Reasons I’m loving the mailman today

It’s no secret that I love my friends at my post office a lot. So much that we’re friend on Facebook and while I was away the other week they kept me posted on my … post. Hubby jokingly mentioned, “Don’t you think it’s a bit odd that you know what’s happening with your parcels while you’re away?”

Odd? No. Wonderful, more like it!

I’ve been waiting on two parcels and they arrived yesterday. One was the Canon EOS photo5 pack. I stalked their site a few weeks back and then signed up for the challenge. Basically they send you 5 items in a little brown box and you have to take photos with them. I don’t know if there are prizes, and I actually don’t really care. I am just excited about shooting something fun.

The first challenge was shooting something from your pet’s eyes. I don’t have a pet, but the weekend that this challenge was set we were babysitting my sister’s dog. I’ll share the photo when I share the rest of the challenge pics.

The second challenge is shooting foam. It’s a little package of suds. My mind is ticking over with creative thoughts!

Challenge 3 is sequins. I haven’t read the instructions yet, but it sounds fun!

Challenge 4 is powder. I’m stumped on this one so far.

And lastly, challenge 5 is ribbons. I have NO idea what panning is. I’ll have to research, unless someone here knows? Please!

Then along came a knock on the door and a bigger parcel. If you’re a stationery loving fruitloop like me, then you’ll know how exciting this one. I ordered a life journal from Erin Condren a few weeks back and it arrived {along with some complimentary personalised gift stickers}.

One weekend I saw that someone on Twitter {I can’t remember who} had purchased one and loved it. And before you know I was drooling over how beautiful they were.

I choose pink. Shock horror!

I’m so excited about finding the perfect pen and sitting down tonight to get my life sorted. The shipping is crazy expensive, but I emailed Erin and asked if they had other shipping options and she kindly sent a code to get $25 off. So probably shouldn’t say that, but it might be worth trying?

Has anything exciting hit your mailbox lately?

12 thoughts on “Reasons I’m loving the mailman today”

  1. Oh Chantelle I recently saw those life planners on someone else's blog, loved them and went to check them out but the postage costs frightened me no end!!! Might just follow your lead and see what happens. Can you tell me if you love it yet???!!! Are the dates too Americanized… if you know what i mean??!!

  2. Oh my gosh! that life planner is just what I need! (just checked out the site) I've been wanting to design one myself because nothing is ever how I want it, one of these might just save me the time, which I don't really have any way.

    Oh I so wish I had DSLR! Have fun with the photo challenge =)

  3. That challenge looks like fun!

    And I'm sure you've Googled it by now, but panning is where you follow a moving subject with your camera so your subject is clear and the background has motion blur. Good luck – can't wait to see your pics!

  4. @LionessLady: I flicked through last night and it does have a few American and Jewish holidays… and things like Fall starts, Winter ends {which will annoy me a little} but overall I think it's worth it. And they're only written in small text, so nothing you can't overlook. x

  5. Oh lovely Chantelle! I love this personalised stationery. I am a MAD stationery nut also. Kikki K and Typo are my latest fave browsing stores… ok, and a little bit of spending goes on too ;o)
    I actually received a parcel this week for my Mr1, it was such a nice surprise, a belated birthday gift from a friend. I'm with you, there is nothing like receiving a letter or package in the mail… and I enjoy sending them out too! xo

  6. Thanks so much for the hot tip for the Life Planners. I've just ordered mine today and now will be awaiting the delivery with much excitement! I adore gorgeous stationary and this year I've tried to live out of the diary on my iphone ( which is brilliant) but it left me feeling not quite right. The Erin Condren one will be perfect for my family's busy life! Thankyou!!

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