SP8 Grand Finale
Rachele, you outdid yourself!
I knew I had a last package in the mail from my secret pal, but I wasn't prepared for such enormous spoilage. Ah, the luxury. Unfortunately, pictures can only capture the visual beauty of these gifts.
The soap package was so pretty, I almost didn't open it. The tofu soap is wonderfully smooth, and it has an almost imperceptible fragrance that reminds me of something from long ago. I can't say for sure, but you know how it is with odors: they bring back memories in a snap. This one brought up the convent of Santa Chiara in Faenza, were I spent four years as a small child. How could something from Japan remind me of Italy? And not just that: forty years apart!
A couple of fun tin boxes for the knitting girl: one with green apple mints and the other with hand balm. I can never have enough hand cream, so this is great. And the little apple mints have no sugar, so I don't have to feel guilty, either.
And the pièce de résistance: FOUR big skeins of luscious, fondable, cashmere-merino yarn from Italy in two spectacular colors and exactly the fine gauge I love. I can't wait to find a worthy project.
Good thing I'm straight, taken and about 9,000 Km away or I'd be tempted to propose.
I could not have had a better first time experience with Secret Pal.
ありがとうございました！
Comments
What a great way to wrap (no pun intended) up the Secret Pal. You all must have had a terrific time.
I found an olive scented body butter last year that seemed so familiar. I wish you the same happiness I had when I realized why it seemed so familiar. (Reminded me of my grandmother)
Posted by: Barbp | September 2, 2006 8:11 AM
I'm glad you got the package and that you liked it! Don't be too impressed; the cashmere was a super buy at Stitches, but when I saw those colors in that weight and fiber, I thought of you! Let me know what you decided to do with it.
Keep in touch!
Posted by: Rachele | September 2, 2006 8:45 AM