Holiday Faves & Winners

Hi there! Today I thought I would do something a little different than my usual. I thought I would share a few favorite little gifts I received from the holidays. I did this a few years back and people seemed to enjoy it. I know I always love to see what people get and are loving. First up…Amazing Grace Whipped Body Crème. My mom gave me this and it is amazing! I’ve been wearing Amazing Grace perfume for years and this has the same beautiful scent. It’s thick and creamy and perfection.IMG_2046Next is this “knock my socks off” beautiful Mud Pie butter dish. I bet you’d never guess that I LOVE butter dishes, ha! I have a few pretty ones that I use, but this one with it’s delicious glass knob just makes my heart go pitter patter💗This was another thoughtful gift from my mom:)
IMG_2059Ok, this next little number never leaves my purse. My sweet friend, Wida, gave me some of this NYX Butter Gloss a while ago and I used it all up. My sweet daughter surprised me with a new one for Christmas. The color I have is Crème Brûlée. It’s the perfect “go with everything” shade with a little bit of shine and the price can’t be beat. There are many other colors that I’d love to try someday, too.IMG_2073So you probably didn’t know that I love butter dishes and lip glosses, but I bet you DID know that I love chocolate, right? I don’t just love chocolate. I LOVVVVE chocolate, but not just any chocolate. Mama likes dark chocolate. I’ve never been a big caramel type of gal, but this pretty little box had an assortment and I tried the Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel and then I died and went to heaven. Only one problem. There were only three of those in the box. Man, oh man, oh man!
IMG_2081Next up, another thing that I love. I guess you could say that I love a lot of things. Is that good or bad? I love fun socks. Look at these pretty socks from the Loft with fun patterns & pretty colors. I especially love the ones on top with the skiers.
IMG_2101This next gift was a really special surprise from one of my design teams. Isn’t this jewelry box so pretty with my name etched into it? I would have never bought something like this for myself and everytime I look at it I just smile and am touched by the thoughtfulness of others.
IMG_2105Have I lost you yet? Are you enjoying this or wishing I would just shut up and share a card with you:) Ok, the last gift I have to share with you is this amazing print given to me by another one of my design teams. Yes, card makers really are the best of the best. This gorgeous print is by one of my new favorite artists, Helen Dardik. I absolutely love her effortless, colorful and truly unique style. If you don’t already, you should check out her feed on Instagram. Watching her paint is such a treat.
IMG_2130Now onto the good stuff:)
I have a couple of winners to announce.
The winner from my Altenew for a Year in Review blog hop is Aimee LaCroix-Slocum.

The winner from my Seasons Givings blog hop is Lisa Norstrom.

Since we’re on the topic of giveaways….how about another?
Leave me a comment telling me which gift that I shared today that YOU would love to receive. I am dying to hear. I’ll pick a winner or maybe a few to receive a very special prize💗

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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    Kristie Goulet
    January 6, 2018 at 7:09 am

    Oh what a fun post, Laura! I am a huge fan of socks, so that would be my choice. Though all the gifts you shared are wonderful! xoxo

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    KT Fit Kitty
    January 6, 2018 at 7:13 am

    I really enjoyed this post! My favorite gift is the personalized glass box! You received some beautiful gifts! Thank you for sharing them with us! Happy 2018!

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    Beverly Perdue
    January 6, 2018 at 7:24 am

    Thanks so much for sharing your gifts. I love seeing what others give and get for Christmas. All of the gifts are great! I would love to get any of them, but I especially love the Amazing Grace Body Creme. My sister introduced me to Amazing Grace perfume last year and I love that scent! I use NYX eye liner…I’m going to try the Butter Gloss lip gloss in creme brulee. Thanks for the tip. Love your blog! Enjoy your day.

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    Ellen
    January 6, 2018 at 7:28 am

    LOVE the socks (but I also love philosophy products)

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    Mary W
    January 6, 2018 at 7:30 am

    Dark Chocolate is my favorite and it loves me back – stays with me forever! (my legs, my arms, my torso). Your butter dish is amazing! What do you keep inside? Dark chocolates?

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    Marcia K Designs
    January 6, 2018 at 7:30 am

    Happy New Year!! What a fun collection of gifts! I love those Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels. . . .love them and also got some under my Christmas tree. I’m following Helen. So excited for the vibrant, colorful motivation!!

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    Jackie Lic
    January 6, 2018 at 7:36 am

    Love amazing grace too. I’ve been eyeing that whipped butter.

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    Betsy Davis
    January 6, 2018 at 7:37 am

    Everything is so nice! I don’t know what Amazing Grace smells like, but I love the name. That butter dish is gorgeous!! Basically you can’t go wrong with Ghirardelli either. So hard to pick a fav. I’ll have to check out Helen Dardik. That print is awesome and unique.
    Fun post!

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    Kelly Schirmer
    January 6, 2018 at 7:37 am

    Oh such fun gifts! I am a lover of all things Loft, so those ski socks caught my eye! But that butter dish, is so lovely, and the llama print, wow! PS…I jumped on the llama train after your Pink Fresh llama card, and had so much fun stamping with that set at Christmas. Found llama gifts at Pier One, and even some holiday cactus paper at Target, hee!

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    tsurutadesigns1
    January 6, 2018 at 7:38 am

    I love this fun post…everything is so wonderful!

    I’m a fan of Helen Dardik’s work and that Llama print = SWEET!

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    Connie
    January 6, 2018 at 7:45 am

    What a fun post! I always love to see what others receive and enjoy. I really can’t decide between the body cream and lip gloss. Looks like I may have to go shopping to compare and decide.

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    Maria
    January 6, 2018 at 7:45 am

    Wonderful gifts, Laura! Love them all, it my heart would go towards the body cream with the awesome message! Thank you for sharing for they all make for great gift ideas!

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    Martha R
    January 6, 2018 at 7:50 am

    Lovely gifts, Laura. The next time I’m in Ulta I’m going to try the lip gloss. This was a fun idea to share your gifts.

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    Donna Rinckel
    January 6, 2018 at 7:51 am

    Hmmm, let me think a bit. It would be a toss up for me between the lip gloss and the chocolate I think. You got some awesome gifts, Laura. Well, since I over ate at Christmas festivities I better go with the lip gloss. Happy New Year!

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    Kimberly Cole
    January 6, 2018 at 7:53 am

    I love those socks

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    shawninaz
    January 6, 2018 at 7:56 am

    All of these gifts are lovely and thank you for sharing! The NYX butter gloss is something I’m definitely going to have to try.

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    LUCIE ASPIROT
    January 6, 2018 at 7:58 am

    Hello Laura. Well Santa’s been generous with you, that means that you have been a very very good girl all year !!

    Seriously, I love everything, but that butter dish is just gorgeous. This spring, I will be going through a full revonation of my kitchen and other rooms of the house, so I’ll be in the lookout of a few special pieces.

