fallen in love with the swap!

as I left for vacation....

my box arrived from across the lake~

this Vintage Kitchen Swap was a fun one....

as I opened the box- squeals of excitement were heard from across the street!

just look at all this goodness......

each wrapped and with cute cherry notes.

::a sweet cupcake style note.

::cookbooks... with cordon blue meal planners...vintage 1960's ( the photos are really quite funny! and the instructions are basically an idiots guide to cooking a five course meal... which we all do! right!?!?!)

one about salads and the other about vegetarian entertaining (which I have already used!) both circa 1985 (the good years!)

::teeny, tiny pie/tart pans~ in red!!!!

::a small wooden pie crimper

::a fun cherry pot holder~ which I needed!

::and adorable red floral cloth napkins that are just delicate and bright!

but,

my favorite of all....

this amazing paper cutting done but the most talented paper cutter I know....

the sweet mousy brown, herself.

( in all honesty- I was hoping with all fingers and toes crossed I would get one!!!!

shhhhh! don't tell her!)

do you see the cutest little mouse running up up the side of the hutch.....

I have the perfect spot for this treasured artwork....

and am having it framed....

isn't it gorgeous? (you cant see its full glory because the photo was taken at night- but believe me~ its amazing!)

I bet you wished you got one too! teeheee!

thank you, thank you, thank you sweet Emily. My kindred spirit in Europe.

if you have never taken part of a swap~ I can tell you, they are the most creative way to make friends, meet other creative people and share your talents....

if you get an opportunity~ take it.

you will quickly fall in love with the swap!

if you would like to see what I made for the swap.... visit Mousy Brown here.