{i like getting pretty things in the mail}

isn't it just so fun to find a little package waiting for you at your doorstep
when you get home from a long day at work?
the other day, i found just that and was very pleased with its contents ::
a set of darling coasters from the talented and just-plain-awesome mandie,
blogger behind mandie's mumblings and shop owner of moxie mandie.

look how pretty!! and the packaging is just perfect. love the twine.

and look how awesome this card she included with it is! 
such a nice little added bonus. love the attention to detail.
looks like she took a cue from my blog design colors :)

what a perfect new home for our glasses :) they even match!
they are so beautifully crafted and the colors & design are gorgeous.

you can find more pretty coasters, as well as ruffly clutches, pouches, hot pads & handmade cards at mandie's etsy shop.
and lucky for you guys, 
mandie is offering an exclusive 10% off discount
by using coupon code PRETTIES10 at checkout!!
you can save on pretties such as these 
(although believe me, they already have fantastically affordable price tags!) ::

{raw semi ruffled wristlet clutch} LOVE!!

{home sweet crazy home quilted hot pad}

{raw semi ruffled wristlet clutch / grey and plum}

{poppy pouch} 

{pretty packages}

thank you all for your sweet words yesterday.
you guys are seriously so kind and encouraging,
i always enjoy reading your comments!

another thing i enjoy?
getting lovely packages in the mail.
i was lucky enough to get two yesterday.
what a treat after a long, gloomy winter day.

first one : from one my favorite artists on etsy :: leah duncan.
i already own a beautiful print by her.
now i own a beautiful screenprinted pillowcase
to add some color to the new duvet cover we got for Christmas.
(which finally replaced the super girly and puppy-torn floral one we had before).

i was delighted by leah's packaging. how beautiful is that card?!
inside is a lovely handwritten note  & a postcard of one of her new prints.
it's always fun to get a little something extra!

and the pillowcase is even more beautiful in person than in photos. it is extremely well-made. i really like the organic cotton she used. it has great texture (and is really good quality).

i also received some decorative japanese tape from the etsy shop pretty tape, and let me tell you, it definitely lives up to its name! it, too, came in a lovely package,
though i didn't get any good photos of it.

aren't the colors perfect? i have been wanting some pretty tape for some time now, and finally decided to splurge after some recent sales i made. i can't wait to use it!

have you received any pretty packages lately?