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WANTED: Curiosity was killing my post office gal !
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Posted by craftyrn (My Page) on Tue, Nov 25, 08 at 21:44
I missed the mailman yesterday so had to run today to our little local post office to pick up & sign for a package--new gal behind the counter
was real curious about a pkg from Canada containing homemade pickles so I had to explain about our Cooking Forum & the swaps &
members from Canada, Iceland, Australia, Germany , Japan & all over the States -- she thought the whole concept was so great. ( & no Sharon didn't cheat-- just sent a gift for the family)
Oh Goodness ,Sharon--- !! I love everything--it's all perfect ; beautiful, unique and useful-- and just my style,
every single piece I would have agonized over getting for myself if I had seen them someplace-- they certainly speak to me! And so nice to get local artisan's work.
(Doc's at Deer Camp with my camera -- I won't be able to take pictures until Sat evening & would really like the forum to see these beautiful items. So I emailed Sharon & she came through with hers)
I absolutely love the shape & texture of the wooden bowl-- & signed and dated by the Craftsman (Kenneth H Jones ) -- 15 x 8 & 3 inches deep, hand distressed with a small metal insert in one end, feels very good in the hands too-- I just love the feel of well worked wood-- it's beautiful enough to use as a display piece tho I think it will be filled with the cranberry/walnut rugelach I'm taking to DD's Thanksgiving Dinner-- first of many times it will be used I'm sure.
And the gravy pitcher & it's drip saucer-- a stoneware pottery piece by Donn Zver--dark browns fading thru green in the unique glaze treatment-- and check out the curly bit on the handle-- the spout looks like a "drip-less " one. You're right about it being the perfect size for my brood-- & timely--- for our family Christmas this year I'm planning to do a boneless Prime Rib & introducing the family to Yorkshire Puddings-- and won't that pitcher be perfect-- and being stoneware will keep the gravy well warmed.Wish my camera was here so you could see how well it looks with my good stoneware ( which is a gray/green speckle & flower pattern).
The place mats & napkins are very nice-- a bit "rustic" like me but the trim gives them some style -- needed here.
PS-- Sharon's pickles are going to DD's for our Thanksgiving Dinner . So when we go around the table & each of us mentions what we're thankful for she'll be included in a family's " thank goodness for friends" . The chili sauce I'm not sharing-- well maybe Doc can have a little.
picture by Sharon via Clive-- thx you two !!
Diane
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RE: WANTED: Curiosity was killing my post office gal !
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| What a beautiful gravy pitcher. Love the wooden bowl, and the napkins. You have great taste Sharon. Diane You recieved a wonderful package! Shelley |
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| OMG! This is my kind of package! You did real good Sharon:-) Diane, I know you will enjoy this package because I sure would! |
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| Diane, that package is just so YOU. The bowl is just screaming for homemade rolls. |
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| So glad you like it Diane and I'm so thankful the pitcher arrived intact! I really love both those artists and have some of their work myself. Enjoy it all, I really had fun putting it together for you. Sharon PS: Chill those dills before serving, hope the family enjoys then tomorrow. |
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Oh Sharon, you couldn't have chosen
more perfect items for Diane. That bowl is absolutely beautiful and I love the gravy pitcher and plate. I can just see Diane's table set with those beautiful red checked placemats and napkins. Diane, I know that you are going to enjoying using everything that Sharon sent you for many years to come. Ann |
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| I just adore the gravy picture. It sure makes more sense than a gravy boat -- less surface area to get cool, and easier to pass! What a pretty bowl. I agree that hot crusty rolls in that bowl would be just perfect. These swap boxes have been so nice and thoughtful. I am sad that there are no deliveries on Thanksgiving. |
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| Dang, Sharon's dills!! I'm with Jessy, that bowl is screaming for homemade rolls. Maybe Sol's honey rolls. |
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| Everything is lovely. And the pickles! Oh, the pickles! Enjoy. AM |
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| Niiiiiiiice! Lovely items from a lovely person to a lovely person. Did I say lovely? |
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| WOW...those are gorgeous! |
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| Super package you have there Diane. Sharon packs a great package....I was lucky enough to receive one from her a few years ago. Beautiful bowl and I love, love the pottery! Those dills are delish...Enjoy! Way to go Pickle Lady! David |
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Great swap package Sharon, I love all of the things you chose for Diane. My eye is especially drawn to that lovely bowl, I can imagine all sorts of good things to eat being served from it. Pretty napkins, and they will go with lots of different settings too. The gravy pitcher is the perfect size - I'm thinking warm maple syrup as well. And the best ending of all, a big jar of homemade pickles to serve with Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy it all Diane! Sharon, you did real good:-)
DONNA |
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| You are very lucky, Diane! That is one helluva package, and all of those can be used for your Thanksgiving dinner, too! I especially love the bowl! Linda |
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| wow, I like it all. I think the bowl is my favorite, but the pitcher is really nice and could be used for a lot of things besides gravy. Very nice choices, Chase. And the dills, of course..... annie |
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| Wow, Sharon that is really stunning. That bowl, is it from the downtown store we looked at, the one that had all the beautiful wood furniture. Wow, it is really nice. Enjoy it all Diane, especially the dills. |
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| Janet, yes you smartie pants! Both the pottery and the bowl are from that shop and the placemats and napkins are from the kitchen store we went into! |
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| What a lovely rustic bowl. And pottery too! great package you guys! -maria |
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| BEAUTIFUL!! what a great package!! And maybe your post-office gal becomes a new CF community member!! I love telling people about the great community, information, people and swaps here! |
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Great package by one of the nicest people here. WTG Sharon! You Canadians have access to the coolest wood crafters. Diane, you are a lucky girl.
James |
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| I love wooden bowls like that, and the pitcher is great also! The napkins remind me of an Italian restaurant, and I would use them whenever I make Italian food. Very beautiful package! Lars |
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