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Biffo1963

Biffo1963
Date Joined: September 8, 2013
Last Online: October 31, 2013
Birthday: October 15
Country: United Kingdom

About Me

Hi Folks!

I'm Bev and I live in a very old house in the countryside, near Worcester in the UK with my husband and two ginger cats called Riley & Spike. My 2 kids have recently graduated from college and left home.

I grew up in the suburbs of Birmingham, UK with my younger sister, then went to college and studied history. I went on to be an accountant which was the worst decision ever! I soon realised my mistake :) I should have been a singer.

I love stationery, art, music and books. I will read most things - I have read Harry Potter, Jane Austen, Margaret Atwood and Rose Tremain amonst many. I am a member of a reading group in my village, where we chat about books but also share food. I love Renaissance and Pre-Raphaelite paintings and regularly visit galleries. [This is a painting by Rossetti]

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I also garden quite a lot. I grow some of my own fruit and vegetables and cook regularly for my family. Favourite flower? That's difficult. I love roses, dahlias and foxgloves.

Music - definitely jazz first, then disco, then everything else! I love Jamie Cullum, Ella Fitzgerald, Melody Gardot, Madeleine Peyroux. And if I can dance to a track, all the better.

I collect replica netsuke - small Japanese carved figures. [Replicas because the originals are too expensive!] I love oriental art and I have a few Buddha figures around the house.

My favourite city in the world is Venice - I love the buildings, the water and boats, the people, the food and the art. I would love to speak Italian but my language skills aren't the best.

riley

My favourite films are Sleepless in Seattle [I always cry!], Toy Story, White Christmas and Sense & Sensibility. I watch cookery programmes, history documentaries and dramas on TV.

I love the colours blue & green; I doodle; love the snow, hate the sun; like drinking coffee in street cafes and watching people; love drinking tea and vodka and eating ice cream; I sing in the shower; and I dream of writing a novel and living by the sea.

So what do I want to find in my mail - art, things to make me laugh, images of places, maps, inspirational quotes, stickers, vintage stuff especially about travel, recipes, and poems & stories. Most importantly, surprise me. [I don't really like overly commercial stuff, nor cutesy/pink/girly stuff

I have joined Swap-bot to receive and send more snail mail. I still get excited when I hear the postman at the door and I want to exercise my creative muscles, dormant so long whilst bringing up my family.[ Note - I always send my swaps on time so contact me if there is a problem :)]

So hello, Swap-bot people! I'm ready :)

Ratings

3stairs rated for Pinterest - My Favorite Artist on Jul 3, 2014
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Lucine rated for My Week in Photos on Oct 21, 2013
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Comment: Thank you. Sad to see such small pictures and no real activity on any of those pictures. I could not say if any of those pictures are your week in photos:(
Response: I'm sorry you didn't like the photos. I did take them all last week. I'm a bit camera shy. Sorry again
CajunLady rated for Pinterest ~ PUMPKINS on Oct 16, 2013
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Comment: great board!!
Response: Thank you :)
primrose rated for Is this even a bookmark? on Oct 15, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much for all the book marks. I especially like the owls and the Winnie the Pooh. My grand kids love the Gruffalo. I'm so happy you couldn't make up your mind!
Response: So pleased you liked them - thank you for the rating
Elliepatterson rated for Pinterest ~ PUMPKINS on Oct 15, 2013
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Comment: Your pumpkin board was a delight! Very colorful and uniquely decorated pumpkins, especially the nail pumpkins. I enjoyed your board. Happy Fall ellie
Response: Great!!!! Thank you for the rating
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Comment: wow totally awesome pkg. thank you
Response: Pleased you liked it. Thank you for the rating :)
Luvslife3 rated for Pinterest ~ PUMPKINS on Oct 15, 2013
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Comment: Great board!!..I loved the nails one and the doodle one the most!! Thank you for sharing!
Response: Happy Halloween :)
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Comment: Thank you for the letter and all the little goodies! :)
Response: Glad you liked it and thank you for the rating
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Comment: Ok now I am a Giovanni Bellini fan. I cannot get over the volume, content and detail in his paintings. I enjoyed this swap and appreciate you being my partner. Happy Fall Mailings, ellie
Response: Hurrah - lovely to find another fan. Thank you for your rating :)
VaGrammy66 rated for Pinterest - My Favorite Artist on Oct 8, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your Bellini board. His painting are very beautiful!
Response: thank you for the rating - glad you liked
HelenG6 rated for Halloween Postcards on Oct 8, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for your creepy illustrated card. I don't want any note given to me at a gravesite - spooky!
Response: Thank you for the rating
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Comment: Growing up Catholic (even though I don't actively practice it), I've always loved and appreciated religious art.
Response: Thank you for the rating
prettyheart rated for Bizarre/Unusual PC Swap #5 on Oct 5, 2013
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Comment: Thank you! Bizarre postcard indeed. :)
Response: Glad you liked it. Thank you for the rating
AnnieMaxine rated for Cemetery PC Swap on Oct 4, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the extras! That was a super nice of you!!! Thanks for joining my swap, as well!
Response: Glad u liked it and thank you for the rating
HouseCatAntonia rated for Bizarre/Unusual PC Swap #5 on Oct 4, 2013
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Comment: Thank you! The postcard is definitely Bizarre.. and creepy. I'm glad you liked the Russian doll! Thanks again! :D x
Response: Glad u liked it : And thank you for the rating
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Comment: Thank you this is the greatest envie!! I also love the postcards and all the extras.
Response: That got to you quickly :) Glad you liked it and thank you for the rating
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Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely letter! I will write soon x
Response: :)
Noona rated for Russian Doll Art Swap on Sep 30, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely Russian doll art! <3 <3 I can tell you read my profile the package clearly shows that. I appreciate you adding the Alice in wonderland postcard and the Russian doll picture "Its whats inside that counts"
Response: No problem. I enjoyed doing it. Thank you so much for the rating
Sacha rated for ✉ Snail Mail Envie ✉ #6 on Sep 30, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much for your envelope! I love how you decorated it!!! I especially adore the tiny envelope you picked for me! Love Sacha
Response: Fantastic - thank you so much for the rating
Newberlin rated for Airmail/postal theme goodies on Sep 27, 2013
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Comment: Hi, thank you for the great mail, it's all so nice! :)
Response: Pleased it arrived so quickly. Thank you for the rating :)

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