Honestly, it's been just crazy around here. We are busily getting ready for Mimi's graduation party this weekend. Along with the last days of school, graduation ceremony preparations, and party preparations, Mimi has been playing a lot of piano in a variety of competitions and events. At times all of us are feeling a little tired but we are so happy about all of her accomplishments that we have just been enjoying every minute.

There was one day last week that was very hectic. Late at night I opened the mailbox to find a parcel addressed to me. It was from Rae my "Share the Love Heart Swap" partner. Rae is a talented waldorf schooling mama who sent the greatest box of goodies.

A beautiful hanging heart, chocolate, an incredible egg, and a lovely wax heart. All made by her loving hands. A huge thank-you to my wonderful swap partner. This box came at the most perfect time and I love everything so much.

DSC_0080

DSC_0077

DSC_0081 
 

I, however, am late with my return box of love. So Rae here is a little peak. Your box of goodness is leaving my house tomorrow and working it's way to you. You may not know this Rae, but when I do paper-cutting my cat gets very jealous and I spend a large amount of time working around the cat, shutting the cat out of the room, etc . So your paper cutting is now finished and I'm waiting for it to dry so that I can send you everything.

DSC_0082

DSC_0084

DSC_0088 

Now for a little news of a different order, ….last week the LearnSweden blog received a Kreativ Blogger award from my blogging friend Julie at Swedish House. To learn 7 things you didn't know about me, please have a look. Also I've passed on the award to a few of my blogging friends with Scandinavian connections.

Also today, there is a new post at Jump Into A Book and please meet us back here tomorrow for "The Fox Diaries." Have a great day everybody!!!

11 responses to “A Little Love Goes A Long Way”

  1. Emily Moss Avatar

    swaps are great fun aren’t they? What delightful gifts you have gotten and I really love the peek of what you are sending off to her. I am especially curious abou the paper cuttings. They certainly look pretty!

    Like

  2. Jacqueline Avatar

    It’s really such fun to receive and to send lovely packages! Your gifts are sooo gorgeous and so sweet! I am so loving your paper cuts and your gorgeous colorful hearts! They make me smile! Oh and congratz to your lovely mimi on graduation! She must play the most beautiful music! I love playing the piano lots when i visit my papa. Have a wonderful time preparing for the graduation party! Love to you!

    Like

  3. Linda Avatar

    What beautiful swap items from you and Rae! Wonderful:)I went over to your other blog, it was really amazing to read about your life!
    Have a great day Valarie:)
    Warmly
    Linda

    Like

  4. Garden Mama Avatar

    Rae is both sweet and talented! What beautiful gifts!

    Like

  5. AG Ambroult Avatar

    wow, Valarie! I just read the 7 things….amazing! And those pictures of you when you were younger made me smile 🙂
    You do realize that you are going to have to post a youtube video of yourself yodeling, now, don’t you? You can’t tease us like that 😉

    Like

  6. Mousy Brown Avatar

    I’m with Amy! can’t wait to hear it! 😀 (on the swap front – would love you to join in over at mine today!?) xxx

    Like

  7. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    I love swaps. Paper cutting is my new thing. I’m really having fun with it. Hope it stopped snowing.

    Like

  8. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Thanks Jacqueline. See you soon.

    Like

  9. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    I’m laughing so hard right now and I can’t breath. The whole visual of me in a dirndl yodeling my brains out on youtube has made my day. My daughter asked,”Are you going to do it mom?” Well maybe I will. 0:) ROTFL

    Like

  10. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    You and Amy are making me laugh so hard. I’m heading over now to join your swap. Does it have something to do with a pillowcase? 😉 You realize I haven’t even been over to look at what the swap is. Bye for now.

    Like

  11. rae Avatar

    oh valarie!! i have not popped into this space in the past few days and was just pleasantly surprised to find this post! i am so glad that you love your heart gifts and i can’t wait to see mine!! i will let you know when they arrive. 😉

    Like

Leave a reply to Garden Mama Cancel reply