OMG! We're all triplets! We all love the same things!

What a magnificent package! Stacy can't wait to see what you put on that platter.

Karen? You're the bomb!

Oh Stacy, that is beautiful pottery! Nice job Karen!! Yeah I wouldn't tell Scott about the pecans either...what he doesn't know won't hurt him,lol. Can't wait to see your beautiful dishes with something in them. Enjoy.

Shelley

Karen, You are too cool! Is that the pottery shop that you took us to in the woods?

Stacy, You are very lucky...that I don't hate you!

Oh wow, I love that tray. And what's not to like about the pecans, LOL. I'd save just a few for Scott, so he'd know what he missed. (grin)

What a great package, those are beautiful "favorite" things, I think they'd quickly become a favorite of many of us.

Annie

oh forgot to say it's from Wortman Pottery which is very close to Karen and nationally known - her "fave" - lol - I can see why!

What pecans? I don't see any pecans. ;->

What?! No live animals this time Karen, LOL!

That pottery is soooooo nice - Karen has excellent taste!

OK, I am in serious coveting mode for that pottery - it's magnificent! Renee, what excellent taste you have in selecting the perfect items. Stacy, those lovely pieces will make anything you bake, roast, grill or broil look tres bon!! I especially love the indescribable shade of blue-green the artist liked to use as an accent. Does Wortman Pottery have a web site, I'd love to browse and see what else they have. The pecans look quite fresh and delicious. Renee, you have put together a fabulous swap package:-) Stacy, can I have that pottery in a million years when you get tired of it???? Enjoy!
DONNA

YIPEE! It all arrived in one piece. Whew! LOL! I did kinda go over board on the wrapping.

I love this little pottery shop in the middle of nowhere, down a creepy little gravel road, in a small city, on a working rice farm. Such a delightful place once you get in the front door. It's just scary getting there! Ask mustangs, sheshebop, peppi and lowspark. We went to this little shop during the Camp Fais Do Do.

Stacy, When Ann sent me your name I was so excited because I knew you would like my favorite things. Also because you take the best dang pictures! You have made my swap package look wonderful!

Gina, LOL! No animals this time. I'm savng that for when I get your name.

Enjoy!

Here is a link that might be useful: Wortman Pottery

Stacy, I think you have my OLD e-mail. I bet Ann would send you my new e-mail.

Oh Ann, where are you????

OH that is some nifty pottery! And real pecans...(you know not cryo sealed and bought at a store..)...Lucky lucky ducky!

ha ha - it didn't take any photography to make THAT package look wonderful.

I hope someday I can visit that place with you. really.

Stacy, I could never hate you. I could be very envious though. That's beautiful. Just the type of thing I love too, since I'm a pottery collector.

Karen you did a bang up job!

Nancy

Stacy...you are right. I HATE YOU!!! That is such a fabulous swap. I love pottery, and I loved Wortman Pottery. I have to tell you, you got one heck of a swap package. Nice job Karen.

ooooh, I'm adding to this description...Here is a closeup of the other crawfish...

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Here are a couple great photos - I toasted some tortillas and Scott brought home some fresh salsa from the store - it was perfectly offset by the serving pieces...:-)

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Oh, man! I may just hate you but I have my own pottery from Wortmans, so I will just be jealous of the bowl and platter. That is so pretty.

Karen, you done good. Darn good.

Peppi

Great photos Stacy!

Nancy

Karen? I'm pretty sure you were supposed to send this box to ME. Shaun NOT Stacy.

Stacy? Just go ahead and wash it up and mail it to me.

OMG!!!!!
What a great swap package. The pecans look tasty!! The pottery is so cute with the crawfish on them. The chips and salsa look good enough to eat right off the screen..LOL

Enjoy...you did good Karen!!!

Those are stunning! They will no doubt be a conversation starter every time you use them.

I love them.

Gorgeous pieces, Karen-- no wonder their pottery is a favorite of yours! And fresh pecans-- yummy , yummy choice.

Enjoy Stacy-- those are works of art that you'll find lots of use for.

Now fess up -- did Scott get to try any pecans ?

I am speechless! Absolutely stunning!

