Saying goodbye...

It's been a week full of goodbyes and it saddens me to know that I won't be seeing my gorgeous friends as frequently as I have in the past. Of course the world really is a small place now with the availability of emails, blogs, phone calls etc, but they can't take the place of a great big squeeze hug with one of your besties.

Tuesday night I went out with my painting pals. Here we are at Lindos Restaurant where we had a scrumptious meal, lots of laughs and a most enjoyable evening.

Do you see what I see? It is the most amazing bag in my favourite colour blue. Vikki designed the front panel based on the photo of Lighthouse Beach from my post last week - scroll down to see the incredible likeness.

Inside the bag they packed a great little sketch pad and drawing pencils. Just perfect for a walk down to the beach.

When you lift the front panel there is even more pretties on the inside. The sun overlooks the stitched saying "May the sun always shine on your dreams".

Vikki, I think you are amazingly talented and I can't wait until you release your new patterns so others can see how talented you are and share in your designs. You put so much time, thought and hours into producing what can only be described as the perfect gift for me.

To all my painting pals - I'll miss you all more than you can ever know. Sometimes the planets just align and the mix of friends is PERFECT. This is what we have. I am richer and blessed for having the opportunity of knowing you all.