    It’s always fun to read you and watch your videos. Please, do not stop! I wish you, and your family, all the best for 2018.
    xx

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    cmt
    January 6, 2018 at 7:59 am

    This was a fun post. I’ve reached the point where I really don’t want more things in my life (except craft supplies), so I like the practical nature of some of these gifts. Because of the deep freeze my neck of the woods is in, I’m drawn to the Amazing Grace body creme. Seems luxurious and has such a sweet sentiment on the box. Perfect for you! And I love the print, so I’m headed over to Instagram to check out her artwork. Thanks so much for your gift to us, the gift of your creativity and your sparkling personality that shines through on every video. Great inspiration.

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    Marcia Scantlin
    January 6, 2018 at 8:02 am

    While I do love my dark chocolate, I want to try the Amazing Grace.

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    vicki dutcher
    January 6, 2018 at 8:09 am

    Fun gift. That Helen Dardil print (and her blog) is awesome thanks for the insight.

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    Leslie559
    January 6, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Happy New Year, Laura. I’m a sucker for socks, too. I love all the fun prints you can get. Your print from Helen Dardik is spot on for you. Maybe not in rainbow ‘order’ but definitely every color the rainbow could hold. Beautiful and Fun!

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    Lynn
    January 6, 2018 at 8:12 am

    The sox and card print are my favorite.

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    Stefanie
    January 6, 2018 at 8:18 am

    I too have used Amazing Grace creams. Wonderful stuff. I like a lot of Philosophy’s products. You must try their shower gels. I’m currently using Vanilla Fig. Just yummy and very subtle. Thanks for the heads up on the lip gloss. I will give that a try.
    So glad you had a great Christmas.

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    Sue LD
    January 6, 2018 at 8:19 am

    I like the butter dish and the chocolate!

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    Sonja
    January 6, 2018 at 8:20 am

    Ok…i can’t just pick one. Love the socks & chocolate! The lip gloss looks like something I need to try…great price!

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    The Crafty Den
    January 6, 2018 at 8:20 am

    Wow what beautiful gifts; you were very lucky this year! I love them all but the personalised jewellery box is my fave. Happy New Year Laura x x

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    Dorothy Mazullo
    January 6, 2018 at 8:26 am

    I loved this post. It was nice to learn more about you. I think I wold like the body cream. Baby it’s cold outside!

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    Natalie (QSOgirl)
    January 6, 2018 at 8:29 am

    I enjoyed this post! I am definitely interested in trying out that lip gloss– it looks lovely! The Ghirardelli chocolate– YES, PLEASE!
    Happy new year!!

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    Anonymous
    January 6, 2018 at 8:31 am

    I would try the butter gloss. I don’t normally wear any lipsticks, but this looks interesting. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us.

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    FeM
    January 6, 2018 at 8:32 am

    I had tried that same chocolate and fell in love with it too (I’m glad my husband doesn’t care for it). Those socks look so comfy and the colors on the print is so vibrant. Thanks for sharing your favorite gifts. Happy 2018!!!

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    Patricia F.
    January 6, 2018 at 8:33 am

    You received such wonderful gifts! They are all so cool, but I especially love the colorful print! It’s gorgeous with all those beautiful bright colors! Happy New Year!

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    melissadawnlane
    January 6, 2018 at 8:33 am

    Goodness, Laura! What a nice group of gifts. I love creams & lotions, butter dishes and chocolate too. I lived in Belgium for 2 years. My children and I got to take a class from a Chocolatier! You can see photos here if you’d like – https://wp.me/pSFsY-1lU. (Feel free to delete this is you don’t want the link here. 🙂 ) We’re a military family – retired now.) Love great socks too. I bought cozy and/or pretty socks for all 4 of my children and my mother for Christmas.That jewelry box is so pretty! I am going to follow Helen on Instagram. Thanks for sharing the link to her Instagram feed. I think that one of my daughters and I saw that butter dish (or one very similar with a pretty knob on the top) in a local shop named “Possibilities.” Anyhow, I really like the butter dish a lot. Pretty sure that I don’t NEED another one, but it is so pretty! Happy New year! I’m a big fan of your work and learned so much taking your Craftsy class a few years ago. You are a blessing and an encouragement to me.

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    June K
    January 6, 2018 at 8:34 am

    I had no idea about some of your loves but your butter dish love is an unique one. That butter dish you got is gorgeous. I think that is my favorite.

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    Jeanne Beam
    January 6, 2018 at 8:37 am

    I think I love all your gifts. I will pick the Amazing Grace body creme. It sounds heavenly. Thanks for sharing…

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    Sheri D
    January 6, 2018 at 8:39 am

    I am torn between the butter dish that I absolutely LOVE and the Amazing Grace. Ok, the butter dish, it just makes me swoon. How pretty is that? I have never seen such pretty butter dishes. I am going on the hunt now. Thanks for sharing! You had a wonderful Christmas. May 2018 be your best ever!

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    Lindar C
    January 6, 2018 at 8:42 am

    Lovely gifts, the print is amazing. I’m a trinket box girl myself, I have too many already! Congratulations to the winners!

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    craftygal1
    January 6, 2018 at 8:43 am

    I have to say Laura that I enjoy seeing some of the thoughtful gifts you received! It is fun to see. I am definitely going to check out the Amazing Grace whipped body creme, but my favorite thing that you have shared is of course the beautiful print from Helen Dardik. Thanks for sharing and I am looking forward to seeing everything you create this New Year!

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    Betty
    January 6, 2018 at 8:43 am

    i’ll take the chocolate – especially the sea salt ones!!! thanks for sharing these fun gifts – they’re all so thoughtful – happy 2018, Laura!

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    Mirella Rogan
    January 6, 2018 at 8:44 am

    All of the gifts you received are so thoughtful, as they appear to be really hitting the right “spots” for you – which is amazing! 🙂 I would definitely want some of that chocolate (dark chocolate is my love, too!), but I doubt you’d share much of it 😉 The butter dish looks stunning, too, but I wouldn’t have much use for it in my house – I just love the way it looks!

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    Lonnie
    January 6, 2018 at 8:49 am

    I love your new butter dish and would love to see more of your collection. Don’t worry about having so many things you love. It makes you a very positive person. Thank you for sharing your talents. I look forward to many more in 2018.

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    Phyllis Freese
    January 6, 2018 at 8:54 am

    You received some great gifts, but my most favorite is the beautiful jewelry box.

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    Elaine Ryan
    January 6, 2018 at 8:54 am

    Making cute little pouches for Ghirardelli chocolates last Christmas I too hadn’t tasted them, but when I took that first bite of the dark chocolate salted caramel I was in chocolate heaven, that dark chocolate with a hint of salt and oozing caramel…..Oh My! That’s the gift I would love.

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    Sue Bunn
    January 6, 2018 at 8:59 am

    Happy New Year Laura. My favourite is definitely the print – so colourful and quirky and such a lovely sentiment!

