I always see those posts where people get incredibly lucky and are just showered with so much time/attention/items from their Santa. Don't get me wrong, I've had really good exchanges, but this is the first one that had me asking, "Was this a famous person? Was this from BILL GATES?" (Spoiler: It wasn't.) Honestly though, Cand0b is so much better! And honestly, you have no idea how much this all means to me.

Out of all the days of the year for this to show up, it came on my 25th birthday. Long story short, I'm completely skipping my birthday this year. We had a very close friend pass away, I'm on some rocky ground with my family, and my best friend moved away. My boyfriend and I decided to just go to dinner but otherwise treat it like any other day. That way you can't be dissapointed, right? (I know that sounds really negative. I'm honestly not that type of person, it's just been that kind of a year.)

I had requested no presents or anything because it just seemed like more of a burden on everyone this year. I didn't want people doing anything out of obligation and I definitely didn't want to hope of expect for anything.

Wow, what a day for this to show up. Like I mentioned, I am generally a super bubbly and positive person. This package was a huge wakeup call for me to stop sulking and start celebrating.

My SS had no idea that it was my birthday, yet I honestly couldn't have put together a better overall gift myself. Even my boyfriend was floored and couldn't believe how perfect everything was.

I opened the box and seriously took like 10 minutes before even diving in because I couldn't believe how packed full it was. I immediately took pictures without even removing everything, so take a look and come through the process with me!

I'm an artist and sell quite a lot of my pieces on Etsy or at gallery events/expo shows. I'm obsessed with paint markers and literally use them daily, but I also always use things like Washi tape and ribbons, etc., when packaging my pieces to mail. You'd be surprised at how much I go through!

So first I pulled out the paint pen packages. I know she wrote in the card that she was hoping these were what I meant, and they couldn't be more perfect. Paint pens are pretty expensive so I never seem to get the right variety, but only pick up one or two at a time. This is a WONDERFUL set and I've already been using them.

Next up, three adorable sets of 5 washi tape rolls. That's 15 rolls, people! And how adorable are they?

Now, let me tell you how excited I am about these next sets. 8 rolls of larger washi tape, but listen..every single piece of artwork that I mail out gets carefully wrapped up (before the actually packaging) and I always add a thing of ribbon around it to make it look better. Well, ribbon itself isn't sticky, obviously, so I use this obnoxious two sided tape dispenser that definitely does not work how it should. It's a nightmare and I do this daily. How have I never thought of thicker washi tape before? It's like pre-sticky ribbon. This is a game-changer.

So I pulled this out and realized I had only uncovered the first row of gifts. Underneath all these showed a very familiar looking Tiffany & Co. box and a Calligraphy set.

Again, you have no idea... I've subscribed to a bunch of people that do calligraphy on Instagram and I'm obsessed with it. I even bought my own Giftee a calligraphy pen, but prior to sending, seriously contemplated keeping it for myself. I am SO excited to try this out. Hopefully I'll get the hang of it and be able to use calligraphy for my packaging.

Now, the blue box that makes every girl's heart stop. I can honestly say that I have never received a gift from Tiffany & Co. before, but boy do II recognize that box.

Guys, it's the most adorable dog notebook/journal I've ever seen. I took pictures of the inside cover to show how cute and detailed it really is.

I know I typed a ton but I am genuinely blown away at how generous my Santa was. Please, send me a message or comment on this so I can have a way to thank you directly. I'd love to be in contact or perhaps send you a piece of artwork sometime.

THANK YOU!