After the somewhat grey day in Altarnun, I thought a bit of colour might not go amiss.
Excuse the early Christmas tree - I only set it up to display these lovely baubles made by a friend.
They arrived (from the Isle of Man) beautifully packaged in gold and purple bags:
The artificial tree is now back in its box and hidden away in a bedroom cupboard, but it was lovely to have a bit of colour and pretty lights last night. Now I'm eager to bring in my real, living Christmas tree from the garden and get it trimmed with my new purchases - come on, Christmas!
'Made by a friend', that is so clever. She must have immense patience to work with the beading etc. They are lovely.
ReplyDeleteYes, it must be very fiddly, working with tiny beads like that. She also makes jewellery, including unusual 'sleeves', ornamental sleeves which go from wrist to elbow - very popular with youngsters, I'm told. I'm really chuffed with my new baubles, though.
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful. would love something like that. gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful, I agree. When I saw some examples of what she'd made, I couldn't resist treating myself to a few.
ReplyDeleteHow are things for you now? I hope you and your husband are in a better place than when you last posted on your blog. (((((HUG))))) xx
Thankyou for asking. OH took a temporary job which turned into a permanent one. For which we are grateful. Things have looked up and we a chugging along merrily. You live in a beautiful part of the country.
DeleteSo pleased for you that your hubby found work again and that things are looking up now. Yes, Cornwall is beautiful, magical, mystical - and I love it.
DeleteSo pleased for you that your hubby found work again and that things are looking up now. Yes, Cornwall is beautiful, magical, mystical - and I love it.
DeleteYour friend is very clever - that beading is lovely! I'm up for a bit of sparkle now, as Christmas isn't far away and it does brighten a grey day!
ReplyDeleteCathy x
I agree! Now that I've had to put the twinkly tree and baubles away, I think I need something to replace them, so I'm going to dig out a few lights that are twinkly but not necessarily Christmassy. Anything to dispel the greyness!
DeleteHow lovely so individual much nicer than mass produced baubles no wonder you were so pleased to receive them. You will soon be able to have them on display as Christmas looms large.
ReplyDeleteOh those are beautiful! I love that they have their own little bags too :)
ReplyDeleteMy tree will be unique! :-D with my hand-made and very individual ornaments, won't it?
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