A very big HAPPY HELLO to you, friends!
How are you?
I have been absent from blogging for quite a while now
and I feel as though I have lost touch with so many of you.
I truly hope all is well with you.
And I trust you're enjoying your summer.
So much has happened
in the weeks that I have been "missing from action."
First of all,
the month of July marks 5 years of blogging.
As I look back over the last 5 years
my heart overflows with gratitude for the many precious ladies I have met.
Some of these women have blogs
and some don't, but simply follow my blog and read my posts.
These women reached out through an email
which resulted in a sweet friendship.
The blogging community is a beautiful place
that is filled with many kind and gracious ladies.
I am blessed and humbled to be a part of this group.
In honor of 5 years I am having a giveaway that is extra special.
In just a moment you will find out why it's so special.
Since we're on the subject of blogging friends
I am very excited to tell you that my mom and I
had the blessed opportunity to meet a very dear blogging friend.
Kitty, from
Kitty's Kozy Kitchen was in our neck of the woods a week ago.
Oh my, oh my, oh my!
What a delight to finally meet this beautiful lady in person!
She is just the sweetest little thing
who truly has a heart of gold.
Kitty is the very picture of a gracious, kind, and loving lady,
and it was an honor to meet her face to face.
Summer has been flying by at a rapid pace.
Is your summer going by fast as well?
My family and I have been enjoying the hot days of summer
here in the mountains with some jeeping, swimming, baseball,
and other fun summer activities.
As many of you know, my son loves baseball.
During the summer he enjoys playing on a team
and just a couple of weeks ago he hit a grand slam.
Oh my, his smile could have lit up our entire county.
Since our days have been rather full
my blogging has pretty much fallen by the wayside.
As many of you know my computer started giving me fits over a month ago.
Well. . .it's still being a tad temperamental
which has resulted in my disappearance in the blogging world.
I intended on taking my laptop in to be looked at,
but then it started working better so I put it off.
Well, it's back to working only when it wants to.
Indeed, I will have to take it in soon to be checked out.
At this time I am not sure if I will be posting much
during the remaining summer days so you may see me. . .
or you may not {{smiles}}
I am just taking each day as it comes
and you will see posts when I have time and am able to share.
I hope that is okay, my friends.
The last couple of weeks I have been busy in my craft room
and I have stocked my
Etsy shop with new items.
Please feel free to stop by and take a look at all the new handmade goodies at
Rose Petal Blessings
One last thing before I get to the giveaway. . .
some of you may know about my dear Grandma Dee Ann
and her health condition since my mom shared a little on her blog.
On July 2nd my grandma went to the hospital
thinking she had a terrible cold/virus,
but it ended up she was having heart problems. . .serious heart problems.
My husband and I went to the hospital that night
and the doctor told us he had done all he could at the moment
and each day we would have to take whatever might come.
On Monday we went back to the hospital and grandma seemed to be doing great!
We were thrilled thinking she would recover quickly,
but that was not the case.
That night she went into cardiac arrest
and had to be sent by flight for life to another hospital.
She was kept in an induced coma so that her heart could heal
and about a week ago they started to bring her out of the coma.
When I saw her this past Sunday she seemed to be doing exceptionally well.
Once again, we were thrilled since her heart is very, very sick.
She was talking, laughing, and smiling.
Just last night, though, we were told she is not doing well.
She started having a few more issues and may have to have her valve repaired
right away even though she is not physically ready for it
because there isn't anything else the doctors can do at the moment.
So as you can see, every day is touch and go with dear Grandma Dee Ann.
I know some of you are prayer warriors
so if you feel led by the Lord. . .
please pray for grandma and the family.
Thank you, dearest friends!
* * * * * * * *
And as promised,
a special giveaway for you,
sweet readers and friends!
When I put this giveaway together
I knew I wanted it to be unique
since 5 years of blogging is a bit of a milestone.
When I think of blogging my first thought
is of the many friends and supporters I have.
You read my posts,
you write sweet comments,
and you offer precious support
time and time again.
Without YOU this blog would surely not exist.
So I decided to purchase some goodies from blogging friends
who have Etsy shops and share the treasures with you.
Also, there are a couple of ladies that graciously donated
a few gifts in honor of this giveaway.
Oh, what beautiful women these are!
The lovely winner will receive these wonderful gifts. . .
The wooden tote is hand painted by the lovely and talented Celestina Marie
Her shop is filled to the brim with gorgeous handmade items
and you can find them here at
She creates unique and oh-so-beautiful handmade items.
The two zippered pouches were made by her
and you can find other items like these in her shop
Eastern Ave Designs.
Sarah, from
Lilacs and Springtime,
made the darling little hand towel that hangs from an oven door.
Her Etsy shop is called
Lilacs in Spring
and you will find many beautiful handmade items
as well as vintage books in her sweet shop.
made the oh-so-sweet daisy wash cloths.
Aren't they just adorable?!
The soap is handmade by Judy who blogs at
You can also find her wonderful soaps at
and you can visit her lovely shop
has a delightful Etsy shop that is filled with vintage items
which is where I found the Tea Partytime quilt magazine.
Sweet Linda contributed the beautiful fabric
and embroidery patterns for tea towels. . .
what a doll!
made these gorgeous rose cards for the giveaway.
Her cards are a work of art
and truly a gift in themselves.
The lovely hymn card is from Joy's Etsy shop
made this amazing Pocket Letter for the giveaway.
It has a rose and tea theme.
Deb is the one who introduced me to Pocket Letters
so it's quite fitting that there would be one included in the giveaway.
Also included are these two fabric fat quarters with tea labels on them
as well as two handmade tea cup coasters made by yours truly {{smiles}}
So as you can see,
one blessed winner will win many, many lovely items
made by some beautiful and talented women.
To enter the giveaway:
{1}
Please be a follower of The Enchanting Rose
{2}
Please leave a comment telling me how you found my blog
or what you enjoy the most about The Enchanting Rose.
I will announce the winner on Wednesday, August 2
so that gives everyone 2 weeks to enter the giveaway.
And please know that this giveaway is open to ALL
my friends and followers around the world.
Thank you, precious friends,
for your faithful support over the years.
Truly, without you this blog would not exist.
I appreciate each and every one of you more than you will ever know!
Much love and sweet hugs to you!
