How incredibly exciting to receive this most amazing package from Laurie for the Red and Aqua swap. Delicious. It was so fun and personal. The book is divine...it is called "Words In A French Life" and I am halfway through already. I was actually kind of annoyed that the Pre-School pick up line moved so fast on Monday...I didn't get to read enough.
I am going to knit a dishcloth as Laurie suggested in the cute little card she sent. I just got the Mason Dixon knitting book and so I have directions! I have to admit that the chocolate/pretzel candy bar was gone before my mind could even register that I had eaten it. I was so in love with it that I scooted over to Target to snag some more. If you haven't tried it I highly recommend the Peanut Butter Pretzel Bar...oh yes...it is even yummier than it sounds and it sounds great. (It is a Choxie brand.) There are note cards and a little red and aqua bundle of fabric. Thanks Laurie. It was so delightful.
I feel kind of back on board again. I am doing the huge cleaning that I talked about before. I went to Goodwill once a day all last week and will go again today. It feels so great to get rid of the excess stuff. I think I just don't really look at anything anymore. I keep things because I have always had them instead of really evaluating whether I should keep them around. Worst of all I don't have space for the things I love. I guess I am in the middle of a 10 year clean if there is such a thing.
I did "the big purge" almost three years ago, and it is so free-ing! I was like you, keeping things because I always had, and things I loved were "safe in cabinets" and couldn't be seen. So, off to Goodwill I went, also daily for a succession of days. And now, voila, I have out all of the things I love. I can see and enjoy them everyday!
Posted by: Tammy | October 03, 2006 at 02:05 PM
We're going to do a big clean when before we start the remodel, so that's what I'll be doing over the next few weeks - I'm sort of looking forward to it.
I have that book (the French one) on my Amazon list - I get the French Word A Day from the author, which is really fun! Glad you're back blogging!
Posted by: Jackie | October 03, 2006 at 04:01 PM
glad you got your package and are enjoying everything. it was fun to do the shopping!!!
Posted by: laurie | October 03, 2006 at 05:26 PM
Boy, all the cute aqua and red stuff I've been seeing sure makes me wish I had joined!
I completely know what you mean when you say a 10 year cleaning. Just when I think I have removed a lot of clutter, I find more that I want to let go of and it sure does feel good. Happy Cleaning!
Posted by: Gina | October 04, 2006 at 08:19 AM
I'm kind of a fan of cleaning out anytime but I really find Fall a perfect time for getting rid of stuff. It is nice to have a reason to be in the house with the weather turning toward a more fall like climate. I had a hard time working in the basement when the weather was so nice. Great swap by the way.
Posted by: Selena | October 06, 2006 at 09:57 PM
Hi there!!! I just came across your great blog!! (through inspire co.) I am so excited to have a new place to visit!!
I just took a brief stroll through your archives...so many fun bits!! thanks so much for sharing!!
I look forward to visiting often!!
Happy blogging!
Happy Fall!
xoxo Jenny
Posted by: jenny holiday | October 08, 2006 at 11:14 PM
Looks like a FABULOUS package and I look forward to seeing photos of what projects you make out of all of this!
Posted by: Dale Anne | October 14, 2006 at 12:08 AM