swap goodies

I swapped once and it was really fun and nice to share something with someone else. Unfortunately, i lost track with this nice lady living somewhere in the USA. Than i swapped with Anna
and it was really, really special. Swapping is fun, especially if you still keep in touch with the person. I became very fond of Anna and i hope we can be real friends even if we are miles apart. I received her package way before i managed to send mine to her and i always meant to show you what delightful goodies she gave me. Here are all the lovely things i received from this oh ,so lovely friend.

I love the little birdie keychain she made, look at the sweet tea bag holder and you should smell the bag of "herbe de provence" and the tea !!! I did not taste the tea yet, simply because i love the package just the way it is and the smell invaded my studio, it is heavenly ! Soon i will have to indulge in a nice cup of tea in one of my best cup. Sorry, the chocolate is all gone, not one crumb remains, it was so yummy. And look at the sweet house she made. Isn't that ever adorable ? I hung it in a special place of my studio, so whenever i am there working, i can admire this adorable house and think of her. I feel privileged and very happy to have met her. Thank you Anna, you are a sweetheart!
I know, i was not suppose to blog, but to concentrate on some work. I'm going, I'm going !

♥

Moving to a new house

My blog is being so awfully neglected and i thought i would drop by and take a short moment to let visitors know i may not be coming as often as i had hoped for. Well, it won't be forever, i plan to give it more time later this fall and i may drop a line here and there in the coming weeks if i can get a free short moment...You see, i just sold my house...YES !!! My husband and I took the decision to move to a new house, even if i still love mine so much. We put a " for sale " sign months ago and had a few visitors, but nothing much was happening lately. I thought i would spend another winter here. But life is always full of surprises...A couple drove by 2 weeks ago, peering at the house. They asked if they could visit and just felt in love. So they made an offer, a very acceptable one and all there is left to do is sign the papers and hand down the keys. We made a conditional offer to another house about a month ago and it is already empty and that is just perfect, as the couple buying our house wish to move before november 1st...Wow !!!
That leaves me little time for packing. I am very excited and a bit sad i must admit. I have so many wonderful memories of my life spend here with my husband and my 3 beautiful girls. I know i will cry when i leave, but i am confident of what the future is offering. And i will have my own studio ! A room to myself ! I can't wait to paint and decorate and make my new place a warm and cozy place to live. So many projects i have in mind... Well, gotta go. I have so much to do... I will try and come back next week. I want to show you my finished kureyon mitts and a hat i have been working on. My knitting is just about the only fun thing i can do when i have a little moment to myself...no time for sewing 'til i get to my new house.
Have a great week end everyone !