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    Heidi Rees
    January 6, 2018 at 8:59 am

    Oh I absolutely LOVE Ghiradelli chocolates!!!! Caramel is my FAV!!!

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    Jeanne Boardman
    January 6, 2018 at 9:00 am

    What great gifts! Love me some Amazing Grace but my fav has to be that art print! So so pretty!

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    KarenHTK
    January 6, 2018 at 9:02 am

    They ARE ALL Good! Hard to choose just one! Love the personalized jewelry box, Grace cream, NYX Butter Gloss, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel…

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    Lori Osborne
    January 6, 2018 at 9:08 am

    I love the cute socks! Got a couple pair myself😀

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    Miriam Prantner
    January 6, 2018 at 9:11 am

    That butter dish is so pretty! I love it, and the chocolate…apparently I am a butter and chocolate kind of girl! You got such fun goodies for Christmas!

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    joyce m
    January 6, 2018 at 9:14 am

    All the gifts you got were amazing! My favorite would have to be that butter dish with the chocolate not far behind.

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    mypapercraftworld
    January 6, 2018 at 9:15 am

    That was so much fun, Laura … thank you! I was so taken with that first gift … it’s so gorgeous and girlie … I love the philosphy quote … and I’m imagining that the scent is just beautiful! However … you showed us chocolate … oh my, you make it sound heavenly! I would have loved to have received any of these gifts! Happy New Year … Bonne Année 2018! Anita 🙂

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    Jackie
    January 6, 2018 at 9:15 am

    Thanks for sharing this, you got some pretty cool stuff for Christmas. That body cream sounds fabulous, I Googled it for the scent and it seems delightful. With all of the dry air inside and out in the winter, my skin needs all the help it can get. I am going to check out the NYX Butter Gloss, too. I rarely wear lipstick but I love lip glosses.

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    Amy Cooley
    January 6, 2018 at 9:17 am

    We must have similar tastes! I love Philosophy (but I’m a Falling In Love gal). I got the same lotion. Also, I love dark chocolate and fun socks. I have a couple of suggestions for you. The truffles from Seattle’s Chocolates are definitely worth ordering. Have you heard of Woven Pear sock box subscriptions? Check them out on IG. You’ll be hooked. Happy New Year!

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    Linda Gorun
    January 6, 2018 at 9:19 am

    All your gifts were pretty stupendous, but I LOVE Amazing Grace. I have body spray, perfume, and perfumed cream. Yummy! Lucky you to receive such a lovely gift!

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    Dana M
    January 6, 2018 at 9:21 am

    Crafty folks must have similar taste as I would love any of the fabulous gifts you received. That butter dish though, be still my heart!

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    F. Andre
    January 6, 2018 at 9:24 am

    You received some lovely gifts. I’d choose the art print, and thanks for the introduction to the artist.

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    Linda M.
    January 6, 2018 at 9:27 am

    Although I live in Phoenix, my feet are always cold—-so I would love to receive the cozy socks. The butter dish is very nice, too. It’s so pretty and the fact that it’s from your mom makes it extra special!

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    Amy M
    January 6, 2018 at 9:30 am

    I love socks ❤️ I’ve never minded getting socks as gifts especially if they’re thick,warm socks.

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    Robin Tharaldson
    January 6, 2018 at 9:37 am

    You had me at Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel!!! My absolute fav from Ghirardelli..well the Peppermint Bark is totally awesome! too!!!

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    Kari Villebrun
    January 6, 2018 at 9:38 am

    It is so hard to pick, but for myself I have a top three. I love the dark chocolate, the darker the better. The socks I also love because you can personalize them as to what the person likes and so on. Third which is my favourite of all is the print on the card of an artist you love. I would definitely keep the card and put it in a beautiful frame to keep in your studio as inspiration. How great would that be. Thanks for sharing, take care Kari

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    Connie Hodges
    January 6, 2018 at 9:38 am

    Amazing Grace is my favorite fragrance! I have an Oil Scrub that I love, but have never tried the body cream. I bet it’s wonderful as I love most of their products.

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    slangnv
    January 6, 2018 at 9:42 am

    The butter dish gets is my top pick. Love the glass knob on top. Looks like you had a fun Christmas, a little bit of everything! Great post . . .

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    Barb R.
    January 6, 2018 at 9:44 am

    You have very thoughtful friends and family. I love them all, but I’m a sucker for fun socks.

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    Cheri
    January 6, 2018 at 9:51 am

    Wow – I like all the gifts you have shown here! The NYX Butter Gloss & Amazing Grace Body Creme look wonderful – I’ve never seen them before. But I LOVE the socks! I often wear two pair of socks, along with my slippers, during winter here on the east coast….and right now it’s SUPER cold! Love watching your videos, Laura!!

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    Lisa A creations
    January 6, 2018 at 9:58 am

    Out of all your gifts, I would most love to receive the NYX lip gloss. It looks awesome and I think I might have to purchase one for myself to try it out. 😉

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    Elayne
    January 6, 2018 at 9:58 am

    Laura, it’s always fun to see what you’re up to, and today’s surprise was cool. Since I didn’t get any presents for Christmas, it’s fun to see what others enjoyed. Some of yours I’ve never heard of. I love fun socks, too, and at 75, I’m still crazy enough to do it. I would choose the socks!

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    Helen
    January 6, 2018 at 10:08 am

    Thanks for sharing these gifts! What a delight they must be for you. As for me, I will never turn down a gift of chocolate, especially dark chocolate…I share your great love! Thanks for sharing your gifts and introducing me to that delightful card at the conclusion.

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    Mary B.
    January 6, 2018 at 10:17 am

    Hi Laura ! I would want the Amazing Grace creme for a few silly reasons. I like the name of it and the packaging, but also because I’m getting old and all dried up :0)

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    Zsoka Marko
    January 6, 2018 at 10:21 am

    While I love chocolate as much as you, my fave is the print! Thanks for sharing, I’ll now go check her instagram, wonderful colors and illustrations! XXX

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    Barbara Clark
    January 6, 2018 at 10:23 am

    All your gifts were wonderful. But for me, it’s a toss up between the bitter dish and socks😉❤️💕

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    Rebecca Hoffman
    January 6, 2018 at 10:24 am

    I Loved all your favorites but the one that stood out to me was the description of Amazing Grace!! Probably because I fight dryer skin in the winter months here in NE Ohio!!

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    Joy
    January 6, 2018 at 10:25 am

    I like the lip gloss call me crazy but I’ve always liked getting them! Craft on Laura your videos and blog posts rock!

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    Greta H
    January 6, 2018 at 10:27 am

    What a fun post! The butter dish & print are beautiful! I love pretty socks, too–the skiers are so cute! The whipped body cream sounds wonderful & such a beautiful jar! I’m a lip gloss girl–they’re all over the house, in my purse, in the car–so I can always grab one. I already wrote down the info on yours so I can find it–that’s the gift I’d love to receive! Glad you discovered caramel & dark chocolate–that’s my first choice in a sweet! Happy New Year, Laura!

