Today I am sharing something blue as part of Blue Monday at Smiling Sally. Please take the time to go visit the other participants.
The weekend before Thanksgiving my guys went to the Biltmore House. My sweet husband always brings me a surprise when he goes away, and this time he brought me this lovely box and handkerchief. It is a hinged box, and both wings open to a beautiful enamel box. The bottom of the box is a lovely mother-of-pearl. The butterfly is four inches at the widest point. The handkerchief was made in Switzerland, and the butterfly is made of exquisite embroidered flowers.
Beverly your box is so pretty as is the hankerchief. What a thoughtful gift from your guys. A lovely treasure from the Biltmore. Where did you put it? I sent you my rainbow photos. Check your E-mail.
Love you my dear friend...SJV
Posted by: Jeanne | December 29, 2008 at 05:37 AM
PS. Go to Sally's and enter your link...J
Posted by: Jeanne | December 29, 2008 at 05:38 AM
It's beautiful, but your husband's devotion is even more special. Happy Blue Monday!
Posted by: Sally | December 29, 2008 at 08:03 AM
OOOO, this is just beautiful. What a sweet hubby you have and it shows something about his personality and character that, first, he always thinks of YOU, and he picks out the most delightful things.
As good and sweet as Mr. SweetNothings is, he isn't a romantic, at all..and when he brings me a gift, it's a kitchen knife or a new set of needle nosed pliars or sox....tee hee...God love him...and so do I.
hugs, bj
Posted by: bj | December 29, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Beverly,
It's Beautiful! Have a wonderful day...Kathy
Posted by: Katherinellen | December 29, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Hi Beverly!
What a beautiful thoughtful gift from your husband. I really like both the box and the hankie!!
Posted by: ellen b | December 29, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Beverly,
The butterfly and handkerchief are so pretty! But even more special is knowing your husband picked them out just for you!
Have a great day,
Diane
Posted by: Diane@A Picture is worth.... | December 29, 2008 at 10:19 AM
You have a wonderful husband and the pin and hanky are beautiful. I have an award for you on my blog.
Posted by: Mary Lou | December 29, 2008 at 10:45 AM
What a lucky lady you are. I love the little gifts from your hubby. You have a beautiful blog. I will be back. Terrie
Posted by: Terrie | December 29, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Morning Bev...That box is gorgeous & I'd have to frame that beautiful hankie girl!! What a sweet gift from your sweet hubby...Hope you had a wonderful Christmas friend and that this coming New Year will be your best one so far filled with much love & happiness! ♥
Posted by: Picket | December 29, 2008 at 11:29 AM
They are lovely. Happy blue Monday!
Posted by: Melissa's Cozy Teacup | December 29, 2008 at 11:30 AM
What a beautiful gift Beverly!
How sweet that your hubby brings you back something each time he is away.He sounds like a treasure.
Posted by: Donna | December 29, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Beautiful blue butterfly!
I want to participate in his " Rosa" Saturday;
My bloghttp://todassomosreinas.blogspot.com/
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Jorgelina | December 29, 2008 at 11:58 AM
What a beautiful gift! I just love butterflies and gems. Sooo pretty! Happy Blue Monday.
Posted by: Carol | December 29, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Those are treasures, Beverly...and quite prefect on a blue Monday!
Posted by: Judy | December 29, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Your husband is very sweet and has great taste in gifts. His choices are lovely.
Posted by: Lisa | December 29, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Oh Beverly what a beautiful gift and from Biltmore That is one of my dreams to go there at Christmas and see it..thanks so much for sharing,,hugs and smiles Gloria
Posted by: Happy To Be | December 29, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Such a lovely gift and a sweet, thoughtful guy. Happy Blue Monday and have a lovely day.
Posted by: CC | December 29, 2008 at 01:01 PM
Beverly, what a lovely surprise! Those are beautiful. Just beautiful. Happy Blue Monday!
