Cold Hands Warm Hearts Swap

At work today we were talking about the post office and the trials and tribulations that sometimes occur there.

But I had to admit to my coworkers wholeheartedly that I still love snail mail -- I really do love sending mail and receiving mail. (This may be partially why I have a handmade shop-- I love mailing things to people!)

So when there was a swap hosted by some of my favorites sandy and ilene, I knew I had to join because honestly, it meant more mail in the mailbox.

I was also really excited to get paired up with Kelly from The Pretty Bee because I was pretty sure I had recently hearted everything in her jewelry shop Linkel Designs. (seriously, go check her shop now.)

Kelly really spoiled me with her swap gift:

First off, hello pretty packaging.

And sweet Christmas card

And oh my goodness the cutest bird ornament ever!

honestly, I don't think he gets packed away with the rest of the decorations.

And so many other goodies-- including my navy gloves (which I've worn every day since), candies, candles, lotion...

and of course my new cute ring from Kelly's shop.

love, love, love it.

anyone else participate in the swap? or any other snail mail lovers out there?

xo, erika

p.s. it's wednesday! that means all downhill to Friday from here!
p.p.s. my shiny red nails are shellac. It was a fun girl-time splurge that I highly recommend. :)

swap shop & snail mail love

who doesn't love snail mail?

I do know one person who does love getting snail mail (and email).

this girl here.

so when Krysten of After I Do announced a swap I secretly fistpumped. (Or maybe I did it in real life.)

And when this showed up on my doorstep from my swap partner Meghan of The Perfect Compilation Tape, I got a little bit excited.

She wrote me a sweet card I wanted to lick

 and inside the package was handmade goodness from Renegrade Crafts--- a little indie boutique in Chicago. (a place that I have now resolved to visit.)

The cute little doggie is a mirror. My doggie liked it too

She sent me chocolate too... but I didn't document it cuz the husband and I already ate a lot of it. :)

Thanks Meghan! 

And thank you Krysten for dreaming this up!