pretty weird these days I decided that if I woke up early I would go, if not I would just wait a day. Well for once I am glad that I rarely sleep through the night cause I was up by about 4:45 and hit the road before 5:30. Wow, even with a coffee break and potty break for the dog and a fabric store break (you know just to stretch my legs) I made it here by 12:15. And when I arrived the doorbell rang and a package was delivered! What a great surprise. Thanks so much to Thelma from the blog Cupcakes and Daisies. She recently had a giveaway on her blog to celebrate her 100th quilt. I was the lucky winner of the pattern of my choice from the Fat Quarter Shop and I selected On A Whim by Thimble blossoms. I look forward to pulling some fat quarters together to make this one. Oh and check out how beautifully it was wrapped, it was the prettiest package I have had in years. :). Thanks again Thelma!


Oh, and the tile back splash is looking good too. It is marble subway tile and when I was here at Christmas I arranged the tile for installation. Getting the title "pattern" just so was just like arranging quilt blocks on a design wall and I am delighted with the results. Hopefully he can get to the grout tomorrow!





10 comments:

Dolores said...

Glad you made it safe and sound - and early. Those are some really nice tiles. When I get around to remaking our kitchen, that's what I'd like to have. Congrats on your win.

sunny said...

I was just watching the weather, and I'm so glad you left when you did!! I love your backsplash. Will you come up and do one for me?

Donna~~ said...

What a nice package to get after your drive! The tiles look great, and your cabinets are beautiful!

Rachaeldaisy said...

What a wonderful parcel to welcome you after a long trip. I really love that pattern and look forward to seeing what fabrics your choose. Your new kitchen is so stylish, great choice of tiles.

Carrie P. said...

glad to hear you made it safe and sound.
we just finished getting a layer of sleet at our place.
congrats on your win. I can't believe Thelma has made 100 quilts.
I love your tile!

Brandie said...

Woo wee! Those are both beautiful!
That's a great thing to arrive home to.

LuAnn said...

Your kitchen looks wonderful. Love your tile. We had just a tiny bit of snow yesterday so glad you missed the freezing rain.

Cheri said...

You sleep like I do, glad you missed the bad weather. Your kitchen tile is beautiful. Have a good weekend.

Miriam said...

Glad you arrives safely!
Congratulations on your win. What a great greeting to your new home.
Love your kitchen!

Carla said...

Looks like a lovely pattern. Enjoy your new backsplash ; )