Yesterday I received my swap parcel from my beautiful-use partner Abby.

It arrived with perfect timing, on my birthday!

While excitedly opening the parcel, I failed to notice that the wrapping paper had quietly started to burn, piled up on top of the candles Tang had lit for my birthday. It was only when cinders started floating in the air that I noticed the flames and managed to avert disaster. You can see the shamefully singed edges of the beautiful bamboo spoons in the photo.

I wonder if my parcel has arrived. I remain a steadfast fan of the classic australian vinyl pencilcase with tiny letter pockets, I think they'd make a fine addition to the collection at colette.