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    Elaine Cook
    January 6, 2018 at 10:30 am

    I love that you shared your gifts with us! Gives me ideas for friends with birthdays coming up, which is always hard right after Christmas. I love glass door knobs and hadn’t heard of that company, so that’s my favorite.

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    Jenny Swords
    January 6, 2018 at 10:30 am

    Gorgeous gifts Laura. Body lotions and creams are my thing…I have a couple I always pick up in the airport duty-free.

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    Robin L
    January 6, 2018 at 10:30 am

    I love the butter dish. I have an old postage stamp wetter(not sure if that’s what its called) but it is like a trough with a roller on top and you put water in it and as you roll it put your stamp on so you don’t have to lick the stamp. I think I got it at a flea market somewhere.

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    Cynthia Cole
    January 6, 2018 at 10:33 am

    I’m loving that Mud Pie Butter Dish for it is so stinkin’ cute!

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    momrc
    January 6, 2018 at 10:33 am

    Lucky you … great gifts and ideas for another year. I am intrigued by the butter gloss. Will have to try that one.

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    Shirley T
    January 6, 2018 at 10:35 am

    I just tried “hands of hope” hand cream & it cured my cracked hands instantly. Definitely will try the body cream now. Thanks for sharing your gifts…always fun to see others goodies!

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    soozyb2013
    January 6, 2018 at 10:38 am

    I love the socks and lip gloss. I am always licking my lips making them chapped in the winter and I do enjoy whimsy socks. I have some with mustaches on them, underwear on them, dogs etc. My hand knit ones I make gotta be one of my favourites.

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    Marsha D
    January 6, 2018 at 10:42 am

    What fun to see your lovely gifts. I also love butter dishes. In fact I just bought a new one -just an every day one because the last one broke. I’m going to try the amazing grace line – looking for a really good face cream. Thanks for the fun post.

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    Kathy Higgins
    January 6, 2018 at 10:43 am

    I really like the style of Helen Dardik. Her colorful paintings make me smile! I am so glad that I found your blog, because your posts always make me smile! You are so talented Laura!

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    Mary Beth Allsop
    January 6, 2018 at 10:51 am

    I love the butter dish!!!! Looks like you had a wonderful Christmas!

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    Julie
    January 6, 2018 at 10:53 am

    I’m also a fan of fun socks—I bought myself three pairs at pre-Christmas sales, and bought special designs for friends for Jan Feb and March birthdays. I am interested in your tinted lip gloss and may give that a try. My hubby always comes up with the best gifts, but this year he included tins of my fav tea: Downton Abbey Butler’s Pantry (with Carson and Hughes on the label 😌).

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    Linda Carson
    January 6, 2018 at 10:53 am

    Such wonderful gifts! Would enjoy seeing your collection of butter dishes! The one you received is my favorite!

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    Lieve S
    January 6, 2018 at 10:56 am

    What a great post ! You were spoiled ! Good for you !
    I love the quote on the Amazing Grace Crème ! Maybe I’ll use it on a card one day; I’ll write it down.
    I’m from Belgium, so I love chocolate; we have very yummy dark (and real dark) chocolate.
    Those socks look so soft and warm – enjoy !
    Great Helen Dardik-print. I didn’t know her work; thank you for the link.
    Enjoy all your gifts ! I would go for the socks or the print.
    Winter greetings from Belgium.

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    Margaret O
    January 6, 2018 at 10:56 am

    All the gifts were great especially since they came from the heart! My favorite is the butter dish. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!! Can’t wait to see your creativity in action this year!!!

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    Carolyn
    January 6, 2018 at 10:59 am

    I love your butter dish! How special that is! I worry about knocking the knob off, but you don’t probably consider such thoughts.

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    nancw
    January 6, 2018 at 11:01 am

    Thanks for the intro to Helen Dardik. Chocolate is my fav!

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    Diana O
    January 6, 2018 at 11:04 am

    First, You have GREAT taste… It is a toss up for me between the Amazing Grace Whipped Body Cream and the Chocolate! I know where to get the chocolate, but have never seen the Amazing Grace products. I will have to go looking I believe! Thank you for sharing and congratulations to your winners today… God bless you. Diana O emichaels12@hotmail.com

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    Sue McRae
    January 6, 2018 at 11:07 am

    This is a fun post! I would have to go with socks. Love wearing fun socks and warm socks while I eat my chocolate!

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    Laraine Randall
    January 6, 2018 at 11:10 am

    Awesome gifts you received! The jewelry box is my favorite!

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    Karen B.
    January 6, 2018 at 11:14 am

    What fun gifts! I love Amazing Grace and chocolate too. 🙂 I haven’t tried the NYX lip gloss so I think that is what I would like to try. Thanks!

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    Angela Myhre
    January 6, 2018 at 11:14 am

    OMG what great gifts you got!! I don’t collect butter dishes but yours is beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing and being such an inspiration.

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    Jamie
    January 6, 2018 at 11:17 am

    These are such lovely and thoughtful gifts!!…just love that print from Helen Dardik and those socks are super cute!!…

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    Sheri K
    January 6, 2018 at 11:18 am

    Wow, what lovely gifts! I’ve been using Amazing Grace shower gel and lotion for years, and have tried the whipped body cream in the past and love it! I sometimes get that for Christmas, this year I received a new scent, Amazing Grace, haven’t tried it yet. I would love to get the whipped body cream, helpful for that dry winter skin!

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    Susan T
    January 6, 2018 at 11:21 am

    So cute…My pick..the llama for the momma! The lip gloss I will definitely have to check out. You had me at It’s a good price.

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    Gail
    January 6, 2018 at 11:27 am

    All of the gifts were very thoughtful & obviously given with love.but I think my favorite Isthe butter dish. It’s so unique & special. I also really like the glass box. So pretty.

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    Doris Jones
    January 6, 2018 at 11:28 am

    Some very lovely gifts. Loving the butter dish for sure and the socks! My lips would enjoy the lip gloss too! Lucky you!

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    Kristine Boydstun
    January 6, 2018 at 11:32 am

    I just love all your gifts, but he butter dish is so beautiful! What a unique one!

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    Paula Fuller
    January 6, 2018 at 11:32 am

    I adore butter dishes, too, but I think I would like to receive the Lip balm, or maybe the print. Actually, I like those socks, too, my feet are cold.

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    Linda
    January 6, 2018 at 11:34 am

    I’m with you love dark chocolate.

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    Marian W
    January 6, 2018 at 11:35 am

    The butter dish is a work of art and can you ever really have too many socks.

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    Debby L.
    January 6, 2018 at 11:37 am

    I am going to try the NYX butter gloss. I am addicted to Burt’s Bees so I’d like to try something new.

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    Kelley Robbins
    January 6, 2018 at 11:46 am

    I would love to receive the print. It is beautiful! I would frame it.

