Aqua & Red - swappy goodness

A while back, I signed up for the Aqua and Red swap hosted by Apron Thrift Girl. I was paired up with Melissa at Kumalata Kumalata.

Here is what I sent her:


I <3 this vase and all it's kitschy splendor:


And this is what she sent me:

• a GORGEOUS aqua colored linen table cloth
• two napkins/hankies which are just too cute for words
• an awesome tin leaf that can be used as either a table decoration or hung on the wall
• two red leaf-plates
  

It just so happens that I have been looking for some decorations for the cottage's bathroom (we're trying to get it ready to be a vacation rental next summer). We've got a white washed dresser in the bathroom that serves as our linen closet. The red plates will look fantastic on top of it - especially when it's filled with the red, green, and orange glycerin soap leaves I'm planning on making. Here's a pic of it with the white, lavender scented soap* I made last week:

Thanks, Melissa, for all the wonderful goodies!

*Pretty good for my first time!

Blogging By Mail

I received my 10 Favorite Things package today for the Blogging By Mail swap. I took a photo of all my goodies with the last bit of juice left in my camera batteries. Once they charge up, I'll post the picture. Until then, here's a list:

1. Virginia Peanuts (YUM. I'm going to have to fight S for these. Seriously.)
2. Raspberry Chipotle dip mix (I can't wait to try this. I bet it's fantastic.)
3. Baba ganoush dip (LOVE the eggplant. Score!)
4. Marshmallow Fluff (my sender said, "add peanut butter for a New England staple - the fluffernutter." Yes, yes I will.)
5. Apple Soda (from Mexico and can't wait to try this!)
6. Pepero (chocolate covered biscuit sticks. I bet this will be yummy with #10)
7. Halvah bar (chocolate covered sesame candy bar. Again, I bet this will be yummy with #10)
8. Bath confetti (coconut smoothie scent - oh yeah!)
9. Jornal (my sender said "for ideas, inspiration, & general venting." I will use this for those purposes!)
10. PINK HOT CHOCOLATE!!! (Ha! It's mine. Jealous much?)

Thanks so much for everything, Dear Package Sender! I can't wait to try everything and am ready to guard those peanuts from my precious S - who could eat the whole bag in one sitting!


*12:04 a.m. 10/26 - edited to add link to Package Sender - Hutch over at C'est La Vie!