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This adorable pair of leather shoes cost me nothing.  They sell for around $90 plus shipping (from the company I won them from), and I got them for free (I didn’t even pay for the UPS shipping!) .  I had been desperately needing a pair of warm shoes for winter.  I was really hoping for some cute little retro-looking boots.  But who has that much money laying around?  My wonderful husband entered a shoe giveaway contest and won these for me!  I am so, so happy with them.  They fit me perfectly, they are very comfortable, and they even go well with my thick winter socks:
I am very thankful for these new shoes, and for a husband who enters contests despite the fact that I always say to him, “But no one ever wins!”  

Hi, I'm Joy!

I'm a homemaker and homeschooling mom of 5. For over 25 years I've been cooking from scratch and making homemade bread for my family of 7. I love sharing sourdough recipes, easy dinner ideas, and simple DIY projects for your home.

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24 Comments

  1. Mara Wildflower says:

    I really adore your new shoes! What a blessing that your husband was able to win them!

    I'll also agree with Josette. Your petticoat adds such a nice touch to your autumn skirt (or is that a dress?) 🙂

  2. Josette says:

    very nice, but I am smitten with your petticoat!!!

  3. Rowan says:

    I really like your shoes, they will keep your feet nice and warm and dry all through the winter. They look perfect with your skirt and petticoat. My DIL in South Africa enters and wins a lot of competitions and I've always meant to try but never quite got round to it.

  4. Joy Kincaid says:

    Thank you so much for all the fun comments! I enjoyed reading each one. Hope you all win some shoes!

    Elisa,
    Your comment made me laugh, as my mom once entered a drawing at a grocery store for a Jeep. I said, "You'll never win that," and she did! I guess I should just keep my mouth shut! :O

    Maria,
    The skirt is an Old Navy rayon blend. It just has a wool look to it. So happy your daughter is home!!! Praying for quick recovery. 🙂

    Sandy,
    Welcome, and thanks for the follow! I can't wait to check out your blog, also!

    Mary,
    Well, I must have a pretty good eye…I took them myself! A few children and a dog "helped," but I just set the camera on my tripod and set the timer and then stepped into the picture! Thanks for the compliment! 🙂

  5. Maria says:

    Oh Joy…they are wonderful! What a blessing 🙂

    Like you, I wear petticoats all the time with my long skirts…they add such a beautiful look to all my skirts 🙂

    Is the skirt wool?

    by the way…thank you Joy for your prayers and your words of encouragement during this time – they kept me going my friend!

    Maria

  6. Canadagirl says:

    What wonderful shoes! You will have toasty warm toes this winter, yay! I love the skirt and petty coat too. I have to ask…who takes these wonderful pics of you. Who ever it is has a wonderful eye for picture taking.

    Blessings and ((HUGS))
    -Mary

  7. Sandy says:

    Hello Joy,
    I just became your newest follower I love your blog! So fresh and homey.
    And you have already answered my questions too.
    I loved the lace trimmed slip and your dark blue skirt and the shoes. Lots of and's there I know.
    That is why I hung around and decided to join your blog and follow.
    I was wondering where you got those items from.
    What a great treasure to find.
    Lately we do a lot of thrift store splurging. We love it. It is almost a sport.
    I entered the give away for the shoes. Thank you for the link.
    If and I mean If I win I will be giving them to my girls. I just designed Vintage skirts (as a momma of to 6 I sew all my girls clothes when I can) and now they are selling for women too.
    http://www.sewitorbeadit.blogspot.com
    I would like for you to visit my blog when you have time.

  8. Elisa says:

    They are so pretty!! Congrats! I'm going over there ASAP to enter. Never say never..my hubby won a CAR once!!

  9. Illinois Lori says:

    Thanks for sharing this one, Joy…I entered, too! I love your boots…I used to have a pair like that from LL Bean. I wore them with my 1890's costume on the living history farm where my boys and I used to volunteer. I wore those boots til they broke, literally! Would love to have another pair 🙂

    Great photos…love it!
    Blessings, and have a blessed Thanksgiving!
    ~Lori

  10. lisa says:

    Beautiful, Joy! And the petticoat is beautiful, too. 🙂
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Lisa