I have been so warmed by the thoughtfulness and generosity of people especially during my pregnancy.
Jessica of Coco & Mingo, a beautiful design, lifestyle and hand lettering blog, recently sent me this most amazing gift. Jessica and I have become friends through blogging. I was so attracted to her style and would ask her questions like what pens she used etc. so I could emulate her! Her photography is stunning and something I also aspire to. I was also intrigued that she was from Hawaii and then living in NYC.
When she asked for my address, I was SO excitedly anticipating something with her gorgeous handwriting and not only did she send that but an awesome onesie representing NYC and the cutest whale toy that I think I’m in love with. I want to frame this card!
I am so touched by her efforts and gesture. Me, I’m not so great at receiving but when it comes to a baby, I have become open to receiving love and gifts more now than before. It’s for the baby! I appreciate this lesson.
Thank you, Jessica! I hope you are ok with me posting this!
P.S. I hope you can you see my sausage fingers in these photos? They are HUGE! HA!
Are you good at receiving? Why?
Abby says
What adorable gifts and what a sweet, sweet friend. I just love that card and it will look perfect in a frame!
Christina Warren says
Oh totally! Thank you! Doesn’t she just make you think you can start writing like that…then I pick up the pen…lol
Jennica says
These are so cute! 🙂 I am loving the hand lettering art you received! I’m not a good receiver either.. I prefer giving and sharing, makes me happier. I always try to just be grateful though 🙂
Christina Warren says
Oh, isn’t the lettering amazing! I wish I could write like that! I’m sure it took so much practice! Thank you!
Pamela Bannon says
These are so cute! I especially love that little whale and you KNOW I am all about that Brooklyn shirt! xo
Christina Warren says
HA! Yes, the whale is killing me! lol Thanks, Pamela!
Andreea Belc says
I am not good at receiving either, but I try to do my best since I know people give gifts from the heart. So happy for you and what you get to experience.
Christina Warren says
Yes, I’m so grateful to always be evolving and learning from others as to opening myself to connecting with people which to me means both giving and receiving! 🙂 Thank you!
Rebekah says
Love that shirt! I might need to buy one for my nephew…
Christina Warren says
It’s a onesie and it is TOOOO CUTE! I love that it will make me think of sweet Jessica in NYC! That’s the cool part about personal gifts like these, right! Your nephew and his mom would approve!
Rebecca says
Adorable!
Christina Warren says
Thank you, Rebecca, I can never get enough of Jessica’s handwriting.
Misty, Handbags + Handguns says
I’m a new follower.. just found you through Venus Trapped in Mars. 🙂
Christina Warren says
Hi, Misty! I am cracking up over your site name! I definitely know a few things about handguns (military background). Now I’m more into handbags…soon to be diaper bags…yikes! Thank you for stopping by!
Rowena @ rolala loves says
What lovely baby gifts! That card is gorgeous and the whale and onesie are adorable. Jessica is such a sweetheart and a talented lady for sure!
I just try to let my gratitude take over when it comes to receiving. Usually I’m just so touched by the kindness.
Rowena @ rolala loves
Christina Warren says
Oh Jessica is and so are YOU! I like the way you put that-to let your gratitude take over. I felt like that with this post. I usually worry about how my gratitude may come across but I just went for it. Thank you, Rowena.
Meg @Life, Love and The Webers says
I can hold my own with a glue gun and a sewing machine, but when it comes to calligraphy and word art, I fall short. What a beautiful card and such sweet gifts.
I for sure, am a terrible receiver of any kind. I am just so awkward. My gratitude is overwhelming, but I don’t want to seem fake or not genuine, so it just comes out awkward when inside I am just so thankful.
Now giving on the other hand, is my very favorite.
Hope you have a great day!!
Christina Warren says
Oh cool, Meg! I LOVE the glue gun and I’m OK with a sewing machine. I’m seriously looking forward to sewing Halloween costumes someday! I can be so awkward about receiving too. Generosity toward the baby has really helped me to be more gracious. I love to give as well and I have to say that during my pregnancy, my energy level really changed my level of giving abilities! This whole experience is so huge! Thank you!