In every gift exchange, I always write in my likes and dislikes that I really appreciate something that is unique to where my gifter is from, and I lucked out this summer because my gifter was from Canberra Australia (straight through the centre of the Earth from here in the UK).

First thing I found upon opening the package was that the gifts were all wrapped in local newspaper pages; not only really cool, but I got a sneak peak into local goings on. Awesome.

First up was a bar of RedBack Australian soap. It's got a spider carved into it and smells fantastic.

Then came 'The True Blue Guide to Australian Slang', which I've already pulled out at a party to much hilarity. My favourite phrase so far is 'goat faced'.

On my fridge is now a magnet from Canberra; 'what a lovely place, despite what everyone says'.

And my favourite; a top quality, australian made, Didgeridoonas stubby holder. It's keeping my leg opener cool while I get goat faced!

My gifter did a fine job, and she seems really cool too. Thanks very much colourclash! Ripper!