Luscious Fibers, Food and Family

Vegan Pal Goodness

I want to give some big thank yous to my vegan swap pal, Jen who sent me some wonderful vegan treats - many which were made by hand and are absolutely amazing.  She also took the time to wrap each gift and made the cutest little tags for each. Everything was so lovely, I didn't want to open, well...yes... I did, but you know what I mean.

I think Jen had me pegged and knew I could use some gifts to help me relax. She knit me a fabulous eye cover that is scented with lavender, as well as some handmade bath fizz, salts and soap.  She also sent me some Seattle chocolates and tea...even without knowing that I lived in (and often miss) Seattle for a number of years.  She made me a Wallace and Gromit DVD which I will be watching this weekend (oh and Jen, how did you make the DVD label?  Very cool!) She also sent me some beautiful red yarn which I will probably use as part of the this month's Project Spectrum.  Oh and she and Lucy sent me some of their favorite recipes in this cute little book (I'm so stealing this idea). I can't wait to try them out.

Thanks so much Jen! What a treat...

A Secret Revealed

Last week I came home to find a wonderful surprise at my doorstep.  It was my final surprise from my Secret Pal 5 Pal and I would finally know who she was.  When I opened this package I was once again greeted with a number of individually wrapped goodies. Each wrapped, tied with a bow and inscribed with a message relating to the gift.  My secret pal was extremely clever and creative and made opening each little package very special.

Opening the card first, I learned that my secret Pal was Allison. Yeah…a surprise revealed!  Not to discount the thoughtfully written card, I moved on to the gifts.

As you can see I was completely spoiled.  I immediately attached my keys to my new little blue friend (I’ve been without a keychain since I lost my keys about a month ago!). The handmade flower has found a spot on my jacket and looks lovely.  The sock yarn, of which I can’t remember the color name (I’m writing at work, shhh don’t tell) is like the pink sherbety creamsicle colorway and I can’t wait to use it. A bunch of us at work are knitting socks this fall and I’m certain they’ll be jealous. There were just so many wonderful things…cards with cute embellishments…yummy smelling candles…lemonheads (I love them!)…more incredible yarn…stickers and “S” sticky notes…such fun!

All and all it was a great Secret Pal 5 experience and I had great Pals (Michelle and Allison). I will definitely do this again!