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!