brwhat's one way to feel old? go watch one of your husband's all male basketball games and sit with the wives/girlfriends while working on a needlepoint rug. :) i went to one of jordan's games last night and despite feeling old it was fun to watch him and the other super nice teachers but on their serious game faces and play. it's funny how a person who is so gentle and laid back can transform into an aggressive ball player.
besides being a cheerleader yesterday, i was also a little girl on christmas morning. or at least that's how i felt when i received four packages in one day, two of which were complete surprises. (perhaps they all know the 12th is the anniversary of my first date with jordan?)
the incredibly whimsical and funny and sweet vanessa sent me a most beautifully wrapped parcel. love the dress. love the striped tights. love the tea theme.
and inside? treasures i can wear to my next tea party! i am totally in love with the little purse...thank you vanessa for adding a little sparkle to my life! i'm already planning my next package for you.
these photos do not capture the awesomeness of julie's wall jewelry. the texture is amazing and when i look at it hanging on our bedroom wall it seems to be some sort of lucky amulet from another time. thank you for the wonderful surprise julie! (i've heard other bloggers mention finding a long lost twin among their blogging friends. julie is more like the female version of jordan. how great is that?)
a most delicious smelling soap arrived all the way from norway. britt-arnhild surprised me with this lovely handmade treat. the packaging is as beautiful as the soap. thank you britt!
little treats also arrived from yael frankel. yael lives in buenos aires and her creativity makes me excited for my trip there in april. it seems like a city bubbling with creative juices.
while it didn't arrive yesterday, the arrival of marieke's package also felt like a special occasion. the terrible photo of her print does it no justice. it is stunning in person. thank you marieke! i even like the blue envelope. (why are european stationary supplies so much better than what we can get in the states? or ecuador?)
thanks again all of you sweet package-sending friends! you brighten my days.
happy anniversary!
Posted by: jillypickle | February 13, 2007 at 09:37 AM
happy 1st date anniversary, risa! finding true love is a miracle...;)
i'm waiting till the 15th to post it. i can't tell u why. ;)
kisses
Posted by: denitsa | February 13, 2007 at 11:22 AM
oh sweet risa...what a compliment!!! Thank you so much...and you are so welcome.
I love yaels work too and that tea party packaging is amazing!!!!!!
Of course i knew it was your first date anniversary ;) happy happy one xxx bh..
Posted by: julie | February 13, 2007 at 11:57 AM
I am so glad you enjoyed it!!! I was so excited to put it together. It was soooo much fun!! Especially when I knew it was going to my little love-bug. Those are treats for your next tea party!!!! Did you see the little note? I actually typed that with my huge old typwriter!!!! I can't wait to send another!!!ps: I had a hard time parting with that yellow ribbon for the handle.. but I thought, it needs it!! ps: Europe is phenomenal. You go to buy cheap shampoo and you get the shampoo they sell only at hair salons in america as an exquisite find.:) It is the quality factor.
Posted by: Vanessa | February 13, 2007 at 12:08 PM
Happy day for you :-)
I'm glad you like the soap.
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | February 13, 2007 at 12:42 PM
happy anniversary risa! :) what lovely packages to brighten the day!
Posted by: amisha | February 13, 2007 at 01:26 PM
ooh, don't cha just love getting stuff in the mail. It always cheers me up!
such lovely items, esp. from my gal pal Vanessa, whom i met thanks to you!
great purse!
Posted by: Tricia | February 13, 2007 at 02:57 PM
yay!! i am so behind on thank yous...
great stuff for a great lady! :)
Posted by: lisa s | February 13, 2007 at 04:56 PM
What lovely gifts! You are loved! receiving gifts in the mail is such a blessing isn't it!
Posted by: tongue in cheek | February 13, 2007 at 10:56 PM
What gorgeous things!! I too have been getting parcels and yes! its like christmas all over again!!
Im so jealous - I cant wait to visit Buenos Aires oneday....will you dance the Tango for me?
Posted by: Anastasia | February 14, 2007 at 03:57 AM
what wonderful gifts, what a delight!!!
Too funny about the game as well, isn't it funny and not so funny when you all of a sudden feel old at the strangest times.
happy valentine's day!!
Posted by: stilettoheights | February 14, 2007 at 05:48 AM
Happy first date anniversary! How lovely to receive so many wonderful packages, love Vanessa's Alice in Wonderland/ tea party goodies -they're so you :), Julie's wall jewellery is beautiful especially against your pink wall (it was meant to be). Everything else is fabulous too, Happy Valentines day!
Posted by: cruststation | February 14, 2007 at 07:03 AM
wow, you are so lucky to receive such wonderful things! i am excited for you going to buenos aires, i would have loved to be there so we could meet and enjoy the beautiful city together.
Posted by: Veronica TM | February 15, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Uffff!!!
It was hard to get here. Yesterday I tried several times to leave a comment on these last 2 posts and I just wasn't able to. There was always a broken link somewhere :(
So here it goes...
Happy, Happy belated aniversary Risa...to many more years of love and happiness :)
Buenos Aires? I dream of going to Argentina, not so much for the Tango but to explore Tierra Del Fuego and La Pampa...just let myself go and travel and discover the beauty around the country.
Have you read Patagonia Express by Luis Sepulveda?
I have read some books by this author (story of the seagul and the cat who thaught her how to fly, The old man who reads love stories, Patagonia express all great reads).
Posted by: simple me | February 17, 2007 at 03:44 AM
Oh! I forgot...
"Mundo del fin del mundo" this is also a good book by Sepulveda and if I'm not wrong I think this one takes place in Tierra Del Fuego (I read it years ago so I'm not sure)
Here is some info about the author if you don't know him already...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Sep%C3%BAlveda
:)
Posted by: simple me | February 17, 2007 at 03:53 AM