Care

Just a bit of a note. I realise that having things arrive or be received by the close date is part of the swap - however, speaking for myself? I live in Canada, and I have been experiencing either my post being sent days later than when I put it in the postbox, or receiving packages later than the closing date. I really don't mind too much, especially when I see that the sender has gone to a great deal of trouble to ensure that I am well pleased with what I receive. If possible, it would be nice to hear from anyone where their package is going to be late ... but I do take into consideration the content and care with which anyone takes to send me anything. Postage is very expensive these days, and I so appreciate that for some, this may be prohibitive at times, and they may have to wait for their pennies to arrive. I personally didn't receive a heart because apparently my package was dated several days after I posted it ... yet I know that I posted it well within the closing date, and that everyone else who's parcel was also posted that day .. got them on time. So, before I rush to judgement on anyone else, I know Canada Post is just very inefficient, and I won't take it out on anyone when a parcel arrives late, especially if it's an outstanding parcel! oxoxo

Fall Update:

Having completed my third move of the year, I have completed several wonderful swaps. I am so impressed with kindness and thoughtfulness with which people put into their swaps to me. One of the reasons I love this group of people from all over the world.

Of late, I have had to help my family with some unexpected matters related to my Dad's passing, so I've not been keeping up as usual. If I've forgotten to send something please do let me know! My life has been on hold for several weeks now, and I know I get very distracted - so please just let me know and if I've forgotten, I will certainly get on it!

I see so many fantastic swaps for Christmas - I love all of the ingenuity in creating them, and I so appreciate the time that each Swap leader takes to do so. Really fantastic!

I am hoping by the end of October, things will settle down, and I can get back to my life :) I would love to participate in a couple of the creative Christmas swaps, but until I am actually sitting in my living room for more than a day without interruption, I shall just wait.

Cheers to all! oxoxo Cares

oxox Care

I love alot of things in life ...my friends, my dog Baxter and his pet cat Bella (she's real folks!). I own my own business (organizational home care and cleaning) which is a perfect outlet for my OCD tendencies! , have fostered many children who are now young adults (as I pull another grey hair out! from under the blonde dye!), I live on the West Coast of Canada, I have a blog about makeup and all things beautiful inside and out, I love the sun and heat! I like to take road trips to my favorite Goodwill store in Ballard, Wa ... oh I love those trips! if you want to know any other details, by all means ask .. can't guarantee I'll answer but what the heck! You never know til you try! oxo

THINGS I LIKE: *************

Purple, purply pink eyeshadows (no cheap products please:):)
* Onlly new or swatched once please

Purple gel, cream and pencil eyeliners (no cheap products please) * Only new or swatched once please

funny postcards

erotic (not dirty) postcards

bath products - nothing fruity

Chocolate - dark please **Dove dark chocolate!

funky containers and boxes

silver containers

hearts (nothing tacky please)

Asian calligraphy - wallhangings, pictures, artwork Feng shui tools

Velvet fabric

Vintage velvet fabric

scarves (anything with burgandy, gold, green, purple, royal blue)

linen fabric ( cream, or colours as above)

embroidery threads

vintage tea bag holders

vintage tea leaf strainers

unique teapots

unique decorative teaspoons

unique tea caddies (no light glass please)

coffee - real - Starbucks instant coffee Extra stront

Coffee - Steel Espresso makers - unique 1 (one) or 2 (two) cup coffee- makers - unique coffee cups/mugs

PEARS - photos, pictures, drawings, unique pear shaped containers, jewellry

handbags - mostly totes in leather

writing paper - nice pears, my initials (CC), plain cream

envelopes - all sizes

unused Christmas cards

unused unique cards

anything to do with Stampin up

Rubber stamps - roses, 'thank you', joy, peace, love, life, friendship, fun, - most inspirational stamp words

silk scarves

cashmere scarves

black leggings (L - XL) footless

gel pens (black or purple)

Calligraphy pens (nibbed or felt)

black, dark green or purple India ink

bubble wrap pockets

photo or picture frames

unique tissue paper

unique wrapping paper

silver or nickel necklaces (long)

"pearl' necklaces (long) (fake of course!)

beads - anything unique, rose quartz, amethyst, green adventurine, crystal

crystal chandelier pendants - all sizes

bracelets ( unique) not less than an 1" wide please

earrings ( unique)

turqoise

mens white dress shirts - size 16/18

Post its - unusual ones

Blackberry flavour candy

Raspberry flavour candy

BOOKS: NON FICTION

anything from British history relating to the Tudor or Elizabethan eras

Scottish or Irish history

erotic black and white photography,

unique architectual design,

Feng Shui,

women who have changed the world for the better

Autobiographies and biographies of people who have changed the world for the better

Dalai Lama

BOOKS: FICTION

Mysteries

Joanna Trollope

Agatha Christie

Stephen Fry

Anthony Bourdain mysteries

Ann Rule

• can't think right now but will be adding other authers I enjoy or would like to read :)

Janet Evonovich (Stephanie Plum series)

TELEVISION:

Kingdom (Stephen Fry), Morse, Midsomer Mysteries Inspector Lewis ... most British mysteries, drama and some comedy, Desperate Housewives, No Reservations, (and have watched 'A Cook's Tour')

MOVIES:

The Dead Poets Society,

Shrek,

The Fifth Element,

Galaxy Quest,

The Bird Cage

MUSIC: Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Lady Gaga, Joss Stone, Collective Soul, The Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Wyclef Jean, B.B. King, Linkin Park, Gwen Stefani, Maroon 5, Shaggy, Mozart, Josh Grogan

DISLIKES**************:

stickers that include cutesy anything, no cutesy sayings -

pastel anything - unless it's makeup! and in lavender, mauve etc. (thank you:))

cheap chocolate (makes me break out :( )

cheesy greeting cards

earrings that do not have hypo allergenic posts

footless tights in anything other than black

cheesy animal stuff

notepads that are not in my colours or have silly sayings etc

fruity teas

tea cups or mugs with cheesy writing or designs

decorative teaspoons that are poorly made

bad coffee - no instants unless from Starbucks

coffee cups with tacky printing or designs