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melaniabercrombie

melaniabercrombie
Date Joined: July 6, 2010
Last Online: May 16, 2023
Birthday: August 30, 1974
Country: United States

About Me

I LOVE GETTING MAIL!!! Favorite colors: earth tones, simple black, grey, white, beige. Sometimes I like to keep it simple with black & white. Depends on the mood.

Our home is in the redwoods, surrounded by trees older than my great grands. I love the beach, the outdoors, traveling, reading, listening to music.

Living

I believe in living in the moment. I do try to think things through, but my hubby is much better at that than I am. I try to make every moment count. In doing so, I am so focused on the moment...I put my all into everything I do! I love to cook, even like to clean (sometimes). I love to be with my kids!! And I even love my work.

If for any reason you haven't received a swap item from me, please let me know. I'm pretty conscientious and organized and would never flake. I wouldn't want to be flaked on.

Favorite Crafts

I used to create jewelry but my current lifestyle doesn’t allow much time for that.

I have some fairly strange collections: silver utensils, vintage coffee mugs or tea cups, and plants. I enjoy reading and tend to judge a book by its cover. I love the idea of journaling but I’m not very creative anymore.

LIKES

I LIKE... -My favorite season is summer. I love the heat, the smells, the vacation mode, the smiles on the kids faces when school is out of session, the longer days...(yes, I could go on & on)

I love sparkly things

I like simple jewelry

I’m completely in love with house, decorating, and cooking magazines

I love old books My favorite holiday is Christmas

I love music, most kinds. Not a fan of rap or music that is degrading to women or using unnecessary vulgarity.

I love the beach and anything that reminds me of it.

I love to drink tea

I love stickers, been collecting since I was in 5th grade.

MOST OF ALL I LIKE RANDOM EPHEMERA! It could be truly vintage or a remake, but all things ephemera

I love yard sales and thrift stores. I like that I can walk up to a complete strangers pile of "junk" and find an amazing treasure that will brighten my day & add character to my home or jewelry collection. I especially appreciate being able to repurpose items

I love vintage cases, like old typewriter cases, old jewelry or make-up boxes. I use random things for completely useful purposes.

I love socks. LOVE THEM.

I like candy, love any chocolates or candies from other countries (outside USA) because I love to try things from other places.
I like patience and kindness in others and I try to be a kind and patient person as well.

Preferences

Preferences:

I'm really easy going. If I receive an item I don't have a use for, I will regift or donate.

I prefer tea to coffee or hot chocolate, but hot chocolate is still appreciated in the house!

But I love getting mail, so no matter what I get I am happy. :)

Minimal Dislikes

I don't want anything creepy or spooky, I'm just not into it. Save the creepy spooky stuff for someone who will appreciate it. No vampires, demons, ghosts, spiders, snakes, palm reading, witchcraft, etc. Thank you for respecting my dislikes.

Travel

I've been around a few places in the US...and then Mexico, Costa Rica, England, Canada, France, Italy, and Switzerland. I like to experience new cultures, tastes, smells, etc. We plan to do more traveling...very, very soon.

