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On Tuesday morning, Claire found this in the mailbox :
A parcel coming from Japan ! But who could have sent it to us ?
When she opened it, she found first a magnificent card with a kind message of #1, the human of the Poupounette Gang : what a charming surprise !
There was also a little tablecloth, washi tape, post-it, and tabi-socks.
The traditional tabi are made of cotton ; they have a more thick sole, of cotton too, and are not elastic. They are worn by the back, and close with metallic ties. Tabi goes with geta (wooden) or zori (rice straw).
Tabi-socks are “normal” socks of which the big toe is separated from the other toes. Claire has no zori, but she shows you how it looks like with her flip-flops.
The small tablecloth is adorable, and it has the purrfect size for the coffee table of the living room.
And the post-it…
Claire has a special bond with Japan : she’s been practicing judo for more than 25 years since she was 6 years old, loves zen spirit and Japanese art, but never visited.
Thank you so much for this lovely surprise, #1,
it made our human very happy !
What awesome gifts from #1! They are all so cool!
Those are pawsome gifts that you got from #1 🙂
Claire will have fun with them.
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
Absolutely fabulous goodies from Japan! Love the socks especially……..
Hugs, Pam and Teddy
Wow! What a great package of gifts! I wonder if Chucky would want to herd Tabi-socks?
What a great gift package. I love that illustration in the card. In fact I love Japanese art and culture too and like you I haven’t had the chance to visit Japan yet, but I would love to.
Holy cat! That is the most amazing set of gifts I’ve ever seen … I can’t decide which is my favorite! Those socks are adorable … but those post-its and the tape?!?! WOW.
The best day is getting a package in the mail! The idea that someone was thinking of you is just as special as the contents of the parcel itself! We love all your surprises (the socks are especially fun for you since we recall you love “cat socks”! ). That was very kind and thoughtful of #1 🙂
the critters in the cottage xo
What a wonderful surprise to get such lovely gifts. #1 is a very nice purrson.
what a sweet, thoughtful and LOVELY surprise!!! All of those items are just precious! So thoughtful!
That was so sweet of #1 to send you all of those terrific things!
Oh my mouses! What a lovely, LOVELY surprise. PURRS.
pixie & zorro….total lee awesum gifts claire ree ceeved !!! thiz waz veree nice oh # 1,two send them two yur mom….and how awesum claire noes judo !!!! way kewl 🙂
heerz two a round herring kinda week oh end ~~~~~~~~~ ♥♥♥
What a pawsome surprise gift! Is there anything better than getting cat stuff in the mail?
What a wonderful surprise. I LOVE those socks so much ♥
That was very sweet, cool gifts.
WONDERFUL!! Love them!
What cool gifts from Japan!
What a lovely surprise to get such beautiful gifts from #1.
Oh, what a purrfect surprise this must have been!
What pawsum gifts. And a great surprise. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
What wonderful kitty-themed gifts. The post-it notes are adorable.
What a lovely gift! I adore absolutely everything you received!
What an adorable package of goodies! I love the card especially
Great gifts!
Have a super Sunday…
Noodle and crew
That was so cool of #1! Those gifts are really great. 🙂
Wow, what lovely gifts to receive, how wonderful! We love them all…enjoy!