Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Gifts from Friends

Annie sent me this delightful painting she painted especially for me!! in return for a favour I did for her. I love it. It is my house inspiration and sits above my computer desk where I can see it every day. It's so interesting to see the Venetian plaster effects and I love the hearts and circles. That girl is talented!! Thanks Annie.

This beautiful pin arrived from Robin!! She had noted my various mentionings of the Great Blue Heron who has been coming to the pond with some frequency this summer. She didn't know it, but I adore pins and have quite a collection somewhere or other. This one is a beauty and an inspiration to take flight. Thanks Robin.

And yesterday I received one of Lynn's special pocket books made in part of fabric paper. Where did she find lighthouse cloth, and crab cloth and the sweet little starfish buttons? I adore little purses. Inside my larger purse I keep my change, lisence, dollar bills all in separate little purses.

Each page in this pocket book has a little pocket that opens and into which I can place a bit of sea glass or shells. The theme of this book is a home on Cape Cod! Back at 217 County Road my front hall was a Vintage themed heaven with many little purses I had found at thrift stores hanging amongst Vintage hats and compacts and old shoes and hat boxes etc. I have never seen a little purse as personal and delightful as this one!!!!! Thanks Lynn.

Ah, home sweet home. I feel seen, I feel heard, I feel cared about and loved. And I know you all are on my side as I attempt to overcome my fears and plunge. Love to you all, Suki

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

These are all beautiful gifts. I love Annie's House, especially since it can sit free standing on a desk or tabletop. As you already know, Suki, I do house paintings/drawings, too.

studio lolo said...

oooh, two new talismans to help you find your perfect, forever home!!

Wonderful Suki!♥

Tess Kincaid said...

Aren't the delightful friends in the bloggyhood the best?

Annie said...

Suki, I am so glad you like the house. You deserve it and to find your forever home. Your other gifts are wonderful. Sending much love and hugs.xoxo

Lynn Cohen said...

I love all the gifts you got, each so special just for you and your dreams soon to be realized. We are all your dreamcatchers! ;-)

I am so glad you like your pocketbook! Wear it in good health!
And yes, those fabrics from my stash had your name written all over them.

Robin said...

I love what Lynn said....for we all do love you and are "Dreamcatchers" for you.....

Annie's House Painting is perfect!
Lynn's "Magic" Pocketbook is just that....pure MAGIC!

Know that you are thought about and cared about every day!

Love to you and Bibs,

♥ Robin ♥

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

These are three perfectly wonderful gifts for you. Each one knows you so well. I love them all. Lynn did an awesome job on that pocket book for you. I love the beach theme. I love the pin and the house painting. You should know for sure how much everyone cares about you.

marianne said...

Oh wow Suki!
What perfect gifts to help you take flight to find that new home!
All 3 are perfect in their own way!
Yea you must feel loved when getting these personal gifts!
And now I have been on the cape. Go and find yourself a home there ! It feels like the perfect place for you! You were in my thoughts a few times over there :)

The painting is perfect!
The heron, wow what a beautiful symbolic gift and that purse! Wow that Lynn wizard of fabrics and this purse so perfectly made for you.

Aoife.Troxel said...

They are all beautiful, but the pocket book seems to suit you very well and the pin is lovely. :) Herons are majestic birds; I love them.

Lisa at Greenbow said...

You have been mightly blessed.

Mim said...

absolutely delightful

Lynne with an e said...

Thanks for sharing these gifts from your friends. All so colourful and thoughtfully chosen/made with you in mind. Isn't it wonderful feel seen, heard, known and loved!

Marion said...

What lovely gifts, so thoughtful! They'll be sure to grace your new place with a sense of home.

Katiejane said...

Lovely, thoughtful gifts and friends.

ArtPropelled said...

Such thoughtful gifts Suki and what incentive! For some reason the house in the pocket book makes me think of May Sarton's house

Kim said...

Ohh Suki, so many lovely gifts - all of which you so deserve! What a beautiful theme you have going there with these gifts! :-)