Friday, November 18, 2011

Kittens, Coughs and Winners




Too Many Kittens is another sweet Whitman tell-a-tale book.  I love the color the captions and all the darling details.  Somethings never change.  


A Kangaroo in a bonnet and a poodle in a basket.


This lady is driving my car and wearing my kerchief!


While there might be a few too many kittens in this book I have come down with my annual cold.  No matter how hard I try not to...I cannot stay well when taking care of the sick ones in my home.  Yesterday I felt like a semi ran clear over me.  At least I can move today. 

Join us again over at Corey's for another great week of storybooks.


The winner of this weeks giveaway is...
Becky of Sweet Cottage Dreams said:

How cute is this book! I have never seen it before but love it! Your duck piece reminds me a bit of my Duck, Duck, Goose quilt that I made - same fabrics. Thank you SO MUCH for the chance to win this book. I can see why you are so inspired by it. I spy several things that you showed that would be right up my style alley.

Thanks Becky and all those who left sweet comments.  Becky send me an email and I will drop you book in the mail.  Next week I will be taking a break to mend myself and do some stitch mending.  For the first week of December I will be giving away one of my very own creations.  

For those of you who don't watch TV ( I am not a huge TV watcher either) Buddy is the Cake Boss.  He has a television show on TLC.  It is about his family owned bakery.  Sometimes my thoughts are faster than my typing...sorry about that.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving week and I will see you on the other side fully decorated in my Holiday Shine Brites.

28 comments:

  1. ImagiMeriNovember 18, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Take care sweet lady, I need to know that all my good buddies are healthy as I've been around more than enough sickness these past six months.

    Lot's of fluids and liquid vitamins from GNC are magical!

    Love ya,
    Meri

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  2. Musings from Kim K.November 18, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Hoping for a speedy recovery so that you can gear up for next week's festivities! Such a sweet book. Our house is all about kittens right now.
    Have a lovely restful weekend.

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  3. birdie blueNovember 18, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    love the book, i'm a fan of kittens, especially vintage 'illustrated' kittens. i so hope you're feeling better soon, the whole household is upside down when mom's out of commission.

    i hope your thanksgiving is extra fabulous, with your wonderful family, my friend.

    xo
    molly

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  4. Sewn With GraceNovember 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Hope you feel better soon! Glad you have the weekend to recover!

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  5. Corey November 18, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    oh, this looks like a sweet one! I'm a sucker for kitty books, because Avery loves cats so much. I love the colors in the illustrations you've shown here.

    Hope you're feeling better- we can both be on the mend at the same time!

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  6. GARAGE SALE GALNovember 18, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Sorry to hear you have a cold. I use/take AirBorne as soon as I feel "something" coming on and it WORKS!
    Congrat's to the winner.
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 18, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    What a precious book! Kittens are always sweet...but colds aren't! I hope you feel better soon! Take care! ♥

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  8. Ruby JeanNovember 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Such an Adorable book... Pink, Little Girl and Kittens it doesn't get any sweeter than that..:) Hoping you feel better soon!!

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  9. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Renee, hope that someone is taking good care of you and feeding you chicken soup and tea with honey and lemon. Feel better soon, friend. I really think you are the queen of cute children's books. This one with the kitty cats is adorable!

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  10. NanNovember 18, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Okay thanks that's who Buddy is, no wonder I don't know him.
    Congrats to that sweet Becky!

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  11. CindyNovember 18, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I'm sick also...and I am at Wendy's...it must of been in this last Norther that blew thru. Kleenex is my friend...lol

    I am glad Becky won. She is such a sweetie.

    Looking forward to your creating. We just decorated Wendys 10 ft tree..since Carl is out of the country...she needed help.It was fun..I am going to decorate when I get home Monday.

    Hugs Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham

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  12. HopeNovember 19, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    I have that book! I got it when I was four and it waas my favourite one back then. What a sweet memory. Hope your cold is better soon...I am in the beginning stages of one myself.

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  13. UnknownNovember 19, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    aaahh that looks like a lovely sweet book, dee x

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  14. AnonymousNovember 19, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    I had a book called 'too many kittens' as a child but it was a completely different one. Mine was a 1970's one with a brother and sister in it. I think yours is sweeter.
    Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  15. magieNovember 19, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Hoping you feel better soon! It is such a bad time of year for colds and flu's. That book is adorable..all those cute little kittens :)

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  16. AnonymousNovember 19, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Kittens! I ♥ kittens so much! My happiest childhood memories involve kittens!

    I went to the antique mall yesterday. while I was there, I looked for a book for you but they were sorely lacking in good ones. :( One of these days I'm going to get myself over to a city!

    No sicknesses up here but I can't keep my back out of trouble! Grrrr!

    Feel better soon Renee! ♥

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  17. AnnNovember 19, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Oh my I hope that truck has moved on and you feel better soon!!!! Darling book--the pages are pink and precious.
    Ann

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  18. SharonNovember 19, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I love your blog!!! Soooo dang cute.
    Renee can you give me your email address so I can invoice you for the magazine??
    Thanks so much
    Sharon

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  19. LynnNovember 20, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Hope you have a speedy recovery! Have a wonderful week!
    Hugs,

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  20. Sweet Cottage DreamsNovember 20, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Renee, I hope that you get to feeling like your old self again. Rest, rest, rest and read more of those darling old books! BTW, love the convertible cadillac!!

    I am THRILLED beyond thrilled to have won this fabulous book! ***thank you!!!!*****

    ****swoooooon*****

    Happy, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

    xxooxxooxxoo
    Becky

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  21. donnaNovember 20, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    So sorry you are not feeling good Renee.
    Love your little book. Sweet sweet illustrations.
    I am with you I just love the car. Congratulations to Becky on her win. Hope you are better for Thanksgiving.
    Happy Thanksgiving,
    donna

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  22. Ric Rac and Polka DotsNovember 21, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Oh Renee,
    I am sorry to hear you are not feeling well. I have been sick this last few weeks too and I hate how it robs me of the time and energy to get all my projects done. But, when I am sick and on the couch I DO love watching Buddy and all the family. That show makes me laugh. I'm married to an Italian man and it all just cracks me up. Thank you so much for visiting and commenting on my latest post. There are a few bloggers out there who I get so excited about and you are on that list! I'm honored you came to visit!!!!
    Take some vitamins and rest.
    Hugs,
    Julie

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  23. janice15November 22, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Me too I'm sick..started with a sore throat and aches and pain now I have a stuffy nose...I hope you get better fast...Happy Thanksgiving..hugs Janice..Loved the story book...we've always had kittens forever...

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  24. ★Carol★November 24, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Renee, I hope you're feeling better today, and your taste buds can actually enjoy the turkey and stuffing! Happy Thanksgiving to you and and your family!

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  25. polkadotpeticoatNovember 24, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    What sweet graphics....

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  26. retrorevival.bizNovember 25, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    I hope you had a perfectly wonderful Thanksgiving:)

    ~Cindy

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  27. AvaNovember 26, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    i need to follow your link to find Corey. I'm seeing and Loving these vintage storybook show and tells everywhere. Your blog feels like home btw...just the sweetest xx

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  28. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving Renee! I hope your annual cold has nearly left you. I absolutely enjoyed your post about Buddy. What a fun day, what a wonderful photograph of your young family. Thanks so much for sharing!
    Elizabeth

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