Ratings

Barbara rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #342 on May 8, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for sharing a little window to your life!
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Comment: Thank you for the pretty card, postcard and the daily quotes (I will read one a day as you suggested)! I enjoyed reading your card. Have a Wonderful Week!
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Comment: This postcard? Gorgeous. Your drawings? Super cute! 💜 And I love the things you picked out. I actually misread the third one as "rolling down green hills" at first and it made me so nostalgic!
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Comment: Oh my gosh...I didn't expect such a huge package full of wonderful items...You REALLY made me happy! Thank you so, so much...I am speechless!
Response: You are very welcome. I loved putting it together for you. Enjoy :)
tinari01 rated for WIYM: Happy Mail USA #10 on Oct 24, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much for the package filled with ALL those goodies. It made me smile and totally excited that you had filled it with so many goodies. It was a great way to come home from vacation. Thank you so much.
Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed it! ~M
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Comment: Guess what? I rec'd both letters yesterday!! Now I have two beautiful examples of what envelope art should be! Thanks so much!!
Response: Thank you for the heart. I'm glad you received both!!! I hope you enjoy swapping!
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Comment: I loved reading your answers. Thank you for all the extra goodies! I'm going to write back, too!
Response: I'm so glad you received it, and I'm really looking forward to hearing from you! Thanks for the heart :)
mara76 rated for Spoil Us, (Local) Goodies Swap #2 on Aug 27, 2013
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Comment: Hi Melani, thank you very much for a really amazing package of goodies you sent my way!!! I am absolutely spoiled in the most delightful way! I haven't opened everything yet as I want to be surprised each time I open one.. a little each day. You are so pretty and you have a lovely family, and a beautiful house. We were in California in 2008 and we absolutely enjoyed our stay, next time we go, we will definitely visit the places you recommended. Again, 'MARAMING SALAMAT' (thank you very much in Filipino) I am sending you a million hearts from Ireland.
Response: I'm so happy you are pleased :) I put a lot of consideration into the swap and it is great to know that you appreciate it too. Plus, I like to 'open' presents and I thought that would be an extra special way to send the swap. Thank you so much! And thank you for the heart!
Sleepy rated for Life's a Beach! Postcard Swap on Aug 12, 2013
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Comment: Thanks for a beautiful card. Now you know no beach ever looked like that, even after a hurricane. But it is pretty and colorful. :)
Response: I'm glad you said that, because I was thinking 'where have I been?!' because MY beach doesn't look like that :) Thanks for the heart!
Cynthia0818 rated for August Birthday card swap on Aug 8, 2013
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Comment: Its a removable clip!!:))), I will be wearing for my bdat thank you for the card :)
Response: Happy Birthday again. My birthday is Friday so the party keeps continuing! Thanks for the heart. I hope you wore your clip with PRIDE!!
FlowerChild91 rated for 25 questions-penpals #2 on Aug 7, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the letter, i will write back soon! I cant read your return address though? Could you be so kind as to message me it here?
Response: I'm sorry somehow I missed this :( I will private message you my mailing address. Looking forward to your responses.
florenceantonette rated for Cheer me up postcard on Aug 5, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the PC!
pinkqueen rated for A Simple Womans Day on Aug 3, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much for the thoughtful responses to the prompts- I really enjoyed reading your answers.
juliecottrell rated for Blind Surprise Swap (July) on Jul 31, 2013
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Comment: Hello Melani! What a wonderful package to open! Thank you for all the lovelies! I loved everything, especially the necklace you made! The best one I've ever received!!
Response: Oh, I'm so glad!! It was really fun to put together. Glad you liked it :)
EricB rated for Random Postcard Swap #19 on Jul 20, 2013
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Comment: Thanks for the great black and white J. Edgar Hoover and Friends card--I'm honored to be the chosen recipient! Yes, it's a very funny picture--I love their expressions.
Response: Sweet! So glad you liked it.
spicemom rated for lip balm swap #1 on Jul 15, 2013
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Comment: hi Melani loved the lip balm and lip gloss thank u Alison
Shahna rated for Cheer me up postcard on Jul 10, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely postcard! I love candy too! So yummy!
benevolentghost rated for Blind Surprise Swap (June) on Jul 5, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much! All of the items were absolutely lovely, and opening them made me feel like it was my birthday, haha. I can't wait to make use of everything, and I am happy I got matched with someone so wonderful. Thank you again!
Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed opening it!! It's my favorite part to make it seem special. I am so sorry I forgot to send you a note inside :(
Songcrafter1 rated for Chunk O Cardboard - June 2013 on Jul 5, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely pasta pc. I loved it. Have a great summer!
Response: So glad you liked it :)

Rating Overview

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Comments

CurlyTea on Sep 29, 2017:

RyeRye on Jun 23, 2016:

Thanks for joining Inspiration Station!

SweetClementine on Jan 1, 2014:

Edibles

Welcome to the Edibles Swappers group! I hope you'll join one of our food-related swaps for January or February! Happy 2014!

mara76 on Oct 12, 2013:

Hi Melani, You are most welcome. Glad you liked them. The ice tea mixes you sent in are really good..I will definitely consider a private swap once I run low. The weather has gone cold here so we're living on hot drinks at the moment. Although if you want more of the chocolates I'd trade it for a bag of cheetos anytime. =) Mara

mara76 on Aug 27, 2013:

The ratings box is not enough for me to say how much I appreciate your awesome package.. everything was beautifully wrapped.. I am impressed by such generosity, and OMG you spent so much on postage I kinda feel bad. Thanks for reading carefully through my profile.. I and my kids are extremely happy today and they actually wanted to open every single package of sweets they laid eyes on. I am saving most of them to be opened in the next few days.. they have such sweet teeth that's almost impossible to control.. and now I will also have to run an extra mile each day to burn the calories LOL..and I'm not complaining. The necklaces were lovely, my daughter claimed them straight away. I love every single thing that I want to make a mini journal out of your swap..and I will share it with you. Please check your messages as I have one question for you.xoxo M.

DBlalock on Jul 1, 2013:

Hi, I'd like to invite you to join my new 25 questions penpal group swap. Hope to see you there!

25 questions penpal

abbyaguas on Jun 30, 2013:

Thank you for joining Random Postcard Swap #19

mara76 on Jun 11, 2013:

Hi Melani! It is my pleasure to be your receiving partner for the Spoil Us swap. I cant wait..LOL. And yes, I would love to receive one of your handcrafted jewelries, it will be my pleasure. I make beaded jewelries, too, but I'm afraid I'll forever remain an amateur at that field. :) By all means send in anything.. It will be much appreciated. Cheers from Ireland. M.

arikara on Jun 9, 2013:

So excited to get you for the SULG#2 swap :) I have lots of things in mind already reading your profile! Yay! x

sugaraddict on May 31, 2013:

Hi Hi!! I'm hosting a Foodie Pen Pal Swap which I thought might interest you :) Do swing by and check it out yea.. We would love to have you swap with us! :) Thanks!!

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