I Got Mail

I've received a couple of really lovely parcels in the past couple of days. 

First of all I got back from Euro Disney to find I'd won a giveaway from Claire (www.elfieandme.typepad.com).  The prize was a pack of her lovely 'Christmas Lanterns' Christmas cards - they are so pretty and much nicer than the usual commercial Christmas cards (and they're printed on recycled paper).  Check out her site - www.madeinpixieland.com for other cards, magnets, badges and soaps with a pixie / fairy theme.  Thank you so much Claire - the cards are lovely.

Then today I received a parcel of goodies from Michele at 'Cowboys and Custard' (www.infocowboysandcustard.blogspot.com), which includes four Christmas cards with removable badges, a very stylish 1920s print handbag mirror and a 'Fairy on the Christmas Tree' magnet.  Michele sent me this great selection because I'd sent her a vintage 'Test Cricket' game which had been languishing by the computer for months.  I'd picked it up in the summer thinking I could do something with the wooden pieces but in the end knew I'd never get round to it.  I know Michele makes the most gorgeous vintage box frames which are so evocative of childhood and bygone days and thought I'd offer to post the game to her.  Thank you Michele for the very generous parcel you sent me in return.

Michele is also organising the 'Vintage and Handmade Fair' on 22nd November at Rangeworthy Village Hall, nr. Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire.  I'd love to be able to attend but even if I was down in Bristol that weekend it wouldn't be possible to get there without a car.  I bet it will be a wonderful event.

Comments

[Sarah]

Dear Liz,

What lovely cards - I wish I could get to the Vintage and Handmade Fair but DN has one of many birthday parties on the 22nd!

Anyway receiving parcels reminded me that I forgot to ask Mum to thank you for the hairbands - DN was very pleased and they are in pride of place in his bedroom.

Love from Sarah

[Michele]

Hello Elizabeth..
What a lovely surprise.. I was surfing my way around google and I discovered you!
I had no idea you had your own blog and it was such a surprise to see my cards in glorious technicolour!
I am hoping to put the cricket game to good use in the next few days..
Thank you again.. you are so kind.
Michele xxx