Tuesday, October 23, 2007

The Perfect Gift for the Perfect Host


Hmmm...brown envelope. Something unfortunate for Mr. Blandings?


Heavens, no. That would be unseemly.


It's a little, no, quite big actually, package from pve design.


Perfection. A lovely host gift for our big city friend. I had no idea how much he loved the one with the mice - his screen saver for weeks, as I understand. These little jewels are especially for him.





I can't wait to wrap them up and send them off. Our visits there are always special; it's sometimes difficult to come up with just the thing to let him know how much we enjoy them. Fortunately for me, Patricia Van Essche has an extraordinarily talent; these are spot on. Lucky friend, lucky me.
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12 comments:

  1. SuzyOctober 24, 2007 at 12:38 AM

    They are lovely, and that is a great gift idea. What a good friend you are.

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  2. ALL THE BESTOctober 24, 2007 at 6:01 AM

    What a wonderful gift!! Patricia is the best!!!

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  3. The Peak of ChicOctober 24, 2007 at 9:29 AM

    Patricia is such a talent, and you're are such a nice friend!

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  4. Mrs. BlandingsOctober 24, 2007 at 9:43 AM

    Yes, Patricia is great! She surprised me with all three views - they are so charming in person.

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  5. annechovieOctober 24, 2007 at 10:26 AM

    How charming! What a perfect host's gift. Patricia is amazing the way she can just whip out those sketches - she really has talent!

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  6. Style CourtOctober 24, 2007 at 11:05 AM

    Yes what an original idea for a host's gift. You are a generous friend Patricia (Mrs. B) and PVE is amazing :)

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  7. lindaOctober 24, 2007 at 1:38 PM

    Beautiful!

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  8. Brilliant AsylumOctober 24, 2007 at 1:38 PM

    Ha ha! Loved your intro to this post. You will certainly be invited back with this gift.

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  9. Mrs. BlandingsOctober 24, 2007 at 2:34 PM

    Brilliant - thanks, we'll see if Mr. Blandings thinks it's funny - he reads every day, but doesn't get a preview!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 25, 2007 at 11:34 AM

    Patricia's easy style is just so great. Anyone would be over the moon to get these. What a great gift, Mrs. Blandings. As a Graphic Artist, I know the joy a gift of a sketch or a painting can give. PVE's drawings are to be coveted!
    Plus, may I say, your friend has the BEST house...love the offset entrance.

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  11. Mrs. BlandingsOctober 25, 2007 at 12:06 PM

    He is the best. Even my husband and I fight over him a bit. I do think he will cherish these.

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  12. HeatherOctober 27, 2007 at 4:02 PM

    Lucky indeed!
    Heather

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