I want to thank each and every blogger who signed up for Secret Santa – even those I had to disappoint as they were the only bloggers in their country. I had a few bloggers pull out after the assignments were set and to this end I have to thank a friend for stepping in at the last minute to take part. Some bloggers who signed up failed to follow up – but, that is their loss. Here is the Secret Santa Round Up for 2011.
The first blog post is from Blue Jellybeans from Spain. Having only two bloggers in Spain taking part, they were each other’s Secret Santa and you can read all about Chica Andaluza’s gift here. I was surprised as I did not put my name in the hat so to speak, but I did get a gift box, full of lovely goodies – take a look. Pretty Little Thing has showcased her gifts here. Sous Chef Secret Santa sent her some interesting products which you can see here. Mandy got a lovely bounty from Colleen. Teri, The Freshman Cook got an amazing gift from Bexx. Bexx’ Santa chose to stay secret, but you can see what she sent here. Usha received some treats and some seeds – take a look.
I will continue to edit this post as I see more blogs surfacing.
In the meantime I would like to wish each and everyone of my readers a blessed Christmas and/or Hanukkah if you are celebrating. And whether you do or don’t celebrate, have a great December. We are on leave from work from the 15th of December until the 9th of January – and I am taking leave of blogland for that time as well. This is the time of the year I get to celebrate my wedding anniversary and do things that I don’t get to during the year, like write about our holiday we took in France this year April and May. I will also start work on my second recipe book and cook and bake up a storm. I will be back here with a post on the 28th however, so do come and take a look then.
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly
Waiting patiently on Secret Santa.
Have an awesome break Tandy, it’s well deserved and look forward to catching up again in the New Year.
🙂 Mandy xo
thanks Mandy – I hope you have a wonderful Christmas 🙂
Ah thanks for organising this Tandy. My postman only comes once a week on Fridays, so I am on the lookout for him! Have a wonderful, relaxing break and we look forward to seeing you back in Blogland soon. All the very best to you and yours for Christmas and the New Year 🙂
Thanks Tanya – your village is smaller than ours it seems. Have a super time with your Mom and Dad and may 2012 hold all your dreams 🙂
I just wanted to let you know that the Presto Pasta Nights #244 roundup is now posted. Thanks for joining in the fun this week.
thank you so much for hosting 🙂
Hi Tandy, thank you for all of your help and assistance, and wish you and yours a happy and safe festive season and all the very best for 2012. Looking forward to lots more interaction and inspiration during 2012.
thank you Usha – I hope you have a great December and we will catch up in the new year 🙂
I love Secret Santa. It’s such a great idea and so much fun.
thanks, it seems to have worked out quite well 🙂
You are such a dear to organize. I’m definitely in for next year when things have settled a bit. Good luck on the book Tandy.
thanks Tammy 🙂
Have a healthy and happy holiday season and a great new year.
and all the best wishes to you as well Karen 🙂
Happy anniversary, happy holidays. And love to you all. xxx
and all the best wishes for you xxx
What a wonderful idea. I am sure you put in a lot of work organizing the secret santa. Have a wonderful holiday!
thanks Kristen – the effort has been well worth it 🙂
Have a wonderful break over the December holiday season, wishing you and those close by you a very happy and successful twentytwelve. Joyful blessings Yvette x
and all the blessings you deserve Yvette 🙂
Have a beautiful festive season my friend. Enjoy your rest, and look forward to hearing all about your trip to France. Lots of love xxx
thanks hun, I have still not even started the France round up 🙂
Have a lovely Christmas Tandy – here’s to more foodie fabulousness in the New Year.
and so many fabulous moments for you too Sally 🙂
Merry Christmas Tandy! I hope it’s a great one, also… I wanted to let you know that I’ve selected you for the Versatile Blogger Award. You can find out about why I selected you and what you need to do in my link below.
http://zestybeandog.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/versatile-blogger-award/
Jen, thank you so much! I wish you a very Merry Christmas and I will take a look at your post 🙂
Have a wonderful Christmas :). I know your second cookbook will be absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to see what you bake
Thanks Kay, and I wish you an amazing Christmas as well 🙂
Happy Anniversary Tand. Have a fun holiday season and a good rest.
Love, Di
xxx
Thanks Di, hope you are well and that all is good with you and the family. Love T xxx
Pffffffft……look how late I am trying to catch up on blogs….*blush* didnt even know you had done a round up…I got the most awesome gift from my Secret Santa. It only came in January but she did let me know that it was going to be late and it was worth waiting for 🙂 I will do a blog post about it asap. I took photos but with everything going on in my life I didn’t have time to blog. Sorry for being so late xx
I so understand my friend! Let me know as soon as you have done the post. Much love and hugs xxx