Thank you Santa!

Just before I left work today the heavens decided to open in time for me to walk to the car in the downpour and drive home across half flooded country roads. So it was a really nice surprise when I got home that my Secret Santa had arrived.

Unfortunately I couldn't open it straight away because the only place to take photos with decent lighting is the bed by the window and the dogs had decided to break in and cover the white bedding in mud. Sometimes I wonder why I love the little monsters.

After sorting out the mess and making a place for my photos I began opening my presents.

I'm sorry everyone. I somehow managed to snag the best Santa.

My Santa went and found me a limited edition colour of the year fountain pen because it was my favourite colour. (Santa, if you're reading the pen is amazing and I love it so much.)

They also got me some inks, two in purple and two in turquoise because of my favourite colours. Just opening the box the Diamine Marine caught my eye because of the pretty reflection colour.

Then, as if all that wasn't already enough, my Santa also gave me samples of their inks. The shimmering seas and emerald at chivor in particular are beautiful. They're like ink but with glitter.

I've also been gifted some fancy paper to test it all out on. I'm a little afraid to waste it but I'm sure I'll be able to get over that and have some fun using my new inks.

Then, as I was finishing up with the photos, there was this sound of something falling onto paper. As I looked up there was a ladybird climbing out of the wrapping paper. I am ashamed to admit I decided to take photos before rescuing the poor thing and setting it free out my window. I have no clue where the little guy came from, I like to think he hitched a ride all the way to my house waiting to surprise me.

Thanks again Santa. :)