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| gifts from sweet sara |
each time when i open the mailbox & find a beautifully wrapped package inside, i am thankful for this little community. “happy mail” – as we call it – is the simple act of sending a package to someone, perhaps you’ve never met, just because. these women – blog readers, instafriends, old friends, people i swear we would be best friends if we lived closer – brighten my day with their sweet generosity & handmade goodness.
each happy mail package is incredibly well-crafted & created to fit the unique personality of it’s recipient. i love taking the time to find items at thrift shops & flea markets & making things that these dear friends would love. it’s just because so really, there’s no pressure. it’s simply about bringing a bit of happy to another’s day!
below are a handful of happy mail packages i have received in the last few months!
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| a beautiful package from talented sherrie |
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| a bright & happy package from khrista |
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| a surprise gift from anne-sophie |
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| amazing happy mail from my talented friend, abby |
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| handmade pillow goodness from my dear friend, tori |
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| sweet little note from amy |
whether it’s a simple card or a handmade gift, happy mail connects people together & brings about a whole lot of joy.
i would love to share the joy & gift a happy mail package to one of my readers. comment below with your name & email address. i will pick a winner at random & announce the lucky person on friday morning. happy winnings! happy mailing!
love,
natalie
in march 2013, i will:
– take care of me
– begin planting our spring garden!
– complete our entryway redo with a budget of $50 or less
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i planned on doing a february recap at the end of the month, but the end of last week left me emotionally & physically exhausted. my february goals were so great in keeping me on track, though. i finished my quilt just in time & i gave up coffee shop stops with great success. i learned a lot about my body & it’s cravings for sugar. i succeeded at abstaining with mediocre success.
this month is incredibly busy. my work responsibilities are piling up & every weekend looks pretty busy with a camping trip toward the end of the month. that’s why i am choosing to take care of me this month. i will go to the gym at least 3 times per week & carefully watch what i put into my body.
i am also looking forward to our spring garden. we are adding several garden beds to our backyard & ordering new chicks! more on that (along with the details of our coop) soon, i promise.
finally, i am itching to complete the remodel of our entryway. i am adding a few succulents, framing several photos, hanging a new mirror & painting just a bit for all under $50. even though this month is crazy, i can’t help but add a creative project to my mix of goals.
happy march, friends!
love,
natalie
my grandpa, known as our papa, passed away on wednesday morning. my heart is heavy as i realize papa is no longer with us, but it brings me such comfort knowing he is no longer suffering.
papa, i miss you so much already. i miss your wood shop with you in it. i miss your garden & your old country music.
papa, i’ll treasure the little gifts you made me. i’ll smile when a cashier hands me a golden dollar, remembering you once gave us a whole pouch of them at christmas. papa, i’ll plant that homemade wooden planter you made for me last summer with bright flowers in remembrance of you.
papa, i’ll carry you around in my heart always. i love you.
love,
natalie