Bubblegum Diaries: A most special wedding present

Thursday, January 22, 2009

A most special wedding present

How lucky can a girl be to have such wonderful friends?

I came home Tuesday evening to find a bright pink package in my mailbox, all fresh from a long trip from Wales, UK. Yes! It was from Sian! See, this lady knows wool. And yarn. And cashmere and everything in between. She spins, she dyes, she crochets, she weaves magic into beautiful pieces you want to sink your hands and face into and oh, why don't I just show you!

How pretty is this? One for me, one for Vegas!

Not only did Sian crochet a beautiful and unique scarf for me, there was also a hat! I love, love, love it! You'd have to feel it against your skin to understand how soft, squishy and amazing it is... and the colours are to die for. *sighs blissfully*

She also made a beautiful, squishy-soft caramel and chocolate-coloured scarf for Vegas, the wool came from a British breed sheep called a Blue Faced Leicester cuz well, hims a Brit! LOL! Oh and my goodies are a silk and wool blend, plyed with cashmere - everything hand-spun and crocheted with love! Just look at the detailing (click for larger pic):

...and... there was also a hand-made beaded heart carefully wrapped in a fairy's pouch, how beautiful is that! Perfect for wearing on a thin silver chain - I love it!

I truly encourage you to visit Sian's Etsy Shop, she has absurd talent that I am proud to now know about first-hand. This one was a gift but I hope she accepts custom orders... I am addicted and would love to have more and I will be absolutely delighted to purchase anything she has for sale, it's a real treat.

Oh gosh - I'm just brimming with gratitude and all emotional about her generosity and kindness. I hope she knows how much she's made me (and Vegas!) happy.

/end of Blogging Goddess post/

13 comments:

Busy Bee Suz said...: gorgeous. the scarf. the hat. the necklace. you.
I will go visit now. :); January 22, 2009 10:23 AM
Sian said...: Oh my gosh, I am blushing...but wriggling with happiness too. I am very glad you like them.
x; January 22, 2009 11:09 AM
Dolce said...: Wow! When I first saw the picture without reading I thought someone sent you a couple kilos of coke.

I was WAY off!

The scarf and hat are beautiful!; January 22, 2009 1:36 PM
KA said...: May I just say that you look absolutely stunning?; January 22, 2009 3:49 PM
myself said...: lovely!; January 22, 2009 7:18 PM
Roshan said...: You look so gorgeous in that hat, scarf. You really are a doll Techno. Good job Sian.; January 22, 2009 8:56 PM
Wayfaring Wanderer said...: She has the best packages!! You look soooo purdy :)

Dang, what do I have to do to get an addy so I can send you something?! I knew you fiiiiiiirst, haha.

Yay for packages in the mail, especially those from the lovely Sian.; January 22, 2009 11:46 PM
Tea Lady said...: Oooh. Thats beautiful! The colour really suits you!; January 23, 2009 11:26 AM
Frank said...: That scarf looks comfy...in a girly kind of way.

Oh who am I kidding? I'd totally wear that. And the hat.; January 23, 2009 12:34 PM
prin said...: Oooo, looks super soft. YEY!; January 23, 2009 2:52 PM
the Constantly Dramatic One said...: You lucky thing. The gifts look amazing and Sian is soooo talented!; January 24, 2009 2:27 AM
Its Just Me - Daring to Dream said...: Sian! How great! And TD, you look so lovely in it. Such TALENTED FRIENDLY BLOGGERS. I am in good company no doubt!; January 24, 2009 8:26 PM
Tonya said...: wow, that's beautiful. AND you look GORGEOUS in it!; February 02, 2009 11:44 AM

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