Friday, July 27, 2012

Surprise gifts from Carmen

This can only happen in blogland.  Today, as I sat down to read my email, the bell, at the entrance to our apartments building rang.  It was the post lady, telling me that she left a note for me in my post box downstairs, to pick up a registered parcel at the post office.  She did not know which country it came from.  At that same time I was reading an email from Carmen - http://pekevasion.blogspot.co.il, informing me that she received a surprise parcel from me and that she also sent a surprise parcel to me weeks ago and was warried why it did not reach me yet.  I immediately went to pick up my parcel and sure enough it was from Carmen.

We surprised each other and received our surprise on the same day!

 I am so excited and thrilled.  I hope I was able to get good photos.


These old tins and cans are so perfectly made that you hardly can tell they are minis.
A cool jelly dessert, exactly right for a hot day like the one we are having. Tiny shells from the atlantic ocean in a beautifully sealed jar,  another jar with a tiny flower inside and these beautiful carnations.
Beautiful set of plates.
Gorgeous plates for wall decoration.

I, some weeks ago,  approached Carmen and asked her if there is a possibility that we make a swap.
Carmen agreed but we left it for later on.   Carmen knew what I was interested in but I had to guess what she'd like. I got Carmen's address from a mutual friend.  I hope Carmen is, at least,  half as pleased with my gifts as I am delighted with hers.

THANK YOU CARMEN!!!

We leave on vacation for several days.  No minis for at least a week, but I shall be following your blogs and receive email and there will be someone to collect mail.  It's just too hot in town and we need a breath of fresh air.

The shed itself is almost finished.  I'll be able to show you what was done when I'm back.  It was a lot of hard work.  Cutting a large quantity of wood isn't exactly my cup of tea, especially not on hot days.

A warm welcome to one new follower and thank your for following

Angela - http://angelartistis.blogspot.co.il

Blessings to all









28 comments:

  1. Vaya sorpresa Drora! Aon unos regalos fabulosos, Carmen es una artista y muy generosa.
    Besos

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  2. Congratulations Drora your gifts from Carmen are gorgeous. I am lucky enough to have a few wonderful items from her. I cant wait to see what you sent her I know they will be wonderful. Have a fantastic week relax and enjoy my friend.
    Hugs Maria

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  3. menuda coordinacion la vuestra, seguro que a Carmen le gustaran tanto tus regalos como a ti los suyos , disfrutalos

    besitos

    Mari

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  4. I too love these tins and cans! What a fantastic surprise! Enjoy your vacation Drora!:)Hugs

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  5. Carmen is a real artist, just as you are, Drora! It sounds like a special miniaturists link you both had, that your gifts arrived as surprises to both of you. Congratulations on such beautiful minis. I love Carmen's tins and cans so much too, and her flowers and plates. You are one lucky woman! I can't wait to see the treasures you sent Carmen. Enjoy your break from the heat. We'll see you soon. xo Jennifer

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  6. Que sorpresa Drora, son unos regalos estupendos, disfrútalos!!! Un beso

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  7. Que regalos más preciosos Drora ♥ ¡Te los mereces!!!!
    Un besito
    Flor

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  8. Congrats Drora, what a beautiful gift! Carmen is a good friend and very generous.
    Enjoy your lovely gift. ;)

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  9. disfrútalos, y disfruta tus vacaciones...

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  10. Such beautiful gifts from Carmen! Congratulations, Drora!

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  11. Wat een prachtige miniaturen

    Vooral de borden vind ik erg mooi

    Fijne vakantie en groet

    Xandra

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  12. Son unas minis preciosas. Felicidades

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  13. Hi Drora,
    Your gifts from Carmen are amazing, I really love those tin cans, everything is wonderful. I hope you have a lovely vacation and I'm really looking forward to seeing the progress on your shed project
    hugs
    vicky xxx

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  14. Felicidades unos regalos preciosos
    Besitos

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  15. es un intercambio precioso ya vi en el blog de carmen lo que usted le mando y ella se ve muy contenta con todo .
    espero que lo pase bien en sus mini vacaciones
    un abrazo
    אַ האַלדזן

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  16. What a fun story - some kind of destiny both surprises were received on the same day. Carmen sent you some wonderful gifts - but... what else to expect from her?! Have fun on your days out, hope there's a little fresh air waiting for you!

    Greetings
    Birgit

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  17. Muchas felicidades Drora, las minis de Carmen son realmente bonitas.

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  18. Que maravillas.Felicidades.Besitos.

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  19. Enhorabuena por tus regalos, son una verdadera maravilla!!
    besitos ascension

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  20. Hi Drora, what a special connection you both had in teh blogosphere: on the same day you recieved your gifts. They are wonderful, Carmen makes very wonderful miniatures, but you too. I've seen them on Carmens blog :D!
    Hugs, enjoy your days out, Ilona

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  21. ¡Que disfrutes mucho de esta agradable sorpresa!. Un saludo, Eva

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  22. Son muchos y muy bonitos regalos. Ha sido una hermosa sorpresa y un lindo intercambio. Felices vacaciones. Un beso.

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  23. Que maravilla!!

    La lata de aceite me ha encantado.

    Tienes suerte de tener amigas tan artistas.

    Un abrazo y mi más sincera felicitación.

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  24. Hello Drora, Beautiful plates. Love those rusty looking tin cans. Have fun!
    Many hugs and kisses, conny

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  25. Drora Hello, thank you for your visit, it's great to be back, what a beautiful coincidence that your and Carmen .... And what beautiful things you have received, and you deserve them all!, For thou art a sweet person! . Kisses in your heart.

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  26. Ooo Drora wonderful gift's,yes I like the rusty tin cans to,great work and the plates and flouwers... wonderful!

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  27. I love everything you received. It is all drop dead gorgeous and the romantic style I adore. Lucky you! Have the most wonderful time on your vacation! Hugs,
    Caroline

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