Thursday, February 23, 2012

Precious Swap with Maria of Pretty Things Ireland

Red rose and bottle of champagne from Maria.

I asked Maria of Pretty Things Ireland if she'd like to do a miniatures swap with me. I noticed on her blog that her swap presents were always so sweet and pretty. I also wanted to get to know Maria better. Maybe we'd become friends. :-)

Perfect for the Lovers Cottage.

I got my presents from Maria today! Wow--she spoiled me rotten! Her gifts are sweet and pretty, yes, and also thoughtful, plentiful, and wrapped with care. Maria is an expert at making you feel like a treasured friend with her special gifts.

Pillows, a jewelry box, and special scented soaps!

Mirror, tray full of breads, and romantic chocolates!

I feel so fortunate. Thank you so much, Maria! I love everything! I hope Maria gets her presents from me soon. :-)

Wow! So many pretty things!

If you haven't had the pleasure of seeing Maria's blog, I suggest you do it now. Maria is so sweet and likes to laugh. There's always something fun going on there. :-) Until next time.... xoxo Jennifer
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66 comments:

  1. AnnaFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    beautiful items!! o, i know Maria is special...-starting with her email adress :) !!!! Enjoy your new pretty things !!!!

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  2. Drora's minimundoFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    Congratulations for these wonderful gifts. Maria is my special friend too. I feel very fortunate to have friends like both of you.
    Hugs

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  3. ElianaFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    What a beautiful, Jennifer! Maria sent you wonderful miniatures!
    xoxo

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  4. carmenFebruary 23, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    cuantas cosas bonitas!

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  5. MelyGiuntaFebruary 23, 2012 at 2:17 AM

    Complimenti Jennifer!! Maria è una persona stupenda, e molto generosa, i suoi regali sono stupendi, un vero sogno, e sono perfetti per la tua camera!
    Un bacio ad entrambe,
    Mely

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  6. malu2February 23, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    Precioso!!! me gusta muchísimo!!!
    Besos de las Malu´s.

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  7. sognatriceabordoFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Wow! Very cute! *_*

    S.

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  8. Chiara SofficiSogniFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Che belle creazioni!Ti seguo volentieri!
    Passa da me se ti va ^.^

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  9. Jollie February 23, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    Maria is such a sweetheart, just like you are!! :-) You did a great swap together! Enjoy!!! :-)

    Hugs Jollie

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  10. *Mieke*Petitevictorianrose*and*PastTimeChildhoodFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Hi Jennifer, well she realy spoiled you, what beautiful gifts Marie made for you :)

    Hugs Mieke xxx

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  11. The Old MaidFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Beautiful treasures! Maria is such a generous Lady! Lucky you Jennifer!
    Hugs

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  12. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Hi anna! Isn't she special? We are lucky to know her! Thank you for commenting! :-) Jennifer

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  13. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Hi Drora! Aren't we lucky to know someone so special? I feel so lucky to know you too! Blogging is a wonderful thing! :-) Jennifer

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  14. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Hi Eliana! Thank you! Yes, she certainly did. They're all just beautiful! :-) Jennifer

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  15. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Hola Carmen! So true! :-) Jennifer

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  16. AscensionFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    Enhorabuena por tantos y preciosos regalos.
    besitos ascension

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  17. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Hi Mely! It's wonderful to hear from you! Yes, Maria's gifts are like a dream. Thank you for the kisses to both Maria and me! :-) Jennifer

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  18. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Hola Malu! Thank you very much for your lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  19. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Hi Sognatrice! Great to hear from you! Very cute is right! Maria is a master at making cute things! :-) Jennifer

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  20. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Hi Chiara! Welcome to Plushpussycat! Thank you for becoming a friend of my blog and for leaving a comment! :-) Jennifer

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  21. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Hi Mieke! Isn't that the truth?! Thanks for noticing and taking the time to leave a lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  22. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Hi Ewa! It's always great to hear from you! Everything you say about Maria is true! Thank you for your comment! :-) Jennifer

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  23. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Hola Ascension! Great to hear from you, and thank you for your lovely comment! :-) Jennifer

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  24. Maria IrelandFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Hello Jennifer. I am so happy that you liked your gifts. I am also very surprised how quick they arrived and that they arrived safe. I am the lucky one having you as a friend.
    Enjoy your gifts.
    Hugs Maria

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  25. BiWuBärFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    This is sooooo Maria... lovely, generous and heartwarming! So many treasures from an outstanding blog-friend, have fun decorating them. I bet some of these things will get a place in your lover's room... ;O)

    Greetings
    Birgit

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  26. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Hi Maria! Glad you could come by and see all of the nice things everyone is saying about you and your gifts! Thank you so much for your kindness, my friend! :-D Jennifer

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  27. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Hi Birgit! Yes, this is soooooo Maria! I think you are right about more of her things finding a place in my Lovers Cottage! ;-) Great to hear from you! :-) Jennifer

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  28. FabiolaFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    I know Maria, she's a fantastic and generous miniaturist.
    Beautiful gifts.
    Bye Faby

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  29. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    So you are a lucky one too, Fabiola? Congratulations! :-) Thank you for leaving a comment! :-) Jennifer

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  30. Lovejoy BearsFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Wow, fantasic gifts Jennifer. I really am in love with those little pillows and the jewelery box, and I agree Maria is a lovely and special person and a pleasure to know.
    I will look forward to seeing the gifts you sent on Maria's blog.
    Hugs
    Vicky xxxxxxx

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  31. UnknownFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    You got so many cute gifts from Maria. I love to follow her blog.
    Mona

