Yesterday afternoon the doorbell rang and I hauled my sick and cranky body out of bed grumbling about people trying to sell you stuff or convert you in your own home all the way down the stairs. I opened the door ready to cough right on who ever dared to interrupt my one chance at a nap before the kids got back from the park and no one was there. What was there was a nice white box sitting on my door mat so I immediately switched to grumbling about husbands, amazon, and too many books and movies for one house to hold. When I paused long enough to look at the box I realized it was addressed to me. Me? Really? No more grumbling.
The box was from my very lovely tea swap partner Karla and I love everything in it. It was like Christmas only better because it was a surprise and was exactly what I wanted. I think Karla may be a touch psychic. Take a look.
There is no way I could be more excited about the yarn. Artfibers! Cashmere and Silk!! It's even the perfect shade of green. I immediately started dreaming about what I could make with it. A scarf? Hand warmers? My hands are itching to cast on so I'll be breaking out the books soon. Here's a close up so you totally appreciate all the yarny goodness.
The tea was just as exciting. It's a black tea blended with a fruit infusion called blue eyes from Leland Tea Company in San Francisco and boy is it yummy. So yummy that I'm a little spazzy and may never sleep again. Totally worth it though. It even looks and smells so good it could be potpourri. Also included was a nice selection on Tazo teas to sample, a great mug (just the right shape), and lot's of Japanese treats to sample. Since the picture I've devoured most of the plum taffy and the little dude seems to like the hard candies.
They both thought taking pictures of a bunch of yarn and food was pretty funny stuff.
Thanks Karla for the wonderful package you really spoiled me! Now I get to return the favor.
Argh! Two things:
1) I love that monkey. Which sounds kind of dirty, now that I'm typing it out of context. And,
2) I'm trying to get in touch with you, but your email is bouncing. :/ Wanna write that column?
Posted by: miss violet | August 26, 2007 at 11:07 AM
You can email me on Ravelry. My user names is samro. Sorry about the bounce I don't know what's going on thanks for letting me know.
Posted by: samantha | August 26, 2007 at 12:13 PM
Hi, I'm your monkey pal, I have tried to email you 4 times but the emails keep bouncing back. I have emailed Rebecca and let her know, just in case I have the wrong email. Hope to get in touch with you soon. Or you could email me.
Posted by: monkey pal | August 28, 2007 at 08:21 AM
Monkey Pal I'd love to email you as soon as I'm done killing comcast.What address should I use?
Posted by: samantha | August 28, 2007 at 06:32 PM