Thursday, November 3, 2011

I have met so many lovely people since I started this blog...a few in person and others in a more old-fashioned pen friend-ish kind of way.

Before I became a blogger I was actually pretty negative about computers (just ask my girls, they'll tell you) In my opinion they got in the way of lots of other good things like reading books, writing letters, talking to people etc etc. These days (although I'm not completely won over) I am beginning to see that computers actually have a strange charm of their own. I am writing more letters lately than I ever wrote before I started this blog. And I'm receiving my far share too. This is the nicest part about being a letter writer...knowing if you take the time to write a letter/card/quick scribble you'll usually get one back.

And although I wouldn't say I stalk the postie, when I'm home I do keep a close eye on him, because a good old-fashioned letter with my name on it is one of my most favourite things. 

Speaking of mail, yesterday's was particularly special because I received this parcel of goodies from sweet Allana


Tassie Rocks! and so do you Allana.

vintage tea towel perfection, love it.

x

I began this post on Wednesday, but didn't have time to finish it...good thing too, because just look what was waiting for me when I got home this afternoon 


another lovely parcel, this time from the Queen of Posing, and all round nice girl: the one and only Nelly!
I've been spoilt rotten...

see.

(the Kurt Cobain biography is a present from Nelly for my husband, a Nirvana fan from way back. He'll love it Nelly)

Check out this detail from the Telecom Tower tea towel Nelly sent me. It's hilarious and I love it...


Do you think he's about to pop the question?

I hope he hasn't got any left-overs from dinner stashed away in that mo...don't like his chances if he has...
I'm sure you can think of a much funnier caption than I can...I might award a prize to the best one...

To end, here are four friendly bloggy things you might like to do today:

1. Visit Allana and Nelly

2. Check out the lovely and inspiring new issue of Covet Garden magazine here

3. Pop over to Leah's, she's got the loveliest new bathers in stock
I'm wondering if I should buy myself another pair...

4. Write a letter, or scribble a quick postcard if a letter is too tricky. You'll make someone's day and you might even get a lovely proper letter in return.

p.s.

 
How special is this vintage postcard Laura found in an op-shop? She sent it to me because she knew I would love it, who wouldn't?
s.w.a.l.k.



26 comments:

  1. What a lovely post. I aso agree with you about recieving a hand written letter it is lovely to recieve one. But with the internet its all emails now. What a lovely parcels enjoy all your lovely goodies. dee xx

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  2. Nothin better than a old fashion letter!*reminds me of when I was in highschool and used to write long notes to Mr.Coco (Then boyfriend) He went to a diff school across town so we would not get eachothers notes until the next time we met up. (Then we would trade the notes at out departure.)*heh*

    Such lovely packages you received and the bather is just the CUTEST!

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  3. Yay it arrived so glad and hope you wear the hairclip soon and show me lol.I saw Leahs swimmers earlier drooool.Wish I still had my pink vintage ones but do have my mummys.Off to check out Allanah now xx

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  4. Handwritten mail is the loveliest thing, it really is! So uplifting and it shows someone has put a little thought into what they have posted :-)

    Jem xXx

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  5. I so love getting parcels too, such a highlight. even better if they are things that you really love from bloggers who really get you. By the way your ghoulish girls rocked Halloween - they are both SO gorgeous. melx

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  6. It's always great to receive post, your gifts are lovely, hope you enjoy them :)

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  7. Letters are lovely so much to enjoy beyond the words; the re-reading, the handwriting, the paper and design, the size and weight of it, it's multi-sensory compared to an email!
    Hmmm. "no more plonk for you your lippy's smugged and your slurring you tash loving tart"?Best I can do mafraid!
    I am going to go look at those bathers right now, again :0)

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  8. Lovely post and wonderful gifts. Handwritten letters are great, i used to have so many penpals as a child (before computers) but ive found that blogging has brought the charm of 'penpals' back again - love it :o) Scarlett x

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  9. I used to feel the same way about computers Kylie and I'm still just a novice :)

    There is something quite special in this day and age about receiving a penned letter, it seems to be a slowly dying art.

    Lovely parcels for an equally deserving person.

    x

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  10. How thrilling to get so many lovely parcels, Kylie - no wonder you come close to stalking your postie. what has also amazed me the most since starting a blog is how nice the people are I've got to know - its something I never expected and it has been such a nice surprise.

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  11. Something handwritten is a delight, though blogging and emails make the world smaller in a more immediate way, which is satisfying too.
    You've had some gorgeous gifts, how lovely for you. Blog buddies are a generous crowd, aren't they? xxxxxxxxxxx

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  12. Thanks for leaving me the link earlier Kylie - I had a look at the site and you are right - its just me! I'm so glad you thought of doing that. xx

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  13. Hi Kylie - I'm passing on the Liebster Blog Award to you. This award is for up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. For more info go to my blog - www.gonethrifting.blogspot.com

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  14. so. right.
    just send me your address, kyl, okay?
    x
    n♥

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  16. I love blog land and the generosity and kind heartedness of the people I have "met" has blown me away! It was a pleasure making up your parcel. I kept thinking of oppie treasures for you but figured you had enough (hehe) so local treats it was! Thankyou for your lovely card too :) xx
    LOVE those swimmers btw! You should def get a second pair ;)

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  17. I love getting mail and since blogging I have received a bit more! I just got a penpal a fellow blogger and I'm excited about it. Gosh those bathers are tempting.

    xx

    ps. Thanks about Mickey I thought someone else had snatched him up!

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  18. Oh wow! You do have some pretty great mail goodies... Oh and I love anything Kurt Cobain, your husband must be happily reading that biography by now.

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  19. Now following High maintanence hippy ! Was already a blog stalker of dear Nelly :) Re your halloween post. What gorgeous ghouls you have ! xx Ava

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  20. That bathing suit is sooo cute!

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  21. Hello Kylie, Thanks for dropping by and leaving such a lovely comment. I'm really enjoying following your blog and getting to know you, hope you drop by again soon. Cheers, Sue x

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  22. Wow, what lovely things! Just stumbled across your blog and am so glad I did :) Also, is that your house in your blog header? If so what a fantastic space!
    L x

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  23. Oh how lovely - I do love parcels of joy! That Telstra tower tea towel is fabulous! The bar has been set so high!

    Sarah xxx

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  24. oh i love your happy place mailbox! e-meeting such lovely people (that's YOU!!) has been one of the very best things about blogging!

    xx

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  25. I haven't written a letter in a long time, but I definitely love writing them almost as much as I love receiving them. =]

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