Sweet Surprise

I was so pleased when I found this lovely gift from fellow blogging friend and Button Floozie, Barbara, in my mailbox yesterday afternoon:

It was almost too beautiful to open, along with the handmade card! That red toile tissue paper is just to die for!  And look at the lovely lady on the tag (right -- the card on the left is Barbara's calling card, which is also too sweet!)

Inside was one of Barbara's lovely collages, which traveled all the way 'across the pond' from England!

Isn't she gorgeous?

Of course, done completely by hand by the brilliant Barbara.  See those tiny, iridescent blue green beads at the bottom?  When I woke up this morning, the sunlight was shining through them and they glowed like dew on real leaves!

Right now it's hanging in the kitchen, where I put it up yesterday to photograph it.  I'm not sure where she'll end up in my home, but I know I'll have fun finding a place for her!

I will cherish this gift of friendship from a fellow-lover of buttons, lace, and vintage goodness.  Visit her blog, Vintage Bunty -- I know you'll love it, too!  Thank you so much, Barbara!