i hadn't planned a giveaway, but what the heck! because not only did this little beauty make it to the house...

let me tell you- this thing is no joke- it's HEAVY!
but i bought this while i was out as well...

what will i use it for, you ask? oh i can't give away all my secrets (considering i'm not sold that this more modern and streamlined look is the way i want to go- let alone the bold color)
PLUS my uncle was nice enough to give me this bad boy to use for my next project in the works...

i'm hoping i have everyone so discombobulated as to what i'm working on... i have a few more key pieces to locate and i can really get started! so i do believe i'm going to have a giveaway... leave a comment as to what you think i'm working on and i'll choose a random number and the number that corresponds with that comment wins a little lovely something. just make sure i have a way of getting ahold of you! we'll let this bad boy run until June 27th.
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in some other news, i've paired up with
blackbirdmaille for the business buddy project thru etsygreetings. i'm super excited because i think a lot of her work will compliment my new designs (and i hope visa versa!) and we'll be a good promoting team thru the month of july. so look for a July Favorite with a lot of blackbirdmaille! her work really is beautiful!