My Valentine Swap Apron Came!

I was so excited when I came home tonight to find that my apron from the SSEN swap had arrived. Inside the box were many wrapped presents that were so fun to open. I can tell that Desiree, my swap partner. put a lot of thought and care into making and picking out all the fabulous gifts just for me!

My gift box included the following surprises:
A heart tin filled with goodies -- candy hearts, a pen with hearts, and heart shaped buttons (I love buttons).
A box of yummy Elmer's chocolates from New Orleans, which my excited kids promptly helped me eat!
Other goodies included heart stickers, a cute notepad with a chocolate covered strawberry, a pen with a bright red Poppy flower on top, and Pink Peony body butter! (I see a theme here, flowers and candy, just perfect for Valentine's Day)

But wait...it get's better!
Desiree loves to crochet and she made the cutest set of red and white potholders. The pattern is double thickness so I'm sure not to burn my hands!
She also made an adorable pincushion in the shape of a cupcake (complete with pins) I just started sewing and was just thinking the other day about how I wanted a cute pincusion. This one is so fun!
My favorite crocheted treasure is the sweetest white (with red trim) mini-dress. It is so delicate and absolutely perfect. I don't know how to crochet, so all these things are very special to me.

And last, but certainly not least is the very girly apron that Desiree made. She says it it her first one ever made and it turned out very cute! It is reversible (white with red and red with white) with contrasting pockets and an eyelet ruffle. It is exactly what I was hoping for!

Thank you Desiree for a wonderful swap package!