a box full of calico

when i sent a package off to the ever lovely nicole a couple weeks ago, i never anticipated to receive such a generous gift in return. on friday, i had the pleasure of finding a box waiting for me when i got home. i can't explain my excitement upon seeing it. the outside was artfully decorated, but what was inside surpassed my expectations! it was filled with calico goodness!

both dresses fit now, as you can see in the first picture, and will be great after baby as well. and how rad are the tooled leather butterflies, handmade by nicole herself?! one is hair clip and the other is a belt/headband/use your imagination. i've worn both already and know they will get much use in jazzing up my outfits.

and as if that was not enough, she sent baby clothes too! a sweet red dress with embroidery on the neckline, a most adorable purple skirt and blouse, a precious floral top and a cute vintage receiving blanket. my daughter alex was with me when i opened everything and she said, "wow, she really knows what you like mom!". i could not agree more!

thank you so much nicole!

if you are not already following her blog, do yourself a favor and go check it out here. she has some amazingly inspirational style, but more importantly she is a sweet, creative soul.

♥ anne