The month is coming to a close and this last week has been dragging a bit for me. I think that is why I was so touched when I got the most wonderful package in the mail that was totally unexpected and unprompted. In it were these beautiful little felt pins and the kindest note thanking me for featuring her site in the notebook entry. It was so kind that it brought tears to my eyes and I want to publicly thank Kimba, from A Soft Place to Land, for sharing this sweet gift with me. She makes the most beautiful handmade things in the world so please, please think of her when buying your next gift and head over to her wonderful Etsy Shop to pick up a pin for someone special in your life. It will make any outfit you have special and I have somehow found how to work one of these pins in with everything I wear. Even my aprons. Or my sweat pants. Or my television appearances. Thank you, Kimba, from the bottom of my heart!
As if that wasn’t enough, I got another completely unexpected package in the mail. It is the boxed set of Anne of Green Gables. I hang my head in shame and tell you I have never read these books and I have never watched the movies. In fact, I think I was clueless that I was entering a contest on Metropolitan Mama and was just commenting on family films we had recently seen. I am horrible about entering giveaways and rarely enter them so that is why it was like a wonderful surprise when I found out I won.
I love a little pick-me-up when I am down, don’t you?
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You will love the books and movies and will enjoy sharing them with your sweet Emily in the years to come, they are wonderful!
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ahh anne of green gables-Id be hard pressed to think you won’t enjoy it. Love em!
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I bought this set for Christmas for my daughter and am so excited to watch it with her. I loved it when I was younger.
Very nice surprise for you
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Congratulations on your win! It’s great how sometimes those little surprises can be such a pick me up.
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Anne is one of my favorites! Can’t wait to hear what you think about the movies!
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I’ve never read them, or seen the movies either. Which is surprising since I consider myself to be fairly well read. I LOVE getting surprises in the mail, even if it’s just a quick note someone sent. So glad your day was brightened!
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I LOVE Anne of Green Gables. I had watched the movie with my Mother years ago before even reading the books. Both are equally good. I cannot wait to watch it with my daughter when she is older. You will LOVE them.
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Amy,
I love getting fun surprises in the mail, and I’m so glad that gave you a boost as you wrap up a wonderful challenge of your no-spend month. Way to go!
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amy congrats on these pick me ups…. as a child i was OBSESSED with anne of green gables. totally my favorite series of all time. read them all like 3x and crazy for the movies. i didnt know they were all available for purchase now, i'm gonna need to look into it! your daughter will love it someday and i'm sure youd still love the movies & books now too. xo
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I absolutely love the Anne of Green Gables series (I’ve seen all the movies and want to read the books). Just this week I was telling my DH that I would love to have them (movies and/or books). I hope you like them as much as I do.
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Awwwwww…Thanks for the link. You’re so sweet.
I LOVE Anne of Green Gables. I read the books as a kid (and a young adult) and have watched the movies many times. How wonderful for you!
Kimba
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I’m so glad you received the collection. I hope you love the films. They truly are among my very favorite movies…
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