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  32. IlonaFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Wow so many and lovely gifts, Jennifer, you're spoiled rotten indeed ;) Maria is a very generous and kind person.
    Enjoy your beautiful gifts!
    Hugs, Ilona

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  33. Lady JaneFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    So many treasures!!! You are very lucky and they all are so cute. LJ

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  34. SionchiFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Son unos regalos preciosos. Me ha encantado la foto de boda, yo tengo una parecida de la boda de mis padres. Besitos

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  35. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Hi Vicky! I have to agree with everything you say. I hope it doesn't take very long for her to receive my presents. It was something like five days for hers to arrive all the way from Ireland--amazing! :-) Jennifer

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  36. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Hi Mona! Yes, doesn't Maria have a lovely blog? I always feel so joyful after I've read her latest post! :-) Thanks for your comment! :-) Jennifer

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  37. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Hi Ilona! I see you agree that Maria spoiled me rotten! What can I say? It's true! Thanks for your comment! :-) Jennifer

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  38. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Hi Lady Jane! It's a treat to hear from you! Thank you for your sweet comment! :-) Jennifer

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  39. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Hi Sionchi! I love that 1920s wedding couple photo too! I'm building my Lovers Cottage around it. You have one of your parents that reminds you of this one? Oh, how fortunate you are! Thanks for commenting! :-) Jennifer

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  40. CoteFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Felicidades son unos regalos preciosos!! Que los disfrutes!!
    Besitos

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  41. UnknownFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Gratuluję prezentów! Są piękne. Uściski!

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  42. juliaFebruary 23, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Cuantos lindos regalos, esa cabaña de enamorados me tiene como loca.
    María es una mujer muy generosa y si es cierto que se hace querer.
    Felicidades.
    Millones de besos.
    Julia

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  43. LucilleFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Such beautiful gifts. Maria is very talented! Those little pillows are quite unique!

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  44. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Hola Cote! Muchas gracias! I appreciate your comments so much! :-) Jennifer

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  45. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Hi AGNIESZKA - NIUŃKA! Thank you very much! Uściski! :-) Jennifer

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  46. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Hola Julia! Muchas gracias! I'm so happy you like my Lover's Cottage like crazy! :-) You are so right about Maria--she is very generous in showing her love! Thank you for commenting! :-) Jennifer

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  47. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Hi Lucille! Yes, Maria is really talented, and she has her specialties in mini making. One of her specialties is her adorable pillows! :-) Thanks for commenting--it's great to hear from you! :-) Jennifer

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  48. RosamargaritaFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Hola Jenni! Yo si tengo el placer de conocer a María.
    Es una persona amorosa y generosa.
    Me alegro mucho por ti, los regalos de María son muchos y preciosos.
    Muchos besos, querida.

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  49. Cinderella Moments February 23, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Maria is a sweetheart! You got so many goodies. Lucky you!. And the bottle and rose are so perfect for the cottage.
    hugs
    Caroline

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  50. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Hola Rosamargarita! Everything you say is so true! I love hearing from you--you are a loving and generous friend too (just like Maria)! Thanks for commenting! :-) Jennifer

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  51. PlushpussycatFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Thanks, Caroline! I thought those really helped create a romantic atmosphere too! Great to hear from you! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! :-) Jennifer

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  52. KathyFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Congratulations!!! Wonderful gifts!!

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  53. PlushpussycatFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Thank you, Kathy! Thanks for leaving a sweet comment! :-) Jennifer

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  54. CARMEN (Hadanet)February 24, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Cuantos regalos y todos preciosos!!!
    Felicidades para ti por recibirlos y a Maria enhorabuena por tan lindos trabajos.
    Besitos.

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  55. maribelFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Preciosas minis, felicidades

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  56. MaryFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Your gifts from Maria are so sweet and your to her are very lovely. It is great that we all have different skills that we can share with friends near and far. We are very lucky to have such friendships.

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  57. PlushpussycatFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Hola Carmen! Thank you very much for your comment! Aren't all of Maria's gifts to me lovely? :-) Jennifer

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  58. PlushpussycatFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Muchas gracias, Maribel! I feel very lucky! :-) Thank you for your comment! :-) Jennifer

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  59. UnknownFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    I also had a swap with Maria last year. Her minis are always very sweet. Your swap is also very beautiful. Enjoy.
    Hugs from Craftland

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  60. PlushpussycatFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Hi Mary! Yes, we are lucky to have such friendships! All of these gifts were from Maria to me. Did you see my gifts to her on her blog already? Oh! I just went there, and she already has them posted! Wow! Thanks for alerting me! ;-) Jennifer

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  61. PlushpussycatFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Hi Craftland! Thank you very much! Yes, I am enjoying looking at Maria's presents right next to me now! She's a doll, isn't she? We are both very lucky to know her. :-) Jennifer

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  62. pinehavenFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Just lovely! I enjoy your blog very much!

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  63. PlushpussycatFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Thank you, pinehaven! I appreciate your comment! :-) Jennifer

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  64. LunaFebruary 25, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Gracias por tu visita. Puedes volver cuando quieras. Besos.
    http://www.lasminisdeluna.com/

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  65. PlushpussycatFebruary 25, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Hola Luna! Thank you for your visit and for becoming a friend of Plushpussycat! Nice to meet you! :-) Jennifer

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  66. PlushpussycatMarch 8, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Thank you for your sweet comment, Jollie! Your message was lost in spam for a while, but I just found it! Thanks so much for taking the time--I love hearing from you! :-) Jennifer

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