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The Kindness of Others

By Manuela Williams

Hi everyone!  Do you remember when I posted that I wished I had a bunny tray and that I had been searching for one for years to add to my dining room tray collection?
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Well sweet Julie emailed me to say that she had an extra one that she wanted to send me- would I like it! SQUEAL!! Would I ever! Doing a happy dance!                       Here it is!!
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Isn’t it cute! I LOVE IT!

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Thank you so much Julie! That was unbelievably generous of you to part with one (they’re hard to find). You made my wish come true!

THEN I happened to mention to Vickie that I was planning on adding some beadboard to my dining room but wasn’t sure if I should go the real paneling route or the wallpaper route. She suggested the wallpaper. She also happened to have a roll from a project that she had done that she offered to send to me so I could try it out! Look at this huge roll she sent!

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Thank you so much Vickie! I already have a little project I’m going to use it for and it’s such a help to be able to play with it to see what height I want to do in that room.

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Both these ladies did something lovely for me without even really “knowing” me and sometimes saying “Thank You” just doesn’t feel like it’s enough!

 But…from the bottom of my heart  THANK YOU!

Thank you also to all you of you who take the time out of your busy day to read this blog! I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

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  1. Brenda says

    August 14, 2010 at 7:21 pm

    What are these beautiful trays? Antiques? I am in love with them! I think I see a rooster and or chicken one on your wall. Can you share with me where and how your find them?

  2. vintage girl at heart says

    August 14, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    How wonderful!!! I just love randon acts of kindness!!!
    Those bunny trays are adorable and do look to be very unique!!!
    Happy Saturday!

  3. mizdarlin says

    August 14, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    Your bunny tray gift is wonderful..I's love to find a piggie one like that-never seen one, but bet the are out there, since many of these trays are details from well-and-lesser-known paintings..what nice friends you have!

  4. Rose H (UK) says

    August 14, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    Hi Manuela
    Aren't your friends so generous! That bunny tray is absolutely geogeous :o)
    Love the green oval frame with the toile in it too.
    Hugs
    Rose H

  5. Nancy's Notes says

    August 14, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    Oh my, those are adorable bunny trays and they look fabulous on that wall! Wow, you have some very nice friends!

    Nancy

  6. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    August 14, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    Manuela, that was so sweet of them to do that. I guess "ask and you shall receive" applied here. Love that bunny tray with your others. I want to try that wallpaper, too. My Ace Hardware store sells it.

  7. Shelia says

    August 14, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    Hi Manuela! Oh, aren't bloggers sweet? How very nice of these ladies to send you these things. The bunny tray is so pretty and looks perfect with your other ones! I know you're going to love that bead board wallpaper and can't wait to see what you do with it.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

  8. Lorri says

    August 14, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    I always enjoy your posts and look for them daily! You have a wonderful blog and so inspiring. So happy for your blessings!
    Lorri

  9. Mrs.Rabe says

    August 14, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    Sweet!

    I think the bunny one is my favorite!

  10. ChRiS says

    August 14, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    oh i just love that bunny tray…ever since i seen your post i have had my eye on trays when ever i flea mkt or yard sale but never seen any nor roosters ( for my kitchen) so glad you finally got the tray i think it is my favorite

  11. Melissa Miller says

    August 14, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    How sweet of them! Blog friends are the best. The tray is really beautiful in your warm dining room. Fantastic!

    Have a good rest of the weekend.
    ~Melissa 🙂

  12. Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita says

    August 14, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    Beautiful gifts, beautiful people, beautiful friends… what a wonderful sweet post, and what kind and lovely ladies. Enjoy your new treasures.

  13. Claudia says

    August 14, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    What sweet friends! I'm so happy for you – you got your bunny tray!

    xo
    Claudia

  14. Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio says

    August 14, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    I love blog land! Your bunny tray is just perfect.

    Manuela, you know you give such joy and so much of your self to all of us readers, it is no wonder that sweet blog friends send you little things!
    xo
    Penny

  15. Theresa says

    August 14, 2010 at 9:49 pm

    Cutest ever tray and looks like it belongs on your wall with the others! Sweet generous friend, both sending the tray and the wallpaper! I just love blogging!

