Hi everyone! I hope you're all having a good week.
Mine's been a bit tough, to be honest, because I'm feeling exhausted and this has started to affect my spirits. However, an unexpected package took care of my blahs. Deb sent me a package teeming with kindness. Deb and I met through the RAK group that our dear Anne set up a few months ago. We certainly do have a lot in common, and were both happy to get to know each other. Deb's package totally lifted up my spirits yesterday.
This is all so carefully thought out! There's one of my favourite Victoria Sampler designs, with some assorted fibers, including the luscious Waterlily required from the chart. There's a McCall's pattern that is a cross between the dress I just finished (front bodice and skirt construction) and a Butterick that I like (for the wrap part). I love every single thing. I'm simply bowled over!
Thank you so much, Deb, for that huge RAK. This is totally my ideal pampering package. Thank you. Here's a rose for you, Ms. Lavender Rose. 
Funny thing is, I sent two small just-because gifties on the very day Deb's package arrived. Her package puts mine to shame, though, as I merely sent a couple of scented pillows to make a couple of friends smile!
To my shame, I haven't mentioned yet the wonderful package my friend Ann in Belgium sent me a few weeks ago. I really need to take pictures, if only to show her how I arranged everything in the flat. Thanks again Ann, you know how much I loved your package - I enjoy the contents daily and it was high time I thanked you publicly!
To my shame, I haven't mentioned yet the wonderful package my friend Ann in Belgium sent me a few weeks ago. I really need to take pictures, if only to show her how I arranged everything in the flat. Thanks again Ann, you know how much I loved your package - I enjoy the contents daily and it was high time I thanked you publicly!
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I cannot afford sending out big packages right now, especially outside France, but along the lines of those two posts (and your wonderful response to them), I am determined to send out several just-because, handcrafted gifts in the months to come. Every week is packed with kindness from my friends online - emails, comments, inspiration...
Let's say this will be my version of PIFs (Pay It Forward), OK?
Let's say this will be my version of PIFs (Pay It Forward), OK?
18 comments:
What a lovely, lovely gift from Deb :) I would say you've been spoiled mightily by dear Deb :)
Isn't it nice to have such good friends? Blogging has made the world a smaller place!
Isabelle, you are one of the kindest, gentlest people I've had the good fortune of meeting. Just reading your blog and having contact with you is gift enough!!
(((((Hugs)))) during your difficult, busy times. I hope the spring brings a recharge of energy and high spirits. :)
Lovely gifts, you are a very lucky girl!
What a great gift!
I had that pattern, too! I made one like the one on the far left, knee length and tied in front. Mine was teal. It's a really cute dress and I had forgotten about it until I saw the pattern envelope!
What a lovely gift and so very well deserved. {{{Hugs}}} Isabelle, I hope you get chance to relax a little at the weekend.
A lovely package! Enjoy it Isabelle.
I hope you get some rest and that you are feeling better soon, Isabelle! Hopefully the coming of Spring will lift your Spirits...
And what a lovely and thoughtful gift from Deb... you are such a sweet and thoughtful lady...
{{{Hugs}}}
What a lovely gift to receive, the Victoria Sampler pattern is beautiful. Between that and a new dress pattern you'll have fun stuff to work on for a while.
I would not worry about sending out gifts to people, reading and posting to blogs and the friendship we all have is enough.
BTW, you mentioned either coffee menu or tea room as ideas for in my little frame. I was looking through patterns and saw the music and books one, what do you think about putting some of those little motifs in it? Can't decide it I think it would work or not.
Sue
Lovely gifties! I hope you get some much deserved rest and relaxation this weekend!
What a fun gift. Hope that it lifted your spirits, and I hope the weekend brings a great end to the week. Big hugs - you are so deserving of such lovely friends!
Bet everyone reading your post is wondering "could I be one of the people she sent gifti4s to?" heehehe.
What wonderful gifts Isabelle!
Nothing like a lovely and thoughtful gift like Deb's to perk your spirits up. Take care and have a great weekend.
What a lovely gift to lift your spirits Isabelle. Just looking at these pretty things and the thought that went into the selection must have made your day.
Have a wonderful weekend. Hope it is 'springtime in Paris'.
{{{hugs}}}
Isnt mail great? Not bills, or junk..but letters and packages. THey always lift the spirits.
A very nice package! And for a wonderful person. I hope you can have some time for relaxation soon. Our spirits need that. Hugs.
Isabelle! I love the new purse! I would love to contract a piece from you - a bag a little larger and with a flap with a button??? In pinks and blues...
Oh what a truly lovely RAK package! You so deserve it, dear Isabelle. Enjoy. :)
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