A friend, whom I have never even met, has made this amazing gift for me. She would take no payment.
I really wonder at the goodness of the people I’ve met on my Path; I’m just going to have to work harder on paying it forward and spreading the wealth a little!
It is an altar top for my temple, and it fits precisely into the frame I already possessed for it. I have yet to stain and lightly varnish it; it’s so wonderful and perfect that I’m almost afraid to.
When I opened the parcel, it filled the room with the smell of smudgesmoke and incense. Truly, amazing.
I love the grain on the wood, it looks like clouds around the tree. Marie – I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
That is absolutely lovely! What a gift!
I was blown away, absolutely blown away, when I saw it. And the amazing thing is, this isn’t all of it. Marie did a green man on the reverse for me, so I could test the stain and varnish without affecting the main picture.
It’s of similar quality to the front – ie outstanding. What an amazing present to get – I’m still reeling, actually. How lucky am I?
What a wonderful gift, and what a wonderful friend! Both are a real treasure!
It’s really something, isn’t it. We’re actually meeting in person at the end of June – hooray!
Wow. That is just lovely. I am bright green with envy! We get the friends we deserve, but even so, you are doing rather well!
Ha! Yes, I thought that too!
Makes me feel a bit mercenary…. *wink*
This is gorgeous. I marvel at the lettering, it makes me bow down to the skill needed.
I will be shipping something your way this weekend…
Hooray! Thank you Beweaver, I am surrounded by beautiful things!
I believe Marie does all this freehand. I know she uses a naked flame for a lot of her work. Stunning stuff!
What a truly wonderful gift- what a wonderfully gifted creator- and the giver & receiver such wonderful people too.
What a gorgeous and meaningful gift!!
BB
Shamrockwitch -awww, see me blush!! I still look at this altar top and can’t quite believe my eyes, that it’s here in my room! I think Marie – or Arnametia, as you know her! – is a genius at this work. She’s been hiding her light under a bushel for a long time!
Mama Kelly – thank you so much for coming by! Good to see you.