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    joniworx
    January 6, 2018 at 11:47 am

    oooh, so many choices! But the butter dish got me! I love them, too! And you are right, the clear glass knob on top sets that one off perfectly! You had a lovely Christmas full of delightful and very thoughtful gifts. Thanks for the chance for another giveaway, Laura!

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    super stick chick
    January 6, 2018 at 11:49 am

    So many fun and pretty gifts you lucky girl! Living in the below zero state of Minnesota, I am a cozy socks kinda gal. Love all the fun. Thanks Laura!

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    Becca Yahrling
    January 6, 2018 at 11:53 am

    Wow, Helen really is talented! How beautiful! I think I
    would love to receive a trinket box with my name etched into it.
    How fun and so useful. I love a gift that really has ‘thought’ put
    into it.!

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    Patt H.
    January 6, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    Great gifts, Laura!! Gifts are extra special when they are picked out with the real you in mind! I would be torn between that awesome looking Butter Gloss & those yummy chocolates. Guess I’d say the Gloss as if I eat more chocolate after all the Christmas goodies, I’ll have to buy bigger pants. Thanks for sharing!

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    Lucille K
    January 6, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    What lovely gifts you shared with us today. You’re Loved by special family and friends. I too Love butter dishes and have a few, the one your Mom gave you is a beauty. Thank you 🙂

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    Beth
    January 6, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    Think I’ll try the butter gloss. Like the socks, too. ☺

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    Sherry Miller
    January 6, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    OMG!!! I thought that I was alone on an island because of my LOVE for Butter Dishes!! I have a collection also and have a few that are used on a regular basis. I also have several antique ones in my china cupboard!
    I’m so happy to know I am NOT alone in my love of these! Thank you!

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    Kate B
    January 6, 2018 at 12:45 pm

    What lovely gifts!! I love the art print & I’m going to check out the artist later today! Thanks for sharing all your amazing cards – I can’t wait to see what you create in 2018!

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    Lorraine Turner
    January 6, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    Hi Laura,

    What a lot of wonderful gifts you received this Christmas. I loved them all especially the art print but because I am bed bound due to having terminal secondary breast cancer I would have to say I love the socks the best because these would keep my feet warm whilst I craft. :O)

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    Carolee McCaslin
    January 6, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    So fun to see what fun goodies you got for Christmas:) I love to fill my house with unique touches of little antique pieces so I LOVE your new butter dish!!!

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    Barb MacAskill
    January 6, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    Congratulations to your lucky winners! If I had a choice from today’s gifts the NYX Butter Gloss in Creme Brûlée would win hands down. My New Year did not start the way I thought it would, found out hubby of 28 years has been cheating for months if not years, and I think the Butter Gloss would help me feel as if I have my Survivor paint on and can take anything that is thrown at me!
    I guess it is a good thing that my word for 2018 is positivity and that I am ridding myself of drama and negativity! My soul must have known before my mind accepted it! I am going to fake it till I make it!
    Happy New Year and Thank You for the many inspirational posts you have shared over the years! I love checking your blog posts out! 😁

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    Ellen Bornstein
    January 6, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    Laura, your talent and wonderful sense if humor are the best gifts. You can write or talk about anything and I would enjoy it. Okay, maybe not politics or football. I adore the butter dish your Mom gave you but such thoughtful gifts all of them!

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    Shelly Kingham
    January 6, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    I think I would love the Amazing Grace Body Creme!

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    cyndi morris
    January 6, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    You’re a lucky lady! Such nice gifts. I never thought I’d pick something over chocolate, but that NYX Butter Gloss sounds wonderful. Need to find that and give it a try!

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    Sue Olson
    January 6, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    Like you I am a devoted fan of Philosophy’s Amazing Grace and have the fragrance, body butter, skin care items, etc. that a dear friend got me started on several years ago with a gift box of their items. But I absolutely love the beautiful jewelry box that you can actually see into that you received. I love how prettily it displays jewelry items.

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    Connie J Gregoire
    January 6, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    This was a really fun post to read through. Thanks for sharing. I LOVE that butter dish though!!! AHHHHMAZING!! I want to check out the butter gloss too.

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    Janet D.
    January 6, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    Everything was wonderful, but I love the butter dish! (and the lip gloss ) lol

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    Becky Green
    January 6, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    SUCH A FUN POST, Laura! It is hard to choose which gift you received is my favorite! Buuuut, I think it has to be the BUTTER DISH! LOL HOW PRETTY with the old world handle on top! 😉 I will HAVE TO check out ALL of these on-line! LOL 😉 SO GLAD you had a merry Christmas! 😉

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    Evelyn
    January 6, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    Definitely the chocolate and the lip gloss. I have a thing for both!!

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    donna mikasa
    January 6, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    Thanks for sharing your faves! That jewelry box is soooo pretty, except that I’m so not a jewelry gal so I’d probably stuff it with the sea salt candy! 😛

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    Nana Griffin
    January 6, 2018 at 2:46 pm

    It is a toss between the jewery box and the chocolates. But then chocolate is always super!

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    B. Robles
    January 6, 2018 at 2:51 pm

    I love the print by Helen Dardik. It’s so colorful and pretty!!

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    lindagrady
    January 6, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    Those dark chocolate sea salt caramels are a favorite of mine; I pick them up at Michael’s a lot as they are right next to the registers. LOL If you can’t bear to share your chocolates, lol, I love the socks; great designs. Thank you for your kindness.

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    Maureen Reiss
    January 6, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    Amazing gifts!!! I would love to receive that Gorgeous jewelry box!!!

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    Kris Reeves
    January 6, 2018 at 3:13 pm

    You know… a good butter dish isn’t easy to find!! I thought I was the only one who loved them…

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    Krissy F
    January 6, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    I LOVE fun socks! I work at a preschool and the kiddos are always asking me which silly socks I’m wearing that day! Happy New Year!

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    Vikki H
    January 6, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    Well, this was a fun stop today! I’d love a jar of that Amazing Grace cream! but then that llama print calls me also.

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    maureenchandler
    January 6, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    WOW! All your gifts are just wonderful! I would love to try the Amazing Grace whipped body butter. I have not tried the perfume but would love to find out more about it. I have been using the same perfume for many years and while others like it, I can’t smell it any more! Thanks for sharing all your goodies!

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    Dana
    January 6, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    I love that you shared your gifts with us! It’s so hard to choose just one thing but I have to go with the print. Thank you for bringing Helen Dardik to my attention. Her art makes me happy. How could you not be happy looking at her art?!

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    kathy h
    January 6, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    The Helen Dardik print makes me feel happy! I’ve only seen her stamps and I love them! Guess I’ll have to look harder.

