Toasties onward with Spring in our step to Summer

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I am half hoping it's the dibbers - if only for the amusement value of this thread after they arrive.

My bet is some madder candles (they seemed to have a few leftover) but I'd like a drawstring pouch using old remnants (have bought a nice patchwork one in the past).

Ooh if it's the candles I'll be a wee bit envious! They were nice.

I'm hoping for a pocket mushroom not really
I rather liked the the string garland, so pretty and perfect hanging along the shelf above my desk and the scarf.
Soap would be nice

@Dee1224 shame about Shepton mallet, I was going to check with them if they were planning another sample sale as I think it was around this time last year they had one.

I'll be happy whatever it is.. loved the scarf we had, and the Christmas decoration we had last time .. whatever is nice to have .

I’m voting socks - the ochre ones @faustina said had disappeared.

I’ve reflected on everyone’s advice, especially the above and gone through all my clothes with that mindset. The fact that they don’t fit liberated me from the mentality of ‘I can’t get rid of that because there’s nothing wrong with it’ and I was able to identify a fair few things that I actually don’t really care for any more. So they are heading out the door. I also found some things I’d like to be able to wear but I know they will be replaceable if I put on weight again (which I fully expect to once I feel better). So these will go for alterations. The rest are all re-packed and back in the loft for this summer. Thanks for all the help!

@Theteapotsbrokenspout - I would be MORE than delighted if those are the gift - they're beautiful!

Is anyone expecting a parcel tomorrow?

Or Monday even 🙈

@mizu I asked the Shepton Mallet staff if they were planning a pop up or any promotions over Easter and the answer was no 🙃.

I think last April’s SM sample sale only happened as they had collated the leftovers from their lovely Ukraine pop up and put them on sale, albeit at a much higher price than in London.

Having said that, if, when I go next week, I hear of any discounts, I will post on here.

@MiracleToast I’m expecting a parcel with larger size duffle tomorrow morning and they’ve included the Kindred gift

Ooh looks like you may be first then @OftenOrange how exciting!

I love that we are all so excited! I almost now dont want to know until my parcel arrives ( not yet despatched yet though ) its like anticipating Christmas as a kid 😃....

I think that Pam Brunton on Saturday kitchen last week might be wearing the Franca indigo dress

Actually it might be the boat neck one

@Snowyowl78 i saw that and had the exact same thought! It looked v oversized on her

@Laska2Meryls would it ever be possible that it was a substantial item like a blanket or quilt? That would be my dream

Many thanks for the sizing advice! I’m still undecided, so may try the nearest shop first.

... No thats not me there, loitering under the bushes@OftenOrange s front garden waiting for the arrival of the Postie.....

@Laska2Meryls its exciting!
I thought I was going to get my chat Buffalo coat today but the RM site says ‘unable to confirm’ about my parcel since Friday. Don’t they know about the Kindred gift anticipation?!

Post not arrived and have to go out now , letting down the team ….
Off to Kew Gardens wearing Toast : green stripe Francis t, dark green mohair ( old) dark grey Gabis, dark green Falke Striggings …..

Post came !
Useful…

Oooh!

That’s an oooooooooh rather than an O for clarity. Have we ever seen it in that colour?