A gift exchange present

The mysterious package from Israel came in the mail yesterday and I could not wait to bring it home to see what's inside. My husband tried to ask if I want to open the parcel on December, 25th but it was too late. The wrapping paper was flying everywhere :)

 What was inside: 2 bars of chocolate, coffee, a cook book of Israel recipes with gorgeous photographs, little menorah figurine, a bar of soap from the Dead Sea, a picturesque New Year card from Jerusalem and absolutely fabulous set of beaded earrings and necklace in shades of blue. 

 I can not believe how well necklace and earrings suit me. The blue colors are going great with my skin tones and it looks perfect. I am going to wear them to our New Year celebration this year. 

 I chased away some sweets-loving family members before I was able to take some pictures. When my son finally got a chance to sample them he was surprised because inside one of the chocolates had crystals that popped in your mouth.   The piece of chocolate started to explode in his mouth. That was funny :) My son never had a candy like that so it was a really good surprise.

This is an absolutely gorgeous gift from Svetlana Lirigal and it is part of our annual Christmas gift exchange for the Russian Artists Team on Etsy. 

Sveta designs beaded jewelry and you can see her wonderful creations in her shop on Etsy. I am looking at my jewelry set and I am loving it. Thank you so much, Sveta, for this wonderful gift!