And The Winners ARE...

...well, I'm ahead of myself.  I made these Swarovski Four Leaf Clover - Shamrock earrings with an Oregon Sunstone bead on top for my giveaway to thank all my readers for their visits.  I also made a stitch marker for the 2nd prize.  I gave 1 entry for the comment, a 2nd entry if you're a follower and a 3rd if you have my blog on your blog list (if you blog.. :-).. )  

I wrote all the names, sometimes 3 times, on a piece of paper right before noon today, then cut them all out with scissors.  I'm an old fashioned blogger, ya know.  :-)

And going with my scientific drawing theme, my trusty sidekick (hubby) did the drawing.  

The winner of the earrings is Harriet from Hilly T Blog!!  *C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S*!* Please email me your home address and I'll get these in the mail on Monday!  (My assistant needs a manicure!)

And the winner of the stitch marker is.... 

Susan from "Mary Jane's Tearoom"!  *C*O*N*G*R*A*T*U*L*A*T*I*O*N*S*!* please email me your home address so I can get these to you on Monday! :-)  This was fun!

Now, on to other late breaking news.. :-)  My bloggy friends and I met for lunch at Boccelli's Ristorante.  We all surprised each other with little tokens of our friendship with each other.  Betsy crocheted a shamrock pin, Gracie gave us each a cute little sheep button and Taci also made us a shamrock pin.  I gave everyone a little glass ladybug bead stitch marker! 

I like this photo of all of my friends hands.. as it's our hands that make neat things that we have in common.. :-) 

Taci and I.. dang, she's so much cuter than I am! :-) 

Lamp-worked glass lady bug.  

I brought my 2 shawl WIPs to share with my friends - Taci is modeling my Drops Alpaca Japanese Flower shawl.. I have so much more to do on this it isn't funny.  Taci loved the feel of the alpaca. 

 The Ladies That Lunch Club (name courtesy of Meredith at Mereknits!)

Taci and Betsy had to head off after lunch, but Gracie and I decided to check out another antique store.. I thought you'd enjoy seeing this white dresser from the 20s-30s and the pink and red glass collection on top. 

I also liked this white armoire filled with vintage linens and lace. 

I fell in love with this beautiful white Hotpoint General Electric range.. swoon.. what I wouldn't give to have a kitchen with this in it.  I didn't even LOOK at the price.  I'd have to buy a house to put it in. LOL! 

Well, I better put this post up - I hope the winners are happy!  I will have to do this more often.  I have a sunny day to enjoy!  We have a dozen of our home raised hen eggs on the stove to boil, we're making egg salad sandwiches for lunch.  I hope you're enjoying your weekend as much as I am!!  ((hugs)), Teresa :-)