home again + an unbelievable swap

We're back from our beautiful Smokey Mountains camping adventure.  It was fantastic in so many ways, although I'm glad to be home after four days away. What can I say...I love camping and nature and exploring, but I'm also a huge nester that relishes my time at home. Besides, after four days in the woods, it feels so wonderful to be home sleeping in a bed (turning over without throbbing hip pain) and using warm water I don't have to heat up myself.  Before officially giving the play by play on our trip (there are plenty of photos to share), I wanted to show off the amazing package that arrived on my doorstep recently. It's unbelievable, look at all the beautiful items the talented and generous Carolyn sent me.  A while ago, we chatted about doing a part handmade, part vintage swap and after several date changes (my fault, I'm moving) here are the thrilling results. Thanks for your overwhelming generosity, Carolyn.  I love each and every thing you sent.

Perfectly wrapped...

Unwrapped...
The parcel included a sweet cotton blouse, the sassiest striped skirt, a lovely and very Loretta Lynn goes skiing vintage sweater (I can't wait for Fall to arrive so I can sport it) a very dainty vintage scarf, movie star sunglasses, vintage fabric -- swoon!, the coolest chunky red bracelet, which didn't make the photo because I forgot to take it off (couldn't resist putting it on immediately) and that list is only the vintage part. She also sent along the best cityscape shadowbox and mushroom pouch she created for the handmade part. Pretty fantastic, wouldn't you say?  I would. I'm over the moon.

More soon...I'm off to splash more warm water on my face. You know,  just for kicks.
L. 

Comments

[sabine brandt]

Fantastic ..... I had some really beautiful things from Carolyn as well .... love them all!

[Jessica Hood]

Cool stuff. She wrapped the packages so beautifully! I'm learning so much from other people's blogs about good swapping etiquette :) HAPPY WEEKEND!

[carolyn]

Leya!
I'm so happy you like everything.
I just got your package and I've already displayed your mirror on my wall, and the owl is on my coffee table. I can't wait for fall to rock my striped blouse (how'd you know I love red blouses?) I love every single thing you've given me.

Thank you, I hope we can do it again some day.
-C