March 2010

Just had to share what came in the mail today. Just over a week ago I was browsing my reader and came across this awesome wreath at Lucky Star Lane. Erin happened to mention if you knew what book she was using for the pages, you’d get a prize. Well, being an English major, I just happened to know the book (although I had to double check which one of the two I thought it was from).

I thought the prize would be confirmation that I’m a little bit of a loser, knowing the obscure book and all. But no, my prize was this:

I’ve seen a lot about being inspired by Anthropologie lately. I have to admit, until a few months ago, I couldn’t even tell you the store existed. I am not really a shopper. But, how could you not fall in love with a store that gives you eye candy like this when you land on their website?

via www.anthropologie.com

I just want to feel all the textures… the pillows, the fabulous throws, I even want to get close enough to that sheet music and see if I can play it!

I just picked up a full box of new fabric from the post office this morning! Check out the fabrics page to view the fabric options.

I love presents.  I love giving them, wrapping them up, waiting with anticipation to see if the recipient loves it as much as I hope they will. Of course, I also love being the receiver. Piles of beautifully wrapped presents make me giddy. On Christmas, my sister said I’m the only person she knows who hasn’t changed since we were kids… that I act like a kid on Christmas. I took that as a compliment.

My mother-in-law wraps beautiful packages. It’s a skill I’m working on developing. Imagine my joy when I encountered this: