Thank You Notes

A topic that came up with the girls as we were eating and chatting was thank you notes. People just don't send them anymore. You are lucky if you receive an e-mail or they mention it the next time you see them.

I was brought up that it was proper etiquette to write a thank you for gifts I received. My mom would have me take out my cute stationery set and write thank you notes for gifts I received for birthdays and Christmas. My thank yous back then were very short and sweet. Also, my mom wanted us to write the thank you before we could enjoy the gift.

Maybe this started my love of stationery. I love all kinds and styles. I could spend hours in a stationary store or on line store. I just love paper! Nowadays I enjoy making handcrafted cards but if I'm in a bind, I turn to the old stand by of Hallmark or other stationary company.

As I have gotten older and wiser, I will send thank yous for other occasions besides gift that I have received, such as; an interview, guest at a dinner party, when a friend has helped out with a special favor, being a house guest, to the hostess after a party was given in your honor and especially for gifts received in the mail( this lets the sender know that it has arrived).

A thank you note is an expression of appreciation for a thoughtful act, gift or expression. Also, its so nice to go to the mailbox and discover a hand written card is waiting for you to open. Something nice instead of bills and junk mail.

So do you need to send out some thank yous this weekend? I have already mailed mine for the gifts I received Wednesday.

Have a great day!

Look What Came in the Mail

The above blue top and skirt is so comfortable. The skirt has a ruffle hem so it swings when you walk. Now I need to get shoes and a new purse and I'll be set.

The green dress I'm going to use as a swimsuit cover up. It's the perfect summer green and has a palm tree embroidered and beaded up at the top. It has an attached hood and a kangaroo pocket on front. And the bonus beach bag will look great toting around all summer.

Both items were purchased from QVC when they were the Today Special Offer.

Today we are spending time doing some projects around the house. Cleaning out DS's room and closet. Getting ready to paint next week. Later this evening we are having dinner with my folks at a new steak house.

Hope your day is off to a great start!

Fun Mail Day

Today in the mail I received this adorable ladybug key fob. It has my initial on the back side. I had ordered it from the Preppy Petunia. She has some cute things. Please go check out here items. You will not be disappointed. She also has a blog, Grosgrain Garage, that I enjoy popping in and reading. She is a very creative and talented person. She will inspire you, make you think about things and have you rolling with laughter. I consider her a blog friend!

DS and I didn't venture out today due to the rain. There was quite a bit of local flooding. We stayed in and watched Disney Channel, the movie Zathura and played Monopoly. Hopefully the rain we leave so that we can enjoy the outdoors more this summer. I think it has rained just about everyday for the month of June and July. The mosquitoes are vicious!

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!