The Art of Packaging

So the post on further nerdom that I promised a few weeks ago is just not coming together for me.  I'll still keep in ruminating in my drafts, but move on to other things in the meantime.

For instance, one of my first posts on this blog was basically showing off some marvelous packaging that some tea I bought came in.  I'm sure I mentioned in that post how much I appreciate something that is packaged with care.  Well!, yesterday I received a belated birthday gift that just made me feel like a classy lady from the 20's.  I can't even tell you how excited I was about this.

Obviously, there's a pair of nylons inside.  But the fact that it came in a box, alone made me feel like I was in an episode of "Jeeves and Wooster".

And they're wrapped in tissue?!  Be still my beating heart.

And there they are, nylons.  Maybe not silk, like they would've been back in the day, but a girl can pretend.  

And in case I needed to be transported any further into the 20's, look at the design on them.  Fan-TAB-ulous!  

And in case you wanted to get a pair of these beauties for yourself: https://www.etsy.com/shop/galstern

Autumn Surprises

This is my favorite time of year.  I believe the holiday season has the potential to bring out the best in everyone.  And while it is fun to receive gifts, it can be so much more fun to give them.  I love the challenge of gift hunting.  Even finding that item in the corner of the shop, the shaft of light from heaven pointing you towards it...a chorus of angels singing "This, this is the perfect gift to give so and so!" as you pick it up and hold it in your hands.  And if most people feel the same as I do, it's not even the gift that's important.  Just the fact that they took the time to think of you makes me so happy.
Case in point, I just received an unexpected package from an old friend of mine...

 First I love all the little personal details.

And a little note, just for me.

 Even the tea in the cup is arranged grey, purple, grey, purple, grey.

And homemade biscotti! So yummy.

A pumpkin for a bit of fall spirit.

This just happens to be a quote from one of my favorite men:

And in the box...a cosy hat for the cooler weather!  Handmade of course. 

I love you, Jessica!