My Blankie and Me

Rachel is still very attached to her blanket - it seems almost more now than a few years ago.  She says things like, "It's like my blanket is magic.  It makes me feel so good."  Other times she'd say, "It's like my blanket is a drug and I'm hooked on it."

My mom wrote that entry in her journal when I was eight years old.  I'm turning 26 in a couple of months and I'm still attached to my blanket.  As I drove up to my parent's house last week, I steered the car with one hand, while the other held a corner of my blanket to my nose - it was like magic and it made me feel so good.

I remember sitting on the couch watching Mr. Roger's Neighborhood.  Mr. Rogers was talking about drugs and why people got addicted to them.  At the young age of six or seven, I knew why people were addicted to drugs - it made them feel good.  And I knew my blanket was my drug... and I was hooked on it.  

My blanket is falling apart now.  I don't know if it will last another washing but I'm pretty sure I'm not ready to give up the comfort, peace, and security it still gives to me.  I guess I can't wash it.  

- Rachel White, Sandy, UT

A long time coming....

I'm so excited to finally announce Rachelli's blog, rachellidesign.blogspot.com.  It's been a long time coming, but after much delay Rachelli has joined the blogging community.  The purpose of this blog is to celebrate the wonderful memories of childhood.  My designs are inspired by my childhood, family, and great memories.  We want to celebrate your childhood memories by inviting you to send in your favorite stories of your own or of your kids.  We will then select our favorites and post them once a week.  If your story is selected you will receive free Rachelli products.  We can't wait to hear from you, so start submitting your stories to info@rachellidesign.com