I have enjoyed cheerful tulips on my kitchen table...
I took part in a swap with the lovely Hannapat from the blog Cosmos and Cotton. We decided at the end of last year to make each other something for our kitchens. I received a gorgeous parcel from Hannapat this week with the lovely gifts above - two beautiful hand-made pot holders, a pretty vintage tea trio, some fruit and herbal teas and some Cath Kidston soap. I am absolutely delighted with my gifts, thank you so much Hannapat...
Above are the things I made for Hannapat - a crochet pot holder and a hand appliquéd tea towel. I also gave her a little sign for her kitchen to which I added a little crochet heart. I love doing swaps they are so much fun...
I have also been preparing for another swap I am taking part in - a handmade brooch swap organised by Jo of Three Stories High...
I enjoyed spending some time with my lovely mum today and she brought us a batch of chocolate butterfly cakes she had made. Miss M and I certainly enjoyed having one of those each after dinner this evening...
I bought the cookbook A Girl Called Jack on Sunday and G and I have already cooked three recipes from it - Chickpea carrot and coriander falafels, Sausage and lentil one-pot dinner and Paddington bear sponge puddings. All were delicious. I plan to have a go at one or two of the breads next. This is a very inspiring cookbook and one which I am sure will be really well used in this house...
This week has also been a good week for finishing off crochet projects! I have now finished the daisy blanket and will show it here soon and have started another blanket which is going to be for my Miss M. It is different from any blankets I have made before but I am really enjoying it so far...
So that has been my week! I am working all weekend so there will be no time for any cooking, baking or crafting but I have had a pretty good week so I really can't complain.
Thank you so much for the lovely comments about my pink scarf! They are very much appreciated...
I may not be around much over the next couple of weeks as I will be busy with work and other commitments, but I will be back as soon as I can, hopefully with news of a little giveaway...
Happy weekend everyone!
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You and your swap partner have both made such beautiful gifts! So much fun :) Wendy x
ReplyDeleteThis post is full of awesomeness. Your gifts are lovely but I LOVE that sign! I really, really want it in my kitchen! I also now want a chippy :)
ReplyDeleteI hope that your work goes well. Lovely swap gifts!! xx
ReplyDeleteA lovely week! Such a thoughtful parcel you've received...can't wait to see your blankets! Take care, Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely pics and things, looks like a great week, with a good post day parcel too. looking forward to seeing the finished blanket
ReplyDeleteClare x
Oh your week sounded quite wonderful.Your gifts you were sent and recicived were equally beautiful . Cannot wait to see your new blanket x
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing swap gifts and those little chocolate cakes look divine.
ReplyDeleteHello Marianne
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely things to look at. What a perfect swap you both had, so much thought and care put in on both sides - real treasures.
Looking forward to seeing your daisy blanket soon,
Kate x
Such a great swap, your gifts to each other are just lovely.
ReplyDeleteLovely swap makes, love the patchwork pot holders and your pretty crochet one. All the goodies will brighten up both your kitchens and give you something handmade to treasure.
ReplyDeleteGill xx
Love those potholders! Look at the pretty frills too, so clever. Absolutely beautiful china - I have a primrose trio which is quite similar (Royal Albert I think). What lovely gifts. I've taken part in a few swaps in my time with varying degrees of success to be honest.
ReplyDeleteAdore the colours in your potholder and as for your pink scarf? Well, that's my favourite. One of the most perfect shades of pink I've seen.
Don't work too hard!
Heather x
Hello Mariannne
ReplyDeleteWow looks great your swap was such a lovely idea so nice I imagine to receive such lovely treats through the post I'm sure you were both equally delighted with your kitchen gifts. Very excited to see your daisy blanket!! Hope your busy weekend and week goes well xx
Both you and Hannipat are so lovley I can only imagine how much fun you had creating for each other.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you,
Meredith
Such a sweet and lovely swap! Love both sewn and crocheted potholders.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your finished daisy blanket!
Take care!
Marion x
Things are looking so springlike now aren't they?! I have tulips such as yours dotted all around the house now and I just hope that the bad weather has now finished. Your swap looks so gorgeous. I hope your weekend is not too busy xx
ReplyDeleteA lovely week Marianne! The swap gifts are lovely!! I really like the crocheted potholder, its very sweet x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely week and thanks for making mine spesh, I really enjoyed it, it was heaps of fun! xoxo
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun swap, you both made beautiful things for each other. Your cakes look delicious. I hope your work commitments aren't too stressful, take care and see you again soon.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful, colourful and yummy post, I have enjoyed it :)
ReplyDeleteLluisa xx
Pretty potholder! Jack's book is good isn't it! X
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful gifts, lovingly made (and purchased) for each other. I am really looking forward to seeing your completed daisy blanket, Marianne, and also the beginnings of Miss M's - I am intrigued! Your Mum's little cakes look scrumptious, I bet they didn't last long, and your new cookbook is obviously a success! Joy xo
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely swap, I like the sound of those Paddington Bear sponge puds! :) x
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely things to look at in this post, particularly those chocolate cakes! Haven't heard of that book so will go to have a look at it - not to buy though - my cookery book challenge doesn't need another entry! x
ReplyDeleteSo much loveliness Marianne...your swap gifts are all beautiful...such pretty colours too and your lovely mum's fairy cakes look delicious! Looking forward to seeing your Daisy blanket...it's going to be gorgeous :-)...x
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday,
Susan x
What a fabulous weeks, some lovely swap presents and just such a colourful post:)
ReplyDeleteHave a productive couple of weeks Marianne, It is good to keep on top of life. Jo x
ReplyDeleteHello Lovely Marianne, lovely swops for two of my favourite blogging girls, your gifts are just gorgeous as are the ones you sent to our lovely Hannapat. You have had a busy week Marianne and I know how hard you are always working. Have some time to yourself as well. Sending you lots of hugs and loves
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Hello Marianne, Your swap pressies are all very lovely. I absolutely love your Kitchen sign. Never seen anything like it here. Those chocolate butterfly cakes looks very very yummy. I am sure you and MOM enjoyed eating them. Hugs Judy
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely, bright and cheerful post - love the pictures. The gifts you exchanged with your swap partner are gorgeous. XX
ReplyDeleteHi Marianne, love all the swap goodies, so pretty. Jack's recipes are great and I like one-pot dinners! Your mum's lovely cakes look heavenly. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteJane xx
What a lovely post - your gifts are all so pretty, colourful and cheery! And now I want cake!! xCathy
ReplyDeleteI read about your swap on Hannapats blog. Such a good idea. You exchanged some beautiful gifts! Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteHappy evening!
Madelief x
What a lovely swap!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to get 'Jack's' cookbook for a while ... will hopefully pick one up at the weekend.
Thanks for your lovely comments on my blog ... I haven't been able to reply to you as you appear as a 'no-reply' blogger ... can you send me your email address and then I will be able to reply to you in future! M x
Super,super,super swap. And all the other goodies look wonderful too. Thank you for sharing x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous swap gifts, Marianne! I love the things you both made and gave, such pretty colours too! Hope you are having a good week.
ReplyDeleteHelen xx
What a fab swap - you made some lovely things and you received some lovely things too, even better! Those pot holders are fab. x
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ReplyDeleteSorry baby deleted comment above! Beautiful makes, I love cheerful fabrics in the kitchen! Been thinking about buying that cookbook, you may have persuaded me x
ReplyDeleteSwaps are soooo much fun aren't they, love the gifts you received and sent. I missed Jo's broach swap so I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for another.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sign too! I could do with one of those ;-)