From my home to yours swap

A while back I joined up with betty-thewoodfairy for a swap and my package arrived in the mail on Friday.



I feel very spoilt - there were lots of little bits and bobs, a gardening apronand garden twine, a coaster with some earl grey tea.  Lavendar cream, and a lovely tea towel with all the counties labelled - that will be useful when I am looking to see where different bloggers live.  



thank you so much to my swap partner!  Dosie Rosie  who lives in the UK.   She has been having computer trouble so hopefully she is soon up and running again.




Comments

  1. StephanieMon Sep 15, 01:08:00 PM

    Happy gardening and sipping tea, Africanaussie! Have a great week :-)

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  2. SamiMon Sep 15, 01:33:00 PM

    It's always exciting to receive a gift. Enjoy the Earl grey!

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    1. africanaussieMon Sep 15, 03:04:00 PM

      Sami,
      It really is fun - I have my teacup on the coaster here at work and it is brightening up my day. Earl Grey always seems special doesnt it?

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  3. JoyfulMon Sep 15, 03:30:00 PM

    How lovely to receive a beautiful parcel from far away :-)

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  4. Elderberry-RobTue Sep 16, 05:07:00 AM

    How lovely! such pretty things, your partner did well on the theme! Betty

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    1. africanaussieTue Sep 16, 10:39:00 AM

      She sure did Betty. I had to take some out of my parcel to stay within the agreed upon weight and now have told her I will send another package.

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  5. e / dig in hobartTue Sep 16, 08:28:00 AM

    what a lovely thoughtful thign to do (and receive!)

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  6. VirginiaCWed Sep 17, 08:57:00 AM

    What a lovely swap gift....that's a great idea.....I can hear the wheels in my head turning....enjoy.

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  7. DbrhH.Wed Sep 17, 10:11:00 AM

    Cute little apron.

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