Today I had lunch on Ile Saint Louis with a friend from New York. The day started out bright and sunny, so I left the umbrella at home and wore suede shoes. Naturally, at 2 p.m. it poured rain and turned cold! Paris in the springtime... I should know better! I came home to find this package from my friend, the talented artist Kristen Robinson. You may remember that the cover of the March-April issue of Somerset Studio magazine features Kristen's wonderful art on the cover.
I had asked Kristen to make a "Hope" bracelet, after seeing a similar one on her website. She not only obliged, she created a pair of earrings to match, as her gift! Kristen also sent an inspiring bookmark and a copy of said magazine. And by happy coincidence, I was wearing pink today!
Kristen sent this photo before shipping the bracelet. Her fabulous "baubles and trinkets" are available through her website.
These are beautiful. Lucky you.
Posted by: Di Overton | 30 March 2007 at 20:27
I had the pleasure of ordering magnets from Kristen, I love them, they look so classy on my fridge.
Posted by: cathy | 29 March 2007 at 17:46
What a beautiful and inspiring gift!
I love getting surprises in the mail.
Posted by: Bohemian mom | 29 March 2007 at 15:28
BEAUTIFUL! I have the book and I love it!
Posted by: pam aries | 29 March 2007 at 14:16
Tara your lovely words warm my heart you are truly a dear friend! I loved creating the Hope Bracelet and earrings for you sweetie!
XO
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen Robinson | 29 March 2007 at 06:58
How nice! That is all just lovely. I love to get and send gifts in the mail.
:)
Posted by: Amber | 29 March 2007 at 06:56
That magazine is sitting on my coffee table as I type. I'll have to flip through it again and admire her artwork once more!
Posted by: Willow Grace | 29 March 2007 at 06:03
Oh my gosh those are BEAUTIFUL! Lucky girl you are!
Posted by: artzyjudie | 29 March 2007 at 02:39
oooh wait I found her blog and her etsy..love the two she currently has up so beautiful!
Posted by: berrie | 29 March 2007 at 02:29
OK I must have one exactly like that! please oh please make the linky work Tara? what a lovely gift, sorry bout that rain on your suade..it's raining here too...will make for nice flowers soon tho! xo
Tara responds:
Amy, my apologies. I spelled her name wrong in the link - disgraceful, really! My only excuse is it was 11 p.m. after a very long day and I was tired and didn't proofread!
Posted by: berrie | 29 March 2007 at 02:25
What a beautiful,graceful gift! A lovely way to be reminded of hope :)
Posted by: Becca | 29 March 2007 at 02:16
gorgeous - I love Kristen's work - just lovely and that soft palette is so soothing
your green prize is on it's way at last!
happy spring!
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 29 March 2007 at 01:56
Gorgeous jewellery indeed!
Blessings to you~
Posted by: Jeanne | 29 March 2007 at 00:40
Absolutely gorgeous! A wordsmith such as you must appreciate those little words nestled in the jewelry as much as I do! Really funky pieces, I love them! That was so loving and thoughtful!
Peace Giggles
Posted by: giggles | 28 March 2007 at 23:15
What a beautiful surprise! Just lovely. xxoo
Posted by: Tammy | 28 March 2007 at 22:47