Kelli at There’s No Place Like Home hosts “Show and Tell Friday” asking “Do you have a something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, an antique find. Your show and tell can be old or new. Use your imagination and dig through those old boxes in your closet if you have to! Feel free to share pictures and if there’s a story behind your special something, that’s even better! If you would like to join in, all you have to do is post your “Show and Tell” on your blog, copy the post link, come over here and add it to Mr. Linky. Guidelines are here.
My good friend Carol and I went out to lunch Tuesday for what I thought was a “catch up with each other” time, but she had actually planned it as a belated birthday gift. Of course, we did catch up with each other too, which was the best part, and enjoyed the reopening of one of our favorite restaurants. Carol also gave me a birthday gift then:
It’s not only a lovely box, but a music box:
It plays “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” I’m not quite sure where to put it and what to put in it yet, but I love it. 🙂 It fits right in with my decor.
I also wanted to show the updated progress on the cross stitch piece I am working on for those who might be interested. I enjoy seeing works-in-progress of others, so I thought some might like to see how this is coming along.
The pitcher there looks a little similar to the one on the music box, doesn’t it?
You can find other show and tell entries or join in on the fun at Kelli’s. One reason I enjoy this meme is not just to see nice “stuff,” though that’s fun, too, but because it’s a nice way to get to know blogging friends by seeing what is special in their lives.
Stray Thoughts 
beautiful box!! And it looks like your cross stitch piece is going to be beautiful as well.
Oh what a beautiful music box!
A music box, how lovely ! I admire people who do cross stitching, I wouldn’t have the patience for it, lol !
Very nice music box and I love that song. Your cross stitch will look perfect with it.
What a sweet friend! Your music box is a beautiful treasure and I always enjoy seeing your work in progress. It inspires me to work on mine, too. :0)
~Kelli
What a sweet gift! I love sweet sneaky acts! Your needlework is coming along nicely! (I enjoy seeing it every Fri;)
What a beautiful box! I love anything with a teapot, cup and saucer on it.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your kind comments. Yes, I know how you feel – it’s been five years now since my Mom died and I miss her dreadfully. Do you ever have those moments when there’s something you want to share with your Mom or ask her, and you can hardly bear that she’s not with you anymore? As a mother of a teenager, I often have those moments!!
Have a great week.
Whoa! That is one gorgeous music box! And what a special treat to have it from your friend…and it being a surprise to boot! A great song also!!!
Have a super long weekend. Be safe, be happy, and enjoy the last ‘days of summer’!! Soon, Autumn….yay!!!!
Your cross stitch got me antsy to get mine out, but with 5 kids running around me, I’ll have to wait a few years. 🙂
I love the detail on the box. It’s beautiful. I admire your cross stitch. And your patience in doing it!
What a precious gift, and your cross-stitch is coming along nicely!
Blessings.
I love the picture on the outside of the music box. What a lovely gift.
That is a very pretty music box – and I LOVE that song! Glad you had such a good time visiting with your friend!
That is just beautiful. What a sweet reminder of your friendship.
What a beautiful music box, Barbara! You’re right, the pitcher on your cross stitch does look similar to the one on the music box. 🙂
What a special gift from your friend, it is just beautiful, and the song perfect!
I like the needlework as well.
Katherine
What a beautiful music box with a beautiful song! Your cross stitch is coming along very nicely.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Have a blessed week!