Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Arte Pura Italian Linen



A few weeks ago, Trish from Trouvais pointed me in the direction of a fabulous giveaway at Beadboard UpCountry, the website and blog of Maryanne Flaherty.



Maryanne was giving away a beautiful Italian linen pillow from Arte Pura....
...it is called the Federa Arricci Con Stampa.



I am sure you can imagine my delight when I found out that I was the lucky winner!



This gorgeous, luxurious pillow made of the softest Italian linen arrived today...



Just look at the luscious script and the fabulous deep 6 inch border ...



Scrumptious details...



Sophisticated and elegant...



Thank you so much Maryanne!
I am so grateful for this very generous gift and know that it will be the crown jewel when combined with my antique linens..



These are some photographs of other items from the Arte Pura line...
...Maryanne carries this line in her Euro country boutique in Brenham, Texas.







...and now, about that number 52 copper printer's stamp...

Of course, you are right...

...it is a 25...not a 52.




...even if you turn it upside down...

... it's a 52 with attitude!

silly me!
:)
at

21 comments:

  1. hostess of the humble bungalowMay 25, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Congratulations!
    I love the images on your blog they are truly lovely...in fact I could just move right in to 52 Flea and be forever content.

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  2. AngelaMay 25, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    Hey, upside down it is a very sassy 52!!

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  3. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonMay 25, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    Yes, silly you, Laura. That's one of the best ways to be in my opinion ;)
    Beautiful pillow, so nice you won the giveaway and the piece can be enjoyed with your antique linens.

    Thanks for checking in on me the last few weeks, it's much appreciated you kind soul with all my heart.
    xo

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  4. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMay 25, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    I didn't notice it was a 25 either LOL! Lovely pillow- congrats!

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  5. *The Beautiful Life*May 25, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Are you SERIOUS?????? HOW did I totally miss this giveaway?

    I love Maryanne and her blog AND those fab new linens she is now carrying -- and I miss a giveaway??? But you know what????? I'm sooo happy for YOU to have won!! Yippee!!!

    I know the pillow will look perfecto where ever you put it!! :)

    Enjoy!

    Ruth

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  6. Julie@beingRUBYMay 26, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    Fabulous win Laura
    I'll have to check out their blogs and shops!! this linen is so pretty .. you are one lucky girl!! Poor little 25.. it's want to grow up to be a 52!!!! xxx Julie

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  7. Anne MarieMay 26, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    Hi Laura! That pillow is so beautiful! and with your primrose blossoms even more so....

    what a great gift!

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  8. LouMay 26, 2010 at 1:53 AM

    A 52 with attitude...love that! A confused 52? A 52 who is not entirely sure?! I think your description is best. Louise x

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  9. Mélanie A.May 26, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    You are lucky , this pillow is beautiful. I know it will look perfect in your house

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  10. BonjadeMay 26, 2010 at 2:30 AM

    Oh you lucky one.......such great gift....
    Oh chips, I missed this one too....lucky for you of course;))
    Enjoy this great gift and nice day

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  11. sharon santoni at my french country homeMay 26, 2010 at 3:19 AM

    Congratulations on your lovely win! Love the number stamp, even if it is 25 - doesn't matter, it's a beautiful object.
    Sharon

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  12. iheartsunnydaysMay 26, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Congrats! What a beautiful pillow. I didn't notice the 25 : 52 thing either because its so darn pretty!

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  13. Zita - Mlle MagpieMay 26, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    That is quite the beautiful pillow you received, Laura. As for the stamp, the way I see it it's a "52" unless you use it as a stamp :)

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  14. La Petite GalleryMay 26, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    MY goodness aren't you a lucky lady.
    Congratulations.

    yvonne

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  15. cheryl kuhnMay 26, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Wow, what a lucky gal you are to have won that stunning pillow, I bet you are on cloud 9! Oh my, how funny that it is a 25 instead of a 52 but if you love it enough it can be any number you want!!

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  16. KateyedMay 26, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Laura,
    That is so beautiful! I am so glad you won it!
    Suz

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  17. UnknownMay 26, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    My goodness Laura, your photos took me to a whole other place. They are gorgeous! Congrats on your lovely win. I will have to go see more of this loveliness.
    It sure looks like a 52 to me,hehe.
    hugs

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  18. UnknownMay 26, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    ...so lovely! Happy you:)
    It doesn't get much better than pure linen!!
    xo, Rosemary

    now I'm off tocheck out the link...

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  19. Les CotrionsMay 26, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    Congratulations Laura! What a precious gift! I didn't know this Italian brand but I see the website....gorgeous!!!
    I didn't realize that your number was 25...I'm not very clever with numbers...anyway is a beautiful stamp!
    A nice evening to you!
    Vale

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  20. Beach House LivingMay 26, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    Congratulations on you most lovely win. I'm sure it will be treasured and cared for.

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  21. GidgetMay 26, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    That pillow is gorgeous!! You lucky girl! :)

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