tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post3277501994614803719..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Christmas shoppingmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20362518466763395552008-12-16T13:10:00.000-08:002008-12-16T13:10:00.000-08:00Why thank you, Heart!Why thank you, Heart!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-62801911620089805582008-12-16T10:39:00.000-08:002008-12-16T10:39:00.000-08:00Lookin' good!Love the skirt.Lookin' good!<BR/>Love the skirt.The Spicershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08667011381331956751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-6903741813963339942008-12-12T17:27:00.000-08:002008-12-12T17:27:00.000-08:00I just posted another small entry on Claus Porto--...I just posted another small entry on Claus Porto--and books! I may have to indulge in some soaps soon . . .Miss Cavendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461488799928956875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-42025575904557240512008-12-12T10:26:00.000-08:002008-12-12T10:26:00.000-08:00Miss C: Even Pater (who's not generally inclined t...Miss C: Even Pater (who's not generally inclined to contemplate the small details of decorating) remarked that the empty boxes might look good filling up a big glass vase on the bathroom counter.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-9101413031722583062008-12-11T18:26:00.000-08:002008-12-11T18:26:00.000-08:00I am mad for Claus Porto's wrappings! (The soaps w...I am mad for Claus Porto's wrappings! (The soaps were one of my earliest blog posts.) I'd buy one of everything and never unwrap them--just place them in a row somewhere and mix and match weekly as if I were piecing and repiecing a quilt.Miss Cavendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461488799928956875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-91387281387893648172008-12-11T18:08:00.000-08:002008-12-11T18:08:00.000-08:00Lbr: so that black velvet jacket is a nice little ...Lbr: so that black velvet jacket is a nice little extra after the TWO PAIRS of Fabulous New Shoes!!! I'd say you're a very efficient Christmas shopper.<BR/>Thomas: Thank you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-62410106285196647612008-12-11T10:27:00.000-08:002008-12-11T10:27:00.000-08:00The skirt is stunning and, as you said, not to be ...The skirt is stunning and, as you said, not to be passed on.TheSundayBesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06883901266633855078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-54078067913915667882008-12-10T21:21:00.000-08:002008-12-10T21:21:00.000-08:00When you say Christmas shopping are you talking ab...When you say Christmas shopping are you talking about the black velvet jacket I bought? If so, it went great.<BR/><BR/>I LOVE that dress, that skirt and your black ensemble with that GORGEOUS red bag. I cannot wait to see you in pictures of your presents.La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-36520455494545777532008-12-10T20:52:00.000-08:002008-12-10T20:52:00.000-08:00Jillian: That's the thing -- you're doing the shop...Jillian: That's the thing -- you're doing the shopping, having a look, how can you help find a few things you like yourself? And with the sales, it's hard to resist.<BR/>Duchesse: I've been taping the packages back up and keeping them in a basket on the counter, they're just so pretty!<BR/>Pseu: 80%!! Now that's a serious sale -- can't wait to see what you got.<BR/>Mardel: I'm pleased too -- right place, right time, meant to be!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-79712419129407260462008-12-10T14:29:00.000-08:002008-12-10T14:29:00.000-08:00Oh I am so happy you got the skirt. Sometimes cer...Oh I am so happy you got the skirt. Sometimes certain stores do that, consolidate items in the most likely market at sales time. I have been fortunate that way once or twice.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29638847568292577452008-12-10T11:57:00.000-08:002008-12-10T11:57:00.000-08:00Oh, I'm so glad you got the skirt! It is indeed s...Oh, I'm so glad you got the skirt! It is indeed swoon-worthy. The dress sounds fabulous as well.<BR/><BR/>I hit the jackpot at Saks on Saturday (can you say "prices 80% - yes EIGHTY percent - off the original???) But I'm going to post about these in the next couple of days so don't want to spoil the surprise. <BR/>;-)Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70451665932837636142008-12-10T11:26:00.000-08:002008-12-10T11:26:00.000-08:00Oh, what a delightful story about the skirt, it's ...Oh, what a delightful story about the skirt, it's so beautiful! Meant to be!<BR/>And you can not have too many black dresses you love. We also enjoy Porto soaps- the packages as much as the soaps.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-16844458213729837032008-12-10T10:59:00.000-08:002008-12-10T10:59:00.000-08:00I always manage to find something I love when gift...I always manage to find something I love when gift shopping, especially around the holidays! All the sales! Plus, I'm out and about shopping, which isn't something I do all that often - therefore I am blissfully unaware of said goods. <BR/><BR/>But I also try to be mindful of "junk consumerism" - great phrase.jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864066847052675219noreply@blogger.com