What fun it was to open the box, and find all of these things inside, wrapped up! The bag in the back is one of the Lantern Moon ones, with a pretty green lining, and pockets, including one specifically for knitting needles. I couldn't believe it when I pulled it out of the box! Then I realized there was more inside ...
Such as rosemary-scented hand and body lotion in its own holder. Something that was an added bonus is that the bottle has a statement that the company producing the products does not participate in animal testing. I was especially pleased with that, since I try to buy things that are not tested on animals. I have no idea whether or not it was a conscious part of the purchase on Kim's part, but I do appreciate it.
Anyway, away from my bleeding-heartism, and on to the other things in the package. She also sent me a really nice (and not cutesy) Mary Engelbreit magnet, a necklace of the neatest small, green beads (I'm not sure if they are glass or what, I need to figure that out. Not that it matters, since I love jewelry ...), and some green tea. The tea container says that the leaves unfurl when hot water is added, so I can't wait to see how/if that works. The little flower on the lower left decorated one of the packages, and Kim knitted it and sent it to me! She also found a green Pisces horoscope book (!), and of course, the two skeins of Blue Sky Alpaca alpaca/silk yarn, in a deep turquoise color. My brain has been working overtime, trying to decide what I can knit with it - I've already had about 10 different project ideas.
So thank you, Kim! I have to say that it's great having someone who "knows" me, as my swap partner, though I'm sure you wouldn't mind getting someone else's name for a change. But you are the best, swap partner or not ...
I have my package nearly ready for my swap pal, so I'm hoping to mail it this weekend, or early next week. Whereas Kim keeps getting me as a swap partner, I tend to get people in Canada, though not the same person all of the time.
Weird, eh?
4 comments:
I do try to be aware of non-animal-tested products, and I shouldn't be surprised that you feel the same.
It looks like the bag did, indeed, snap back. Whew!
Mmm, Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk. Love that yarn! Greetings from Knit Cafe has a beret pattern using that yarn, as well as a pair of socks. And there is a pretty pair of beaded gloves in Handknit Holidays that I'm considering sans beads. Enjoy that yarn!
What a lovely package!! No wonder - Kim is a lovely woman.
What a haul! You got some really nice goodies there! And you accomplish WAY more knitting than I ;)
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