My Secret Santa(s) totally delivered this year. It's obvious the time was taken to learn my interests and the important things in my life, and everything is so perfect!

I got home from a long day at work to find a box in my mailbox, and knew exactly what it was. I was so excited! I had told my SO that I would wait and we could open them together when we met for the holiday, BUT I COULDN'T WAIT. I brought the box inside and my dog immediately had to investigate, and when I opened it I immediately knew why. It smelled amazing.

On top was a note from my Santa outlining what was in the package - on personalized stationery. (I like the stationery a lot. Where could I find it?) It appears that the gift was a group effort :)

The enticing aroma is a bar of soap from a local soaper, with coffee grounds and a delicious blend of essential oils. I'm totally planning on using it this evening.

I opened up next a book which I had seen previously, but haven't read yet! Also - Used Books are the Best Books. I much prefer to have a paper manuscript in hand over an electronic reader, and I plan on enjoying this read while I dream of my own end-to-end Appalachian Trail adventure. It's on my bucket list.

Beneath was a framed collage of a beautiful Vermont landscape, a rad skoolie (I bought a school bus recently) and my dog, Bernie! I am pretty sure SS is an artist, because the likeness is uncanny. She even got his black "eyeliner eyes" perfectly. This will have a forever home in the bus, and all future "homes", and I will treasure it dearly.

The final thing I unwrapped is a pint glass, sticker, and koozie from a local brewery in Fort Worth, TX! She definitely did not know that I have a collection of pint glasses and koozies... but both will be added to it!

To sum it all up, THANK YOU Jenny + Trevor + Dixie + I guess the cats too =). Y'all have made this a very special Secret Santa experience for me, and I cannot thank you enough for the thoughtfulness and kindness you put into this package.