2004 was my Inbetween Days. I've got dozens of balls in the air, and have no idea where any of them will fall...

See, I think that 2001-2004 have been my Inbetween days. I think that's what it so exciting about the passage into the next phase.

For my secret santa: starting tomorrow, I won't be in the same place as my mail until Sunday, so please forgive any delays in squeeing this might cause.

mmmmmmmmmmm, red currant.....

When I make a harvest tart (French creme patisserie, puff pastry) the top is covered in tiny champagne grapes, that have been glazed in melted red currant jelly.

To die for.

A very very pretty dreamcatcher

Pictures would be nice.

Now the currant talk has made me desire breakfast. Later...

Guh. Deb with the food porn again.

I'm nearly ready to send out my SS, and determined to get it out before x-mas, but that mean mailing it on Friday so it's likely to be at least a little late. I'm still dying to open the box I got from my Santa.

ETA: Ooh, and I got a lovely card from Sail. Thankee!

My SS should get her basket today.

I didn't bother to make it anonymous because, well...shrink wrap. At this juncture, it would be a little pointless to try to pretend it isn't from me.

I hope she likes it...!

I hope she likes it...!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I actually got it yesterday & despite its ginormousosity I almost missed it because it was hidden amongst the great pile of cardboard and paper sitting on my porch waiting to be taking the curb for recycle pickup today.

When Kristin told the Great Shrinkwrap Adventure of 2004 story I had a premonition that it might be my present (actually I kind of skimmed the story because I didn't want to get spoiled for my present, der). And what a beautiful bounty of shrinkwrapped goodness she sent. Amongst other things (cuz I know i'll forget something):

• It's a Chick Thing book about women's friendships that has an essay by Dolly Parton in it so I know it must be good stuff.

• A buttload of most fancy and wonderful chocolates--Lindt truffles, a toblerone bar, a dark chocolate with hazlenuts and currants (speaking of...) that I must wait to eat until I really deserve a treat that exceptional.

• Some clementines and a grapefruit. yay Winter Citrus traditions!

• Grapefruit and bergamot lotion. so yummy.

• Grapefruit and thyme linen spray that I sprayed right on the dishtowel by my sink. Perfect!

• a pear candle that I think will also go in the kitchen.

So so very nice. I feel so fortunate to be on the receiving end of such thoughtful generosity. Mwah!!!

(oh also enclosed was a Christmas card with the cutest picture of Kristin's very furry family. The Puppy!!! It's ear's all floppy!!!!)

SQUEEE!!!!! Nonian!!! I got it!!!

After many misadventures trying to connect with the UPS driver, I finally got my hands on a sent package from Amaranth. I opened it up, and the prettiest stained glass window I've ever seen was enclosed - The Notre Dame Rose. Wow. I'm going to have a lot of fun figuring out the best window to hang this in. Thank you!!!!!

I'm so glad you got it! And like it! I was starting to get worried and I stupidly erased their confirmation e-mail last last week.

I had actually picked out something else, but then we were talking about stained glass and I love their stuff.

Happy Holidays!

My secret santa gift is going to be delayed going out because Kara stole part of it yesterday and I have yet to find it.