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    Sue Washburne
    January 6, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    Super fun post! love seeing your new goodies. This cold weather is beating up my 👄 so the lip gloss looks wonderful😁

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    Carla Hundley
    January 6, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    Such sweet and fun
    gifts. I love the jewelry
    box and the print,
    Carla from Utah

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    Jessica Hart
    January 6, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    The butter dish is awesome! Just right to leave out on the counter and some charm to the counter.

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    Natalie Winterstein
    January 6, 2018 at 4:53 pm

    We seem to have pretty similar tastes because I would be thrilled to receive any of these! And I am allllllllll about sea salt caramel. Oh yes. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

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    Dara Hale
    January 6, 2018 at 5:35 pm

    Sock loving Momma right here girlie! My favorite pair for 2017 was my April the giraffe socks, and even a bigger hit with the nurses at the VA Center 🙂

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    maria f.
    January 6, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    You got a Helen Dardik print?!?!??!??!?!?!?!?!? You lucky llama!!!!!!
    Fun stuff, thanks for sharing. Love that your Mom got you that butter dish ♥

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    Erika
    January 6, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    I am all about that body cream and lip stick!! Never heard of either. Will have to check them out online. Thanks for sharing. Yesssss please continue to share your gifts with us!! Lol I love seeing what people receive. Im thinking I will buy couple of your gifts for my two girlfriends.

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    Charlene Dahlberg
    January 6, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    the butter dishis my favorite –it has me swooning ! It is just the perfect addition to any table. My mom was an antique dealer for years and this reminds me so much of some of the lovely things she had over the years

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    Beverly North
    January 6, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    My first choice would be the Amazing Grace body cream-then the lip gloss. Thanks for sharing your gifts! You’re a special lady and deserve them all!!

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    LC Lamothe
    January 6, 2018 at 6:21 pm

    What an awesome list of favorites! I too seem to LOVE a lot of things. I think that just means we’re easy to please☺ I enjoyed reading about each of the items on your list. I would have to pick the socks as my own favorite because they’re fun and cute but that butter dish is pretty fabulous too!

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    María Alba Negrón
    January 6, 2018 at 6:22 pm

    Hi Laura,

    My best is Amazing Grace, no doubt about it!

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    Dori Johns
    January 6, 2018 at 6:30 pm

    I, too, am a philosophy girl but my daily fave is pure grace. I reserve amazing grace for special nights. ***wink*** And your glorious butter dish? Be still my heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Bobbi's Treasure
    January 6, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    The Amazing Grace body stuff sounds great!

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    Stef Perry
    January 6, 2018 at 6:33 pm

    Happy New Year Laura! You received some nice gifts! I’m also a fan of fun socks, chocoate (especially salted carmel!) and any kind of dreamy creams. I also love Helen Dardik print, she’s an amazing illustrator. Thanks for sharing!

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    Pat McCleary
    January 6, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    This was a fun post, Laura. I used a butter dish for years; somehow when it broke, I never replaced it. Maybe it’s time for a new one.

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    Andrea D.
    January 6, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    What terrific gifts. My fav is probably the butter dish 🙂

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    Stampfoldandrepeat (Jeanie)
    January 6, 2018 at 8:14 pm

    Happy New year! All your gifts are fabulous and very thoughtful too! I think I would like the cute socks the most – I’m all about practicality, haha!

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    jenny stratton
    January 6, 2018 at 8:29 pm

    You can never have to many socks.

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    Nicole
    January 6, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    I Love that you shared here, and such lovely gifts! First of all, that chocolate is my favorite and I ate well more than my share this season (I only do dark chocolate too!). I love lip gloss, so I am definitely looking at that one, although I don’t know where I would put it because I have them EVERYWHERE lol. I am also going to check out Helen Dardik.
    Thanks so much for sharing!!

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    Tess Hackett
    January 6, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    So many lovely things, I love seeing people’s favorite things. I think the Amazing Grace stuff would be something I would like to try most.

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    Deborah S
    January 6, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    This was a fun post – I always enjoy seeing what other people receive as gifts and what are their favorites. I too am a fan of Philosophy Amazing Grace and also NYX Butter Gloss. The two shades I have been using for the past couple of years are Angelfood Cake and Strawberry Parfait…now I’m gonna get Creme Brulee! NYX is my favorite ;o)

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    Lisa Norstrom
    January 6, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    Thank you so much Laura – I sent you my info – Happy New Year!!

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    Rhonda
    January 6, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    I ADORE that butter dish. So elegant and classy.

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    Karen Sanville
    January 6, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    I love the butter dish.It is so elegant looking.Will definitely be checking them out

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    Cathy Lillie
    January 6, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    I love seeing what others got for gifts, and you received some great ones. I really like all of them, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be the art print. I love how colorful and cheerful it is!

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    DUMONTIER Marjorie
    January 6, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    You didn’t loose me at all !! You made me laugh so bad with your dying on chocolate !! And that’s the one I’d like to taste ! Thanks for your generosity Laura !
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

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    Teresa Doyle
    January 6, 2018 at 11:03 pm

    This was a really awesome post. It IS dun to see what others get, it gives me good ideas of what to buy for people on my own list. I would love to try the Amazing Grace Body Creme, (I LOVE great bath & body products.) Your card is great, love the colours.Congtratulations to Lisa.

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    Toni
    January 6, 2018 at 11:06 pm

    Happy New Year! I love the sound of butter gloss, and crime brûlée is a delicious sounding color.😊 All the best to you and yours from Colorado!

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    Denise Bryant
    January 7, 2018 at 12:16 am

    What thoughtful gifts! I love the personalized jewelry box! So pretty, and since it’s clear, it shows off the special trinkets inside! I’d put a few treasures in it that were my Mom’s.

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    Iris M Soscia
    January 7, 2018 at 12:43 am

    My fave is the llama.

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    Christine
    January 7, 2018 at 12:58 am

    Wow, you are one lucky woman! They are all lovely, but I’d go for the chocolate because I’m on a diet and can’t have it, so I just want it more. Happy new year.

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    Megan
    January 7, 2018 at 1:18 am

    Well you must have been very very nice last year. They look like all good useful items and look lovely, my favourite would have to be the socks, I’m very boring.

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    juliejitsu
    January 7, 2018 at 2:26 am

    Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful and thoughtful gifts. The butter dish would have to be my favorite as I love them too. I keep looking at them but never seem to buy any. What a thoughtful Mum you have.
    Happy New Year Laura and thank you for all of your awesome cards.

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    Sandi Arnold
    January 7, 2018 at 4:44 am

    Oh I love the butter dish. I would love to add this to my collection for my valentine table.

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    Christy Cross
    January 7, 2018 at 5:29 am

    I am a Mud Pie addict! I got two of their dishes for myself for Christmas. They fit perfectly and are the right color–if you know what I mean.

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    Priscilla Joseph
    January 7, 2018 at 6:27 am

    Laura, if I had to choose my fav, it would be the Mud Pie butter dish. That glass knob at the top is adorable!!!

