a surprise arrived in my mailbox from far far away …
the lovely Australian stamp was fresh and uncanceled … I will definitely be soaking these in water as even the Air Mail stamp is special …
I could not believe my eyes when I saw the beautiful vintage pieces of Japanese fabric … I could almost hear the swish of kimonos from long ago … indigo and silks from the 1930’s and 40’s … one piece lovelier than the next … the book pages above certainly are very old world too with a fabulous patina to the delicate time worn papers …
with gorgeous ingredients like these … I could not resist the urge to begin a journal that I have had in mind for some time now…
the first signature pages for my Asian journal are underway … thank you so very much dear Jen … oxo
footnote: Friday has been a frustrating day trying to comment on blogger/blogspot bbb’s (blogblogblogs) … Service Not Available or asking to leave an identity and there is nothing to click …
Magpie's Nest ~*~ Patty Szymkowicz 
Patty,
What a fabulous gift! You are so generous yourself and so deserving!
Hugs,
Suz
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Patty! WOW! Fabulous gifts – just beautiful and so deserving. You are loved by so many and give so much of yourself to share with all of us! Enjoy! xxoo
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great present lovey!! xox
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beautiful spread! I love the muted colors with a hint of red =)
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Oh what beautiful fabrics.. so lucky..and a beautiful start to your journal.. lovely.. have a great weekend..
xo
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What a wonderful surprise package and I am going to love seeing this newest journal you’re inspired to begin.
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WOW! Such a beautiful gifts!!! and I love first pages too…
Hugs
Oxana
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oh heavens…you made out like a bandit!! Wonderful mail day for you and I love the beginning of this journal you show here…
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Aren’t surprises like this a wonderful thing? It means so much that someone was thinking of you and knew exactly what you would like. I’m looking forward to seeing your journal evolve.
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Lucky you…what a nice gift!
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Lovely stuff and you certainly don’t waste anytime time creating with it!!!
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Sooooooo soothing and grogeous!
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Oh wow. These are lovely. What a lovely gift and so very thoughtful. And those Asian pages are to die for! Love the beauty and simplicity of them.
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Beautiful gift and journal page you made with it!
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“I could almost hear the swish of kimonos from long ago …”
we are sooo cut from the same cloth 🙂 lovely.
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What a beautiful surprice.
Nice Japanese fabric!
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Oh my… what a wonderful surprise to find in your mailbox! It’s all so gorgeous!!! I can see you journaling, please do! This should be the best beginning you ever will encouter! Start NOW! Can’t wait to see what you create!
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This certainly looks full of Eastern promise ;0)
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the swish of kimonos, what a beautiful turn of phrase!!
oooh patty, what a stunner journal, its going to be wonderful…i love what you have made so far…
ive just painted the white text with twinklings ,oooohhhhh it soaks it up beautifully…
i knew you would love it.xxx
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oh how lovely. Blogger has been making changes – very very frustrating.
Patty can you email me your address so I can send you a copy of La Mode !
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ooh this is precious….beautiful fabrics too …happy crafting, dear Patty!!
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What a wonderful gift! And what a wonderful beginning to a journal I shall look forward to seeing as it progresses!!
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Patty,
How diverse you are in your creations!!! From steampunk ( I have yet to grasp that concept) to the soft, beautiful journal in the asian fabrics. love it!!
xo
lynn
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Hi Patti! Your new Asian journal has such a soft and peaceful appeal. It’s going to be a wonderful treasure. Terri
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You go girl…these are tasty delicious design elements! Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
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beautiful goodies Patty and what a great theme for your new journal. Hope you are enjoying your weekend 🙂
xo
Gaye
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What a wonderful surprise, Patty! I`m happy for you!
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Ooooh lovely jubbly! Treats make life so special. Your journal is going to be fabulous Patty….I especially like all that Asian text.
Linda xx
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This is going to be a WONDERFUL journal!!! I so adore all things Asian. Can’t wait to see the rest.
xx,
Autumn Clark
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Don’t you love postage stamps from far away? They are simply the best! This is wonderful!
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Patti! Lucky lucky you – and what a gorgeous journal you`ve started! I have a thing for Japanese fabric – I see I`m not alone.
AND I also have company from your amazing creation – which arrived safely yesterday unscathed and so creative! I love how you mounted the 3 little butterflies. You did such a beautiful job. And the collage! Are you kidding me… I feel so so lucky. I`ve taken photos and will be adding it as a separate post if that`s ok with you….
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