Lovely Petra and I decided to do a magazine swap.She loves a particular Australian sewing magazine that can't be found in Amsterdam and I am madly in love with a particular Dutch childrens magazine.All things Dutch actually but ,from what I've seen before,this magazine is exactly how I wish my house was.Every single page.So the chance to get an issue.Oh yippee.
But look at how beautifully and colourfully Petra wrapped my treats.And look how generous she was with extra treats!!!!
The squealing began the moment I saw the red spotty label on the package.
The squealing got louder.There was some jumping around in a circle involved.
I have my very own crochet flower!!!!
And a card from 'Pip Studio' which I love.Pip is an amazing artist-do go and have a look.
And the insides of those gorgeous packages!!!!!
How lucky can a girl be????Those little easter hearts and chicks are happily swinging away on the easter branch.Heaven.And treat bags.And the prettiest napkins.
If only husbands behaved at birthday time the way bloggers behave at swap time.So easily thrilled.And as you can see from above-presentation is key.
Thankyou soooooo much Petra.Yours will be winging its way to you very soon-just waiting on one little thing.....
xxxx
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Friends share, right! How yummy. I agree with the presentation bit. X
Posted by: Sue | April 02, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Wow ~ Lucky you!
I'm jealous:)
Posted by: Kristin | April 02, 2009 at 04:29 PM
Laughed out loud at the bit about husbands and birthdays Claire. I know JUST what you mean. I am lucky with mine as he has a great shopping eye, but some of my friend's?????? xx
Posted by: Pipany | April 02, 2009 at 05:35 PM
Wow, I am so jealous!
Posted by: sam | April 02, 2009 at 05:37 PM
I too wish that the man of my life would be able to make birthday gifts like this! Such a wonderful swap package!
Posted by: Kajsa | April 02, 2009 at 05:40 PM
wow LOVELY parcel and your right of course its all about the presentation :-)
i am jumping up and down at the parcels before i even open them ;-)
enjoy! Lesley x
Posted by: Lesley | April 02, 2009 at 05:49 PM
What a beautiful swap and thanks so much for introducing Petra, I love her blog!
Posted by: Yvonne | April 02, 2009 at 06:47 PM
to be so lucky...
good for you~
glad i found you.
Posted by: laura d. | April 02, 2009 at 09:38 PM
Petra wins SuperBlog Friend of the Century, I'd say. I think I'm lovin' At Home Kinderen simply from the cover shot. Ever so envious. You funny gorgeous (albeit squealing) woman!
Posted by: Jayne | April 02, 2009 at 10:46 PM
wouah! I dribbling right now ....
Posted by: celine | April 03, 2009 at 03:54 AM
You lucky girl!
Everything looks so pretty!
xoxo
Posted by: buebau | April 03, 2009 at 07:45 AM
How cute and sweet.. What a lovely surprise that must have been!
By the way, I think that your blog is very inspiring!
xxx
Posted by: Mademoiselle M. | April 03, 2009 at 08:15 PM
What a wonderful package! How fun!
Posted by: Cheryl | April 03, 2009 at 11:52 PM
You are welcome Clare. It's such a joy to know you scored with your surprise :-) And thank you so much for your oh so kind words. And I can't wait for my 'birthday' present to arrive.... ;-)
xx Petra
Posted by: byPetra | April 04, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Hi :)
I love Pip to and i'm a member of the Ariadne magazine and always buy the kid ones :)
I used one picture from your blog and added your blog beneath it.. just thought you'd like to know this :)
Posted by: vera markesteijn | December 24, 2009 at 02:48 AM