I am not sure if you know this, but I am lucky enough to live very close to Melissa of Little Melfie's. She is such a great friend, I love to spend time with her.... but she is a full time mom of 2 (great) kids, works full time, and runs Little Melfred's Studio - so I do not get to see her as much as I would like. But... I was lucky enough to have breakfast and coconut cake (our ritual) with her - and even got her to come to borders and have coffee as we sat, looked though all our favorite UK magazines while we chatted. It was wonderful fun. We also exchanged Christmas presents! How fun to have such a talented friend... so what do you want to see first? What I made for her or the lovely goodies she made me? Well, we will save the best for last! (as always, for all photos, click on them to see a larger version).
Here is what she got from me: My first attempt at making a cone that I filled with treats and a petite pennant from my good friend Leslie over at The Paper Princess.
I also made her a Birthday book out of a Moleskin Cashier notebook (click here to see more photos of the book):
But, now for the good stuff... she always does such an incredible job with presentation. She brought white flowers in a pretty vase and filled this great tin bucket with goodies for me. A Bethany Lowe Santa with a Season's Greeting banner was sticking out of the top! Wrapped in tissue inside were all sorts of goodies - she knew I had wanted a holiday H and M for the house, but she also made a T for the pup (Tuala) and she also made us each one of her ADORABLE sock ornaments - again, even one for Tuala- look at the vintage wallpaper bone on it!
Pup loved hers as you can see below! I love everything!! It was such a good time! I miss you already Melissa!!
