The Southwest is not for me........

We are back from our trip to Arizona State University and all I can say about Tempe, AZ is HOT HOT HOT. I live in the desert (in California) but I have never experienced 117 degrees with no breeze. It was a great trip with my sweet daughter (we didn't fight once) and we both came away from the orientation with the same feeling that her college life is going to be great!!! Go Sun Devils!

I received a package today from Emily at Victorian Petals and I was so excited to find much more than I ordered. She lovingly wrapped the items in white tissue paper, tied a sweet ribbon around them and embellished one of them with my intial....in pearls no less.......those little details make such a difference and although I wouldn't expect it everytime I ordered, I am more likely to visit her online boutique again and again.

The napkins with roses all over them are so beautiful. I certainly won't be using them, they are much too pretty. She included some sweet note cards with my initial on them and a journal that says "enjoy the little things in life". I must say after losing my dear dad, I see life so differently and do indeed enjoy simple little things that seemed so unimportant before his passing. Still hard to think of him in the "past tense". This package certainly lifted my spirits.

Gotta have a "favorite thing" right? Well I just love, love, love this dainty and adorable little teacup and saucer. I always drool when I read other bloggers posts that showcase their collection of teacups and although I do not collect them, I certainly cherish the ones I have and love to display them. Drop on by and visit emily at Victorian Petals, I am sure you will find some treasures too.

Happy 4th of July to you and yours,

Debbie Kay