take a look at these treasures.

apparently i'm not the only one who was about to go into nervous breakdown mode yesterday because the mail didn't run, and i'm glad to know it! i pretty much camped out by the living room window this morning checking about every two and a half seconds to see if the mail had been delivered. finally, it was delivered. and it was glorious. i got a certain supply i've been wanting so i can get on the ball with tote bag making, and i got two other special somethings that i can't wait to show off!

one thing i've been anxiously awaiting is this pretty amethyst core sample from sarah's etsy shop, sadie. because of chris' crazy mixed up employment ordeal, i've been really good about not shopping with the exception of necessary supplies (and it's sucked, i won't lie, because i have so many talented and creative friends i want to support). this necklace, however, had to be mine no matter what. sarah had a valentine's sale in her shop, and that pretty much sealed the deal! sarah has a blog as well as her shop, and i think you'll really like her!

the other thing i've been excited about for the last few days is this amazing, earth-shattering, heart-stopping pair of boots! i don't think boots can get much better than this, and i'm happy to say that they're now mine! one of my absolute favorites, maria, and i did a trade and this is what i got! i'm thinking she got jipped because there's no way she can be as happy as i am! i'd been eyeing them in her vintage shop, little tree vintage, for a while, and i kept hoping that somehow i'd make some extra money so i could buy these! not that her prices are high, i'm just pretty much broke. when she agreed to do a trade with me, i almost roundhouse kicked through a wall i was so excited! if you're looking for vintage or handmade jewelry, check out her shop, or if you're looking for some new reading, be sure to check out her blog!

and how awesome is it that she drew a picture of flojo for me?!? i was amazed and i was smiling so big it almost ripped my face. also, i love the nickname she gave me, "toes." and speaking of nicknames, another one of my favorites is, "beans" courtesy of my soul sister, carla.

blooper: when i first started to take pictures, my big kona bear was pretty curious about the camera flashing on the tripod...or maybe he just wanted to be on my blog, i'm not sure. he's a cutie, so i figured i'd include his picture, too!

a happy mailbox.

i had hoped to share with you yesterday why my mailbox and i have been so happy, but i spent most of the day watching the snow fall (yes we got snow! only an inch, and unfortunately it was gone by this afternoon, but it was beautiful while it lasted!) and cooking for our friends that came over last night. we had such a fun evening, and chris' has a new best friend - a 4-year-old girl named rielly-anne. i'm not sure if they had more fun sliding in socks or making snow angels on the floor. anyway, what i didn't get a chance to show then, i'm showing now, because i'm too excited to keep it to myself!

okay kids, if you haven't checked out sarah's shop, SADIE DESIGNS, you absolutely must! i love her style, her bright photographs, and mainly her sweet, friendly personality. i knew i had a little something on the way, but i had no idea that my surprise would be this necklace i've been lusting after and added to a wish list a while back! she also has a blog that i love. go say hi! her packaging was so pretty, and i knew that i wanted to take a picture, but i was so excited to see what was inside that i had to open it and then rewrap it for the pictures. i'm sure i didn't get it quite right, but it's still so cute, don't you think?

the next reason my mailbox was so happy: field guided! anabela and i started doing business together years ago, and i've been a fan of her beautiful work and style ever since. her photography, blog, and shop are so inspiring, i can't tell you how many times she's made me want redecorate my house and wardrobe. so, i ordered the beautiful dreamcats calendar from her, designed by her beau, geoff piersol, but i also had a huge crush on her toronto print. imagine my surprise when i opened my package to find not one, but two beautiful prints along with a sweet note! awesome, right? and if you're interested, she has one of the cutest kitty companions i've ever laid eyes on, pony.

have you had any treats making your mailbox happy lately? do share! and how was your weekend?