There was hail on the post-person's cap as I opened the door, and he looked for all the world like a frosted and nearly-drowned rat. Wordlessly, he thrust a brown, slightly soggy-at-the-edges cardboard box towards me and disappeared into the swirl of white we optimistically call Spring up here. Oooh, how intriguing! A gift from afar ...
And after a bit of close encounter - and a close shave - with the kitchen knife (excuse me, but who did not return the kitchen scissors again?), the mystery unfolded, beautiful in its texture ...
And with the most glorious shades and shapes in wood ... Like a peek from above? Have you guessed yet?
And here we are together. We are going to be together for a very, very long time ...
Would you like to see this beautiful gift up close?
So thank-you, Honoré, from the depths of my being. Honoré at Morning Glory Studio is an inspirational quilter and reflective memory-keeper - do pop over and admire! It was such a generous and kind gift, my One Little Word made so beautifully visible - truly, I will treasure it. Thank-you seems very small for something so very meaningful.
I am touched beyond measure by the amazing nature of all our friendships seeded in the enjoyment of craft, watered by the visiting of each others' blog homes across the world, and blossoming into gifts and RAKs so tangible. And I know I am not the only one to be moved by our blogging friendships. Wishing you all the joy and energy of new life this Easter, and may our creative adventures and connections continue to flourish and enrich us all :). Waving happily to you!
I share your sentiments. exactly. Honore has gifted me a wooden carving of my word these past six years. finding just the right place in my home for these words has helped me *see* the word in my life...in so many ways. btw - exuberant is one of my favorite words. Be it, my friend!
Posted by: Mary | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 03:23 AM
It seems a perfect choice for you, and it is truly a beautiful gift!
Posted by: Karen Walker | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 03:26 AM
How special. What a gift. [I had unexpected happy mail from an online friend too this week - it's wonderful to hold something tangible of theirs - along with their handwriting - in an otherwise virtual world].
Wishing you an exuberant Easter break. xx
Posted by: Julie K | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 08:34 AM
What a wonderful gift.....I so agree with what you have said about online friendships.
Posted by: Jacky S | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 09:42 AM
Wow, how beautiful and amazing, no small wonder you are feeling happy, and exuberant! Great word.
I am sorry I have not been around, I had a concussion, then holiday and now work has been crazy. I am afraid I just had to clear my reader and say a quiet sorry to everyone. I look forward to seeing your blog posts.
Posted by: Jen Hart | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 09:58 AM
How beautiful and so very thoughtful.
Posted by: Fiona@staring at the sea | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 11:34 AM
That is so beautiful Alexa and such a personal gift. I do love having my word visible and have bought and created some pieces to show off my word for the year. So pleased your gift came safely
Jo xxx
Posted by: JO | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 01:43 PM
Alexa, I just love your sharing the delivery/opening of your word! Probably the next best thing to being there - wish that I could've been - and the photo of you with the word is priceless. I hoped the word would arrvive intact...and glad that it did!
You articulated so well the spirit and beauty of online friendships. Thank you for your exuberance, that always comes through in your blog posts. Have a great weekend, too!
Cheers~
Posted by: Honore | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 02:22 PM
What a beautiful gift. I'm with you on how wonderfully kind and supportive the online world can be....wishing you a wonderful Easter Sunday tomorrow.
Posted by: Helen | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 04:54 PM
Aww what a sweet and thoughtful gift. A beautiful way to remind yourself of your one word 2015 :) and of the friendships you've made P x
Posted by: Paul | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 05:45 PM
What a lovely gift. And you have such way with story telling.
Posted by: Julie Jeavons | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 06:09 PM
So so beautiful, Happy Easter Alexa. x
Posted by: Miriam | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 06:36 PM
Gorgeous sign but even more gorgeous self portrait!!!
Rinda
Posted by: Rinda | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 06:43 PM
What a beautiful and thoughtful gift.....and you are so right about online friendships xx
Posted by: Alison | Saturday, 04 April 2015 at 09:39 PM
What a beautiful piece of woodwork. Thank you for your ongoing friendship, even when I'm terrible at reciprocating. You speak wise words that often touch my heart.
Posted by: Cate | Sunday, 05 April 2015 at 11:31 AM
What a beautiful gift for a beautiful person! Happy Easter!
Posted by: Cheri | Sunday, 05 April 2015 at 05:00 PM
How lovely! Happy Easter xc
Posted by: Debs14 | Sunday, 05 April 2015 at 07:52 PM
It's absolutely beautiful!
Hoping you had a lovely Easter
Posted by: Sian | Monday, 06 April 2015 at 12:39 PM
How wonderful is that! Hoping the exuberance of Easter lasts and lasts for you and yours.
Posted by: Susanne | Monday, 06 April 2015 at 01:48 PM
That is utterly stunning. I love that photo of you holding it too, your joy at the gift just beams out!
Posted by: Abi | Tuesday, 07 April 2015 at 08:25 PM
What a lovely gift - definitely one to treasure!
Posted by: Michele | Tuesday, 07 April 2015 at 10:32 PM
Enjoy your gift! It's beautiful!
Posted by: Yvonne Yam | Wednesday, 08 April 2015 at 04:57 AM
What a lovely gift!!! I do think blog friendships & RAKs go together so well. Hope y'all had a blessed Easter!
Posted by: Melissa Gross | Wednesday, 08 April 2015 at 02:38 PM
What a wonderful gift, it is simply beautiful. I absolutely loved how you photographed it, you really had me guessing.
Posted by: Tracey Holdyk | Wednesday, 08 April 2015 at 03:27 PM
ooh a lovely gift - hope you enjoyed your Easter break x
Posted by: Louise | Thursday, 09 April 2015 at 10:03 PM
so lovely. what a wonderful gift.
Posted by: rachel | Tuesday, 14 April 2015 at 10:17 PM
Oh, what a lovely thing! How very thoughtful and kind of her to send you such a present!
Posted by: lizziemade | Thursday, 16 April 2015 at 09:43 PM
Beautiful! Lovely photographs too, such tantalising angles.
As you can tell I'm catching up on blogs now I can type again :)
Posted by: Missus Wookie | Sunday, 19 April 2015 at 09:00 AM
What a simply beautiful gift. Such a thoughtful gesture. I do love this creative community we have to develop true, deep friendships. I've had the pleasure of meeting a few of my scrapbooking, internet friends in real life and we have such a strong connection. Unexpected gifts in the post from someone who has got to really know us through our creative endeavours are so special!
Posted by: Lisa H | Monday, 20 April 2015 at 02:10 PM