I got these gifts from Amazon in separate packages, so I was waiting to make sure I got them all before posting - At first I thought I was only getting one package, then I got a second, and a third a day later! Each time I got something it put a big smile on my face. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful, Secret Santa!

The first package contained a tapestry on this really lovely silky fabric. I love to paint in watercolor, and the cacti on the tapestry look like they are painted in it. I love it! It's huge, so I need to figure out the best wall to put it on - it's pictured on my bed here and I still couldn't get the entire thing in the shot!

The second package was a journal - my Secret Santa said that they used to sketch tattoos and that they would have loved to have a neat journal to use at the time they were doing that. This is great! I love sketching and I can always use more sketchbooks. The paper inside is recycled and tan, which I love because I can use black and white ink to add value and interest to my sketches. The cover is made of leather and imprinted with a nautical design. I love the ocean, and I don't even think I mentioned that in my profile. What a great choice in design!

Finally, a few days later I received the Doctor Who Art book! I couldn't believe I still had a gift coming, but there it is. It's fantastic! There's a ton of art inside that I am going to be looking at for a while. I love Doctor Who, and I love art, so this was a really wonderful surprise!

Thank you so much, Secret Santa! You really hit it out of the park. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!!