So this is the 7th exchange I have done and this was the first time I got shafted (I think those are pretty good odds!). But I got lucky with an amazing rematch Santa. You can tell that a lot of thought was put into these gifts! In all honesty, it has inspired me to be a better Santa in the future. :) I can't believe how on point these gifts were. I really feel like my Santa knows me and I get the feeling we could be great friends from her letter. I also like that my Santa provided info on the products so I knew where to get more items if I really liked it.

First off, she must have figured out by my Pinterest that I love love love all things Talavera. My santa sent me a set of peacock talavera tiles. I am so excited! The great thing is that my house is currently a blank slate, so there are so many possibilities to use these!! :)

Next is a day of the dead type poster with a Moroccan theme (which I also love!). It's just perfect. My husband and I are going to put it up in our studio once we get it together. It's a great representation of both of us (oddly?) and our styles. He's a Mexican tattoo artist and I love all things colorful, Moroccan and Mexican. In fact, we just went to Mexico (got this right before we left) and my Santa had no idea we were going. We picked up a couple of other things to match the style while we were down there.

Next is a Doctor Who poster. Again, my santa has great taste.. and I could tell they probably also loved Doctor Who by the choice. I find it really amazing. I love the night's sky, that the Tardis is subtle and not overpowering like some obnoxious Doctor Who fan art lol I cannnnoot wait to put it up!

Next is a board game, Taboo. I put down somewhere that I really love playing board games, but didn't have any of my own. I love the color purple and this game seems like it's going to be a ton of fun with my friends. Can't wait! =D

Next, yes there is a next because my Rematch Santa is crazy awesome... we have a a book for DIY mosaics (Moroccan style). I have been telling myself for a while that my next project is going to be a mosaic table. This book is going to lead the way! It has instructions and even has templates in the back of the book that can be removed for your projects. eek! =D

Lastly, my Santa made me jewelry. Now I really feel spoiled. My two favorite colors are green and purple, and especially together. She used ruby zoisite stones and the hamsa hand to make me some really cute earrings. She also wrote me a sweet little note on a cute card.

Overall, I feel like these gifts were personal.. you can tell that the my Santa did their research and really took an interest in figuring me out (and getting creative!). I feel like in some ways I got to know my Santa with the gifts.. you can tell a lot about a person by how much thought they put into things. And that is the main thing I hope for in these exchanges; a personal exchange. I really just feel like these are gifts a best friend would have found for me. Thank you so much, Santa! I wish you tons of awesome things for your future. You really brightened the last month or so for me as I anticipated your gifts. I also appreciate your flexibility about shipping while I was on vacation. :)