    HUGS!

  16. Happier Than a Pig in Mud says

    August 14, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    Beautiful tray, and they all look great as you displayed them!

  17. Glenda/MidSouth says

    August 14, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    What a pretty addition to your collection! That is so sweet what both ladies did.
    Hope you are enjoying your weekend.

  18. Vee says

    August 14, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    Isn't Blogdom great? What sweeties these two gals are! I do love that bunny tray and the wallpaper should help you decide very easily.

  19. E. Charlotte says

    August 14, 2010 at 11:04 pm

    Oh I'm glad you could get your hands on your bunny tray and that roll of wallpaper! What kind ladies to help you out! It feels good when bloggers reach out to you and you can reach out to them. 🙂

  20. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    August 14, 2010 at 11:08 pm

    Oh, that bunny tray is stunning. What a thoughtful and generous gift. The wallpaper is a special gift also. Aren't bloggers the most generous and kind people in the whole world? What a blessing to have such precious friends. Enjoy. Hugs, Marty

  21. Stacey says

    August 14, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    There are so many sweet friends in blog land. 🙂 That's one of the things I enjoy so much.

  22. Julie says

    August 14, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    Manuela,

    The tray looks wonderful there.
    Just fits in perfectly. Love it!
    So glad that I had it to share.
    And happy you got the wallpaper! WOOT! You are a sweet bloggy girlfriend! Enjoy visiting with you every week to see all your new projects! Hugs to you!!

  23. Brenda@Cozy Little House says

    August 15, 2010 at 12:02 am

    You have the cutest tray collection I've ever seen, Manuela! And you've displayed them so very beautifully.
    Brenda

  24. Kelley says

    August 15, 2010 at 12:03 am

    You're sweet– every single one of y'all! xo

  25. Janet says

    August 15, 2010 at 12:25 am

    Aren't bloggers just the best, most generous people. Enjoy your tray and wallpaper; I know you will think of the givers each time you see the items.

    Janet@Housepeepers

  26. Beth says

    August 15, 2010 at 12:37 am

    How super sweet of Julie and Vickie to send you those things! Isn't blogland full of sweet friends?!

  27. Melanie says

    August 15, 2010 at 1:03 am

    Isn't blogging wonderful just for that reason? I have made many friends through blogging and even before I had a blog. So sweet of your friends to do that for you. Love the bunny tray.

  28. Donna says

    August 15, 2010 at 1:22 am

    That was so kind! I love the bunny tray … you are so lucky!
    Hugs,
    Donna

  29. Sportsgirl says

    August 15, 2010 at 1:37 am

    Love bunnies!!

  30. Susie Q says

    August 15, 2010 at 2:10 am

    Oh wow! I love all you rtrays Manuela but that bunny tray makes my heart sing!! I know you were thrilled. And what a sweet gesture of your friends. The wallpaper looks exctly what I need in two rooms. I have been afraid to try as I have never put up paper!! But it looks wonderful. I am anxious to see how it looks in your home!
    Love,
    Sue

  31. Cindy says

    August 15, 2010 at 2:26 am

    Bloggy friends are so special, what wonderful gifts you received. That is the cutest bunny tray!

  32. Jennifer says

    August 15, 2010 at 3:18 am

    how sweet is that!!!!

  33. Angie says

    August 15, 2010 at 3:21 am

    Yay, I'm so glad you got the bunny tray! Some people are just so generous!

  34. Bettsi says

    August 15, 2010 at 4:44 am

    Love the bunny tray! The wallpaper is great too- bloglandia is full of the nicest neighbors, isn't it?

  35. Andrea says

    August 15, 2010 at 5:04 am

    People are good, and it is good to be reminded of that.

  36. Susie Homemaker says

    August 15, 2010 at 9:04 am

    Your tray makes your wall look perfectly complete…love it. How very nice!

    And I can't believe you got that wallpaper…I just picked some up yesterday for a new project I will post about later!

    Great gals in blogland!!!!

    Blessings for a beautiful Sunday,
    Susie

  37. Leann says

    August 15, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    Yes, random acts of kindness are everywhere here. Love the new bunny tray – just perfect!!

