i love autumn

I received this stunning package from Andrea a couple of weeks ago now, and I've neglected to post about it. If you aren't familiar with Andrea's blog, I highly recommend it. She writes beautifully.

Anyway, Andrea organized an Autumn-themed swap to celebrate her favorite season. While not my favorite season (that would be Spring), Autumn is a very close second. So when I saw that Andrea was organizing the swap, I signed on. It couldn't have come in a better year either. This Autumn has been amazing. A year ago, we were having record rainfall in Seattle, and Eric and I were dealing with a flooded basement. This year has been much drier, and I've been able to more fully embrace the season. We live in a lovely tree-lined neighborhood with a greenbelt behind our house, so we're surrounded by the changing leaves, foraging squirrels and plump birds.

Andrea's swap package arrived on a particularly horrible day, so coming home from work to her awaiting package made my day. As soon as I opened it, all the stress of the day melted away and was replaced by pure delight. I am so touched by all the treasures she included. Particularly these:

One of Andrea's gorgeous book frocks accompanied by one of her favorite reads. She also included some school-themed items like pencils, a small globe and a couple of notebooks, and, of course, some fabric and other crafty bits.

I've been so busy that I haven't even been able to fully enjoy the entire package but plan to go through each item slowly, so I can fully savor each little treasure.

Thank you, dear Andrea.

Comments

[kate]

what a lovely package! and that book is perfect for fall, I hadn't thought about it since high school :)

[andi]

What a lovely package! I just participated in a fun swap as well- I love happy mail :)

Hope you are doing well- we are planning on getting over to the westside early in December and I would love to meet up with you! I have yet to meet your husband and I would love to introduce you to Elliot as well...I'll be in touch!

[andrea (scout)]

you are so welcome!

this autumn really has been beautiful, hasn't it? it's been a few years since i last lived in the pacific nw, but i definitely remember wet leaves falling in a heap, rather than this glorious, colorful, slow descent into winter that we're experiencing now. oh yes, i'm loving it, and hope you are well... :) xoxo

[Allison Fouse]

~ Hi!

Just wondering if you ended up reading A Separate Peace. That was the only book I read cover to cover in high school. I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down. And I didn't even use Cliff's Notes. ;)