it’s been received…

Gold [something that sparkles]

Embroidered Tealight Holder with red “sparkle”

Frankincense [something for the senses]

Embroidered Notebook: bound by hand & every 5th page infused with essential oil.

Myrrh [a personal Christmas gift]

Music Box made from vintage lace tablecloth with embroidered detail. It plays “The dance of the sugar plum fairy” from The Nutcracker.

look what arrived in the mail. It’s my backtack gift…I’m hoping mine gets to Melissa safe & sound.

The package had been ravaged by the oh-so-careful folk at customs. Everything seems to be there though.

Aren’t these decorations beautiful?

Also included were a gorgeous little fabric wallet for receipts & lists, some pushpins, beautiful notecards & some pretty smells…so spoilt. Thank you Melissa!

For this.
I hope she likes it.

the first in a series of teaser posts. I’m spending a fair bit of time working on our swap.

I love the collection of scraps that appear at the end of a session in my spot. This pile is particularly special. It’s a collaboration between myself (the blue) & my great grandmother (the lace tablecloth).

I’m feeling really good about this element.