ONE MAMMOTH POST

The only way I will ever catch up, is to make one long post. And given the change in direction of my weekly workload from this week, which means now taking in a scenic day trip to another city once a week for a day of meetings indefinately, I think it would be a great thing to do that long post right now.

1. This beautiful selection of goods was the third and final package sent through the Better The Pal secret swap. I've already revealed Anne before, but, hell, why not reveal her again, because she has been incredibly kind and sweet, and sends really lovely funny emails, and I've enjoyed being her pal enormously. The last box contains some beautiful slate grey alpaca, sweets, note cards and pencils, and sock yarn. The alpaca just calls me everytime I touch it. Beautiful.

2. A joyous package from Nebo Peklo with one of her beautiful pen and ink drawings enclosed. I fell totally in love with these when I first saw them, and have a deep admiration for her style, and feel very lucky to have this flower sketch on my wall. She sent along with this, other little goodies for me, and Max, and I've put those additional photos over at Flickr.

3. Afternoon Tea has finally been packaged and will be sent this week to most of the people on the list. A select few will have their goods hand delivered, and some get their boxes a little later because I only have so many hands, but all should go out this week. Sneek peak:

4. And some finished pieces ready to send out to new homes. The finished sewn pouches I started before I went away. Again, more photos over at flickr.

And so draws to a close about 2 months worth of posts, and a huge sigh of relief at getting everything down finally, even if I haven't done it all as much justice as I should have. Pictures are sweet though, No?

Comments

[natalie]

thank you for your lovely comment! I'm so glad you like your drawing...It looks great on your side of the globe!

and a sneaky peak of the pouch - yum!

[kathreen]

Hi Al, thanks for taking time out of your busy life to visit my blog and inspire me with your creative and parenting skills.

I love those pics and the pin cushies are wonderful.

have a very merry christmas

[M-H]

Thank you Alison. Lovely pics, and sweet words too.

[Norma]

I'm keeping the teapot consistently warmed, and the mug (sorry, not a teacup!) at the ready. And my mouth is watering.

[Lainie]

So where do you find all these cool swaps?? I feel swap-impaired.
xoox
LainE

[Melissa]

Thank you so much for the tasty shortbread, lemon butter and spoon! I love Lemon Butter! My 3 year old got stuck into the shortbread when I wasn't looking, but the little piece I managed to eat was delicious. Thank you!!