This month I entered my first swap - organised by the oh-so-lovely-and-talented Nadia. The idea was to make a CD of musical favourites, add a few postcards, a quotation and something else... Anything else. Little and personal. I was nervous. Very nervous. My swap partner is someone whose blog I have long enjoyed but, from what I gather there, she's a bit of a muso - loves vinyl records and takes her tunes seriously (in the best way!) Err, I love music too but music is like scent - it's very, very personal and subjective. So how to choose what I think she might like and at that same time reflects me??? Oh you know how I battle to choose! So I ended up doing an A and a B side. I think I'm going to stop fighting the inability to narrow things down and just go with the abundance principle. In for a penny, in for a Pound as they say in these parts...
I sent her package off yesterday (a day late but I hope she'll forgive that it's a tad overdue) and I hope she'll like it. I gleaned from her blog that she loves cats, muted earthy colours, green, wears red shoes, loves to read and write... I tried to capture all these things. And something of me too - butterflies, travel, postcards of places close to my heart and artists I love. I also included a few little treasures from South Africa - a guinea fowl feather, a shell off my beloved beach, and a coin with the blue crane on it... What fun it was to gather these special things to share. Again I am struck by the way that the Internet connects us across miles and miles... It's a wonderful thing, isn't it? Thank you Nadia for making this happen. Swapping is something special.
My post office was busy this week. In addition to this, two more little parcels headed Stateside, one to Canada and one to South Africa... Love in brown paper.
Happy Wednesday!
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14 comments:
What wonderful treasures! I'm sure she will be thrilled with your heartfelt assemblage of music, color and mementos.
I have every confidence that your selections are perfect! you have an uncanny gift for knowing and connecting with people. she is so lucky.
what fun! i am sure she will be pleased with what you choose.
Kendalee you did a great job!!! I just realized I forgot to include my favorite quote in my package, oh no! Anyways, how lucky that she is getting 2 cds and all of those treasures!!
She is going to be delighted!
This swap had me just as nervous but I ended up really enjoying it very much!
Oh, I can attest to the loveliness of your packages - so much thought goes into it - she is a lucky girl indeed!
She is so lucky!...very thoughtful indeed. Remember me come Chistmas time darling...
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what a fun idea.......things have come a long way from the old style pen-pals, haven't they?
i know that she will love anything you choose...the photos were looking wonderful
I also know that moment of "oh will the like it?!"
I love swaps! They are such a wonderful blend of serendipity and the personality of the sendee! There always seems to be at the very, very least one item that was meant for me and only me! Plus, I love how you added the CDs in there -- that makes it even more special, involving the one sense that usually doesn't get involved!
no doubt she is one lucky, lucky girl ~ having received a package of loveliness from you, I am quite sure you'll have her at the wrapping!
{p.s. what a wonderful swap idea!}
Oh and, also, I loved that the running guy said he liked your skirt!
ALL of this sounds lovely...the personal touches and the care that went into everything...I am sure she will love it. :)
Hmmm...is one of those packages for me?? Can't wait.
I love coming here by the way. It's so peaceful.
Oh what a treat you've prepared. Kendalee I can see the thought you've put into this package.
kendalee,
wow! opening your package today felt like receiving a big hug! i adore every detail and personal touch. immediately: i played the music, placed the postcard of the girl & bird on the fridge and slid a notebook right into my purse.
THANK YOU! it's a truly magical box of goodies (i will be sharing a photo on my blog tomorrow for certain).
p.s. you didn't know, but i have a wee butterfly tattoo :)
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