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Surprise Packages

I love to get mail - real mail. Hand-written letters and lovely packages. Yesterday I received both! A treasured letter from an old and dear friend, and a delightful gift from a new one.

It was a wonderful surprise to win Shell's give-away prize - a sweet purple tote with her Caribbean Dream image, and signature. I also loved the little note she included, which sported a beautiful Italian waterfront scene. Thank you for brightening my rainy day, friend!

I used the tote today, actually, as I packed up my sewing supplies to take to a friend's - we're working on quilted bags. She thought the tote beautiful and wondered where I got it. Of course, I happened to have a business card to give her - thank you, Shell, for including an extra:).

Tomorrow we'll talk about taking photographs of fireworks displays. Perhaps our upcoming 4th of July celebration will inspire someone to create a fabulous gift with their colorful results! Even those of you who don't celebrate this American holiday may have some fireworks celebrations to share. Start looking.....
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Char said…
ohhh!! what fun - so cute
July 2, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Unknown said…
looking forward to the fireworks lesson.
July 3, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Wildflower Studio (Michelle Dransart) said…
What a lovely photo! How fun to see my little tote all the way from California in your lovely meadow! I'm so glad you liked the card too :)
What a lovely post, I am smiling happily, what a gift you have given me as well :)
Be well
xo Shell
July 3, 2009 at 11:38 AM
joyce said…
OOhhhh...I love your sunshine!!!! COngrats on winning Shell's contest...even if your win means my loss:)
July 3, 2009 at 2:20 PM
Slices of Beauty... said…
Congrats and enjoy tomorrow!
July 3, 2009 at 2:30 PM
Sandy K. said…
I have such fun looking for photos I "might" use some time. This sun was part of a garden walkway which actually had all the planets lined up, in scale, along the walk - measuring distance from the sun. I'm afraid I didn't walk the length - just not enough time!

I'm glad to bring a little sunshine to your day.
July 3, 2009 at 2:46 PM
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