Treasure Hunting

Amidst all the madness of moving preparations, I am managing to have some fun hunting for treasure - seeking out special little treats for upcoming celebrations and gifts.

I recently signed up for this Advent Swap, and am delighting in the mission to collect a mix of bought, thrifted and hand-made goodies for my swap partner. 

There is something really quite lovely about preparing a package of surprises for a complete stranger - it calls for extra thought and imagination when selecting or creating each daily treat.  When you can't visualise the kitchen windowsill a little ornament might rest upon, or be familiar with the receiver's daily rituals or routines, it adds an extra sense of intrigue when dreaming up my shopping list.  I am loving it!

Tomorrow is also the 1st Birthday of a very special little lady - and Tilly's bestie.  Such a milestone this turning 1 business (for bubba and parents), calling for a few special mementos, wrapped up with lots of love*.  After a little road-testing with Matilda, I am happy that Birthday Girl will approve.

Lastly, there is also a secret gifting mission underway for another dear friend - but I can't speak too much about that, as little birdies might give it all away!!

Needless to say I am in shopping/thrifting/crafting heaven right now - feeling very smug at the current present seeking genius at play.  The only hard part is the agonising wait until I can actually hand them all over, and receive that wonderful reward of delight spread across some very deserving faces.

*I say wrapped with love, however it was really wrapped with recyclables - I stupidly packed all my supplies prematurely for the move! Sorry Little One!