These are from the lovely Kate. . . who sent so much more than these beautiful buttons. However, like all small children and cats, I’d rather play with the “box”… and these buttons, which topped my gifts, have me enraptured.
Let’s blame it on December, shall we? Because I don’t really have any excuse beyond the misery that was that month. The wind blew and strange things happened and everybody (mainly me) was a wee bit wonky. Remember??
However, December not only produced misery and weather, but it also brought bouts of generosity in the form of several impromptu swaps that I’ve yet to acknowledge. As it is nearly March, it would seem I’ve been remiss. How hard is it, really, to say “Thank you, ” I ask you? Yeah, not that hard. Bad, bad, Wende.
I am borrowing a photo from Kalurah—as I’ve allowed my pair to become frightfully dirty. I’ve used them so, so much and I’m embarrassed at how terribly neglectful I’ve been, here. I think I need a pair of these in every color.
Truth is, I’ve been meaning to write a post about the art of the “Thank You Note.” But having not finished writing mine, I feel a little disingenuous about doing so. As much as I abhor the old adage, “Those who can’t, teach.” It seems to fit in my case. And it doesn’t surprise me at all that the custom has fallen out of favor. Writing of any kind seems to be the last choice to cell phones and email or blogging! I have my personal preference, clearly, but I wouldn’t prioritize. Thank you is appropriate no matter how it’s delivered. Right? It’s the thought that counts, I think. I hope.
I don’t think I can ever have enough of Susan’s amazing work.
But there is something, admit it, to getting a piece of mail that expresses gratitude for your effort. And it IS effort to put something in the mail. We won’t even talk about the effort involved if you MADE that gift. Yes, mail that is not a bill is a gift in itself. Especially if it is not addressed, “To: Homeowner” but instead, has your name illegibly scrawled on the envelope. How can you not feel loved?
So, I have been remiss. But that doesn’t mean I don’t love you. It means I’m lazy.
These were made by the lovely Susan, but came via a gift certificate from the ever thoughtful HG. Thank you both!
This week the boy and I have been slowly, but carefully cranking out our written thank yous. His are involved and feature embroidery from his new machine. Mine feature my chicken scratch that will no doubt be illegible. These small but well meant, if poorly timed, notes of affection are winging their way to you.
In the meantime, please accept my humblest of apologies. I’ve hot linked the photos to their respective givers. Each of them was so generous that I should have a separate post about them all. But if I do that, I’ll never get these notes finished.
I love Susan’s stuff! In fact, I ordered something just this morning.
And, I happen to adore the adage about teaching. 2 of my siblings are teachers like me. When one of us brings up work, my brother will always sigh and then say, “Well, those who can’t do, teach” which never fails to make me chortle.
And wait, what are those knitted things? I like them but I don’t know what they are. Wrist warmers?
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Well, in my case… those who can’t do, sit around and
blogdo nothing. Usually. 😀 ~WOkay, I just found out that they are fingerless gloves. I LOVE THEM.
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I need a pair in every color, I do!! ~W
WTF? I have to make them MYSELF? Nooooooo! Somebody needs to make them FOR me.
Hey, you better never complain again that I don’t comment on your blog.
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Miz S stands for Miz Spam, eh? 😀 And Kalurah will make them for you! They run around $20 and you get to pick your color. You just need to Convo her to do so. 😀 ~W
I had something all ready to say, but then I read Miz S ‘s comments and am laughing too hard.
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That’s funny, that happened to me too. 😀 ~W
Susan’s work is just beautiful and she is so so generous.
Lucky you!
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Indeed, indeed. 😀 ~W
Susan is a gem…I own a couple of things made by her lovely hands!!
Packages are wonderful…and thank you notes even better. That being said, there are a few that I could write myself…ugh.
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I’m giggling, Susan has quite the fan club meeting going on here… but I don’t think she knows. 😀 ~W
Such a nice post, but I found myself all caught up on the buttons. Oh, what an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia that gives me. We used to spend hours looking through my grandmother’s old buttons. To the best of my knowledge, noone ever even used them for anything – they were to be carefully turned over and touched and admired, and then put right back into the jar. I wonder where that jar is now?
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It would be good to find that jar, I think. 😀 ~W
I have been wanting a pair of those warmers too! I’d pass on the white cuz I’d have them dirty too. I bought some adorable thank you’s from Jane’s Apron, but haven’t written them yet. It’s horrible, I’ve used a pen so little in these last years that when I go to write something I mess up constantly and my hand hurts after one darn sentence!
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Oh, I hear you. If I have to write anything longer than about 5 sentences, I’m better off typing. It’s probably why I use email so much. ~W