Valentines Gift Exchange

[Somber]

Wow, did you draw that, Miss Somber?

That just seems so lovely, the idea of a "dandelion fairy".

Yes. Unfortunately I am at my mom's house, so I only had a few pink pens available and paints, so I wasn't able to do it in the right colors..I mean, who does a pink dandelion fairy when dandelions are yellow? But I guess it is Valentines Day so maybe pink passes?

A baby fox for @Somber

And a beautiful concert!

Happy Valentines day my friend! I hope your day is blessed!

Oh my!!!! You know me too well!!!!! I Looovee foxes, and that baby fox is just so adorable!!!

Also that is one of my very favorite movies of all time and I adore that song!!! Ghibli movies have some of the most amazing soundtracks!!!!!

Thank you so much for the picture! I love it. It was very thoughtful!
I don’t mind silly stories.

It is. I’d say it is in my top 3 favorite Miyazaki films. This one was the first they made before forming Studio Ghibli I believe. The music makes me happy.

You are welcome!!! I know the color is a little bit off, since a dandelion fairy probably is supposed to be yellow, but I only had pink pens and a few options for paint!!

Okay, maybe I will share the story, I'm not sure.

Yes you must! But like I told SK, that’s Salem from Sabrina the Teenage Witch in the gif.

Oh it is so good to see you are still around!!!! Happy Valentines Day!!! I hope you are doing well!!! Thank you for sharing!! I will definitely have to look it up!!

 

[SarahsKnight]

I mean, who does a pink dandelion fairy when dandelions are yellow? But I guess it is Valentines Day so maybe pink passes?

It was the time and thought that counts, Miss Somber. And yes, pink looks good for the dandelion fairy, anyway, even if they would normally be considered to be yellow.

 

[SarahsKnight]

Happy Valentine's Day @SweetCarolina ! I am thankful to have you as a friend, and hope you had an awesome, blessed Valentine's. I went back to that French Restaurant today and bought some pastries for your gift. I can't actually send the pastries themselves lol, but I hope you enjoy these photos instead. Gift #2 is still in progress and will be posted later.

Spoiler: Present

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sunshineForJesus, your gift is coming up later as well.

Hmmm ... two wineglasses side by side, filled and everything, and sitting atop a pair of roses, too, it would appear. .... Could something a bit beyond a platonic love between friends have been discovered on this day, perhaps?

 

[somebodysangel_88]

Oh it is so good to see you are still around!!!! Happy Valentines Day!!! I hope you are doing well!!! Thank you for sharing!! I will definitely have to look it up!!

I am thank you! Yep I'm still around occasionally Usually just lurk.

 

[SarahsKnight]

One last gift to you before the day closes, if I may, @Joined2krist . A song dedication, befitting the spirit of this holiday, about being young and in love. I hope you like it. (The 80's were awesome. )

 

[somebodysangel_88]

@SarahsKnight here's a new horse for the greatest knight I am blessed to know....

 

[LadyOfMystery]

Happy Valentine's Day @SweetCarolina ! I am thankful to have you as a friend, and hope you had an awesome, blessed Valentine's. I went back to that French Restaurant today and bought some pastries for your gift. I can't actually send the pastries themselves lol, but I hope you enjoy these photos instead. Gift #2 is still in progress and will be posted later.

Spoiler: Present

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Awww Dinner, dessert AND wine?! Thank you so much Rigatoni you sure do know a way to a girls heart Everything looks so tasty! I bet it was as good as it looked haha Thank you for being such a great friend and I'm so grateful we are back in touch with each other. You keep me laughing and I've really enjoyed getting to know you.

Okay!!! Here's your first gift.... This was my idea but Rene helped me bring it to life... I hope you enjoy

Since you said you wanted a Ferret... and you are obsessed with salsa... Why not have a salsa loving Ferret?? Enjoy and Happy Valentines Day!

 

[sunshineforJesus]

@sunshineforJesus A very happy Valentine's Day to you as well! You are very sweet, humble and friendly, and it's always pleasant seeing you around the forums. ^-^

I hope you enjoy my gift to you:

Spoiler: Gift

A personal recording and rendition of the song You Are My Sunshine on acoustic guitar, with a shoutout at the end.

You Are My Sunshine (Cover Song)

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aww Thanks so much,Yours is coming soon.

 

[SarahsKnight]

@SarahsKnight here's a new horse for the greatest knight I am blessed to know....

Oh, why, thank you for such a fine gift. What shall I name her, do you think? (Or is it a he?)

 

[SarahsKnight]

Since you said you wanted a Ferret... and you are obsessed with salsa... Why not have a salsa loving Ferret?? Enjoy and Happy Valentines Day!

Hah hah. i didn't even notice the ferret in the picture until you brought it up.

 

[somebodysangel_88]

Oh, why, thank you for such a fine gift. What shall I name her, do you think? (Or is it a he?)

