Sunday, December 04, 2011

The Netherlands ...

I love the Netherlands ....
In fact I think I would like to live there ... Not that I've ever been ...
But they have wonderful traditions ... Like welcoming Saint Nicholas on 5th December...
They have the prettiest tulips and the sweetest of people...

People like my dear friend Stella  who just sent me this package


which contained this ...


...beautiful die cuts and a huge letter "R" made of chocolate ... another of their lovely traditions

And would you believe that on the very same day, this arrived?


A traditional Dutch Christmas card, a handmade tea light holder complete with tea light " ... to lighten my darkest hours ..." and the most beautiful handmade yoyo's and crocheted snowflakes ... not to mention... 


yep, another one of those yummy chocolate bars
and these all came from the lovely Jeanneke ... who just happens to be one of Stella's many sisters!

But my happy mail did not stop there ... no, no ... The next day I received this absolutely STUNNING card from none other than the very talented Ira


This is even more beautiful in real life

So yep, I love the Netherlands and the kindness of these lovely ladies ... 

Thank You so much Stella, Jeanneke and Ira ....
I'm so glad we're friends 

Enjoy your Sunday 

~ Ros ~





16 comments:

jacirascrap said...

Que legal e que coincidencia receber 3 lindos presentes da Holanda!! Um super especial abraço para voce e Ira, amigas queridas!!

Sylvia said...

What beautiful gifts, Ros! and I know that chocolate is wonderful. Stella is such a wonderful friend! Have a beautiful day!

cnelson said...

So FUN!!

Sasha said...

WOW! Ros how lucky are you! They are amazing gifts.
I also recived a chocolate initial from Stella. What a wonderful tradition!:)

Stella said...

Awe...hun...you make me blush; if anyone deserves it to be spoilt rotten it certainly is you!

I have a lot of catching up to do but due to the little chats ( that I just LOVE)we were able to keep in touch and shared bits and pieces of our daily life ( so funny :)..you know!!!). And I am so grateful for your friendship.

Although I have not been creating anything in weeks....I am already drooling over your blog ( gessh that MF house and the angel wings...)

Have alovely evening dear..
XXXX

Deb Hickman said...

Oh, what lovely happy mail you've received this week, it warms my heart that there are so many wonderfu, kind people about.xxxx

Rebekah said...

wonderful! You are a lucky lady.
My guy's Oma(grandmother) is Dutch as well.. we always get chocolate letters for Christmas. Its a lovely tradition:)
Have a great weekend:)

cherry said...

you lucky girl! Lots of goodies! cherry

Lynnda said...

Yay for the happy mail!!!...hugs...xoxo

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

How lovely are those gifts, you are one happy and lucky gal!

Ulina / Apricot Bubbles said...

You´re lucky to have such lovely precious friends!!

Unknown said...

You're more than welcome Ros, and if ever you decide to come to our country we should definitely meet up! Hugs, Ira

Heather Rogers said...

WOW! I love happy mail. I love sending it too. Stella is so sweet and thoughtful. :)
Hugs~

papertrails leaver said...

You have good friends indeed! These are fabulous packages! Enjoy!

Suzanne C said...

I love happy mail and you received a bundle of happy mail!

Joanne Leddy said...

Gorgeous gifts, Ros. You are blessed with such beautiful friends!