Earlier this week, I received a lovely package from Cathy. Cathy has just moved into a new house and you'd think that with the move and two young kids she'd have others things on her mind than send gifties across the Atlantic!
The design is so cute! Barbara filled the pillow with catnip and added tassels to awaken Violette's interest...
I've never added tassels to pillow corners - this is so perfectly stitched and finished!
Violette is indeed quite crazy about that pillow:
(on the second picture, you can also see the lovely backing fabric)
Just look at her thoughtful, sweet gifts:
Cathy had emailed me a little while ago, telling me she'd bought something that made her think of me. We're both tea addicts and she thought I'd like that little tea holder. You were so right, Cathy! This is just so handy and cute. Cathy included some of my favourite tea - English breakfast - and a little card she made herself, once more highlighting another of our common interests: singing and music. Cathy, your package was just so sweet! Love it all! Thank you!
But friendly goodness didn't stop there this week. I got a delivery notice yesterday for another package. I thought it was that nth book on modernism I'd bought from Amazon UK (as most of the books I need aren't readily available in France). Imagine my surprise and delight in discovering a plump package from the Netherlands!
I had no idea that the secret project Barbara had been working on lately was for me...
The design is so cute! Barbara filled the pillow with catnip and added tassels to awaken Violette's interest...
I've never added tassels to pillow corners - this is so perfectly stitched and finished!
Violette is indeed quite crazy about that pillow:
(on the second picture, you can also see the lovely backing fabric)
Violette threw quite a fit yesterday when I took it away to put in a special basket I'm filling with some of my most treasured gifts. But there's no way I'm leaving the pillow to her!! It's way too precious.
I have no idea why Cathy and Barbara decided to send such goodness on my way - it's not my birthday, nor anything else. But this, added to last week's visits from Laure and Sylvie, has been making me feel all warm and fuzzy.
Thank you friends!!
29 comments:
What adorable pictures! And a lovely set of tea goodies from Cathy (who is also a sweetie, like you!). I'm so glad to have added to your happiness yesterday. :)
Isabelle, I didn't realise you were a tea lover too. My friend recently went to New York and especially visited Moby (the singer) tea shop, called Teany, to bring me back some special tea - Earl Grey Creme. MMMmmmmm
Anyway, lovely gifts, Violette was right to throw a fit! I would too if someone took away my lovely pillow :)
You will have to share it !
As a tea lover myself, one of my favourites is Lady Grey. Have you ever tried it? If not, I would be more than happy to send you some to try, just let me know.
The gifts from Cathy and Barbara are adorable and you well deserve them, after everything you do.
(((hugs)))
What lovely gifts! Sweet!
Your gifts are lovely. Isn't it nice to have friends.
What sweet gifts! I love how you cat has adopted that pillow as her own. LOL
Lovely gifts, but I think you must leave the pillor to Violet. She is really cute in the picturs.
Aaaw, what wonderful gifts!
Lovely gifts! And you deserve them all. :D I love the pillow that Barbara made and now I can see why Violette had her nose glued to it. LOL My cat loves catnip too, so I totally understand why you *had* to remove the temptation. I have catnip toys scattered all over the apartment from where Jesse has attacked and then abandoned them. :D
And I just have to say once again just how lovely Violette is, she has the prettiest eyes!
You and Violette have such generous friends! DARLING kitty!! I would give anything to visit you and pat her.
What lovely things to find in the post
What lovely gifts! Your kitty is beautiful.
You're worth all the kindness that is sent to you. You have done so much for others.
I love the second picture of Violette: she's posing so perrrrrfect for it.
What a cute catnip pillow! My kitties would ruin it, though. They get their catnip pillows soooo filthy, and I fear their little nails would rip out the stitches. Violette seems to like hers!
Violette is just so sweet and I'm glad that Barbara sent something that spoils both of you. :) Cathy is so thoughtful to have sent something to you while she's still settling in. I second Anneke's emotion when she says that you are worth being spoiled like this! *hug*
What a lovely gift Violette received from Barbara. A puuurfect pattern for your sweet kitty.
In my last comment I was so busy telling you how moved I was by your lovely friendship with Sylvie that I completely forgot to tell you how beautiful the gifts are that you made for one another.
Your Lavender Rose case must be very challenging as it's one over but is certainly worth the effort.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Margaret
What lovely gifts! The tea package is so sweet and Barbara's pillow is gorgeous! No wonder Violette wants to keep it :)
The Lord has blessed you with many gifts, tangible and intangible. Enjoy His love through the people who want to shower you with good things. Violette is so pretty! How fun it must be to watch her play.
I have a recipe for delicious Almond Tea in winter. Want it?
Of course, you'd have to like almond flavor or it just really wouldn't do much for ya! I answered your tag in the last post, BTW. My responses are pretty lame.
Lovely presents for a deserving, nice, kind, (and many other positive things...) young lady! How great!
Violet is the cutest cat in the world. I so love her colour and eyes...
A big hug to you two!
You have received some very lovely gifts!!!have a nice week end!!
Bonjour, Isabelle,
I've just seen your comment on Gina's blog - right after mine. Just thought I'd say hello from Scotland. I went to your French blog first and was just considering trying to comment in French, but then I noticed this one and decided that since your English is so fantastic, I wouldn't make a fool of myself with my schoolgirl French.
But now I've found you, I shall brush up my French by reading you!
What lovely goodies, the pillow Barbara made for you and Violette is so sweet.
Violette looks so beautiful posing with that gorgeous pillow. I know exactly why they sent things your way...just coz you're awesome!
Hello Isabelle, I've been loving your blog for some time now! Such nice gifts you received! You are certainly deserving. :)
How special everything is! I enjoy seeing your pictures too.
Such lovely gifts Isabelle!
Isabelle, the gifts are so lovely and thoughtful! And Violette looks mighty chuffed with her pillow. Your stitching on the sewing case is, as always, lovely.
What a great catnip idea. I love the corner tassles too, so creative. Violette is a beautiful cat. Ann.
You have some lovely gifts there and it is so nice to see Violette enjoying one too!
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