Local Flavor Swap - Meet "Indiana" through Patty's Pretty Things

I recently participated in a "Local Flavor Swap" over at Chaotic Goddess

and my swap partner was Patty @ Patty's Pretty Things.

This was a fun swap and a wonderful way to meet a new blogging friend.  Patty lives in Indiana and sent me a package of wonderful gifts:

This is a book from the Sanctuary in Zionsville with lovely art work and a special signed print, which I plan to frame and hang in my bedroom!

And who knew?  Vera Bradley is located in Ft Wayne.  She took time to download the VB patterns and, using her silhouette, made the cutest note cards (VB - have you thought of this?)

These adorable notepads will be great to toss into my purse - I am always looking for a piece of paper to jot down thoughts or email addys!

The state flower and state bird is represented in these cute little gift tags:

When I think of Indiana, I think of corn, so she cleverly used candy corn to represent it!  And who knew?  Balls canning jars are made in Indiana?  Can you see the Clabber Girl baking powder in the background?  Again, who knew?

Patty also included some poems byJames Whitcomb Riley along with some prints.

It was so enjoyable to meet Patty and learn so much about her home state - and it's also rewarding to meet a new blogging friend!  Thanks, Patty!

Visit Chaotic Goddess to see what other bloggers swapped.  This was so much fun!

Local Flavor Swap

I am joining the "Local Flavor" Chaotic Goddess Swap, where we will swap local goodies that represent our local area.  It sounds like a fun activity and a way to meet a new blogger friend!

Central NY has loads of fresh produce, BUT that certainly won't be what I will send to my swap partner!

I am off to find local flavors and gifts that represent the Syracuse area!

August 9th is the last day you can sign up for this swap - consider join in at:

Chaotic Goddess

Craftbaby Secret Pal!

I am participating in the Craftbaby Secret Pal and the first task is to share some info about me by answering the following questions, so here goes.....

Questionnaire:

1. What is your favorite form of crafting?  Painting and Sewing

2. How do you store your craft supplies?  In plastic bins, all labeled and organized, on shelves

3. How long have you been crafting & how did you get involved? I have always been crafting - I can't remember a time when I wasn't making something

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?  No

5. What’s your favorite scent? Any clean fresh scent

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?  If I could live on candy, I would - my favorites are M&Ms, Hershey kisses and caramels

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?  refinish furniture

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your Pal wants to make you a retro mixed tape)  Like to listen to Pink, Rod Stewart, Celine Dion, Katy Perry on my iPod

9. What are your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can’t stand?  Red, white and Black, especially checks!

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any kids/pets? Married 32 years, mom of 2 daughters, grandmother to one little boy

11. Whats your favorite crafting weapon (or wand) of choice? Glue gun

12. Where is your favorite place to craft?  Kitchen counter

13. Where is your favorite place to find crafting supplies?  Michaels, Hobby Lobby

14. What items do you find yourself splurging on when scouring Etsy?  Haven't bought from Etsy yet

15. Are you into fashion?  Yes, for sure! - I taught High School Fashion design before retiring

16. Do you have any little crafters running around?  no more

17. How old is your oldest unfinished craft?  I complete them all - or toss them out

18. What is your favorite holiday? How about favorite season?  Christmas, spring

19. Is there anything that you collect?  MacKenzie-Childs dishes, milk glass

20. Any books, patterns or crafting supplies out there you are dying to get your hands on? I want to try some AS Chalk paint products

21. Are there any new techniques you’d like to learn?  Not sure!

22. What kind of crafting magazine subscriptions do you have? none

23. When is your birthday?  Dec 7

24. What was your first pin on Pinterest? Couldn't possibly remember, but it was a creative idea to try to make!

25. What are some of your favorite blogs? Mountain Breaths, Sweet Nothings, Entertaining Women, Mabels House

26. Have you already picked up your copy of the recently released home decor book, Young House Love: 243 Ways to Paint, Craft, Update & Show Your Home Some Love and picked out a place to display it when it is not in use?!  No I haven't 

So there it is - a little insight into who I am for my Secret Pal!