Did you give or get a pretty package yesterday? I wrapped mom's gift in her favorite stuff... Cath Kidston catalog pages. I gave her a journal that I've been using to write to her for the last 6 years. Back in 2002, I thought for sure I'd have enough eloquent words to fill the journal in a year and give it to her the following Mother's Day. See what blogging has distracted me from?!
Speaking of journaling, writing and blogging... I rolled up my sleeves, hiked up my skirt and had a little fun on Friday! As if the Blog Flea Market isn't fun enough, what with all that window shopping... Hubby gave me a little thrill by cleaning my truck and letting me take a day off. The whole day in my PJ's, at the computer, playing and reading magazines!! All that playin' hooky was a wee bit productive though... There's some new ALL ROSES banners at Banner of Blessings. Ok, so I didn't really have to roll up my sleeves and I wasn't even wearing a skirt, but had I needed to, I coulda done it! I'm just that spontaneous. Ok, I'm not really spontaneous at all, but I'm thinking about becoming spontaneous!!
Today's Unfamiliar Pleasure: I've been using bloggers new future-dated-posts feature. I actually took off Saturday, Sunday & today by posting ahead of time. We're in Chicago visiting musuems today with about 50 other homeschooling families. I've become a woman of mystery, haven't I?
What a great idea to use the Cath Kidston catalogues as wrapping! I have so many of them catalogues and it's always such a shame to throw them away!!
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That made a very pretty package. A day off is always a treat too! I didnt know about the new bl;ogger feature,yippee! I'll have to try it:>) Have a great day Polly!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a real good day yesterday.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you wrapped your Mom's present.
ReplyDeleteAlison
What a great idea to wrap with those pages!
ReplyDeleteI am with you on wanting to try new things. Life is starting to look shorter everyday LOL! I want to buy a boat right now!!!
Sounds like your day was great! Hanging out in the jammies...how decadant!!! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteGlad it was a good day!
Jan
Mystery woman! You amaze and inspire me!xoRachel
ReplyDeleteYour day sounds great and I am sure your mother loved her gift. You are always so thoughtful. Have a good time at the museums today!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Blogger just ate my comment...sigh!
ReplyDeleteAnyhow...I love the way you wrapped that present. Mine were all shipped without being gift wrapped. I would have hated to open that one...for a nanno second...LOL!
You sneaky gal, off in the windy city...speaking of wind, it is howling here today!☺
Beautiful way to wrap such a wonderful treasure!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, scheduled starts? Something else for me to learn about !!!!
Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Nothing beats a day off! Sounds like you spent yours perfectly! I had no idea you could schedule a blog! I guess a learn something new everyday! See, "blog hopping" is never a waste of time!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely package. I am hoping your day was very special in every way.....Mary
ReplyDeleteA future post thingy?? How cool is that! Wonderful new thing for the times you need to go on vacation etc.! Great idea...
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to pop over and check out the new banners, of course I adore them all...but roses? Oh yes!!!! The roses!!!!!
Big hugs to you my friend, hope you had a blast in Chicago with all the homeschoolers!
Donna Lynn
Polly, Come check out this button on my blog. Because you are into so many interesting things I wanted you to know. I think you will want it. xoRachel
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea to use catalog pages for wrapping. Why didn't I think of that. Well, I'll just have to borrow that idea from you.
ReplyDeleteAlso wanted to let you know that I mentioned you in my blog yesterday. I love your blog banners and the postcard e-cards, so I thought I'd pass on that info. I attached your links, so everyone else can see you fab blog.
You are a woman of mystery! I too have been scheduling posts and how freeing it is, I must say!
ReplyDeleteLove your wrapping paper AND the great idea of creating a journal for someone you love and presenting it to them a year or YEARS later! I love that. You are an inspiration!!!
Happy day,
melissa
You are just a hoot......... I so love coming here to hang out a while..............
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Hi Polly! I've been using the scheduled blogger too...comes in most handy with the time difference and all.....
ReplyDeleteI am glad you had a great Mather's Day!
Hugs,
Robin