The Perfect Gift
Are you always on the search to find that perfect gift to give to someone special? I am. If I can't make something for a friend or family member, then I want the gift to have some meaning. Maybe it's something I bought on a trip or it's something I know the person collects. Or simply a gift that I know will bring delight to the recipient. Not every birthday or holiday gift I give has profound meaning, but I aim for that more times than not. There's something about watching their faces light up when they open that kind of gift. Where tears well up in their eyes, or maybe even stream down their cheeks. Or the smile on their face is so big that you know you hit the nail on the head. The squeal of excitement.
What's even better is being on the receiving end of that kind of gift. This past Christmas I was.
Iris are my favorite flower. I have irises in the flower garden. I collect Iris and Herringbone depression glass. I have a collection of other iris things--postcards, prints, boxes. And, now to add to my collection is this gorgeous hand-painted iris window frame.
It's painted on both sides of the glass, giving it interesting depth. Can you imagine the thought process involved in painting from two sides?
I haven't decided quite yet where to hang it. I keep moving it around, auditioning various locations. It's so pretty with sun coming through it, but equally stunning with a wall behind it. Thanks to my cousin Anne for making my heart pound with excitement as I enjoy the beauty of this artwork.
What's even better is being on the receiving end of that kind of gift. This past Christmas I was.
Iris are my favorite flower. I have irises in the flower garden. I collect Iris and Herringbone depression glass. I have a collection of other iris things--postcards, prints, boxes. And, now to add to my collection is this gorgeous hand-painted iris window frame.
It's painted on both sides of the glass, giving it interesting depth. Can you imagine the thought process involved in painting from two sides?
I haven't decided quite yet where to hang it. I keep moving it around, auditioning various locations. It's so pretty with sun coming through it, but equally stunning with a wall behind it. Thanks to my cousin Anne for making my heart pound with excitement as I enjoy the beauty of this artwork.
What a beautiful gift and a lovely piece of art! And it's a wonderful reminder that spring will come soon and there will be real Iris and Tulips and Daffodils and ........oh, I can hardly wait for Spring!
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My grandmother had the Iris glassware. She was very poor but even as a child I just love the Iris! I have a few pieces. And, I absolutely love that painted window. Someone thinks a great deal of you! Lucky lady!
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That Iris window is amazing....aren't the colors wonderful? Heidi I love your blog! It is fun watching your kids grow up right in front of our eyes.....
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