Early Christmas gifts!

My LOVELY friend Mandie & I a while ago decided to send each other a little Christmas box.  I had first suggested limiting ourselves to a number of gifts but then we both decided that it might be more fun if it was a surprise.  Oh boy aren't I glad we didn't limit the number of gifts because I have been sooooo spoilt.  Unlike Mandie rather than slowely taking photos and unwrapping things like a civilised person, I almost attacked the box ;)

I was having a nice cup of coffee when the post man delivered a really big box with little "Happy Holidays" stickers on it so I signed for it & then opened it.  I was sooooo touched by all the effort my lovely friend had put in, personalising some of the items. Words & pictures cannot do it justice but I believe most of you if not all of you know Mandie & her blog (http://whisperingchristmasdreams.blogspot.com/) so I guess I don't need to explain too much.  So here are some pictures.

A beautiful handmade Apron with my name on it. It made a few happy tears & it fits perfectly. The pocket  wit it's bow is so beautiful.

A tea towel with my initials :) 

Isn't this beautiful? The neighbours will feel the holiday cheer over the holidays when they see this in the window 

Oh I love these cute little fellas, it's like a ginger bread family :)

Home made soap! Only if I could also upload the scent. I shall not use any of them until the Tree is up. It will be hard but worth it :)

A wonderful cook book.  The entire box was filled with these colourful bows around the gifts, all of which I have kept.  There were also little gift tags with info about the presents.

A beautiful decorative plate that has my surname written on it but it is under the cotton flowers. 

These gorgeous flowers now have a vase and have cosy little home in our main cabinet in the dining room. I had never seen cotton like this before, we can't grow them in England.  I'm in love with them, now I know what Scarlett Ohara worked for in Tara.

oh so beautiful hanging decorations.

Lots of mints & goodies.

Lovely cocoa lip balm, hand lotion & body lotion set.  Just realised have forgotten to put the body lotion in the picture.

Very festive & soft set of 6 face cloths.

It is so lovely to know that there are such kind & wonderful people out there.  I will always love & appreciate & take good care of my beautiful gifts Mandie.  Thank you sooooooooooo very much. You have given me a great start to the Holiday Season. 

Happy Holidays everyone, 

May you all find wonderful friends this holiday season like I have.  I do feel very lucky.

Lily