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Tuesday, April 7, 2009

I Love Surprises

As I was driving home from work on Friday, Mr. B called me and asked "What did you order from Pottery Barn? There are two huge boxes on the front porch." I was so excited, so I put the pedal to the metal. Two huge Pottery Barn boxes don't magically appear everyday, you know.

So I tore open the boxes and found eight place settings of the Pottery Barn Emma dinnerware - in my signature color.


I am thrilled. My aunt knows I have a thing for green AND dots and when she saw the dinnerware, she thought of me. Then she realized they were called the Emma - the name of my great-grandmother (her grandmother) who I was named after. So much "me" rolled into one set of dishes!

I am in love. And so excited to use them for Easter this weekend. Pottery Barn boxes on your front porch are the best kind of surprises!
Posted by Emily at 6:56 AM
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23 comments:

  1. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowApril 7, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    So cute! I was just outside with my neighbor watching the UPS truck drive by my home. We were talking about how we still wish it will just randomly stop by our home and leave us a surprise package, but maybe I'm too old for that! Still love to hope, though!

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  2. JenApril 7, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Lucky lucky you! I love online shopping at Christmas because packages always come to the door - alas, never for me :-) Beautiful dishes.

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  3. KatieApril 7, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Is your aunt looking to add to her neice collection? Because I am available :)

    ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! I am totally the color of your new dishes outta sheer jealousy! Love them!

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  4. KaitlynRaeApril 7, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Wow! Lucky you! Those dishes are beautiful! I love the beading on them. The color is great too.

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  5. AnonymousApril 7, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    WHAT A FABULOUS gift!! I have the Emma dinnerware in cream and I LOOOOVe it! I totally want green salad plates to accent it! :)

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  6. MeredithApril 7, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    What a wonderful and thoughtful aunt! She knows you too well!

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  7. LizApril 7, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    love it! so cute!

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  8. AnonymousApril 7, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    They are gorgeous, and what a thoughtful gift!!

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  9. melissa oApril 7, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    I LOVE that set! Perfect for spring and summer. PS - your aunt ROCKS.

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  10. Freckles ChickApril 7, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    When am I coming over for dinner? =)

    Gorgeous detailing and color! All I ever get from my aunt is unsolicited advice =(

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  11. claire @ a peachtree city lifeApril 7, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    those are so cute and will be very festive for easter (but of course, great for everyday too!)

    what a nice aunt!

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  12. LindsayApril 7, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    obsessed! They are so cute! love 'em! Hope you enjoy them!!! :)

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  13. leah @maritalblessApril 7, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Oh my gosh! That is just amazing. There's no way your aunt had a chance once she found out the name! They are beautiful!

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  14. KateApril 7, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    Those are fantastic! Your aunt must rock!

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  15. KristiApril 7, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Wow, what a great surprise. Where can I get an aunt like that?

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  16. Mrs. 5CApril 7, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Those are BEAUTIFUL! That is my all time favorite color too. Good choice! :)

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  17. UnknownApril 7, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    OOOHHH pretty! UPS is like Christmas! Love it.

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  18. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsApril 7, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Those are fabulous.

    What a wonderful surprise on your doorstep.

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  19. LeighApril 7, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    wow! Lucky girl! Enjoy.

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  20. Dusty @AllThingsG+DApril 8, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    What a wonderful surprise! Those dishes are beautiful--and I love how they're so perfectly "you." I sense a new family heirloom in the making!

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  21. Sa-Sea April 8, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    NO WAY!!! I hope Pottery Barn has something named Katie and someone thinks enough of me to send them! :)
    love them!!!

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  22. christelApril 10, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    That is a wonderful surprise. And they are gorgeous.

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  23. JillApril 22, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I found your blog from Freckles Chick and I have to say that I love your style!

    I also love these dishes and wish that someone would surprise me! :) ha!

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