I picked up the mug from the New Hampshire Institute of Art's annual mug sale. Since I started taking pottery classes I've gotten more aware of all the cool local art around New Hampshire. And while I have trouble justifying buying pretty things for myself, that problem does not exist when buying for others. I also picked up a few extra items based on what I was told about my exchange partner, Bethaney.
Here is a picture of what I sent to Bethaney:
According to tracking the package was stuck in Atlanta for a week after it was supposed to be delivered and I got super scared they had lost it. But fortunately it did at last arrive!
I received my package from the lovely Ashley of California. There were some struggles in ensuring that the mug was received and, despite the fact that tracking showed it as delivered, I had to make my way to the post office to wrest it from their warehouse of undelivered packages. But it was all worth it as there were so many beautiful things inside!
The mug even has a filter for loose leaf tea.
I received my package from the lovely Ashley of California. There were some struggles in ensuring that the mug was received and, despite the fact that tracking showed it as delivered, I had to make my way to the post office to wrest it from their warehouse of undelivered packages. But it was all worth it as there were so many beautiful things inside!
The mug even has a filter for loose leaf tea.
I've started using it at work instead of my old plastic one and it makes everything look brighter:
Thank you to the wonderfully organized Stephanie for all the work she put into this exchange and to both my partners for participating!
How cute is that. I've loved participating for my first time with the exchange.
ReplyDeleteI've had a really good experience both times I've done it too :)
DeleteWhat a sweet mug! A great place to use it to be reminded of the beauty of this gift! Lynn
ReplyDeleteHello, so nice to meet you through my dear Stephanie's tea cup reveal.
ReplyDeleteSuch a unique mug, and a great place to use it would be your work place. :)
I see that you have some "Red Rose" tea. When we lived in Canada that was one of the teas we would drink. I had a dear friend that enjoyed her tea quite strong, and the red rose tea is a good tea if you like it strong. Ha!
Quite the ordeal that you had to go through to receive your parcel. Happy to hear that you got it.
Enjoy your lovely treasures~~
Debbie
Nice to meet you too :) There are definitely times that call for strong tea.
DeleteSo glad that your postal problems got sorted out (no pun intended!) and the mugs arrived safely at their proper destination.
ReplyDeleteI've always been a fan of pottery so I like the mug that you sent to Bethaney. I also love the design of the mug that you received. We spend so much time at the office that it's nice to have something pretty to look at!
I definitely agree :)
DeleteIt's always a joy to see how each lady is blessed through this exchange. You sent a delightful package and received a lovely one as well :)
ReplyDeleteYes, that must have been quite the scare about the package being stuck in Atlanta for a week! SO GLAD it arrived to its destination.
Thank you so much for joining the exchange. I am very happy you enjoyed yourself once again. Hugs to you!
Thank you for organizing it all! I enjoyed both the giving the receiving :)
DeleteThat would have been an awful loss! So glad you were able to claim it. That teacup is precious! And I just received that exact same journal from my sister for my birthday! I love the way it lies open!
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly what I like about it! I just can use the ones that keep closing unless I hold it open.
DeleteYour cup with the added filter is such a lovely idea and gorgeous pattern. This was my first time in the swap and I can't wait now for the next one. Hugs ValeryAnne.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it :)
DeleteOh, dear Marie! What a pretty package you received from Ashley...the mug is too beautiful for words and how clever it has a filter for loose leaf tea as well as a lid to keep the contents warm...making new friends is always a delight, especially if they love letters and tea! And I am sure Bethaney was delighted with the goodies you sent her!
ReplyDeleteWonderful to ''meet'' you through this teacup exchange...blessings!
Nice to meet you to!
DeleteI've seen so many bloggers do this exchange. It looks like a lot of fun! I love the mug that you got, especially the fact that you can do loose leaf in it. That would be a big plus for me!
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