Catching up

FIRST THINGS FIRST

**Disclaimer.....Heavy picture post

I think things have settled a bit..for now and I have been dying to show off this great mag swap I received from Valerie!! You can see what I sent her on her blog as I did not take pics before I mailed.

This is my first ever copy of Marie Claire Ideas.....I cannot tell you how fun this was to receive!! Especially on a particularly ucky day. I innocently check my mail and find this lovely package complete with a bag or two of tea to help me relax while I indulged in some much needed quiet me and Marie time.

Valerie also included this pretty pin and two beautiful postcards, one which depicted the incredible area that she lives in!!
Notice I did not photograph the picture on the outside because.......Look at how beautiful her handwriting is. I am so taken with the artistry of it!!


Lovely fabric and French linen too

I love these little pieces she sent for applique.

Now how about a peek inside? I know the pictures are a bit rough but a girl has to work with what she has.

Fellow bloggers (is it me or am I becoming preachy...fellow bloggers hehe) don't you think these are the cutest little containers? I must make them, I must make them - the latter in on a loop in my brain every time I look at this page. Where does a person find a six egg carton?

This mag is killing me because I cannot read French, I can however pull out a pretty believable accent...somehow that does not help me in this case.

Yes there are even instructions for the bowls and they also have plates!!


Ummmmm Yummy above and Yummy below


If you can't find me it is because I moved into this room, how great would my sewing machine look against that wallpaper.....Pure inspitation I tell you..


Valerie this was a wonderful package!! Have I thanked you enough?

I would also like to thank everyone for their congrats on my graduation, which was splendid, you guys are so kind and it meant a lot to have so many nice comments! I will post pictures as soon as my mom figures out how to e-mail them to me.

Tune in tomorrow to see my treasures from a fabric lovers dream garage sale!!