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Posted by ann_t (My Page) on Mon, Dec 1, 08 at 15:13
| Maria, I love my swap box. It is just perfect.
Maria sent me a few of her favourite things. Making everything even more special.
Pottery
The little batter bowl is so cute I actually think it would make a nice little gravy bowl with its nice wide spout. The rim is engraved with a Estonian Proverb "An Empty Belly is the Best Cook"
The Potter's name is Elizabeth Mostello-Harris from Goddess Earthworks.
Textiles.
I love almost anything Mexican and the Zapotec Woven Coasters are perfect. Love the patterns and the rich colours.
Maria's Choice
A jar of Stonewall Kitchen's Bellini Jam. A peach Jam flavoured with Champagne. Moe is really looking forward to trying this on his toast tomorrow. Or maybe I'll make him some biscuits or scones to have with the jam. I know once he tastes it it won't last long. A cute little stainless steel spreader accompanied the jam.
And Maria also included a sweet little key chain Crocheted to look like a cake. How cute is that.
And a lovely card and note. The card was painted by one of Maria's friends.
Thank you so much Maria.
Ann
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RE: Wait to you see what Maria sent me...........
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| Lovely! Each item is just perfect, but I particularly love the bowl. Very nice. Enjoy. AM |
RE: Wait to you see what Maria sent me...........
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| What a lovely swap package. Really like the pottery bowl. The coasters are lovely, and would also be nice on the patio. The jam looks wonderful, you'll have to let us know how it tastes. Cute little keychain. Maria your friend is very gifted, as the card is beautiful. You did a great job Maria! I know Ann will treasure it all. Shelley |
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| Wonderful gifts! that key chain is adorable..and the painted card..needs a frame now.. |
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| Oh Maria, What a great swap box for Ann! I love everything that you sent but the bowl is my favorite. Ann, I know you will think of Maria everytime you see and use your swap items. Enjoy! |
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| Oh Ann! I am so happy everything arrived in one piece! I'm glad you like the package...I was in Boston for the weekend and the anticipation was killing me! You're welcome! Enjoy! -maria |
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| The Estonian saying bowl is charming. Ann, I know you'll be able to enjoy the coasters during your next Mexican meal. The Stonewall Kitchen products are very good. I have some of their mustards. Great package Maria! |
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| I love those coasters!! I got some of those in Teotitlan Del Valle the last time I was in Oaxaca (2002)! I also love the Estonian pottery, which to me is more exotic than Oaxaca. I would frame the card - it is so beautiful!! Lars |
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| That bowl is great! I know you'll use it for many things besides batter. Maria, did you crochet the keychain? It's adorable! Enjoy all your wonderful gifts Ann, I hope you get some of the Bellini jam before Moe eats it all! Bri |
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| Mmmm, I'm going to try that jam. They carry Stonewall in some stores near me and that looks very tempting. How cute is that batter bowl?? Where the heck did you find it Maria? I especially love the little crocheted key chain. Things like that amaze me because I am all thumbs. Enjoy it, Ann. |
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| I especially love the batter bowl, heck, I just love pottery, but that bowl is really cute. Nancy |
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| Coasters-- wow-- how clever to use those as the "fabic"-- you'll feel you're right in Mexico with those added to your meal, Ann. I just love, love that bowl & really like the looks of that spreader-- jam sounds yummy . Great picks, Maria. |
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| Oh wow, those coasters sure will be perfect for your next mexican meal, and the colors are spectacular. That little batter bowl is very unique, I've never seen anything quite like that and the card is just beautiful. Bellini jam? What a great idea, my mother would love that I think. I feel an experiment coming on..... Enjoy everything Ann, it's a great selection for you and Moe. Annie |
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| Everything is really lovely, that pottery is very unique. Great job Maria. |
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| Great stuff Maria. I really like those coasters and the pottery. In my case it should say an empty belly is the grocers best friend. |
RE: Wait to you see what Maria sent me...........
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| Love, love the pottery! The coasters are very cool too and that card being painted by a friend is a very special. Stonewall has some great products, I'm sure you will enjoy the jam. Great package Maria! I know Ann and Moe will put it all to good use. David |
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| Wow, I can't even choose a favorite in this package! It's all so cool! Maria, super job! Ann, i just know you will find many uses for all your new things! Linda |
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| Those coasters match your stuff perfectly, Ann. I know some of your amazing sauces will end up in that bowl! The keychain is just too cute. Nice box, Maria! |
RE: Wait to you see what Maria sent me...........
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| Maria - excellent job!! I really like it all... I love stonewall kitchen's champagne peach jam... is the Bellini the same thing renamed? The bowl and coasters are great finds! Is the potter local? The card is beautiful, too!! and how cute is that keychain!! Good work!! |
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