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About a week or so ago, in the midst of a real family trauma, I received a sweet little email from
MaryJane of The Beehive Cottage. She asked what my favorite colors for my kitchen are. I answered: pale mint green, pale pink and white.
“PERFECT! Thank you! Have a wonderful week.”
What are you up to, little bee?
“Something simple, practical & sweet!”
Hmm?
Friday afternoon there was a padded envelope covered in cute stamps waiting for me. A keeper, for sure.
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Inside it were three lovely dishcloths with an adorable card attached, the reverse reads:
Just because!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsT0YIzgetM_-MoXZZQ65AWIA0phjvmH_L5fj6AOIx-kB0REqe0TBQDUTzDpHGGBc9h6lVcN_k6xvpo25_uSeGm4HdSQcK8EY4hdsN9IfpyN-B-XSdmskYTHMuQAV7F1BBl3dH2wsaZ8/s400/IMG_3793.jpg)
Way across the country, MaryJane can only imagine what this gift means to me. The dishcloths are beautiful!
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If you read my blog, you will know that I am constantly awestruck at the warm support and encouragement I find whenever I blog. Of course, like any friendships there are laughs, inspiration, sharing and tears.
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Love, your friend,
elyse
xo