Thursday 30 December 2010

Camping and Xmas Swaps

I have much blogging to catch up with after escaping to the bush for the last five days. We camped beside the beautiful Ringarooma River amongst fox gloves which played havoc with my hayfever but it was so relaxing. The sound of the river and birds was wonderful for my soul.
 
We did spend Xmas morning at home and I was so excited as I opened all my gifts.
These are the gifts I received from Marie of Wonderwoman (Not!) in Chookyblue's SSCS 2010


Gorgeous decorations to adorn my house every xmas, Thank-you Marie for the beautiful pressies and to Chooky for hosting another great swap.
These are the gifts I received from Carol - Narromine Quilt Club in Marie's (On My Verandah) Xmas Swap




Thank-you Carol, I felt so overwhelmed with all these beautiful gifts, it made me cry with delight!
Thank-you Marie for another fun swap.
I posted gifts to Maricarmen and to Gai in both of these swaps.
That's it from me for today, I'll post some more pics tomorrow and in the meantime I have loads of washing to do!
Cheerio!!

14 comments:

Roseanne said...

I hope you had a lovely Christmas. You got some beautiful gifts from your swap partners. I love the tablerunner.

Willow Grove - Kez said...

Your camping looks so nice and tranquil. I could hide away there for a while. So many nice prezzies. Lucky girl.

Unknown said...

Love Your Camping spot Jo it looks Divine can understand why you Loved it so much...
Lovely Gifts you recieved in your swaps..so glad you enjoyed them..
happy new year

Cath Ü said...

Lovely gifts Jo... the camping spot looks wonderful... we had a wet Christmas and we have been flooded in since then.. but roads are open again now....
Cath Ü

Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique said...

What gorgeous handcrafted pressies Jo.
Lucky you.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne

Teresa said...

What a gorgeous place to camp Jo. It looks stunning. Your gifts are lovely too. These swaps are fun xx

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Your camping spot looks awesome Jo....and you have received some lovely gifts from Marie....and the goodies you have received from Carol, how gorgeous are they all..love that table runner, she is one talented lady our Carol..

trash said...

Great haul Jo. And those Bo Peeps? Man I heart Bo Peeps!

Sarah said...

What a lovely lot of goodies! Swaps can be so worth it!

The camp site looks so perfect... We have been invited up to a camp on East Coast - I think just the boys will go...

Elyte said...

You have been gifted lovely things but that holiday spot looks like such a peaceful and inspiring place. Happy New Year to you all.

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Oh it looks so nice and warm there. Ahhh...I can't wait for Spring!
Loooove all the wonderful goodies you got! I'll have to look for the Tilda Christmas Idea book. That looks great.
Happy New Year!
xx, shell

Lorraine said...

Happy New Year Jo.....I lived in Ringarooma when I was in Tassie....your camping spot looks amazing! Swap gifts are awesome...! I didn't do any swaps this year.....might dip my toe back in next year. Stinker of a day here today.....just over 40 with a hot wind.....I am inside and not venturing out!

Chookyblue...... said...

what a great time away......in a beautiful spot.......

beautiful swap gifts from Maria and Carol...........

thanks for being part of the SSCS 2010

Anonymous said...

What fun it would've been to open any of these gifts you would have been squeeling with delight.lol.
cheers Sheryl
http://shez-enjoyinglife.blogspot.com