It is time to show you what I sent to my swap partner, Anna - for the Haven Swap! I was so excited to be her swap partner, because not only do we enjoy lots of the same things - I am trusting that this box would be a great blessing to her. She is a missionary in Africa and I am thankful for her willingness to serve God there - and thankful that she could participate in this swap while she was home for a few weeks!
I made little tags for each thing describing how that item could contribute to making her home a haven:Haven...a place where His light shines; lamp
Haven...a place where others are welcomed! Brunch invitationsHaven...a place where Christ is Lord - welcomed and worshiped. Celtic Worship 2 CD
Haven...a place where I can express my personality and surround myself with beauty the way I see it. Simply SenseSational Decorating Simple Steps to a Beautiful, God-Centered Home
I forgot to write down what I wrote to go with this candle - but I thought it was very old fashioned, which she likes!
Haven...a place where I am nourished and refreshed so I can be renergized to serve others. And, a place that smells good! enamelware cup and mulling spices
Haven...A place that is blessed with His peace, presence and love. His blessing ~ Bless This Home boxHere is what she sent me, look how cute the box was!
She included these neat animals made in Africa for Emily and Rachel - they've already had fun with these!
Candle holder with vanilla candle - mmm!
Neat bar of soap, homemade dish cloth - love this:
Pretty notepaper, cute card with tea bag for a relaxing cup of tea, this neat devotional book - I've always been intrigued by the Amish and am excited to read this:
Journal:
Framed 1 Corinthians 13 - matches our room great and this cute Fruit of the Spirit garland:
This might be my favorite thing - I love this tablecloth she sent. She included that she bought it from a lady in Africa who was earning money to send home to her family.
Thanks, Anna for making this a great swap! Head over to Carrie's to see more swap goodies!
17 comments:
Hi Monica - I am presently studying the Amish -I think you'll like this book - I also enjoyed "Sarah's Seasons" and "Plain and Simple" I have more Amish books to collect from the library which will be much of my Autumn study - some short reviews on my blog.
Lynn
Oh....I love the stuff you sent her and the stuff she sent you!!! I love the Amish devotional book as well! I am reading a series by that same author right now! I LOVE Amish books and their simpler life.
The tablecloth is beautiful as well..and those animals look so fun!!! :) Have a great weekend Monica! :)
Monica, Such wonderful swap packages. Thanks for hosting another wonderful swap!
Great stuff...so fun to get something from Africa too!
Monica,
Fun to see your goodies "in person." That candle and holder are really cute, and that is a really neat tablecloth that she sent you. Enjoy!
How beautiful. Your gifts were very tasteful, with such meaning too.
I adore that lamp... may I ask where you found it? Or did you cover it yourself?
thats neat! I love the way you incorporate Jesus into all of it. Pretty things. Ive been looking for a small lamp like that, where would I find one? Love your blog! Christina from Texas
if you're intrigued by the amish (as i am) you'll probably love the books by beverly lewis - esp abram's daughters and annie's people. enjoy!
Wonderfully neat things! I especially love how you tagged the gifts!
I loved both packages! Thanks for hostessing!
Oh, what a special things to give and receive!
I really like the stuff you sent each other. This was a really fun swap and I'm so glad you hosted it!! =)
I'm sorry I missed this swap, 'cause I sure am enjoying looking at the pictures of all the nice things! Aren't those animals terrific? And that lamp--too cute! Your box was really clever in the way you described things!
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What a great swap on both ends! What a sweet way to encourage one another! We have a secret sister program in our church and I might use the Making your home a haven idea to pull together a gift basket to give to my Secret sister. I love your wonderful ideas! I love all things creative!
I can't wait to see your homemade Christmas ideas as we hope to soon start worling on Christmas gifts if we can get school started up. I had some unexpected things happen lately causing us to have a family member stay with us so my plan is not moving along however.. I know HIS plan for me is progressing. Just resting in Him that I will get everything done.
Nap time is wonderful though and I spent this quiet time refreshing with blogs I know I always enjoy- like yours! Thanks again for your wonderful ideas that inspire me as I enjoy crafting amd making for others!
Hi Ladies - the lamp came from Goodwill! It was only a couple of dollars and I think brand new. I did see some cute and pretty lamps today at Hobby Lobby that may be a similar style - hope that helps!
Monica
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