A lovely {ruffly} gift to myself

A while back Jeanne Oliver Designs was having a little sale on some items. 

This is what I bought:

{ruffled messenger bag--source: Jeanne Oliver}

It turns out, it's even cuter in person. The attention to detail is amazing, including the charming lining.

This is how the package came.  So beautiful, I almost didn't want to open it.

It was so cute I went back {to the website}.  I really shouldn't have. But I did.  Unfortunately for those interested, the ruffled messenger bag was sold out but she still had the Sadie.

And again, it's even cuter in person.  I love the vintage floral pattern and colors--kind of reminds me of vintage sheets, which I am currently loving and collecting--and the ruffly flower.

The package came just as beautiful--topped with old book pages and vintage looking tags--talk about primping a package!  This got me thinking, do people get as excited as I did when they get my packages?  I didn't really need to ask the question, I already know the answer.

This has inspired me to spend a little more time when packaging items from my etsy shop.   I think it makes a huge difference when something is wrapped so beautifully--somehow it makes the gift inside even better.  So I vow to do better. Although it won't look exactly like this,

it will be wrapped beautifully enough to give as a gift.

Also, I'm working on adding some new items to my etsy shop, along with some handmade items {remember my vintage sheet love?  that may or may not have something to do with it}.  I am really excited about them and hope they will turn out as great as I envision them.  I'm hoping to get my shop updated by the end of next week, I'll let you know when I do.

keep primping,