I had mentioned that I joined in on The Chaotic Goddess Local Flavor Swap. We were to send goodies to our swap partner that represented our town, or things specific to our location. It was so much fun gathering things together for my swap partner, Patti of Pandora's Box. While doing so I learned some things about my state of Indiana, such as the cardinal being the state bird and the peony being the state flower.
Here is what Patti sent to me from New York. Everything was individually wrapped, so it was like Christmas in August. Do you see the New York Yankees CHOCOLATE peanut butter bar?
Patti went to great lengths to explain the significance of everything, except for the candy bar. :) It didn't need no explainin'. Do you see the little package at the right bottom that says "a little something I made for you?" It's really something special!
Wait until you see the detail of what is inside this beautiful beaded box she made.
A sewing kit! Isn't it adorable? I really appreciate this and love receiving others' handmade items.
Here's a closer look at the Lemongrass Ginger soap. It has such a wonderful fragrance. Our guest bathroom is smelling very pleasurable right now!
Barbecue sauce, dipping spices and oil...can't wait to try these!
and coffee...
and did I mention the chocolate peanut butter bar?
All of this from my new blogging friend and swap partner from
What a fun idea for a swap. Of course, my favorite is the sewing kit - clever idea.
ReplyDeleteI was trying to think of what I would include for my town and cannot come up with anything "iconic". I must keep my brain thinking on that one.
Oh, my goodness....that's all fabulous! I LOVE that little sewing kit- it's darling and pretty AND useful. Yay!
ReplyDeleteWho knew New York had so many tasty things?? She totally spoiled you. ;)
Thanks so much for joining us for the swap- I'm really glad you and Patti got paired and did so well sending to each other. YAY!
What fun this is! The sewing kit is a great idea and would be great for traveling. I'll take the chocolate peanut butter bar!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun Patty!! And that sewing kit? GENIUS!!!! Now, how about showing us what you sent? ;-)
ReplyDeletePatty, what a fantastic swap. You were joined with a great partner. The little sewing kit is very special indeed, it is so precious. I love to try foods from other regions of our country. If I had one if would have definitely included Kansas city barbeque.
ReplyDeleteAnn
Hi Patti, Oh wow! That sewing kit is to die for!!!
ReplyDeleteThis SWAP has been so much fun! -And thanks, heard about it from you.
Patti is so totally creative, gifted, and generous. She is one of my very sweetest bloggie friends! Isn't that sewing kit clever! I love it!
ReplyDeleteNeat how she packaged everything! :D
xo,
RJ
I love your swap items. What fun. It is amazing the quality of the items that get exchanged- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI love the sewing kit! How ADORABLE!!! You got a lot of great things. Oh that candy bar. I would have to figure out a way to keep it. The Yankees they are one of my favorite teams since I was a child, although my darling husband does not consider them a "real" team.
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun swap! I love how the two Patty/Pattie partnered.
I think the sewing set is sweet.
ReplyDeleteMerle.............
What a fun swap gift! Dipping spice - add some olive oil and crusty bread, and a chocolate and peanut butter bar - Oh My ! :-D
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week.
Ohmygoodness...what a great box of goodies from Patti. I love every single thing she sent you. and that peanut butter bar...HOLY COW!!
ReplyDeleteI hafta tell you that I've been TOTALLY in love with Tom Jones FOR.EV.ER !!!
wow, what a fun idea for a swap!
ReplyDeletei'll take the chocolate peanut butter bar!
have a great weekend!
...and i love your blog!:)