Parcel Arrives:

 In November I ordered a treasure from South Africa. I was aware that it would take approximately ten weeks to arrive but at last it is here!

The lady of the house has been gathering rose hips and returned home to find the cat monitoring an arrival at the Swedish House. 

I know what the parcel should contain, yet it is an exciting and tension filled moment with the uncertainty of expectation being fulfilled or disappointed. 

It's warm in the kitchen after a walk in the open air. 

All is quiet but for the sounds of paper hitting the floor. 

Here is the treasure revealed at last. A charming silver tea set that travelled from the Artisans hands all the way to mine - South Africa to Canada. Imagine that small parcel leaving the semi tropical environs of Africa being shipped around Cape Horn, possible but unlikely. I will rethink this while I put the kettle on ....

Just think, from South Africa - did it fly across the fertile plains of Botswana and the ocean of sand of the Sahara? Across continents to be tumbled into planes, trains, trucks and vans to Canada and to my own postman who knows I am waiting for a parcel from afar.

A treasure to be sure. Oh happy dance, it is beautifully made. The spout is delicate on the teapot as is the spout on the milk jug. The lids fit seamlessly and all items sit flat.  Did I mention that the sugar spoon is perfection! Thank you Hestelle for making this Georg Jensen influenced service that finds its place in my Swedish inspired Miniature House.

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Sunset colouring the clouds as the light fades.

Regards to all, Janine