Time for Tea

I love receiving different things in the post don't you?  Especially when the postman can't get the package through the letter box!  I joined Stephanie at The Enchanting Rose for her mug exchange and was so glad to receive my parcel from Lauren at Sola Scriptura.  So many happy, gorgeous things including some beautiful crochet.

A beautiful crochet shawl, made by Lauren in Aberdeen to keep me warm on the cool English evenings.

Sorry about the shadow, I had a little photo bomber sitting beside me (who I will reveal in a moment!). Lauren wrote me a lovely note on the postcard from her home town of Aberdeen, a lovely touch as I am beginning to collect postcards from fellow bloggers.

And then a delicate china blue mug wrapped up in a woollen jacket, how sweet is this?!

Of course, you can't have a mug without a fragrant cup of tea and Lauren didn't disappoint there with her selection of delicious teas.

Thank you so much Lauren for this happy bundle, it has given me a lot of smiles and happy sighs.  Oh, and by the way, do you want to see the photo bomber?  

Yes, it's Coco, who was taking a protective look over her mum's gift.  Don't worry, everything was picked up and safely put out of her way before she took a shine to the shawl.

Thank you Stephanie for organising this wonderful exchange and for introducing me to Lauren.

I hope you have all had a wonderful week.  I am sorry I haven't visited so many of you but I have a new toy that has Windows 8.1 installed... trying to get my head around the constant pop up screens and personalising my desktop.  Will be back on top of things soon... hopefully!

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Vicky's Christmas Ornament Exchange

I don't believe it, two posts in one day!  The Advent Calendar post for today is on the previous post for those who have been very kind in following these (I think the best and luckiest photo I have ever taken!).  However, I had to share with you the lovely Vicky's Ornament Exchange.  I received a beautiful package from Stephanie at The Enchanting Rose.

Her gifts were certainly enchanting and beautifully made.  This rosette was just gorgeous.

The centre piece finished it off perfectly, especially as I love a red and white combination.

What struck me most was that Stephanie had picked up that I love hearts and had made these for the back.

And then there was this delightful brooch.

Again, with the heart on the back.  This will be adorning my winter coat giving me a smile each time I wear it.

Then some wonderful gift tags.  I feel they may be just too good to use!

Such gorgeousness in one package and such talent from Stephanie!

Thank you to Vicky and to Stephanie.  If you haven't already visited, go along to view their beautiful blogs on the links above.  And, for those of you who are following the Advent calendar each day, once again, thank you for sticking with this and keeping me going! 

Take care. 

♥ Chel ♥

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