Ranie's Birthday gifties to me...

OK, I know it has taken me forever to post this but I was looking for the post card she sent me. I know I still have it. I never get rid of postcards. I remember saying to myself that I would put it somewhere safe until I wanted to post about it. Now I have no idea where that safe spot is. It's driving me nutso.

On to the presents. Raine was away for my birthday. She had to go to Italy with her hubbie to attend a wedding so they made the most of the trip and went on a little vacation at the same time. While over there, she picked up my birthday present. She labored over what to get me and in the end came up with something she knew I would like. (I wasn't afraid of this...Raine always gives the best gifties) How sweet was it of her to drag my birthday present around Italy with her?! She's the best. Well, I LOVE my presents. I love everything she gave me...the hand marbled paper, the cards, the tiny lace butterfly that I will put into a memory quilt in the future. Don't try to pin me down on dates or anything, I'll make the quilt when I am feeling inspired. I have an idea book going already. My very favorite thing is the small silver box that she bought me at the Santa Maria Novella. I do have a passion for small trinket boxes and silver boxes as well. I placed the little round box on my dresser immediately so I get to admire it everyday.

I'll post the postcard when I find it and I'm saving the cover of the birthday card she sent me for another day. I just love the cover, it makes me laugh so hard. I have a feeling that I will be inspired to blog about it one day soon. Thank you Raine!

Snow in June...

A while back...I won an homemade ornament contest on Sara's blog. As my prize she was going to make me some homemade crocheted snowflakes. She had planned on making a blizzard for me but she's a busy camper. I think she felt bad about not making more, but seriously, I didn't expect more than one. She ended up making four for me and they arrived in the mail the other day. They are super pretty and glittery. I can't wait to put them on my tree. Actually, they reminded me of a thought I had last year as I packed up my Christmas stuff. I might just start an ice and snow tree. Yep, a themed tree. You can't beat that. Thanks Sara!

Gifties from the Desperate Housewife

With my camera out of commission I wasn't able to post this little surprise. DH sent me a cute little package of stuff from New Brunswick. The lobster sucker was worse for wear, his poor claws were crushed but it didn't affect his taste. He was delish! Plus the fact that he was shattered made him much easier to share. Sam has a cold and I wouldn't have let him have a lick if Mr Lob was not in bits.
I had some of the tea with my breakfast toast this morning. Yummy! There was a damp chill in the air today so tea was required. I have not used the napkins yet. I know this sounds silly but I didn't want to get them dirty....lol. I know, I know, that is what they are meant for but they are new...and so cute! I might have to have a few people over for lobster this summer and if I do...I'll use them. I promise! Thank you so much DH....It was so sweet of you!