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The sweetest friend has sent me thoughtful treasures all the way from the coastline of California.  It was such a wonderful mail day to open a package from Carissa, seeing her carefully chosen pieces of her home state for Sofia to discover and enjoy.  Seashells, sand, saltwater taffy and gorgeous hand drawn map to show exactly where it originated - we couldn't be more grateful.  I'm looking forward to the day we can get our little ones together and sit over a cup of tea.

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  1. Meredith SledgeDecember 4, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Love these pictures!! The first one is really neat. Love the view.

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  2. AmberDecember 4, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Beautiful!

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  3. BelindaDecember 4, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    What a gorgeous thoughtful gift. X

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  4. Harri DavisonDecember 4, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Amazing gifts and what beautiful photographs of them too! x

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  5. Bekah TurnerDecember 4, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    I always love your photos. xo

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  6. Midnight And DawnDecember 4, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Beautiful photos :)
    What a sweet package to receive!
    I love the idea of drawing a map of where everything is from.
    It makes it that more special!

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    1. KateDecember 4, 2012 at 4:30 PM

      Isn't that the best idea? She is truly something special...

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  7. JulieDecember 4, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    The sand in the jar is such a sweet idea. Makes me want to head to the beach right now with jars to fill for all my landlocked babies.

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  8. tea with lucyDecember 4, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Such lovely photos of a sweet package. Love the connections that come with the blogging community.

    rachel xo

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    1. KateDecember 4, 2012 at 8:01 PM

      It's probably my most favorite reason to blog, the community here is incredible.

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  9. CoryDecember 4, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    What a sweet gesture!

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  10. Anna {fields-of-sage}December 5, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    How thoughtful and lovely of your sweet friend. Receiving items the "old fashion" way holds such special meaning x

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  11. Steph @ this brown wrenDecember 5, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    So very special. When the nightly news screeches out all the hatred in the world I am reassured by such beautiful acts. This planet is full of warm, loving and giving human beings. Sigh :) x

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  12. Little Paper TreesDecember 5, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    found your blog from che&fidel! so a beautiful space, loving your photos. As an American living in Sydney its great to discover blogs from all over! :)

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  13. Contemplating BeautyDecember 6, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    sweet, precious thoughtful gifts...

    xo

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  14. CarissaDecember 6, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Oh goodness, I am always excited and delighted by the content of your blog, but what a surprise to find Plum's and my little package so beautifully portrayed. You are too kind, and your words are so sweet. So excited for our pending visit over tea!

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  15. ashleyDecember 7, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Salt water taffy is something I miss more than anything. Lovely package and photos. Xx

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  16. RonnieDecember 11, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    Love these photos so much. I've never tasted salt water taffy before - it looks absolutely lovely!
    Ronnie xo

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