My First Swap~

In honor of my 25th post I thought I would write about my first blog swap. This was my very first swap, so I wasn't sure how swaps were to be done.

Heidi of Foxgloves, Fabric and Folly hosted a Very Vintage Valentine Swap. I was partnered with Kimberly of Seashells and Silver. Kimberly is a very sweet and talented young lady and I was very fortunate to have her as my swap partner. Poor Kimberly, little did she know that she would end up with a "rookie" in swapping. But being the sweet girl that Kimberly is, she made me feel good about all of it.

Thank you Kimberly you're too kind!

When I opened the box this is what I found...a box full of individually wrapped presents all pretty in pink and a lovely heart card saying "Open This Last"! Naturally, I wanted to take a peek but I didn't...good thing too I would have ruined the surprises that were waiting for me.

Oh! and what a clever idea to wrap each item separately...who thought of that?

Anyway, it was very exciting to open each box and find a wonderful gift inside just for me!

Thanks Kimberly for adding that special touch!

Well, just look at all the very vintage valentines that I received...

1. a valentine card with cupid (too cute!)

2. a red mercury glass candlestick with candle (romantic!)

3. a red heart picture frame (gorgeous!)

4. a red mercury glass votive holder with candle (lovely!)

5. a "LOVE" banner (Kimberly made this herself~love it!)

6. a red brooch (special!)

7. sweet angel wings (precious!)

8. a heart card with a sweet message from Kimberly and her list of items for me (so thoughtful!)

Everything was more than I had expected.

Wow! I had no idea that swapping would be this much fun!

Thanks again Kimberly and Heidi for making my first swap a memorable one!

"L" is for LOVE

"L" is for LISA

Hugs and Kisses~

Lisa

I Spy, With My Little Eyes~

Greetings to all this evening! I'm so excited to show you my treasures from my weekend trip and I know that many of you are just itchin' to see what goodies I acquired.

Please excuse my photos...as I've said before, I'm so needing a better camera...it's just not in my budget at the moment.

1. a cream pitcher with gold trim

2. a napkin holder

3. a child's bible

4. a crochet cross

5. a single curtain panel

close-up of a child's bible and crochet cross

a couple of children's vintage gowns

close-up of childs gown

"blurry" angel wings...sorry!

and last but not least....a ruby red glass birdie sitting on the angel wings

As I was posting the pictures, I noticed that everything I bought was white, cream, or beige...except for the ruby glass birdie.

Enjoy!

XXOO~

Lisa