Halloween in Holland

As you all probably know, Halloween is tomorrow. We don't have it here in Holland, but a lovely American friend of mine sent me a box full of Halloween goodies so that I could celebrate too. I thought I'd take a few pictures of some of the items and share them with you.

I just couldn't believe how cute and detailed the actual chocolate was, although I have to admit this one is long devoured...

This little bat is so cute! And the candy underneath is really really good!

Along with the halloween stuff came two adorable owls, that I will probably show you soon.

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In return for all these Halloween goodies, I sent her a box of Sinterklaas candy, which is a Dutch holiday that comes with lots of traditional candy.

Before I could even pack the box, someone decided it was the perfect spot to go sit and relax. But I got her out of there in the end and was able send the box to my friend.

Are you celebrating Halloween this year? And if you plan on dressing up, what is your costume going to be? I'd love to hear about it.

Owl Things Considered

One of the lovely owl things I got for Sinterklaas is a passport cover. I already had a few, but not with owls, so this one was great to add to my collection. Even though using a cover results into my passport not fitting in the little compartment in any of bags anymore, it's worth it 'cause they make my passport so much prettier.

Tell me could you say no to this?

I can't believe it's already been four days since Sinterklaas. I guess time flies when you get fun gifts.

My parents wanted me to make a wishlist.

I got some things I asked for: the Time Traveller's Wife, which means I can finally read it. I'm hoping to watch the movie this week. I also got another book I asked for: the Elegance of the Hedgehog, I'm really looking forward to reading that as well. And I don't know if you were aware of the fact that I love graphic novels, but I put a few on my wishlist, so one of them could pick whichever was easiest to find, I got Watchmen. I have also yet to see that movie.

Even though it's great I got some things I'd been wanting for a while, like the Adolie Day pencil case I told you about here, what I like most of all are surprises. And I got quite a few. My mom knows I'm really into owls so she gave me quite some things involving them, I'll save them for another "Owl Things Considered" though. I also got that wooden crochet hook I told you about, I'll try to put a picture up soon.

I also got some art supplies from my grandma, it's pretty cool she came up with that.

Anyway, I just thought I'd let you know I had a good time and I got some lovely things.