Belles nouvelles choses (pretty new things)

Pardon my french, but I'll be in Paris in 10 days, so already I'm thinking in this gorgeous language!

I've posted some pictures of lovely things I've recently acquired. The first is a pretty little caddy I purchased at my favorite antiques shop in Okotoks, called On A Lark. I believe it's a cracker caddy, but I've re-purposed it as a tea-light holder. I think it does a marvellous job in this capacity, don't you? I don't have many silver things, but this sparking little number really lights up my dinner table!

Next is a considerate wee gift I received from my sweet e-friend, Susanne, in Spain. I won her contest and received a care package containing some wonderful things - a sweet little "Bonheur" linen heart (that I love and which hangs near the front door, so I see it when I come in), a perfect little salt bowl, and three packs of the most amazing spices. My kitchen smelled great for days after I opened the package! Inside I found cardamom, exquisite chilis, and chimichurri (new to me!), which is used in marinades (I've found a recipe!). I can't wait to try them all! Thanks Susanne!