OMG, I just realized I called Karen "Renee" in my post above. I'm sorry Karen, I've been working with a woman named Renee all day on the boys' school yearbook, and I just had that name on the brain. I need a nap I guess:-) Thanks for the pottery link, I think we'll all enjoy browsing.
DONNA

Stacy, Shaun said to wash it up and send it to her...you don't even have to wash it to send it to me. Wouldn't that be easier?
Sherry

haha - Sherry - that's what I was thinking - "wash it?"

Oh and Diane - Scott came home with some pretty cool work related news himself - so I let him have "3" pecans. I have some pretty good hiding spots for the rest. :-)

Stacy - you're right maggie - wonderful conversation starters, too.

Hate you??? Know way Stacy! I think you should win the award for putting your swap package to use in record time! Love the pottery and I hope you saved at least a pecan or three for Scott. Karen, wonderful swap package again.....I know from past experience!

David

Stacy, my dear i don't think it would be possible for anyone to hate you. You or Karen.

What a wonderful gift. The teal and the terra Cotta and gold are some my favourite pottery colours. I love that you have used them already.

And as for the pecans, what Scott doesn't know can't hurt him. LOL!

Ann

How can I hate you when I loooove those dishes? Seriously, I have crawfish envy. You have no idea how much I covet those dishes. Pleeease tell me that Wortman pottery has a website. Or at least invite me for dinner!

Fab-u-lous.

Nina

Just beautiful! Love the pottery...-maria

Beautiful pottery. I was thinking we might see something different from Karen and I wasn't disappointed. Super cool package Karen. Stacy you're a lucky girl.
James

What creative and cool pottery! You are one lucky person, Stacy! The nuts look yummy. I don't know if I'd save them for Scott, hmmmm...maybe not. Well, why not be nice? After all, he did bring home some fresh salsa.

Nice job, Karen!

Sally

I hate that Stacey and her Crawfish. Put me on her fancy plater and I'll fix them both !!! LOL Diana55

That is just beautiful. Maybe a set of shrimp on ice in the platter and cocktail sauce in the bowl. That is really neat and definately a conversation piece.

Stacie

That's a neat gift! I really like the texture and the design of the pottery! I'm not always a pottery fan, but this one peaks my fancy...and your's too! Enjoy!
Karen you did a great job!

So Stacy, any news you can share with us? Enquiring minds want to know---LOL!

Ok, well then don't wash it! As a matter of fact, leave that salsa in there and ship it on down!! Hurry I have a party tomorrow night with 36 people coming and we could use salsa and chips!!

I love crawfish and love the pottery even more! Those are gorgeous pieces, and all I can say is that at least I get my own pecans from Texas - but that pottery is something I've never seen before! How special that Karen went to an art gallery to do her shopping!! I love the colors.

Lars

oh Ellen, it was just a bonus that was more than what he expected - :-)

Nina, if you scroll up, Karen posted a link to the website! Yep, no excuses now! ((crawfish envy - heh heh heh...)

Shaun, have a great time at that party!

Hey David! You made my day! I always "knew" I'd win a CF award, but always figured it would be for blowing something up or asking the most questions - lol!

Wow! What amazing pottery! And those pecans look good enough to eat. Well done, Karen - but we all know you have excellent taste anyway.

Enjoy, Stacy! Handmade pottery is so special and always sure to please.

Teresa

Green with envy here.
The pottery pieces are just amazing!
Terrific choice Karen. And luck, luck, lucky girl Stacie!

I have to keep coming back to look at this pottery. I just love it.

What do you mean Stacy -- you've never "pinched the tail and sucked the head"?

For some reason I can't see pictures on any posts today, but everything sounds really lovely. And the spiced nuts sound like a great bonus -- lagniappe, yes?

Nice job Karen! Enjoy everthing, Stacy -- and if you and Will finish the nuts by yourselves.... we won't tell!

I did this as a joke really. I put our simple salad on the platter for dinner last night, just so I could take a pic and show how "versatile" it is - lol.

But it was perfect! It looked beautiful.

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Stacy, You take the best pictures!

I also think it is so neat that you are using your pottery! Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. LOL! I'm glad that you like it.

That salad looks so refreshing. Diana55

Another 'thud'. Stacy those pieces will absolutely make you the hostess with the mostest! WE don't hate you, but your guests will be jealous of your cyber friends!