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    Peace Love Scrap
    January 7, 2018 at 7:02 am

    Hey Laura, I LOVE anything you share – your blog is wonderful. I love all your cards – you are a truly gifted artist and I am grateful for your inspiration. Sharing your Christmas gifts was fun – I also LOVE seeing what other people receive.
    The Amazing Grace product looks divine!!!!

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    Dawn Becker
    January 7, 2018 at 7:34 am

    Hi happy new year Laura!! I also wear Amazing Grace but didn’t know that’s they had the whipped body cream. Sometimes I like to wear lotion especially in the summer it isn’t as strong , not that
    Amazing grace it strong !! Enjoy your cards all year long and look forward to another year of cards!

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    Jan B
    January 7, 2018 at 7:58 am

    Why the butter dish of course. Its a pretty one!

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    sabelljones
    January 7, 2018 at 8:08 am

    Such cute stuff and a fun post. I really like the jewelry box. It’s gorgeous! Happy New Year!

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    sftbalrcks
    January 7, 2018 at 8:52 am

    Oh my! Hard to choose, but I think I’m going with the lip gloss! Happy New Year!

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    Michelle Hackett
    January 7, 2018 at 9:38 am

    Laura I just love you. You always make me smile when I watch your videos, so thank you for that. That butter dish is amazing. I have an old one that belonged to my husbands grandmother, but never had the lid for it. :(. Happy New Year!

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    Ginny
    January 7, 2018 at 11:01 am

    I must confess I love Sox too. Always give Christmas socks to all and love to get them too. My daughter searches out interesting, meaningful ones to give to me. Never disappointed!

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    Tammy
    January 7, 2018 at 11:15 am

    I’m loving the socks! I love to wear fun socks, and I really love it when I see somebody’s fun socks peek out under their pant legs. Thanks for sharing these gifts Laura…you are the best!

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    bette06254
    January 7, 2018 at 12:12 pm

    I would choose the dark chocolate, I also LOVE chocolate too!

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    Carol
    January 7, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    All your gifts are lovely and thoughtfully chosen by special people in your life. I especially like the Amazing Grace lotion.

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    Angie Cammack
    January 7, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    Such a fun post! I’m a sucker for socks, and those are so cute and look so cozy! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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    Beverly Sizemore
    January 7, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    You received some great gifts….you must have been on the “good” list. 😉 I loved the socks you received plus the Amazing Grace cream (my daughter gave me some last year). 🙂 Hope you are staying warm during this COLD winter season.

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    sheryl262
    January 7, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    You received so many pretty things! Love them all! That gloss is on my list to try, and the Amazing Grace is on my list to gift!

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    Nandini
    January 7, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    Loved this post! It is great fun to see the holiday gifts. My favorite, hands down is the print by Helen Dardik. It is absolutely gorgeous and a great addition to any space!

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    Valerie Breingan
    January 7, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    Hello lovely lady,there’s actually 2 of your gifts I’d have died over.One is the completely gorgeous butter dish,never seen one like this little beauty(you go mama).Two is that stunning card,WOW! I’m in awe.Thank you Laura,I too love seeing special friends gifts from the holidays.Hugs to 2018 😚

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    Bev Karolak
    January 7, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    I love all of your gifts Laura, but I absolutely love Helen Dardik’s art! I bought one of her prints for my friend, but really need some for myself 🤔 Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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    MandaLJ
    January 7, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    Wow, you got some great presents! My favourites would be the socks”

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    Heather King
    January 7, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    What thoughtful gifts! If I had to pick just one to revive… it would have to be that butter dish!! It is beautiful! I don’t collect dishes as you do but I would love to have that one to use or maybe just display! 😊

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    Peggy mccullar
    January 7, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    I love Amazing Grace! I used to get it for Christmas every year from my boss. She passed away 2 Years ago and I think of her everytime I wear it!

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    MJ
    January 7, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    Loved your socks, butter dishes I found interesting, and of course the chocolate!

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    MJ
    January 7, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    Oh so sorry one more thing, thank you for your friends link! I am enjoying her a lot!

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    DebiKT
    January 7, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    Lots of fun gift ideas… thank you for sharing. My skin is soaking up lotion like crazy this winter. I stopped wearing fragrance in the workplace but now that I’m retired I think the Amazing Grace Whipped Body Creme sounds heaven-s(c)ent. 🙂

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    BarbGhig
    January 7, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing all of these beautiful gifts with us, Laura! I love the body cream, but everything you received is lovely!
    Wishing you and your beautiful family a happy and healthy 2018!!!

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    Jayne H.
    January 7, 2018 at 8:07 pm

    I loved seeing all of your gifts. The butter dish is my absolute favorite. All of your gifts seem way better than receiving a gift card! The givers really know you:) Happy New Year!

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    Gwen
    January 7, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    Great post! Chocolate……of course! 😉

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    Darlene Fellows
    January 7, 2018 at 8:25 pm

    What a fun post! I love seeing what makes other people happy. Your new jewelry box is stunning, but socks to keep my feet warm are what really warms my heart. 🙂

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    Isabel Z
    January 7, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    The Amazing Grace butter creams sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing your fun gifts; I enjoyed reading about them.

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    jlingraham
    January 7, 2018 at 9:09 pm

    Thank you for sharing your faves. Have to say the NYX creme brulee Butter Gloss. Always looking for recommendations to great feeling and looking lipstick. Thank you for sharing

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    Ann
    January 7, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    What lovely gifts you received–and what fun to share them! The one I really love is the whimsical print by artist Helen Dardik! I went right over to IG to start following her!! : )

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    Judy
    January 7, 2018 at 10:58 pm

    Happy New Year! You received lovely and thoughtful gifts; my favorite is the personalized jewelry box.

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    Margery C
    January 8, 2018 at 1:08 am

    What fun gifts! I made a card for my group swap in your honor. It had a rainbow colored background. So fun and bright. Thought of your cards as I made it. Lip gloss me please.

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    karenladd
    January 8, 2018 at 1:28 am

    Wow, this is a fun post and you seriously made every single little gift look like magic! That butter dish is probably my favorite because it’s so beautiful but I am very curious about the NYX butter gloss now and will have to check it out! Happy 2018!

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    Jen shears
    January 8, 2018 at 1:50 am

    See! I could tell we would be great friends even before I read about your faves- but I honestly clicked on everything because it’s all so awesome! I think the butter dish may be my wish item for mother’s day!!😁
    Thanks for sharing her your faves!

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    Rachel Vass
    January 8, 2018 at 4:44 am

    Love this post, such an interesting read. I absolutely love Helen Dardik too and follow her on ig so I’m not sure I could choose between her print and that darling butter dish, swoon.

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    Kit A
    January 8, 2018 at 7:39 am

    Great gifts. NYX Butter Gloss is my favorite along with the socks. I love socks too. 🙂

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    Christy Q
    January 8, 2018 at 8:29 am

    Wow – amazing gifts!! I love the butter dish – so elegant!

