Finally, here are the photos of the gift swap items I got from the generous Nosferatu. Nos - if you were at all worried about picking items for the patch master who might have everything, those fears were unfounded because you chose items that are more perfect than you may realize.
The unopened box. One issue with international shipping is that you have to declare the contents on the outside, but I didn't even read that because I wanted to be totally surprised.
Establishing an immediate theme of skeletons and pumpkins, I got these little friends. Classic style, they look right at home sitting on my shelves.
And some skulls, which are amazing little sculptures. I love realistic looking skulls. I saw the regular one first, then pulled the even crazier horned one out of the box. So cool.
I love sour candy, especially in two of my favorite sweet flavors, strawberry and sour apple. This kind of candy is good because you can't go crazy and eat it too fast. It will burn your tongue off with sourness.
Continuing the theme of perfect items... I was just reading about Dracula online, and all the different representations there have been in movies and other media. At that moment it dawned on me that I had never read Bram Stoker's original novel, and I vowed to get the book soon so I can read it. A few days later, this gift shows up! That's spooky. And this edition has a blank "design your own cover" which is perfect for the horror loving artist types.
Pumpkin lights! Love the brilliant orange/red color, and they're battery operated so I can display them anywhere. They'll make it into some of my Halloween photos, for sure.
An "Enter if you dare" sign which is certainly being hung up every year in a different spot. Halloween decor like this never fails.
Wow, check out this incredible skeleton apron. Perfect to protect my clothes while cooking in the kitchen, carving pumpkins, or having a barbecue (grilling RIBS, naturally).
Nos, what you didn't realize... I already own a potholder glove that matches the apron perfectly. C'mon, tell me these don't look like they were made to go together!
This thing makes a great decoration on it's own, but also has a hidden function. Who doesn't need a skeleton bottle opener!
Another epic kitchen implement, a skull sugar spoon. I know this is intended for stirring, but I love it so much, I want to eat all my meals with it! Just look at this thing. Great conversation piece when you meet someone for coffee.
Ok, so in this next photo, only the 2 items on the far left were part of the swap... the rest are from my kitchen collection. I just want to point out that I have quite a lot of spooky tools for the kitchen, so the skeletal spoon, bottle opener and apron fit right in. I love items that are both decorations but also have utility.
Here's a group shot of everything. Take note of the other little ornaments (forgot to take individual pics) - a pumpkin and bat made from a bell (hanging on the Dracula book). These will be perfect on my Christmas tree which is almost entirely Halloween themed.
Nos, you were far too generous, and know this patch master's tastes very well. Thank you so much!
