WANTED: Craftryn..sends sips, spoon space and scallops

18 years ago

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Party in a box...

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Diane, sent me a cocoa~latte drink machine. She states she loves hers..and figured if I didn't like it the boys would get good use out of it. She's soooooooo right...they've been nuking milk and mixing in Nesquick lately. LOL They'll be so thrilled..I'm sure I'll never get to use it for Chai!

~but the funniest bit..Diane, thought I might not like it so sent the receipt and a print out of all the stores nearest my zip code. LOL

DIANE, I'm NOT taking it back!!! But thanks for the extra effort!

She sent a spoon rest, It's a fancy one, with a removeable ceramic dish with a little flower shop painting in the bowl. I have a make shift spoon rest, but it's not the right shape, so thinks "flip" out of it all the time! This is the real deal!

And the last, but not least was 5, FIVE! adorable green scalloped edge dishes. She wasn't sure if the color would match..and she again was second guessing herself..

I hope this photo, proves she shouldn't have..

LOL
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That's my favorite counter piece of green ceramic! I usually use it as a fruit dish!

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annie1992
18 years ago
Wow, Diane DID match that green perfectly, didn't she? What a great job and those little dishes are so cute, one for each of you.

A Cocoa-latte? I've never even heard of it, but I'm sure you'll send the boys off to school and use it for Chai, eventually. LOL

A spoon rest? Now that's something everyone needs and so many are awkward sizes and shapes, a good one is worth it's weight in brillo pads!

Annie
Terri_PacNW
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18 years ago
Well Annie, #1 son came in to see me washing it up..He's just finished off HIS first 16oz of cocoa...LOL!
It's certainly a nifty thing!
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granjan
18 years ago
Those ramekins are as perfect a match for your kitchen as my salt box from Beverly is for mine. She must be clarvoyiant too! And the spoon reat is always needed and the machine appears to be perfect for your house. Good job.
earthlydelights
18 years ago
oh i just love it all. the green bowls/dishes/ramekins are just excellent. i have to get me some of them. what a perfect match.

everything is wonderful. isn't it so great when the rest of the family gets in on the items and enjoys them just as much (if not more LOL) great job diane. enjoy it all terri!

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Carol Schmertzler Siegel
18 years ago
Diane did a great job! perfect match, perfect swap! Nice going, Diane. I love the ramekins and the spoon rest. So pretty! but that chocolate machine is great! Enjoy it all, Terri! Nice going, Diane!
caflowerluver
18 years ago
Everything was beautifully wrapped. I will have to find that cocoa~latte drink machine. I would love one of those drinks with all this cold weather lately. I love the spoon rest. Very pretty and practical. Wow - the bowls match perfectly! Nice swap.
Clare
msafirstein
18 years ago
I have the "Back to Basics" hot chocolate maker and I, too, LOVE IT! It heats to the perfect temp and then automatically shuts off and then starts up again when the beverage cools. It's perfect for parties or when the kids get home from school. It will also foam the beverage if you want...I like mine foamed! I already used mine twice this year! Last year for St. Patrick's Day I made White Hot Chocolate tinted green and bumped with brandy and it was a huge hit.

The little scalloped dishes are so cute and just the right size for a side, salad or even mini pizzas. Love that shade of green!

I keep several spoon rests around my kitchen and can always use another one!

Great job Diane!

Michelle
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18 years ago
Diane, regardless of the theme you always come up with the best gifts for your partner. So much thought goes into everything you send. I love the hot chocolate maker. Something for the whole family to enjoy. And you couldn't have done a better job of matching the colour of Terri's fruit bowl.

Enjoy Terri.

Ann
kathleen_li
18 years ago
Those dishes are great! And the hot chocolate machine, how decadent. Great gifts, Terri, enjoy them.
Good selecting, Diane!
BeverlyAL
18 years ago
I can't believe the match on those beautiful dishes. I would be glad to take those off your hands.

Great job Diane!

Beverly
doucanoe
18 years ago
Love the green dishes! Perfect match, too! That drink maker is way cool!

Another wonderful swap box! Love it all!

Linda
diana55
18 years ago
WOW FANTASTIC GIFTS!!! I love the little Coco machine Terri sent you.When your kids get tired of it just send it my way. I could use something like that myself. I must keep a look out for one. You did absolutely fantastic job on this Swap package Diane. Diana55
sigh
18 years ago
Party in a box! I love it.

Oh boy, I covet one of those cocoa latte machines! I've heard nothing but good about them.

The scalloped dishes are lovely and an amazing match to your bowl and I love the spoon rest, too. What a fun box!

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mustangs81
18 years ago
How awesome! Two of my favorite categories-dishes and gadgets.

I'll have to check into that latte maker.
alison
18 years ago
What wonderful favorites! From the daily useful to the truly decadent -- you done good, Diane! Sounds like the whole family is digging that cocoa-latte, Terri -- enjoy!
craftyrn
18 years ago
Glad it arrived intact-- and super that the colors match up ! Don't let the boys completely hog that machine Terri--it makes the greatest Vanilla Chai Latte-- I do a cup every day .

Diane
arabellamiller
18 years ago
Very cool! I love everything in that package. Well done!

Enjoy.

AM
Marigene
18 years ago
Love the little green scalloped dishes...must check out the hot chocolate maker (would make a great Christmas gift for Howard!). Diane, great swap box and I know Terri is going to enjoy it, as well as the guys in her family!
riverrat1
18 years ago
I really really like the dishes! Just a perfect match.

I think my DD would love that Latte machine. Great idea! Enjoy your gifts Terri.

Diane, you always do such a great job.
brenda55
18 years ago
What a great swap box for you to enjoy, Terri. The latte machine is great. I love the green dishes, perfect size. Nice spoon rest. Perfect, Diane.

Brenda
ziporion
18 years ago
I love those green dishes, and I'm sure you'll find many uses for them. The hot chocolate machine is sure to be a family hit! And the spoon rest is very cool looking.

Nice selection of favourites Diane!

Catherine
jessyf
18 years ago
*THUD* at the uncanny color match!

Terri, that hot cocoa maker looks perfect for your weather. (hint Penzeys AND Trader Joes sell cocoa fixings....bwhahha)

And the spoon rest is something that you will use and remember your partner Diane every day.

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