...when it comes to friends. This is something i am aware of and something i try to acknowledge on a daily basis. Just the other day i received a surprise package from a very beautiful and talented friend, Linda of tortagialla.The package was filled with amazing handmade goodies that caught me completely off-guard and made me feel even luckier.
I mean really, the packaging alone is amazing, but opening the sticker covered, beautiful Italy stamp laden package to find such lovely treasures is indescribable. The sweet pink {my favorite color} handmade leather journal pretty much sent me over the moon. It's my very first handmade journal ~ i haven't used it yet, i'm letting it settle in before i decide what precious words and treasures to put into it. Thank YOU kindly Linda for this sweet surprise, that i love so much.
The weekend is here. It's a good thing because i'm planning to wrap up my fancy wearables project. I'm keeping it short today ~ too much to do and i'm trying to prolong my computer-less weekend a bit. By the way, my mister says a big Thank You for all the sweet portrait comments. He's pretty blissed out.
Hope you have a lovely weekend. Have yourself some fun! Love to you and yours!
Hi honey, how wonderful to receive such a fabulous handmade gift through the mail. Your photos really show how fabulous this journal is and it will be a joy to write in. Cant wait to see what inspiration comes from it. xxx
Posted by: Louise Gale | July 10, 2010 at 04:30 PM
What a wonderful surprise you received from Linda. That journal looks amazing!
xo
jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | July 10, 2010 at 07:25 PM
What sweet treasures you received, Jacqueline!
Have a creative weekend, alles Gute, liebe Jacqueline.
Ich wuensche dich ein wunderbares Wochenende. xxx
Posted by: ~*~saskia~*~ | July 10, 2010 at 08:12 PM
Have a wonderful weekend, jacqueline !
Posted by: Sung-Hee (Regina) Hong | July 10, 2010 at 09:14 PM
What a great friend! That is so sweet. Reading how much you appreciated it makes me want to do something like that for a friend of mine...thanks for the inspiration. I love your blog layout. I'll visit often!
Posted by: Carrie Schmitt | July 10, 2010 at 09:23 PM
You are a lucky lady! The journal is beautiful. Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend. We are getting much needed rain here and heat has gone down somewhat, sigh.
Posted by: Eunhwa | July 10, 2010 at 10:48 PM
how lovely!
have a great weekend :)
xo Alison
Posted by: and flowers pick themselves | July 10, 2010 at 11:08 PM
What a sweet lovely surprise! :)
Have a lovely happy weekend and love to you and yours.
Posted by: BK | July 11, 2010 at 12:13 AM
surprise packages are the best, aren't they!? great photos you took of it too! hope you are having a great weekend.
Posted by: Kelly | July 11, 2010 at 04:20 AM
This is such a nice present! The journal looks so lovely and I can understand that you first need just to admire it before you can use it!
I'm very tired (we had a birthday party for my little girl) and I had a very busy week but I'm always so happy to visit your blog and to receive your sweet comments :-)
Love
Bea
Posted by: Bea | July 11, 2010 at 04:47 AM
What a beautiful gift, it looks like a lot of thought went into this which is really what makes it so special.
Posted by: Veronika | July 11, 2010 at 05:07 AM
wow...what a beautiful gift and you showed it off so nicely! You will treasure this journal...it does make writing so much more special...have a great weekend!
Posted by: Stacie | July 11, 2010 at 05:29 AM
Oh, how fun! I love the receive sweet little treats in the mail! XO!
Posted by: shari @ little blue deer | July 11, 2010 at 06:49 AM
Thanks for the sweet note on my blog Jacqueline! Have a fun weekend :)
Posted by: claire | July 11, 2010 at 09:49 AM
Beautiful people attract other beautiful people. The kindness your friend has shown is also the kindness you show others. Glad you're feeling so happy and lucky!
Kaili x
Posted by: Kaili | July 11, 2010 at 10:46 AM
I have always loved to journal but I got "hooked" on hand made journals about a year ago. The paper and the flexibility; you are going to love it! What a dear friend you have.
Posted by: robin norgren | July 11, 2010 at 01:01 PM
You are one lucky girl! Beautiful photos to go along with the story. Can't wait to see your new wearables!
Posted by: Kat | July 11, 2010 at 05:13 PM
I journal as well, and I understand how you feel,I can't write if my journal is not fancy and all pretty up =p You're indeed a lucky girl to receive beautiful gifts like this!I can feel your friend's love and care in making it for you!
Hugs n love,
Eva
p.s. Your second comment on my same blog post fires up my lazy bones to write something meaningful,hehe.
http://sacredheartist.blogspot.com
Posted by: Eva Diva | July 11, 2010 at 09:02 PM
So beautiful...oh how I love sweet friends..they know just what to send..at just the right time...enjoy. xoxoxo
Posted by: koralee | July 11, 2010 at 10:21 PM
What a wonderful package to receive, especially as a surprise! I can see why you love that handmade leather journal - it's gorgeous. Enjoy your new goodies!
Posted by: Terriaw | July 12, 2010 at 09:35 AM
Such a lovely gesture! Handmade goodies in the mail really touches the heart, doesn't it? Yours sure did for me!
Posted by: Cookie Cutter | July 12, 2010 at 10:23 AM
How lovely! I can see why you loved it all! What sweet gorgeousness to receive in the mail!
Posted by: Michele from Pipi La La | July 12, 2010 at 11:38 AM
I'm so glad the package arrived safely and hope you can use the journal! I can't stop making 'em :) When I saw that pink leather - I immediately thought Jacqueline! Enjoy!
Posted by: linda | July 12, 2010 at 05:07 PM
What a beautiful gift Jacqueline. And I agree totally with Kaili. The kindness and sweetness you show others brings out their sweetness and kindness too. You must have many, many lovely friends Jacqueline. Love to you. I'm going on a little holiday so see you in 4 weeks! xx
Posted by: Allison | July 13, 2010 at 01:16 PM
Dearest sweet Allison!! So happy to see you here and i miss you! Have a lovely merry happy holiday!! See you when you are back and love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | July 13, 2010 at 01:46 PM