tears in my eyes...

yesterday, a very special package arrived at our home. it was from my dear niece, kate, a kindred creative spirit:) she and i decided to do a "things we love" swap; her very first ever. i just have to share the beautiful things she made for me - so perfectly done, i can't believe she hasn't been crafting for years already.

you can probably appreciate why tears sprang to my eyes when i opened the package and saw this collage on burlap. she took one of my favorite quotes and put it with this vintage photo, representing my two sons...

the clock face is just beautiful, too. i love the simplicity of this piece - the sentiment, the vintage feel, and the white space.

a wonderful chalkboard paint-covered jar, along with...

an ingenious little handmade eraser (felt on a stamped wood block) and two pieces of chalk tied in soft ivory ribbon.

look at the simple beauty of these hand decorated clothespins - covered in toile paper, burlap, and darling ivory fabric

i love it all, kate:) thank you so much for these wonderful gifts from the heart!