a lovely parcel

My intentions were good before I left for Seattle last week.  I planned to write about where I was headed beforehand, and my experience during, but none of that materialized.  The five days were somewhat tumultuous, and I have been attempting to regroup since.  I look forward to sharing with you once I've had the chance to sort the information and the feelings.

Regardless, it is good to be back!  I am excited to catch up with you, and fill you in on the exciting things that have been unfolding around here.  Until then, one thing that I do want to share is that I received a lovely package while away,
and I was so excited to visit my mailbox today,

knowing that this sweet little parcel was waiting for me. 

Bonnie, who writes the lovely blog, Daily Cupcake, hosted a giveaway the other week and I won!! 

Isn't winning such a lovely surprise?!  Bonnie takes the most beautiful, vintage photographs and captures moments that are so perfect they make you want to climb into the picture. 

The grouping she sent is the epitome of fall~

pumpkins, cupcakes, leaves, coffee mugs, and rust colored flowers. 

Here are a couple of my favorites. 

~Autumn Wish~

~Sunshine Spice~

They make the perfect addition to my fall decor, and make me want to

whip up another batch of pumpkin cupcakes.

I love them!

Thank you Bonnie!

To check out more of her work, visit her Etsy shop, While Wandering.

It'll warm your spirit.

xx