Hmmm, I’m not sure. I feel a gentleman such as you would have a noble steed

 

[SarahsKnight]

Hmmm, I’m not sure. I feel a gentleman such as you would have a noble steed

Weird how I didn't already retain this knowledge from my agricultural college class days, but I had to look it up, and the first result in Google said that either a mare or a stallion can be called a steed, so I'll roll with a mare, and call her Shayleigh.

 

[sunshineforJesus]

Anthony7

 

[sunshineforJesus]

Thanks so much anthony7.I truly appreciate my valentine greeting and you are a good singer as well.

 

[LadyOfMystery]

Okay here's your second gift @Anthony7 it's a two for the price of one type of thing because I honestly couldn't make up my mind which to give. So here ya go. These are Jennie originals, made by yours truly.

Spoiler: One

Spoiler: Two

I made them 600x400 so you can resize them if you ever do choose to use either of them. Enjoy!!

 

[Rigatoni]

Okay here's your second gift @Anthony7 it's a two for the price of one type of thing because I honestly couldn't make up my mind which to give. So here ya go. These are Jennie originals, made by yours truly.

Spoiler: One

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I made them 600x400 so you can resize them if you ever do choose to use either of them. Enjoy!!

That is seriously cool haha, I love it! Thank you for both of my great gifts.

 

[LadyOfMystery]

That is seriously cool haha, I love it! Thank you for both of my great gifts.

You're very welcome! I'm so glad you like them!

 

[Rigatoni]

@SweetCarolina I have a second gift for you as well. I feel bad for abandoning the house design project I was working on for you, but I do hope you like this instead.

Spoiler: Auxiliary Gift

Okay I lied, your house render is what I've been working on this whole time. It's not even close to being done; I've only had less than 6 days to work on it lol. But, you I hope you still like it so far, can at least consider this a work in progress - which I plan on finishing over time.

It's a country home with modern elements. I'm planning on including an earth-tone color scheme, a focus on natural materials and a hodgepodge of different influences. The floor plan is designed to be symmetrical, with certain features that diverge from the symmetry to keep it interesting. The central area is two story and divided into a family room and living space, with exposed structural system and plenty of windows for natural lighting. The building itself is divided into having most public space on the left and center (family room, living room, kitchen, dining, garage / storage, wine storage and utility room) and private space on the right (main bedroom, guest bedroom, bathroom, library, and office). There is also a game / exercise room to the right as soon as you walk in. The public areas feature an open floor plan.

There are two indoor fireplaces: one in the main living area that is meant to heat all those sitting closeby as well as those sitting at the dining table, and another two-sided fireplace in the library, which also heats those outside sitting closeby. The main entrance features both steps and an ADA-compliant ramp. Since it's also modern, it uses a repetition of design elements.
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[LadyOfMystery]

@SweetCarolina I have a second gift for you as well. I feel bad for abandoning the house design project I was working on for you, but I do hope you like this instead.

Spoiler: Auxiliary Gift

Okay I lied, your house render is what I've been working on this whole time. It's not even close to being done; I've only had less than 6 days to work on it lol. But, you I hope you still like it so far, can at least consider this a work in progress - which I plan on finishing over time.

It's a country home with modern elements. I'm planning on including an earth-tone color scheme, a focus on natural materials and a hodgepodge of different influences. The floor plan is designed to be symmetrical, with certain features that diverge from the symmetry to keep it interesting. The central area is two story and divided into a family room and living space, with exposed structural system and plenty of windows for natural lighting. The building itself is divided into having most public space on the left and center (family room, living room, kitchen, dining, garage / storage, wine storage and utility room) and private space on the right (main bedroom, guest bedroom bathroom, library, and office). There is also a game / exercise room to the right as soon as you walk in. The public areas feature an open floor plan.

There are two indoor fireplaces: one in the main living area that is meant to heat all those sitting closeby as well as those sitting at the dining table, and another two-sided fireplace in the library, which also heats those outside sitting closeby. The main entrance features both steps and an ADA-compliant ramp. Since it's also modern, it uses a repetition of design elements.

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It's amazing!! I love it! Dude that is so awesome, haha. You have done a fantastic job it and it's turned out wonderful. You even remembered a ramp! haha Thank you for such an awesome gift, I do really like it a lot and how much effort you've put into it. All those windows And how you have everything set up is ah-mazing! Thank you, Rigatoni!

I'm looking through all the pictures and loving it. I like your ideas for your future plans on it too!

 

[Rigatoni]

It's amazing!! I love it! Dude that is so awesome, haha. You have done a fantastic job it and it's turned out wonderful. You even remembered a ramp! haha Thank you for such an awesome gift, I do really like it a lot and how much effort you've put into it. All those windows And how you have everything set up is ah-mazing! Thank you, Rigatoni!

I'm looking through all the pictures and loving it. I like your ideas for your future plans on it too!

So glad you like it! Happy V-Day.

Thanks so much anthony7.I truly appreciate my valentine greeting and you are a good singer as well.

You're very welcome Sunshine, thank you for the compliment and for what you gave me as well. I'm glad you like. Hope you had a great and very blessed Valentine's Day.