2.10.2010

Caroline Joy


I won this fabulous Caroline Joy cardigan from Federica of Sweet as a Candy. I like to think if I ever needed a place to stay in Italy she would welcome me with open arms. I am sure she would not think I was some sort of loon, ha! Anyway, Caroline Joy takes cardigans that have had a "previous life" and then give them a second chance with added detail. I was a little nervous about the quality of cardigan with a previous life, but this one is perfection. It is extremely soft and such a yummy plum color. She has such an eye for detail and I could not be anymore thrilled.


Oh, and this is me and my Ellie. That boo boo on her chin is from leaning on a pan that just came out of the oven, yikes.

Thank you Federica and Caroline Joy for such a precious gift that I am sure will get so much wear.

47 comments:

Rachel Follett said...

How pretty! Love the idea behind the design. Your daughter is too cute. Hope her chin heals up soon!

FEDERICA said...

Oh Paula, you're a sweetheart.
Absolutely! I would be soo happy to welcome you!
Thanks so much my friend.
Hugs
Federica

alison giese Interiors said...

Awesome! And the pics of you and Ellie are gorgeous!

Laura Trevey said...

What a wonderful win!!!
You both look gorgeous too :)

Destination Inspiration said...

Paula you're so gorgeous, and I LOVE that cardigan, the detailing makes it. So pretty. And poor Ellie, yikes, burns are the worst

Melissa said...

Love that ruffle detail! And poor, poor, Ellie!

Dawn said...

Oh, I love it! And isn't it great that it's plum, not black? Yummy indeed!
And your little Ellie is so sweet.
xo

Jill GG said...

It's gorgeous Paula! And of course it looks amazing on you! I have a little "owie" on my chin to match Ellie's... burnt it on my curling iron before church on Sunday (don't ask me how, I don't even know!?!?) - tell her we match!

Living It At Home said...

Paula...so good to see you in these pictures! I love when bloggers let their readers "in". You are adorable and so is your little girl. Hope her chin feels better.

Love the color of that sweater and the details. Lucky you! Enjoy!

~jamilyn

Brooke @ Blueprint Bliss said...

Y'all are precious- both you and Ellie!

Unknown said...

That cardigan is beautiful...ditto you and your adorable daughter!

Smitten Design said...

you're so pretty.

Susie (So Blessed) said...

Pretty cardigan,
even prettier mother
and daughter :)

Donna said...

Love the detail on that cardigan!!! Sorry about the booboo...hope it heals quick - you are both still beautiful!!!

carlee {deliciously organized} said...

I love it! You and your little one are adorable!

vanessa said...

Love the cardi. Sorry about the boo boo, it was probably harder on you than her.

Tanya (a Taste of T) said...

Beautiful pictures (even with the boo boo)

Full House said...

yes beautiful pictures. great sweater and sad that Ellie burned her chin but hey doesn't that mean you are cooking....(unless the hot pan was full of fish sticks like me the other day...that doesn't really count as cooking:-)

Ms. Bright said...

Look how cute you are! And how cute Ellie is with her sad little chin! Kiss it with neosporin!!

carolina postcard said...

So sweet of you and Ellie. And her poor little chin. I burned my hand the other day so it happens even when you're older and supposedly wiser! Love the sweater and hope it keeps ya warm!

Staley Mc said...

Love the cardigan! You look so pretty!

Joyce said...

Paula, this sweater is so beautiful! I love how it was given a second life and a pretty one at that. I adore the photo of you and sweet Ellie too!

Tara said...

Cute sweater. I think I will try that with one of my old ones.
And when I scrolled down, the adorable pic of you and your daugher, I thought you looked just like Angelina Jolie (really! it's the eyes for sure)

Amanda Pair said...

Cute cardigan! Poor Ellie - I have burnt myself so many times with the flat iron! Ouch.

ann said...

Look at your sweet little Ellie. So sweet.

have a great day.

ann

rikshaw design said...

well aren't you just so darn pretty!
and your girl is too!

Eden Lang said...

that cardigan is so cute, and so is your little ellie!

Sixty-Fifth Avenue said...

That color makes your eyes pop! So pretty.
Poor little Ellie, that had to really hurt!
Thanks for the prayers.

Mrs. Filly said...

U and ellie are such twins! so cute!

Julia said...

It looks incredible on you! I need to go check it out :)

Victoria said...

What a great cardigan! I would never have guessed that it had a previous life! Your Ellie is also beautiful! I hope her chin heals up quickly.

Christi said...

your sweater is beautiful! i love it!

Char said...

oh, poor baby - hope it's better soon

and i adore that sweater

la la Lovely said...

How pretty ..... you and that cardigan and of course that sweet Ellie!!!

Cassie said...

That plum colour is lovely and really suits your colouring.
Poor little Ellie, hope it heals soon. xx

Rumour has it said...

With or without cardigan... you´re very pretty and so is that sweet little girl! :)
Best greetings and congratulations,
Marjolijn

Fannie said...

That cardigan looks wonderful on you :) and your daughter is adorable !!

Haven and Home said...

Looks great and Ellie looks so cute!!!! Sorry about the boo boo!

Sarah Engel said...

she's adorable:) i love the cardigan! hope the chin heels!! xo

Tara said...

What a great idea! I never know what to do with old cardigans - I may have to take some tips from Federica!

LindsB said...

What a beautiful cardigan, I'm sure you will get lots and lots of wear out of it :)

Lauren said...

you look so gorgeous!!! love the sweater & kiss that little cutie pie!!

xoxo,
L

Kayna said...

Looove the cardigan. Ellie looks brave!

Katie @ Noodle and Boof said...

Love that cardigan! You look so cute! Bless Ellie's heart! That burn had to hurt!

Gina@ A bit of whimsy! said...

sweet as can be!

Aline said...

what a beautiful cardigan for a beautiful lady!

Suzanne : : S.HOPtalk said...

Such cute photos of you and your ellie. I love the idea of "refurbishing" old sweaters. : )