Late but not forgotten!

And from a far

New Zealand...such an incredibly beautiful country

over there across the seas

 my swap partner Kimberley at Creative chaos has sent me a swap parcel which I received last week.

A smashing swap parcel all the way from New Zealand does not deserve a middling few lines in a post added in a hurry ,therefore I have had to wait as usual to the weekend to be able to write up a decent post to present the contents of Kimberly's swap parcel.
We are participating in  the Four happy things swap hosted by Mrs Bobobun at Bobo Bun
Ahhhh but its exciting to receive a parcel full of happy things.

What caught my eye straight away of course is that the parcel's contents arrived in a light chevron striped beach bag,which will be ideal for our beach trips.I like to travel light when we go to the beach  and this bag will be perfect.

The chocolate was demolished in a question of seconds and hubby,Sr P,liked the pineapple one best.

I have now got two more bits to add to my Winnie pooh bear hoard and its great because these are the first erasers I've received.
 Kimberley has sent me a cross-stitch kit. Lovely dark linen which will make a perfect backdrop for the cross-stitch initials on the enclosed chart.

And just look at this gorgeous yarn.....Its pure wool too and a beautiful shade of green. It will be used for something special.

I am so lucky Kimberley has also sent me some crochet hooks. I never have enough of these.

Thats not all either a handknitted dishcloth and some vintage napkins completes the very generous contents of  a very happily received parcel.

Thank You so much Kimberley!

Kimberley has finally received my swap parcel ...... I can now breathe easy as it has not gone astray. I did the silliest thing , I forgot to take photos of the contents of my parcel ...tch!
This means I shall have to wait until Kimberley posts about the parcel on her blog and with her permission pinch a couple of her photos to show off what I made for her on my blog too.

The Med

I've had a surprise visitor from someone who lives in the Med.
This little chappie popped in for a visit. He says his name is ITTLE,quite a nosey lad!

He,s been bopping about here and there throughout my place and he doesn't like having his photo taken very much! Anyhow he says he won't be here for long as he misses his Mum.

Crocheted using Nº 5 Perle cotton & Nº 2.50 hook. Pattern from here

Have a great weekend!

Amanda :-)

Ole! Ole! Ole! colour and flamenco

Andalucia has been celebrating The Day of Andalucia and for those Andalusians who cannot get back home then its fiesta wherever they are:
In Alicante down on the Esplanada de España it has been choc-o-bloc with people watching the various performances of the different Andalusian folkloric groups. The Andalusians who live in Alicante also profess their devotion to their land by dressing up in the typical Sevillana dresses and dancing flamenco to the sound ot the music on the Esplanada.

 Passionate music which gets your toes tapping and your body swaying! Alicante, Esplanada de España.

Hold on I've lost Sr P among all these people!   
Green scarves representing Andalusia.

Vibrant music that rings throughout Alicante City!

Ole! Ole! click and tap to the music!

and then swirl around!

Gorgeous flouncing dresses and beautiful women!

Bright bright colours draw attention!

Another regional group break into song and dance.

A glimpse of bright finery!

Ahhhh! music is joy!   Wonderful morning!

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Coming soon ...details of Kimberely's WONDERFUL  Four Happy Things swap parcel which I received last week!!!

Enjoy your Sunday!

Amanda :-)

The sweetest award

I don't drown my sorrows; I suffocate them with chocolate.  ~Author Unknown

My Mum made the yummiest steamed chocolate pudding in Britain and always topped with

Devonshire Clotted cream........... I just can't begin to describe the yumminess of this!! LOL!


Thank you to Ali at Ali Bee Creations for giving me this award. 

I've got to pass on the award to other lovely bloggers.

I've also got to answer 5 questions. 

1.  Cookies or cake?         Cake with nuts in.                                                                              

 2.  Vanilla or chocolate?    Chocolate forever!                                                                              

 3. What is your favourite sweet treat?       Steamed Chocolate pudding with Devonshire Clotted Cream on top and made by my Mum.                                      

4. When do you crave sweet things the most?     when I am relaxing                    
 5. If you had a sweet nickname, what would it be?  Sugar Plum, when I was little .....I hated being called that!

I'd like to pass this abundance of sweetness on to.

 all my followers .... you all deserve lots of what you like best!!!

So grab the button and answer the five questions and make us all feel hungry.

 The five questions:

1.  Cookies or cake?
2.  Vanilla or chocolate?
3. What is your favourite sweet treat?
4. When do you crave sweet things the most?
5. If you had a sweet nickname, what would it be?

Amanda  :-)
....Saturday night and relaxing.......sigh!!!