I couldn't find a Halloween box so just opted for something cute that looks like a suitcase. There is a touch of orange in the box design (I go nuts about details). Each box includes 2 Halloween pillowcases, 7 (what an odd number) Halloween appliqued wash cloths, a package of 'Monster Mash' Jelly Bellies, a bag of cinnamon potpourri, and 2 Halloween Pez candy dispensers. They're off to Arizona and Chicago tomorrow.I had an MRI on my lower back this afternoon. I've had back pain and spasms for years. My doctor ordered x-rays last week which showed something odd... like an old fracture that healed wrong. "Were you ever in a car accident, take a bad fall, etc?" Yes to all of them! It's amazing what a 'klutz' I am after taking ballet for almost 15 years. I'll get the results next week.
This morning I zoomed off to JoAnn's to their pattern sale... 99 cents each!! I went on line last night and looked at patterns and wrote down numbers so that I could just charge on over to the drawers and pull them out. You could only buy 10 at one time... so I did. June of Junie Moon got me inspired to make some hot-weather skirts and tops to wear in Arizona next month. She shared some pattern numbers and I was able to get all of her suggestions. Thanks June!! I haven't made anything for myself in years. So, I'm going the muslin route first and playing Project Runway (which by the way, season 4 begins in a few weeks... love that show!!)
Off to rest my back before dinner. Tonight we're starting a Peter Whimsey movie series.
Love, love, love BBC series!
~Joni
9 comments:
I love your Halloween goodies package--she's going to have so much fun with it.
How great that you were able to get all the patterns you wanted. I do the same thing during sale time, I research it online first, make my list, and then quick collect what I want at the store.
Hey hun! I have missed chatting with you! I have been busy with my sweet babies, they are up to 4 lbs each now. I have loved catching up on your blog, the pillowcases are adorable -so my style!
What darling little boxes for your daughters. I still give my adult daughters little gifts like this. In fact I did so last weekend when I was in LA.
They never outgrow loving gifts from mom!!
Your goodie boxes will be a hit for sure, you have very lucky daughters indeed, do you want to adopt a full grown one? LOL, I want a goodie box too!!!
But seriously, I love the idea of researching the patterns on line before you hit Joannes, I'll have to do that next time too!
I once was a ballet-girl too! I hope your back will be fine. The Halloween package for your daughters look amazing! Good luck with the clothes-making!
I love Lord Peter Wimsey - we don't get the re-runs of the series over here though : (
Lucy x
Mark is a HUGE fan of the Lord Peter Wimsey books. Seriously, he and his Mom have read nearly all of them.
I was too impatient -- I went to comment before the picture of the goodie boxes showed up. I need to go back and see them now!
Hope your back is feeling better soon!!!!!
You are so good at doing details, I love seeing what you're up to next. Hope the doctors find out what's wrong with your back! Take care and rest up.
You are such a wonderful Mum, Joni! What super packages. Now how are you? I read at Angie's that you are not so good lately. You take care of yourself. I didn't know you did ballet! Big hugs to you my friend....go see the video I posted about cold hands - that will make you laugh...but not too loud you hear....don't want to pull a back muscle!
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