The hubs kissed me goodbye this afternoon as he left for school, then showed up in my office again about 10 seconds later. This time with a package in hand.
“Ummm. Were you expecting something from Uzbekistan?”
Check out the crazy wax seal:
I told him ‘no’ and denied his claims that I was a secret international drug dealer. I opened the (shockingly well-glued) package and realized that I just might be something worse than a measly drug dealer.
I’m an eBay addict.
Two hand-embroidered Uzbek Suzani pillowcases.
I honestly didn’t even remember buying them. I had to go into my eBay account to see if they were really mine.
I think I need an intervention.
They’re lovely!
I think I have ordered from that same ebay seller! My kids took the package, cool stamp and all for show and tell. Love the pillows!!
You are really funny. Part of what makes you unique are your fabulous one-of-a-kind finds.
No intevention necessary!
They are darling! And what a cool package!
Well they’re gorgeous!! Great find!
Those do not warrant an intervention–not in the least. Those beauties call for congratulations. They are beautiful.
Okay, so maybe you need an intervention… so what! You’re not alone in that ;-) And while we’re on the subject, how do I find that eBay seller?
you are so funny! I’ve totally had that moment where I’ve had to CHECK to see if I actually bought something. xoxoxox Abbey
Who cares! Those are beautiful. Love your blog, by the way.
That is the coolest package I have ever seen!! LOVE the pillows, love the blog!! Miss you guys!
Fabulous!
Both package and pillows.
I want to wrap things exactly like that but I heard the postal service frowns on brown paper packages tied up with string.
Oh, and sealing wax! Delightful.
beautiful! the wrapping of that package… charming! xo.
Ha ha ha. I loved that story. I could picture the exchange perfectly. You guys are the best.
haha. Those are reallly cute though! Nice purchase.
Very funny. That pack is a work of art in itself. The pillow covers are lovely. Where do you plan on putting them?
Tricia – Avolli
Oh I love them. Isn’t that a fun surprise?
gorgeous!
and also hilarious that you didn’t remember them.
yumminess regardless
I do love them, and that wax seal was probably worth the price of the pillows!
The seller is called Antiquarian Textiles. They sell all kinds of rugs, suzanis and ikats.
http://stores.ebay.com/AntiquarianTextiles
It’s worth it to buy something just to see that package/wax seal in person. Craziness.
I love you. This post made my night :) I LOL’ed.
This post is hysterical! I’m totally the same way but with mail order in general. This is a great find though. Love the packaging, too.
ha! i got the EXACT same package last week. i bought two ikat pillowcases. i had to sign, and the mailman even commented on the sketchiness of the packaging!
I was seeking this certain info for a long time. Thank you and good luck.