Either a Drug Dealer or an eBay Fanatic

The hubs kissed me goodbye this afternoon as he left for school, then showed up in my office again about 10 seconds later. This time with a package in hand.

"Ummm. Were you expecting something from Uzbekistan?"


Check out the crazy wax seal:


I told him 'no' and denied his claims that I was a secret international drug dealer. I opened the (shockingly well-glued) package and realized that I just might be something worse than a measly drug dealer.

I'm an eBay addict.


Two hand-embroidered Uzbek Suzani pillowcases.



I honestly didn't even remember buying them. I had to go into my eBay account to see if they were really mine.


I think I need an intervention.
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23 comments:

  1. JolenaMay 8, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    They're lovely!

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  2. bluehydrangeaMay 8, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    I think I have ordered from that same ebay seller! My kids took the package, cool stamp and all for show and tell. Love the pillows!!

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  3. TALKING YOUTH SOCCER inMay 8, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    You are really funny. Part of what makes you unique are your fabulous one-of-a-kind finds.

    No intevention necessary!

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  4. RachaelMay 8, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    They are darling! And what a cool package!

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  5. CharmaineMay 8, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Well they're gorgeous!! Great find!

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  6. JezeMay 8, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Those do not warrant an intervention--not in the least. Those beauties call for congratulations. They are beautiful.

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  7. BludogMay 8, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Okay, so maybe you need an intervention... so what! You're not alone in that ;-) And while we're on the subject, how do I find that eBay seller?

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  8. Abbey Goes Design ScoutingMay 8, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    you are so funny! I've totally had that moment where I've had to CHECK to see if I actually bought something. xoxoxox Abbey

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  9. MarisaMay 9, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    Who cares! Those are beautiful. Love your blog, by the way.

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  10. Cluff FamilyMay 9, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    That is the coolest package I have ever seen!! LOVE the pillows, love the blog!! Miss you guys!

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  11. RowenaMay 9, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    Fabulous!

    Both package and pillows.

    I want to wrap things exactly like that but I heard the postal service frowns on brown paper packages tied up with string.

    Oh, and sealing wax! Delightful.

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  12. AnonymousMay 9, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    beautiful! the wrapping of that package... charming! xo.

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  13. Kelly and KimberlyMay 9, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Ha ha ha. I loved that story. I could picture the exchange perfectly. You guys are the best.

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  14. HeatherMay 9, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    haha. Those are reallly cute though! Nice purchase.

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  15. AnonymousMay 11, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Very funny. That pack is a work of art in itself. The pillow covers are lovely. Where do you plan on putting them?

    Tricia - Avolli

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  16. Haven and HomeMay 11, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Oh I love them. Isn't that a fun surprise?

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  17. JenniferMay 11, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    gorgeous!

    and also hilarious that you didn't remember them.

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  18. kelleypMay 11, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    yumminess regardless

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  19. LauraMay 11, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    I do love them, and that wax seal was probably worth the price of the pillows!

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  20. Jenny at LGNMay 11, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    The seller is called Antiquarian Textiles. They sell all kinds of rugs, suzanis and ikats.

    http://stores.ebay.com/AntiquarianTextiles

    It's worth it to buy something just to see that package/wax seal in person. Craziness.

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  21. ChristineMay 11, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    I love you. This post made my night :) I LOL'ed.

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  22. from the right bankMay 12, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    This post is hysterical! I'm totally the same way but with mail order in general. This is a great find though. Love the packaging, too.

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  23. UnknownMay 12, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    ha! i got the EXACT same package last week. i bought two ikat pillowcases. i had to sign, and the mailman even commented on the sketchiness of the packaging!

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