3.12.2011

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

14 comments :

  1. Wow, she really knows what you like, mom. That's 'cos she's magic. Pure, giving goodness. This post is seriously making me smile. What a package so chock full of beauty. You look lovely of course with your moon belly in a new dress. And the baby clothes (this is the part that's been delaying me and giving me trouble ;) amazing. With friends like Nicole you will both be very well dressed. Oh and bare leg envy. Just a bit.

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  2. oh my goddess you look amazing!!! there are few things as delightful as an intuitive nicole package. :)

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  3. dude, you are one of the most gorgeous pregnant ladies i've ever seen. i've been craving calico lately, myself. and those butterflies!!

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  4. Gosh, what a sweet gesture. The blog world is such a warm, connected community, I love it. And Alex is right - those dresses look just like you, the pink one being, for now, the perfect maternity uniform for all this great weather. You look fabulous, by the way. Not much longer now.

    Also, can't wait to see the beautiful little wardrobe for this new beautiful being. And camping. Yes! We need to get organized!

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  5. YOU LOOK GORGEOUS! those dresses are sooooo you, i love it, what a wonderful gift-giver nicole is! and how lucky and blessed to be on the receiving end of pure calico loveliness. you just totally warmed my heart and world this morning!

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  6. How lovely!! I love those little butterflies and the dresses, so perfect.

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  7. Wow, you look so beautiful! What a great package to receive.

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  8. Dang- it's as if you shopped for yourself :D hehe. Those are perfect items and I'm swooning over those sweet butterflies! The one you wore as a headband the other night was so stinkin' cute!!! Yes, your new little one is going to be the best dressed lil' babe on the block, in all of her vintage goodness! It's going to be like having a doll :D These pictures are gorgeous- love the flowers on the side!!!

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  9. I love all the prints on all of these items!! Look how gorgeous you are all pregnant like this too! awwww. so fun!!

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  10. you look so lovely in the dress! i am so pleased that you liked the box of goodies (when i sent it off i was worried that it wouldn't make you half as happy as your gifts made me). i owe you an email--soon i promise :)
    take care.

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  11. You look so wonderful and happy in the photos! I love it when expecting mums radiate this contentedness and joy :)
    Plus: you look so lovely in this dress!

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  12. So so lovely, wish I had some of those sweet dresses when I was expecting recently!

    Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
    Otis and James accessory giveaway

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  13. You are GORGEOUS. So much calico goodness, what a lovely package! I love the calico dress with the little denim jacket too, and that butterfly resting atop your belly is perfect :)

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  14. Oh honey, you are such a beauty. The dress is perfect, Nicole is a serious sweetie pie. I can't wait to see that little baby all decked out in some precious little vintage too :-)

    Super smart thinkin' with the necklace holder, and what a joy to see on your wall every day!

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anne