Posted by: Melissa (Missy) | December 29, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Hi Beverly...I wish your hubby could teach mine how to buy sweet gifts like that...Mine has no idea what my tastes are after nearly 40 years together...LOL ;-) Bo
Posted by: Bo | December 29, 2008 at 01:52 PM
What a sweet guy! The box & handkerchief are so beautiful! ♥ Diane
Posted by: Diane Wallace | December 29, 2008 at 01:58 PM
OMG, Beverly!!! This is spectacular! I love it!
*Thanks for your visit...in regards of your private class...:o)Well...if I ever go your way...you never know you will be the first one to know!
Happy New Year!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela Delworth | December 29, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Goodness, your man is a keeper! He has a wonderful eye for the perfect gift! Beautiful..both of them.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: White Iris Designs | December 29, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Well, he does good. Do you send him out often! She asked chuckling!
Posted by: Mary T. | December 29, 2008 at 04:39 PM
Well now that's one super sweet hubby you have there. What a gorgeous gift!!! The workmanship on both of them is beautiful.
Posted by: nikkicrumpet | December 29, 2008 at 06:30 PM
First, promise me that when YOU come to the Biltmore, you will let me know and we will meet you there! Second, that is a beautiful butterfly! Did that come from the Biltmore? I would love to have one. You know I put a butterfly in every mosaic in memory of my Mom....I would love to have a small butterfly box!
Hugs,
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio & The Comforts Of Home | December 29, 2008 at 06:58 PM
Oh Beverly, this is just absolutely beautiful. It would compliment my hankie collection....What nice guys to buy you this. :)Ellen
Posted by: Ellen | December 29, 2008 at 08:07 PM
Bev,
This is so beautiful. I love butterflies. Thank you for your prayers. Isn't the Lord wonderful when He whispers to us when someone needs prayer. I just know I will be okay, but you can never have enough prayers. Thank you again sweet lady.
Blessings,
karen
Posted by: karen | December 29, 2008 at 08:11 PM
What a lovely gift! You've got a good gift-picker, Bev!
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 29, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Beverly, you are so spoiled.....Robyn
Posted by: Robyn | December 29, 2008 at 10:03 PM
What a sweet husband you have Beverly. The butterflies are gorgeous.
Posted by: tareel2132@yahoo.com | December 29, 2008 at 10:13 PM
Oh my goodness, that is so thoughtful and sweet! What a beautiful gift from your hubby!
Posted by: Melissa Lewis - Off The Wall | December 29, 2008 at 11:10 PM
Beverly:
I don't know what I am more excited over, that beautiful butterfly box or that adorable hankie! Your husband has some wonderful taste!
Happy Blue Monday....
Love, Ann
Posted by: Anne Fannie | December 29, 2008 at 11:14 PM
I love butterflies Beverly. I have a butterfly tree that attracts them, but I would be stuck to my hubby if he brought that beauty home for MOI.
What will you put it it's wing I wonder??
Love and Happy Blue Monday I still have 34 minutes lol
Claudie
Posted by: Claudie | December 29, 2008 at 11:23 PM
I just love the hankie, and the butterfy! So sweet!
Posted by: Lady Katherine | December 29, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Gosh your husband has great taste and certainly knows how to pick a wonderful gift. Lucky lady!
Posted by: g | December 30, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Beverly that butterfly is just one of the prettiest that i have ever seen. The hankie is just as pretty, You really have
a wonderful hubby. Hope your Christmas was wonderful.
Happy New Year. Looking forward to Pink Saturday.
Thank you for hosting.
Vikki
Posted by: Vikki Evans | January 01, 2009 at 04:38 PM
Hi Beverly
I'm looking through your blog and I've missed this beautiful post. What a sweet hubby you have. I love what you chose for you. BOTH the pin and the hankie are adorable! They are like a match with colours....absolutely beautiful.
Lucky you....
Have a lovely evening..
Judi
Posted by: Judi | January 04, 2009 at 07:46 PM