Thursday, December 20, 2012

Christmas Mug Reveal

This should have been posted a few days ago, but since so many of us have taken a break from blogging due to the recent tragedy, I decided to wait until today.
I had never participated in a swap before, but Heather, from Heatherly Loves, set up a Christmas Mug Swap a few weeks ago, and I decided to take part. It was a great experience, and I can't wait for another swap! Heather kindly collected mailing addresses from those who wished to participate, and assigned names for each of us to send a mug to "our person". I received my lovely gift from Gail, at Purple Hues and Me. WOW! Gail was more than generous. I was so excited when my package arrived, before I had even put mine in the mail. And what a package it was---first off, it was wrapped in the cutest paw print paper.


 Inside was a darling basket, and in the basket was a wealth, not just a beautiful mug, but a gorgeous potholder, a tea towel, an adorable angel for the tree, and the cutest pin cushion chair on Earth! Have you ever seen anything so darling?


 Gail made this herself, and I love it! She also made the beautiful lace angel ornament. I collect angels, so how perfect is that?!

The mug is very large, perfect for my coffee!
My kitchen is done in a sort of European Wine Country theme, so this grape potholder fits right in!

Love the basket, and the tea towel!

 My pictures don't do any of this justice--not the fault of the camera at all, my own lack of skill and the combination of a very dark and dreary day. I wish you could see all of it in person, it is wonderful. AND Gail included a beautiful letter telling me about herself, and we have so many things in common. She lives in Arizona, wish she was not so far away.
Gail and I have exchanged emails, and I feel I now have a new friend. AND, she has a lovely blog, if you are not familiar with it, do yourself a favor and check it out.
She blogs at Purple Hues and Me.

I sent my mug to Claire at The Rustic Pig, and she, too has a wonderful blog!
This was a great experience, and I urge to participate in a swap if you have a chance.

Many thanks to Heather for setting this swap up for us!
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25 comments:

  1. JoaniDecember 20, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    It looks lovely & I'm sure you will get so much use out of them. Adorable little pin cushion. And, such a great idea. Merry Christmas. Hugs.

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  2. Gail @Purple Hues and MeDecember 20, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Thank you so much Sandra! I loved the mug swap,too! The blogging community is a wonderful group of people and I'm so glad I started blogging. The friendships formed will lasts forever!
    PS, I'm from Maryland which is a little closer than Arizona.

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  3. Stone Cottage AdventuresDecember 20, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    What wonderful gifts! Merry Christmas! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  4. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapDecember 20, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    what a sweet and thoughtful gift(s)

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  5. Cristina GarayDecember 20, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Lovely gifts Sandra, and the precious gift of a new friendship! Merry Christmas

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  6. DewenaDecember 20, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Isn't it fun to get a package in the mail? Even we grownups love that!

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    1. Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these WallsDecember 20, 2012 at 6:02 PM

      it was great fun, Dewena! I don't often get packages in the mail, so it was a rare treat. I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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  7. UnknownDecember 20, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I'm stopping by from Heatherly Loves Mug Swap today.
    Wow! I love the creativity people put into their swaps. It definitely has given me some ideas.
    I hope you and yours has a Merry Christmas!

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    1. Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these WallsDecember 20, 2012 at 6:03 PM

      Thanks so much for visiting! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, and a very blessed New Year!

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    2. decorayadoraDecember 20, 2012 at 7:58 PM

      Sandra lovely gift I hope you and yours has a Merry Christmas!

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    3. Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these WallsDecember 20, 2012 at 8:14 PM

      Thank you, Angelica! A wonderful Christmas to your and your loved ones, as well. Hugs!

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  8. Amy of While Wearing HeelsDecember 20, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    What a fun experience. It's always fun to reach out and connect with actual mail instead of comments and emails. Gail certainly put together a very thoughtful package.

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  9. Danni@SiloHillFarmDecember 21, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Oh my gosh Sandra! That was a gorgeous package full of Gails awesome stuff! I'm totally envious of that angel she made! Love the pin cushion too! See why I love Gail??!! Lucky you!!

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  10. bjDecember 22, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Oh, boy...a wonderful swap. I love swaps but didn't do one this year...maybe next.
    Wondering if you've heard from Tezz about the Ramsign sign.? Please let me know....:)
    Have a blessed Christmas.

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  11. Diane HigdonDecember 22, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    Wow, you hit the mother load!!! Wonderful gifts and the mug is really cute too! I have stopped by because I was a part of the swap too...Enjoyed reading about your gifts. The chair pin cushion is so darn cute. Have a wonderful Christmas. :)

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  12. Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these WallsDecember 23, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Wasn't she over the top?! I love it. I hope you were as thrilled with your mug as I am with mine. I will have to go to your blog and see what you got. Thank you so much for visiting. I wish you and yours a wonderful Christmas and blessed new year. Hugs!

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  13. Manuela@A Cultivated NestDecember 23, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Those are such wonderful gifts and mug!

    Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  14. Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these WallsDecember 24, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Thanks so much, Manuel. I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful Christmas, and an amazing new year. Hugs!

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  15. thistlewoodfarmDecember 25, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Merry Merry Christmas to you my wonderful friend!

    blessings,
    katianne

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  16. TaunnieDecember 25, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    Lovely gifts and sounds like great fun! Just wanted to wish you Happy Holidays. Hope you had a wonderful day surrounded by all those you love.

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    1. Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these WallsDecember 26, 2012 at 8:33 AM

      Thank you, Taunnie! You are a blessing to me, and I am glad you came by. I hope your Christmas was lovely!

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  17. SherryDecember 26, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Sandra, your gifts are lovely. Gift swapping sounds fabulous! Wishing you a beautiful holiday season!

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