    Leann

  38. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    August 15, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    Love that tray, Manuela! It just fits in so perfectly with the others. How incredibly friendly and generous of these bloggy friends to do that! Enjoy!

  39. Brenda Eason says

    August 15, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    Love the tray and what a blessing to have someone like that in your life. I just love bunnies.

  40. Richella says

    August 15, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    Oh, how wonderful! It's so heart-warming to hear stories like this. Thanks for sharing their kindness with us. And enjoy your goodies!

  41. bj says

    August 15, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    O, that bunny tray is past beautiful…it is stunning. Your trays look just wonderful in your dining room

    I lost you for awhile, Manuela…Blogland is getting sooo big. I'm so glad to have "found" you again. I have always loved your pretty blog.

    hugs, bj

  42. Ruth says

    August 15, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    I just came over from Today's Creative Blog. You have a beautiful blog. I love your ideas!!!

    It is such a blessing to "meet" such great online blog friends. They are some of the kindest people.

    Ruth

  43. Kathleen Grace says

    August 15, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    Oh how lovely that someone sent you such lovely and useful things! The tray is so pretty and I have wanted some of that wallpaper to try out myself, sweet that someone was willing to share:>)

  44. Sue says

    August 15, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    Sometimes a gift of kindness comes from the most unexpected of places. You were the beneficiary of two such instances because you are a kind and deserving person, Manuela. I love that bunny tray!! Have fun w/the bead board paper.
    hugs, Sue

  45. Rhondi says

    August 16, 2010 at 12:21 am

    Hi Manuela
    That was so sweet of her to send the tray to you and it looks really great with the rest of your collection. Thanks for stopping by today and leaving a comment.
    Hugs, Rhondi

  46. Hautemama says

    August 16, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    I love hearing about the kindness of strangers! Cute bunny tray!

  47. Storybook Woods says

    August 16, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    See, we all love you xoxoxo Clarice

  48. Donna says

    August 16, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    Blogging friends are the best! I love that bunny tray!!

    Random acts of kindness are so special.

    Hugs,
    Donna

  49. Christina says

    August 16, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    Even in this crazy world it is so nice to know that there are still wonderfully kind people. What a blessing.

    Love the apple green frame layered over the black frame. Delightful.

    I am getting some apples tonight to make some apple butter!!! I'm excited. My mom went with Victoria and picked apples. Mom is blessing me with hers.

  50. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    August 17, 2010 at 12:56 am

    Manuela, It should not surprise you that bloggers do wonderful and kind things… especially for delightful people like you!
    I love your bunny tray! I collect old hand painted trays with black backgrounds. Aren't they fun to collect?
    Yvonne

  51. HeathahLee says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:02 am

    How sweet were they! That bunny tray goes so well on that wall! And of course I can't wait to see what you're going to do with that wallpaper! : )

  52. Katie's Nesting Spot says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:37 am

    It warms my heart to know that there are such giving people out there!

  53. Julie Harward says

    August 17, 2010 at 3:16 am

    WOW..how do you thank someone for such a kindness? I guess by doing the same…people are so wonderful! 😀

  54. Jenn says

    August 17, 2010 at 10:54 am

    WOW that wallpaper is simply GORGEOUS, and that bunny tray is beautiful, too. What a wonderful week for you! =))

  55. Dena says

    August 17, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    How Sweet Manuela! I love your new bunny tray 🙂

    Hugs,
    Dena

  56. Extra!Extra!BlogAllAboutIt! says

    August 17, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    Manuella,

    So pretty! You are so creative & it's just lovely to see.

    I'm having a giveaway on my blog this week, if you'd like to share.

    Thanks!

    XO,
    Kimberly

  57. Gumbo Lily says

    August 17, 2010 at 10:50 pm

    Wowzee! You are one blessed lady. Aren't people just lovely? That bunny tray is SO darn cute!

    Jody

  58. Miss Janice says

    August 21, 2010 at 2:29 pm

    I LOVE that bunny tray and it is just perfect for your collection. I am also trying to get a collection together of the tole trays for my family room…coming along slowly!

  59. Susan Ramey Cleveland says

    August 27, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    Aren't bloggers the best? I covet that bunny tray.

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