    Congrats to the winners.

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    Lori B Clark
    January 8, 2018 at 10:00 am

    I’m like Pavlov’s dog. I salivate at just the THOUGHT of caramel, so I’d pick that gift as my fave. I’ve been using a VERY boring Tupperware butter dish for DECADES (could I possibly be that old?) and seeing that gorgeous dish your mom gave you, makes me want to change up! What fun it was seeing your Christmas gifts! Thanks for sharing!

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    Keiren Dunfee
    January 8, 2018 at 10:26 am

    I also received some delicious Philosophy as a gift as well! Never thought about my boring butter dish though, maybe time for an upgrade!

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    SentSue
    January 8, 2018 at 11:44 am

    Just one…so hard. I am a fan of dark chocolate and caramel, the lip balm looks great and I have been and Amazing Grace fan for years. A very happy New Year to you and may your year be filled with blessings!

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    Kilcha Goos
    January 8, 2018 at 11:57 am

    I, too, love fun socks! They make me smile, especially when wearing them to work, even if no one but me sees them. 🙂 I’m also addicted to those dark chocolate sea salted caramels! I could toss all the milk chocolate out the window, but I’d fight a polar bear for the dark chocolate ones!

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    Mary-Anne V.
    January 8, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    What wonderful gifts you got. I must say I am always looking for a good moisturizing lip product so the Butter Gloss is the top of my fav. list.

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    Lynda
    January 8, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    I do love me some chocolate also, but Creme Bule is high up on the list too. Even if it doesn’t taste like it, the neutral color looks tasty.

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    susie sonnier
    January 8, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    What lovely gifts. The butter dish is adorable and I’ll have to try that lip gloss too

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    Linda E
    January 8, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    What a fun post! I have already pinned several — butter dish, butter balm and the creme! My absolute favorite is the butter dish because it is so unique! It looks like an antique!

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    Karen M
    January 8, 2018 at 4:32 pm

    Swoon – the butter dish! Love the glass knob….everything about it. And well if you could keep chocolate in butter dishes 🙂

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    Amy Klin
    January 8, 2018 at 6:24 pm

    Love the chocolates, but I’m also going to check out the Amazing Grace cream. Thanks for the fun gift post.

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    barbara lassiter
    January 8, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    What lovely gifts and thank you for sharing. That was fun. I wrote down the name of the amazing grace creme as soon as I saw it. It must be my first choice! Hope your New Year is always Happy! 🙂

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    Bee T
    January 8, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    You must have been a very Nice girl this year!! Love the Butter Gloss.

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    Kathy Rudolph
    January 8, 2018 at 8:23 pm

    I retired from teaching last year and I have socks…..LOTS of socks……Dr. Seuss, holiday, wacko patterns, Winnie the Pooh…….they were a hit with the little ones. But now? maybe not so much with the over 60 crowd. BUT….you know what??? That’s one of the perks of getting older! I can wear what I want and don’t give a hoot nor holler what someone thinks!!! LOL

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    Judyt
    January 8, 2018 at 8:24 pm

    The butter dish and socks are at the top of my list.

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    Carolyn S
    January 8, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    I loved this post. I am kind of a snoop and this is letting me get a look at your goodies (does that sound bad?). Anyhow – love the Amazing Grace body cream and the lip butter – oh and the butter dish (although I would never be able to use it – I would just put it on a counter and smile at it)

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    Viveca V.
    January 8, 2018 at 11:29 pm

    Well thought out and sweet gifts.. I am sure the gift giver had as much fun picking the items out, and it shows how special you are to him/her. Thanks for sharing such a fun post. I love the unique butter dish as well as the personalized and etched trinket box.

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    Rinda K.
    January 8, 2018 at 11:55 pm

    Thanks for sharing your non-crafty goodies. I really like that personalized jewelry box…it’s so pretty! 🙂

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    shartl
    January 9, 2018 at 1:44 am

    Well, I already got chocolate for Christmas so I’m going to go with that gorgeous butter dish, and the adorable socks!! I always kick off my shoes when I’m at home so cute socks are a must have!

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    Heather Innusa
    January 9, 2018 at 8:41 am

    You got some good goodies!!! I’m most definitely going to check out the Amazing Grace for myself – affordable!!

    I think the jewelry box is so darling and what a thoughtful gift!!

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    Lucille A Manos
    January 9, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    I love fun socks too! So I’d have to go with the socks from the Loft!

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    Christi Conley
    January 9, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    Chocolate – I Looooove chocolate 🙂

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    swldebbie
    January 9, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    This was such a fun blog post to read, Laura. It brought back good memories from when I was a kid and families and friends would visit each other between the holidays and there would always be a time of showing what everyone got for Christmas (yes, including those necessary but boring gifts of underwear!). TFS!

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    Kathy W
    January 9, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    Hmmm. It’s hard to pass up the chocolate, but I do love those skier socks.

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    Tammy B
    January 9, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    Fun post! Everything you received looks wonderful but right now, I need the socks to keep my feet warm and the chocolate for comfort in this brutally cold weather we’re having again. 😬 Gotta love winter in Alberta! 🌨🌬❄️

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    Cathy B.
    January 10, 2018 at 11:09 am

    Laura, you are the best gift of all. I so enjoy your videos – you have a delightful sense of humor. If I had to pick, it would be dark chocolate.

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    Katrina H
    January 10, 2018 at 8:31 pm

    I would love to try that NYX butter gloss. If you like cute socks, you should look at woven pear. I love their socks!

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    Maria G.
    January 12, 2018 at 9:10 am

    I love all of your posts. Thank you for sharing. My favorite are the socks and the print is adorable.

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    Christa Marie
    January 12, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    loving the lip butter color, and the socks! you’re right, the lady who designed the card is super talented! i just check out her instagram and her use of colors is so wonderful!

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    Oreet
    January 13, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    The Helen Dardik print is so whimsical and fun!

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    mjmarmo
    January 14, 2018 at 9:58 am

    Such lovely gifts! i like those fun socks!! i am a new subscriber. Thanks for the inspiratioN!

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    LaurieJ
    January 17, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    Thanks for sharing! First of all, I have six words for you – road trip, Ghirardelli store downtown Chicago. Right by the Watertower. You’ll never run out of Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel again. Second, I love Mud Pie! I received a deviled egg tray for Christmas, and the best thing about it was the little serving fork that says “Feeling Devilish”. Love! My favorite of your gifts is the NYX Butter Gloss. I’m definitely going to have to try that.

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    Maria Peters
    January 17, 2018 at 4:17 pm

    To be honest I love all of your Christmas Gifts. Especially the blue and white striped socks and the Lipgloss. But the butter dish is absolutely beautiful too. It was very interested to read what you like. Thank you for this special post.

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    janet
    January 29, 2020 at 1:39 am

    What lovely presents.I LOVE Helen Dardik , too. I have some stamps designed by her. The llama print is delightful,

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