This holiday season I participated in the Christmas in the Country gift exchange with a bunch of bloggers from all over the U.S. Each blogger was given another blogger from a different part of the country to send a gift to – and it was all done in secret, so the idea was to visit the person’s blog and/or social media accounts to get a better idea of who they are and what they might like. The gift itself could be purchased or homemade.
My gift arrived from Kirby Lichte in Lexington, Missouri – the blogger behind 15009 Farmhouse. As soon as I opened my gift box, I am pretty sure I let out a squeal of laughter and delight. She must’ve figured me out pretty quick because I loved everything!
The coffee, biscotti, the mug … and of course, one of my absolute favorites, The Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten! I can’t wait to start trying recipes from this cookbook.
And seriously, let’s take a closer look at the coffee mug! 🙂
After opening my gift, I immediately went to Kirby’s blog to check it out, and it’s clear we would be fast friends if we lived closer as I think we enjoy a lot of the same hobbies – including baking. Plus, she’s blogging updates about the new home she and her husband are building and I’m loving the design. I’m a sucker for a big porch on a farmhouse-style home. (I’m also jealous of the double oven!) I also love the clean design of her blog – so pretty and easy to read.
Thank you, Kirby, for this fabulous gift – I love it!
I hope you will pop on over and visit her blog and give her a like on Facebook!
On a side note, the gift I sent went to a blogger in Washington, MaryBeth Schwartz who blogs about her life over at Small City Scenes. I included homemade caramels (recipe here), a tea towel with a vintage look at Minnesota and what we’re “famous” for in these parts, a jar of blackberry jam made in Minnesota, and the most fun little metal basket. I hope she likes it!
All the blog posts sharing our Christmas in the Country gift exchanges will be linked up at my blogger friend Laurie’s website, Country Linked, on January 7 so check it out! Thanks to all the hosts of the Christmas in the Country project – it was so much fun! (This Uncharted Rhoade, COUNTRY LINKed, Diaries from the Dirt Road and The Ranch Wife Chronicles)
Happy 2015, everyone!
Lara
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Fantastic! What great gifts, both of them! Thank you so much for being a part of Christmas in the Country.
Laurie
Thanks, Laurie – this was such a fun project and I loved connecting to new bloggers. Thank you for all your organization and I look forward to next year!
Lara
Lara,
What fun you received from Kirby! I enjoy watching Ina on tv and coffee is always in style. I have to admit the mug is great.
I think it’s neat how we can connect via social media and have so many things in common even across the miles. I hope you and Kirby use this experience to build a closer blog relationship.
Thank You for participating in Christmas in the Country and we hope to see you back next year!
Hi Robyn,
I agree – so fun to connect with people through our blogs and find out we have such fun things in common. 🙂 I’m looking forward to following Kirby and the other blogs I’ve been introduced to through Christmas in the Country. I would love to be back next year for sure! 🙂
Lara
I absolutely loved participating in this exchange! Such fun. Kirby picked out some really great stuff! Enjoy your cookbook, let us know if there’s a recipe we can’t live without trying!
Me, too, Myla! And I’ll definitely keep you posted on the recipes! 🙂
– Lara
Well that sounds like the perfect delectable delight. Love that mug. B
Me too! I have to say … I think the mug is my favorite! 🙂
Thanks so much for participating! Your blog is one of my new favorites and I was so excited when you joined 🙂 Looks like you got a winner of a gift too – that mug is so fun!!!
Thanks – that is super sweet of you! 🙂 I am honored! And I loved the exchange … definitely a must-do every year now. Thanks for all the coordination!
Lara
The mug is hilarious! Lucky you. Happy New Year!
Thanks, Janet! I know, isn’t it the best?! 🙂 Happy New Year to you, as well!
Lara