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.
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47 comments:

  1. Rachel FollettFebruary 10, 2010 at 4:17 AM

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

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  2. FEDERICAFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:01 AM

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

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  3. alison giese InteriorsFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:11 AM

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

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  4. Laura TreveyFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:38 AM

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

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  5. Destination InspirationFebruary 10, 2010 at 5:46 AM

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

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  6. MelissaFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:20 AM

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

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  7. DawnFebruary 10, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    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

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  8. Jill GGFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    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!

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  9. Living It At HomeFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    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

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  10. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    Y'all are precious- both you and Ellie!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:48 AM

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

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  12. Smitten DesignFebruary 10, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    you're so pretty.

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  13. Susie (So Blessed)February 10, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Pretty cardigan,
    even prettier mother
    and daughter :)

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  14. DonnaFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:14 AM

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

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  15. carlee {deliciously organized}February 10, 2010 at 8:14 AM

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

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  16. vanessaFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:33 AM

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

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  17. Tanya (a Taste of T)February 10, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful pictures (even with the boo boo)

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  18. Full HouseFebruary 10, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    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:-)

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  19. Ms. BrightFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:02 AM

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

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  20. carolina postcardFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    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!

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  21. Staley McFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Love the cardigan! You look so pretty!

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  22. JoyceFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    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!

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  23. TaraFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    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)

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  24. Amanda PairFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:41 AM

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

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  25. annFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Look at your sweet little Ellie. So sweet.

    have a great day.

    ann

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  26. rikshaw designFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:33 AM

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

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  27. Eden LangFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:54 AM

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

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  28. Sixty-Fifth AvenueFebruary 10, 2010 at 12:42 PM

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

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  29. Mrs. FillyFebruary 10, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    U and ellie are such twins! so cute!

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  30. JuliaFebruary 10, 2010 at 1:51 PM

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

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  31. VictoriaFebruary 10, 2010 at 4:20 PM

    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.

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  32. Christi February 10, 2010 at 8:22 PM

    your sweater is beautiful! i love it!

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  33. CharFebruary 10, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    oh, poor baby - hope it's better soon

    and i adore that sweater

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  34. la la LovelyFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:35 PM

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

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  35. CassieFebruary 11, 2010 at 3:13 AM

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

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  36. Rumour has itFebruary 11, 2010 at 6:24 AM

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

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  37. FannieFebruary 11, 2010 at 6:34 AM

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

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  38. Haven and HomeFebruary 11, 2010 at 7:46 AM

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

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  39. Sarah EngelFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:49 AM

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

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  40. TaraFebruary 11, 2010 at 9:53 AM

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

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  41. LindsBFebruary 11, 2010 at 8:56 PM

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

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  42. LaurenFebruary 12, 2010 at 8:31 AM

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

    xoxo,
    L

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  43. KaynaFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Looove the cardigan. Ellie looks brave!

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  44. Katie @ Noodle and BoofFebruary 14, 2010 at 3:59 PM

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

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  45. Gina@ A bit of whimsy!February 15, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    sweet as can be!

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  46. AlineFebruary 23, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    what a beautiful cardigan for a beautiful lady!

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  47. Suzanne : : S.HOPtalkFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:39 AM

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

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