Autumn Swap
Posted by kaileenelise on November 2nd, 2009
Delicious autumn!
My very soul is wedded to it,
and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth
seeking the successive autumns.
(George Eliot)
Happy November! I can’t believe how quickly this fall season is passing by. The days are shorter and the weather is cooler. It is time to find comfort in hot tea and warm blankets. I decided last month to participate in a festive Autumn Swap with a group of other bloggers, and am so I glad I did.
Today I was excited to open my package that traveled to Raleigh from Australia…
The talented Kate over at Love You Big blog sent me a collection of goodies that I can’t wait to indulge in. I am looking forward to treating myself to a DIY spa date complete with a pumpkin face masque and yummy tea.
Here is a little preview of the package I sent along to my swap mate…
It was so much fun gathering treats to delight the senses—comfort drink, comfort food, comfort for the soul & a comfort surprise. I enjoyed baking cookies with love, putting together an autumn playlist and finding a new book to send.
Even if you did not join in the Autumn Swap festivities this year, you can still put together a thoughtful package for a friend—or treat yourself to some comforting goodies like warm socks, hot cocoa or a new journal.
photo credit: pjan vandaele on flikr
Tags: Autumn, Blogging, Creative, Everyday Life, Friends, Joy, Treats
That looks like quite a nice score! I love swaps with other people. But most of all I love receiving packages in the mail. : )
Lovely!
Wonderful packages!
both the package you send and the one that you received look fabulous. i haven’t gotten my package just yet but am waiting with bated breath. the package i sent went to spain and i can’t wait to hear what she thinks of it! hope you have a mindful monday darling. hugs!!
These packages look amazing. Thank you so much for giving us a glimpse of them. I hope you enjoy all of your treats!
In the first picture, is the tea bag on top decaf Tazo Chai?
I’m so glad it arrived, kaileen! I, too, had so much fun putting yours together.I’m so happy you like it. Happy autumn (from happy spring!!) Kate x x x
Elle, it is decaf tazo chai
I’ll let you know how yummy it is!
Those packages both look wonderful! Getting things in the mail is so much fun
omg sooo fun!! i will def. have to participate in the next swap. LOVE this idea!
This does look like it was lots of fun..I’m into participating in the next swap too!! xo Carolyn
Hi Kaileen – thanks SO much for the wonderfully amazing and comforting autumn swap package you sent to me. I am enjoying the tea and cookies and listening to my “mixed tape” on this rainy thursday and all the other treats you included were totally perfect! After 2 cups, my fave so far is the Honeybush Caramel Tea (who knew there was caramel tea), and I do believe my husband may have finished off the Yummy cookies by now. Thanks for everything Kaileen, you totally made my week!
-Liz
awww SUCH LOVELY gifts, both recieved and given. you are so so thoughtful!!! This was such a fun swap. Melita (the lovely girl i sent my package to) said she would post a blog about my package when it got to her… i’ll post about it
i loved loved this swap! and you’re right, it’s always a good time to put together thoughtful things for friends. BTW- i still need your address to send you a surprise for that “pay it forward” i did awhile back…
let me know