Beautiful Packages....

I promised myself that I would post about the wonderful art

that I have recently purchased. It is a sheer delight to receive a package in the mail

and know that it is filled with something beautiful, something unique and (best of all)

something someone has created with love and care.

Firstly I received a set of cards that I ordered from

  Sheryl at her Madeit store. 

They were lovingly wrapped in this tissue paper

(which is also illustrated by her) and tied with colourful string.

I think there are a wide range of amazing artists selling their wares at these

fabulous online stores and I've made a decision to include a lot more of this sort of thing 

in my Christmas Shopping. 

After all who wouldn't love to receive a set of hand illustrated cards

that can be used or hung in the home. 

(I plan on keeping two and giving two)

Your work is just lovely Sheryl and your packaging is swoon worthy!

Thank you!

Next there's the photogram style art that I ordered from 

Chad through his Etsy store. 

I discovered Chad's work through his unique blog 

and I just had to have something from his collection.

(Again the package has arrived with a sweet note

and a cute paper doily... Chad you are a man after my on heart)

Can't tell you how the heart flutters when I receive

brown paper packages from all around the world...

And here it is ...

It's still in a plastic sleeve so the light reflected a little.

I will take better photos when I find a place for these darlings to live.

Thank YOU CHAD!

And lastly there's the very special package that arrived from 

Dear Friend in Nashville.

I discovered Rebekka's art & illustrations through

  her blog

and just fell in love with everything she does

(especially the idea of a house portrait!)

So I ordered the sweetest image of a 

Momma bear sleeping in the woods with her Baby Bear. 

To my utter "gobsmackedness" (new word) 

Rebekka contacted me and asked me if I'd mind 

that she send the original image

 (rather than just a print)

Mind? Wowsers trousers!

She took the greatest care in protecting the painting and once again....

a darling envelope arrives with an illustrated address label

(the little things really do count don't they)

Chuffed does not come close...sigh.

And here it is....

A Rebekka Seale ORIGINAL!

Thank you lovely lady!

I'm giddy with the prospect of having new art to place around my home. 

Some of the people I've shared these images with are also

inspired to check out online stores such as

  Madeit, Big Cartel and Etsy.

Personally, I'm of the opinion that, the range itself makes it better 

than any department store or gallery you could visit. 

The prices allow for modest budgets as well and if your packages arrive 

wrapped like these then really it's like making it your birthday any day of the year!

So make yourself a cuppa and go exploring peoples. Even if you don't buy

you're sure to be inspired and encouraged by all the talent and ideas.

Ok... I have to go now - got some packing to do...

I'm off for more early festive fun with our bestest buds The Clarke family.

Looking forward to the following

sleeping in

cheese and bread

foot spas

sea sand

reading

(aimless) chats

walking... no.... meandering

children laughing

giving gifts

drinking tea and eating toast with butter and marmalade

Have a lovely one peoples

XX

PS - I gave the lovely lady this package and guess what?

She is truly a kindred spirit and she loved it!

(Yay! Happy crazy pyjama slipper dance)