thoughtful present!

I love presents that just come out of the blue - so much better than those you know are to be given in a way - but on the other hand, I am not mad on surprises - so yes, contrary mary once again.

Anyway! I got an email last week from Vanessa at Do You Mind If I Knit If you haven't checked this blog out, do, because it's always a good read, she makes very beautiful things which she shares with us readers and also has two adorable dogs, Ellie and Douglas who quite often get a look in.

Anyway, the email. Goodness I am all over the place - combination of the hormones and the unexpected gift!

Vanessa and her lovely Hugo had just stayed at our cottage for the second time and had by all accounts had a marvelous time - see her blog for some great posts about the delights of North Yorkshire!

So the email. Again. Vanessa wanted me to know that a little something was winging it's way to us in the post. Excitement! What could it be? Excitement was delayed when i got one of those annoying red post office cards which meant I had to go to the depot to collect as it needed a signature blah blah..so off I went and then swiftly drove to my office where I ripped it open...

And see how I was rewarded for my trip? isn't this just lovely without even being opened?

and when I did...

no, it is not a hat, it is a tea cosy! More specifically, a tea cosy for the teapot in the cottage! And all handmade by Vanessa herself. What could be nicerer?

We had had some emails a while ago about me wanting to commissioned a tea cosy from her and I hadn't followed up on it, but clever girl that she is she remembered and knitted one which fits in with the whole Hideaway Cottage vibe perfectly!

And look at the sweet little tag she made!

So thank you SO much Vanessa. And in answer to your question, no I certainly do NOT mind if you knit!!

Comments

[vanessa]

Hello Sarah,
what a lovely post! I enjoyed knitting the tea cosy for you enormously, and seeing your reaction has made it even more enjoyable!
We did have the most wonderful time at the cottage. It's so unique, shame there aren't more like it around the U.K.
And thank you so much for the jam, I forgot to thank you for it.................. absolutely delicious! I'm loving having it on my toast every day, it makes me think of our wonderful time at the cottage.
Take care, and I hope you're feeling well?
Lots of love, Vanessa xxx

[Helen Charlton]

Oooooooooh what a scummy tea cosy, AND WHAT A LOVELY SUPRISE!! You deserve it 'CAUSE YOUR LOVELY!!
Love Helen, x x x

[driftwood]

ooh how lovely, Vanessa certainly does have a gorgeous blog xx