I wrote in my last post about how you can have a box of
LOVE! And thank you all for the
LOVE that you, my readers, clients, colleagues, and friends have sent me via notes, e-mails, and cards. I've put them in my box of
LOVE and I read them often!
Here are a few, and I treasure them ALL, just as I treasure
YOU!
"Kathryn, thanks so much for the wonderful article. We're very proud of it--I'm also proud to call you my friend." (From a magazine article interviewee.)
"Thank you so much for the support of my art. You are such a treasure and I can see why so many people think so highly of you." (From a private writing client.)
"Thank you so much for spending time with me in San Diego. It was great to finally meet you! Your flowers you brought me made my hotel room feel like home. You are a treasure." (From an e-mail colleague I met online years ago.)
"I have been reading your blog off and on all weekend as I organize. I love your style and everything you write seems so timely and helpful and kind." (From a blog reader in Georgia.)
"I just wanted you to know how much I love your e-newsletters and the links within them. Things have been a bit gloomy here in the UK and your e-mail lights up my month with an hour or two of cozy firesides." (From a blog reader in England.)
"Thanks for your thoughtful gift; you can bet the luggage tags will be attached to our luggage on our next trip! You are writer extraordinaire!" (From a house colleague.)
"Thanks so much for participating in the interview with me; I know our listeners will get so much out of what you have to say!" (From an
internet marketer.)
"I cherish our friendship since we were 17 years old and our lengthy e-mails and advice you give! I thank God for you daily." (From my college friend of many years.)
"I very much enjoyed reading through your wisdom-isms. All of them served as a great reminder for me and I am sure they will for others as well." (From a house colleague.)
"Your blog entry was beautiful and touched me deeply; my sister read it and cried too and commented on your writing talent." (From a friend of many years.)
"Congratulations on your writing award; I believe you have talent and hope to hear of exciting things in your future." (From a bestselling author of many Christian books whom I met in person this year.)"Thanks for your hard work; it has been a pleasure working with you!" (From a national decorating magazine editor.)
"Thank you for all your help; you certainly are an inspiration." (From a private writing client.)
"Thank you for all your time and talent on the recent teleseminar. It was great!" (From home colleagues.)
"Lovely blog! Interesting, inviting, and adorable!" (From a colleague who has written four books.)
"I'm still
benefiting from all I learned from you both professionally and personally." (From an organizing client I had not heard from in 10 years.)
And I will never forget this
lovely letter I received from a blog reader way back in 2007. It's still on my blog, and I put it in my box of
LOVE!
Sending you a big box of
LOVE right back!
Kathryn :)http://www.kathrynbechenink.com/
Last blog post I promised you I'd share the magical secret getaway location hubby Steve and I traveled to for the holidays. So come on, I'll take you on a tour of the beautiful Palm Springs, CA Villa Royale Inn and Europa restaurant...
To get there, first we'll drive by beautiful cactus all lit up under a big white moon...
And now we're arriving at the Villa Royale inn which has been featured on the cover of the book Distinguished Inns of North America. Legend has it that real-life princesses, writers, Hollywood actors, and others have stayed there to get away from it all...
We're entering the gorgeous courtyard...
Where a beautiful fountain beckons...
And the pool is all lit up for an evening swim...
The outdoor fireplace was adorned for the holidays...
And the little white lights twinkled romantically under the stars...
Let's open the door to the magical dining area lobby...
Where our table elegantly awaits. The Europa restaurant is FAB! It's an experience, not a dinner!
If you'd like to stay at the Villa Royale inn--(We didn't stay overnight there but the manager let me snap this pix.)--They have a variety of impeccably charming rooms like this one...
Where both cozy and sophisticated meet. Don't you LOVE that combo?
