So our blizzard ended late morning yesterday dropping a grand total of 20" here in Eastern Long Island. The predictions had been almost three feet. I was actually getting a little scared with all the news coverage as the storm was getting closer. The weather people were kind of making it feel like an impending doom..they were scary!" Historic proportions of snow" was one of the terms used. 20" is alot but we have had more! A little further out on our island they had 30". West of us towards Manhattan only had 6-10". I live about an hour from the city. An hour makes a big difference! Below is the view out my front door.
Right before the storm started I did receive a package! From Kim K., my Valentine swap partner. We both participated in the Valentine swap that Viv had. Check my sidebar for their great blogs: Musings from Kim K and Viv Out on a Whim. All I have to say is I was thrilled!
The pictures do not do this incredible gift justice! Valentine ornaments, vintage valentines....Even a Chinese style lantern which I haven't opened yet!
Lovely embellishments so I can make more ornaments for my tree! Which I did during the snow storm!
I love this vintage style Valentine box of chocolates! It is now serving as a backdrop to some of my decorations in my new hutch. I love you Kim!
A beautiful card and a clingy for the window!
This card is just the sweetest thing. I'm gonna have a hard time putting that away when the holiday is over.
A beautifully decorated Valentine heart! I put my vintage Valentines in it to store them. What better place?
Such wonderful things and I truly thank you!
These vintage Valentines are the coolest. I remember ones like this when I was little too.
It was such a fun swap! Kim should get my package to her by tomorrow. I mailed it before the snowstorm!
Have a great day! Today a shovel is my new best friend as I prepare to go out and do a little more clean up!
Glad your package arrived before the big storm. Coming from someone who loves a good blizzard, your snow is beautiful! Be careful digging out. Take lots of breaks and drink lots of water!! I'm glad you never lost power. Warm hugs!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad it wasn't as bad as they predicted...it was bad enough! And of course I love the pretty things you got in the mail! Kim is so talented and sweet! What fun you're having decorating for this holiday. Have a good day....stay warm! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteI knew Kim would spoil you well! shes such an awesome person.. creative, genuine, and generous! this has been a fun swap. Ive been having fun putting my package together fo susie too.
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xoxo
vivian
Wow, the snow is beautiful!! I am glad it wasn't as bad as they were predicting! Also so thankful that you did not lose power! What an awesome swap package! Kim is so generous and so creative!! Enjoy your goodies and don't over do on the shoveling! Stay warm!
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Lynn
Great swap package from creative Kim! She is a generous swapper. This was a fun swap and love seeing the goodies. Glad the snowstorm wasn't as terrible as predicted. The weather folks sure love to hype it up as much as possible. Is their goal to get us all frantic? I think so. :)
ReplyDeleteYippee for your sweet swap! Everything is so cute. Kim is a wonderful friend, for sure. The picture of your home is just beautiful!
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