Oh dear, oh dear! It still feels like my Birthday today!
My sweet mailman brought me two wonderful parcels... They came very late because of strikes, as he told me... I'm very sorry for my two friends, who were worried! One was from dear Karen in the UK, and the other was from my friend Doris in Alsace, and totally unexpected.
Doris sent me a pretty pendouille
(this is her specialty, and she invented the name! We don't have a word for stitched ornaments in French)
Stitched over one, on this pretty checkered linen which is all the rage in France this year.
And in my favourite colour too
And lots of other goodies:
A big chocolate cicada... some luscious fruit tea, with a handy clip (or clasp?) to fix it on the cup. Yum... I'm such a tea addict! There are also Alsacian monogrammed paper towels ... And a little bunny for Violette, to make up for the loss of Lapinette. And a very kind letter! Thank you so much, Doris! I was very touched by your sweet and generous gifts... We haven't known each other that long, and your gifts were all the more incredibly sweet 
And here are Karen's gifts...
Have you ever seen a sweeter, cuter little bag? And in my favourite colour range too... Oh my. It makes me smile every time I look at it! Karen had shown it on her blog, but how could I have dreamed she'd knit and felted it for me? Aw, I so love everything that cute and small! Fancy me prancing in the streets of Paris with that little gem? (mmm, I'm not sure I'd dare to take it out though... I'm thinking of displaying it rather, in a special spot. It is sooo pretty!)
(mmm, I'm not sure I'd dare to take it out though... I'm thinking of displaying it rather, in a special spot. It is sooo pretty!)
Karen also sent me lovely fabrics, in beautiful muted tones. Just what I love!
And she included an adorable card! Love it! I love it all Karen, thank you so much!
I am in awe of your talent at knitting and felting.
After all those emotions, I went back to work...
And she included an adorable card! Love it! I love it all Karen, thank you so much!
I am in awe of your talent at knitting and felting.
This makes me think I should show you Becky's and Sylvie's card as well... Oh, and the quilting fabrics Becky sent me too... Oh my, I've been so spoilt. I feel bad! Honestly.
After all those emotions, I went back to work...
With some of Doris' fine tea!
(and my favourite cup, it's old and chipped but it used to belong to Seb's mother, and I love its quaintness!)
And Violette slept all afternoon with her little bunny...
Thank you so much, my friends!
(and my favourite cup, it's old and chipped but it used to belong to Seb's mother, and I love its quaintness!)
And Violette slept all afternoon with her little bunny...
Thank you so much, my friends!
19 comments:
They are absolutely lovely gifts, Isabelle! That felted purse is wonderful - I'd also be torn between using it and showing it off. I love how Violette managed to get into all the pictures! :-)
It's all so lovely!
Funny to see Violette sleeping with her little rabbit: Luna also loves these things, and plays a lot with them. Whereas Phoebe loves sleeping on my clothes... and playing with real birds (that's the only problem with cats).
Lots of hugs!
Ah, that's who that lovely little bag was for! It's beautiful, and so is the ornament from Doris - lovely colours! And lovely gifts too :)
And Violette is so cute with her bunny :)
Adorable gifts, every one of them.
People love to spoil you, Isabelle. You are so easy to dote on!
Hmmmm... not mine yet... argh.... I know it should be there any day now... you have had a wonderful bday so far!
OOHHH, what lovely gifts. You have such wonderful friends...and you deserve them of course:)
BEAUTIFUL gifts for a sweet, sweet lady :)
Dear Isabelle,
You're very lucky to get great thoughtful gifts.
Your friend in Malaysia,
Happy Belated Birthday, Isabelle! Forgive me for not writing this earlier, my friend. Thing have been nuts! I'm so ashamed I couldn't get it together to send you anything. I had every intention of doing so, but this year is whizzing by, and before I knew it, your birthday was here! I hope you enjoy all of your gifts, they're beautiful!!!
Isabelle - you are such a lovely person - and you deserved to receive such lovely gifts! They are all beautiful!
The gift you receive are all beautiful...as those you made for you parents!!! :o) cheers
I'm so glad you eventually received my parcel Isabelle! :) I hope you enjoy using the bag and the fabrics.
Nice gifts from Doris too - the little ornament is very sweet.
{{{Hugs}}}
Those gifts are wonderful, and it sounds as if you had a really enjoyable and happy birthday (hey you are a Taurus SNAP, me too!). I think crafts is just the greatest thing because we can enjoy making pretty things and have the double pleasure of giving them to our loved-ones to make them as happy :-) Birthday hugs (albeit belated) Alison xxx
That must have been a happy day! How lovely of your friends to have sent you all those beautiful gifts
Beautiful gifts you received Isabelle. What a lovely surprise for you.
Yay! If anyone should have a birthday that lasts for week, it is you. :) Violette looks so cute with her little bunny. I made a cute little pin cushion and just as I put in the last stitch (I didn't even get to decorate it) Reagan took off with it. She protects it from me. So (sigh) I gave it to her. lol All your gifts are really wonderful and you deserve every one.
Hey! Does it say pregnancy clothes over there? Did I miss an announcement?
Whoa, Lisa has very sharp eyes! What is that list item about anyway? Hmmm? Do tell us, dear Isabelle!
Very nice birthday presents, too. I hope that they continue to roll in for you. Karen's purse is surely to die for. I loved it so much when I saw her blog entry that I went out, bought some of the yarn (different colorway, didn't want to be an exact copycat), needles and will give it a go when I have a chance. I think it would look perfect jaunting about Paris with you!
Oh, I'm taken with the beauty of the felted purse...the colors are wondrous. What a joy for you dear Isabelle...I'm glad you are still having your birthday celebrated!
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