New stamps…and a new boat!
Last week I got a big package from HOTP with samples of our new stamps. Oh, my! I think my favorite stamp set has got to be the Whimsical Words & Doodles…it’s funny, because normally my tastes run to vintage—but this style is so fresh and fun, I think it’s perfect for summer.
My other favorite is the Medallions & Corners…I love the elegant look of the images and how easily they can become card focals, like on the card shown here. Oh, and I also have to say the Sweet Blossoms & Swirls are really versatile too. Okay, it’s just too hard for me to choose one favorite!
In other Amsterdam news, we’ve discovered our apartment is being sold, so we must find another one. We’re a bit sad, since we really like our current place, but it’s also exciting to think of maybe trying out a new area of the city…and I’m hoping for a place with a terrace!
One stipulation will also be boat parking, since Keith bought a boat. Yes, a boat…a little motor boat, not as grand as some you see in the canals, but just the perfect size for us and a couple of friends. I have to say I was a bit surprised to find that “parked” outside our apartment, but it’s been really fun boating in the canals—you see a completely different view of Amsterdam. My family finds this whole thing pretty funny, and my dad now refers to Keith as The Admiral. My brother calls him Captain Stubing and hums the theme song to The Love Boat. Hey, I’m just glad Keith knows how to operate a motor boat, so I don’t end up swimming in the canal. Below are a few pictures of the city view from the boat (I love the “no parking” sign in the last one)…let’s hope this weather holds out so we can make the most of it!
