So I’ve been playing around with my wardrobe and jewelry to reflect what I really and truly love, and just letting go of the ‘nice’ things that just aren’t so nice on me. It’s been SO fun!
On Mother’s Day, my dear Mama hosted a luncheon at her house. We each brought a dish, and she had the kids and Dads on serving and kitchen duty. It was *so* sweet. And delicious!
Then, she presented us with necklaces that she had made, using beads and also crocheted flowers that my Grandmother had made years ago. Here is mine:
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I just love it. Mom also included the colors of my children’s birthstones on the center of the butterfly. ♥
She told me afterward, that I could play around with the colors, since she knew that the brighter/bolder tones are not really ‘me’.
So today, since I’ve been a bit crazy with the craft paints lately, I decided to give it a go.
I cautiously added a bit of gray to the darker colors…
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Loving the effect, I began to experiment with adding a few more undercurrents of blues and raspberry colors. The more I toned down the colors, the more I loved it!
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The end result is just so beautiful to me! I love the soft colors, and it’s my favorite necklace *ever*.
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I love, love, love it. It’s special because it’s my Mom, my Grandma, and my babies, all rolled into one beautiful necklace that just glows with my favorite colors.
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The only drawback being that I cannot really look at it when it’s on my own neck.
Thank you Mom! You’re amazing, and I am so glad that you shared your joy of creating and beautiful things with us. Remember gluing sequins on my treasure box with me when I was 5? I do! I still love making things with you, for you, and so enjoy the pretty things you make. I love you!
P.S. Sorry about the no-makeup. And the Barbara Walters filter. The latter was necessary. Very, very necessary.
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