Private Christmas Swap w/ Sternenstaub

[lochnessmomster]

After we had so much fun being each other's partners for the Tiny Pony Swap, Sternenstaub and I agreed that it would be fun to do a private Christmas swap as well.  Now that I'm a grown woman with three children and I don't live anywhere near my extended family, I don't get much in the way of Christmas presents anymore.  Not that I'm complaining!  I thoroughly enjoy watching my children open their gifts. That said, it made me feel like a kid again when I received not one, but TWO!! boxes from Sternenstaub, with everything wrapped in Christmas paper. 

I forgot to take pictures of the process, but here is my amazing box of goodies, starting with the extras:


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Stern knows I love to travel, so she included this lovely tote bag with a beautiful image of her hometown.



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Frohe Weihnachten! (aka. Merry Christmas!)


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Lots of fun treats, tea, coffee, and hot chocolate.  My favourite is the ceramic honey bear jar!  You can't see it, but it comes with a wooden honey dipper.  It's whimsical yet practical, and makes me smile every time I use it.


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A cute selection of extras... I especially love the pine cone candles and the Christmas Beanie Baby Bear!  I can't wait to use the stamps, and I passed along the kitty treasure bank to my daughter since it looks so sweet and fun in her room. 


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I can't believe Sternenstaub got me the Scrub-A-Dub Tub!  I still want the other accessories eventually, but wow, what a great start!!  I also got a pink whale brush and flower comb. 


Now, the ponies!!!


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Twinkler!  She is in mint condition as far as I can tell, and was a set completer as well, woo hoo!!


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I've really been wanting to collect the UK Flower ponies.  Thanks for jump-starting my set! She is even prettier in person.


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Windy Wing Flurry!!!  I just love her colours and symbol, such a beauty.


Last, but not least...


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MO Goldilocks!!!!!  As pretty as she looks in photos, they just don't do her justice.  She is seriously one of the most gorgeous ponies in person... her hair is so shiny and luscious!  You can't always tell in photos, but her hair is comprised of two different colours.  I never thought I'd have her in my collection, thanks for spoiling me, Sternenstaub!


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All the girls together. 


This was such a fun swap, and so great to feel like a kid at Christmas again.  Thanks for suggesting it, Sternenstaub... I had a blast! 

[Stickied 1/12 by Diamond]
(unstickied by Tiella 01/15/2013)

[Shenanigans]

Wow, what an amazing swap box!!! Stern knows how to put a great one together! Congrats on all your lovelies

[achab1984]

WOW!!! You got alot of awesome things!!!! Congrats

[lochnessmomster]

Thanks, guys!  I think I might even have forgotten a few things, believe it or not.  I wasn't sure whether I should post a brag since it was a private swap, so after I opened the boxes, I put all the items away in their proper homes.  I had to hunt everything down later for a photo shoot.  So, wow... I knew she spoiled me, but seeing it altogether in the brag like this is really amazing.

  

[Diamond]

Holy cow that was beyond awesome and a set completer too!

[kiwimlp]

Oh wow. I'm so pleased you got so spoiled!  I know what you mean about being older and not getting many presents so I am doubly happy for you

[minercia]

Stern you never disappoint! Great box!

[Sternenstaub]

I'm so glad you like your box!!
And you did very cool detailed pictures!!

It was so much fun to shop for you - and you can be sure it wasn't the last time. 


My brag will be also up soon - and believe me guys - lochnessmomster spoiled me absolutely!!

**Hugs**

[lochnessmomster]

I'm so glad you like your box!!
And you did very cool detailed pictures!!

It was so much fun to shop for you - and you can be sure it wasn't the last time. 


My brag will be also up soon - and believe me guys - lochnessmomster spoiled me absolutely!!

**Hugs**

Of course I like my box... it's pretty easy to like when the person who put it together is so awesome!  And knowing that there was a story behind everything makes it all the more special.

Stern, I'm also glad you like the pictures.  In my mind, if someone spends all that time creating such a lovely box, the least I can do is show it off properly!

 

[Tiella]

Aww what a sweet package!

[mylittleponylover92]

Aw WOW! They are all sooo lovely! Thats so kind

Aww everyone on MLP arena is so nice!

Enjoy them all!

[lochnessmomster]

Obviously I wanted all of the ponies on my wish list, but I am surprised at how much I am loving Flurry.  She is soooo pretty. 

[nyukasami]

Wonderful! Congratulations! You got so many lovely things.

[Saja]

Congrats, what an amazing box!