This week was one with surprise parcels arriving to our home. One of them came from Blogger friend ENMA-SW - El rinconcito artesano de Enma (just click the hyperlink). Enma is one of those Bloggers that I Admire! In about 2010, at a time that she was not feeling well, she started creating jewelry with Swarovski crystals and other beads and such. She caught my attention for several items she created and I was brave enough to ask her about one bracelet in particular; the grayish Rose Bracelet that she called 'Chan Luu de luxe'...
Here is the Rose Bracelet next to my Escada silk dress with roses...
Enma had mailed it out via Registered Mail from Sevilla Spain on December 2nd.
We both got worried as it got kind of 'stuck' for 5 days at the ISC New York or the United States Postal Service's International Sorting Customs
Once it got cleared it came via New Jersey in 3 days to Dublin, Georgia.
On December 13, I got to sign for this special parcel...
Finally it ended its long journey across the Atlantic Ocean, all the way from Montequinto in Sevilla, Spain...
Both of us have visited Sevilla during our 19-day tour Spain and Portugal in 1994...
Look at 'Luces de Navidad en Sevilla 2013' (Christmas Lights 2013 - just click and see all 20!)
Lovely gift wrapped with lots of hearts... and with a Christmas card tucked inside as well.
Wow, look here what a cute little coin purse that is!
With a Rose pull...
Enma sure knows how to keep it very exciting...
Here it is! A beautiful Rose Bracelet, all done between two Macramé cords with beautiful beads in-between.
Here it is on my arm, glistening beads stitched one by one between those two Macramé cords.
What a work of art!
Enma, thank you very much for this beautiful and unique piece of jewelry.
This dear blogger friend wanted to send it as a gift but with all the extras and the registered mail, I insisted to reimburse her at least for part of it.
Knowing very well that no one could ever repay all the time that went into making this fine piece!
Wish it would be warm enough to wear my Escada silk satin dress again + Pearls and Rose Bracelet!
This photo is from Pieter's Birthday dinner a few years back...
Enma, thank you very much!
what a very special gift - like it was made for you.
ReplyDeleteDearest Theresa,
DeleteIndeed it looks like it was made for me and meant for me... Incredible beauty!
Hugs,
Mariette
I truly LOVE this (and the dress) xo
ReplyDeleteDearest Katie Isabella,
DeleteYou bet I do too and I can't wait for summery weather for wearing this together...!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteLove the uniqueness!!! very very special which suit you well! However, I want one too:P
xoxo,
tammy
Dearest Tammy,
DeleteTry your best Spanish and ask Enma...
It would fit you well with all your exotic outfits for sure you would be able to match it with something perfectly.
But it certainly is unique.
Hugs,
Mariette
that is absolutely beautiful. Definitely a unique piece, and is goes great with your rose dress
ReplyDeleteDearest Daniela,
DeleteSuch unique pieces are the ones to be loved most!
Hugs,
Mariette
What a wondeful gift, dearest Mariette!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful and peaceful Christmas week!
Love and hugs
Claudia
Dearest Claudia,
DeleteAbove all this is a labor of love for painstakingly creating such a beautiful piece by hand!
You too a peaceful last Advent period leading into a joyful Christmas!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hola Mariette, ya he visto que has hecho un extenso reportaje. Me alegro mucho que te haya gustado y veo que el brazalete conjunta perfectamente con el vestido de Escada. ¡Que lo disfrutes!!!!!. Deseo también que pases unas maravillosas fiestas. "FELIZ NAVIDAD Y FELIZ AÑO 2014."
ReplyDeleteBesos y abrazos.
Querida Enma,
DeleteSabes que lo voy a disfrutandola! Una brazalete como un sueño y se combina perfectamente con el vestido.
También a todos una muy feliz Navidad y un año nuevo bendecido.
Besos y gracias de nuevo.
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteTRAUMHAFT SCHÖN!
Alles Liebe
Elisabeth
Liebe Elisabeth,
DeleteJa, wirklich!
Lieber Gruss,
Mariette
Such a beautiful bracelet dear Mariette and it goes perfectly with your dress :)
ReplyDeleteDearest Pallavi,
DeleteThat's exactly the reason I fell in love with it; with both...
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,what a beautiful gift you received from your blog friend!!
ReplyDeleteI really love your silk dress!!Wish you a lovely week!!Hugs!!
Dimi....
Dearest Dimi,
DeleteOh, there are several blog friends that I truly admire for their skillful work of art.
This is so lovely and a great marriage with the silk dress.
Enjoy your remainder of the week.
Hugs,
Mariette
A very nice gift and I agree it suits very well with your dress.
ReplyDeleteDearest Marianne,
DeleteAs if both were meant for each other; they go together perfect.
Hugs,
Mariette
I'm glad the parcel finally found you. The bracelet is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Kay
Dearest Kay,
DeleteIndeed one wonders why a registered parcel has to sit for 5 days at International Sorting Customs.
But glad it finally came through and I could admire this beauty.
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletedas passt ja zauberhaft zusammen, das schöne Armband und dein Escada-Kleid. Du findest immer die ganz besonderen Sachen. Wie schön, dass es unbeschadet ankam. Emma ist wirklich eine Künstlerin.
Liebe Grüße,
Johanna
Liebe Johanna,
DeleteJa wenn man die ganze Welt für sich hat dann findet man tolle Sachen. Es ist so schön dass wir alle mit einander kommunzieren können und auch schöne Dinge finden.
Ich bewundere Enma sehr und sie ist auch so lieb.
Lieber Gruss,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,,You look really nice in that dress and what a match. It seems like friends somehow know what works with friend's and or their wardrobe etc. I am so glad that after a journey of it's own the parcel came to you. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteDearest Munir,
DeleteFor sure this was meant to be found and go together; it is a match made in heaven.
Sure, both of us felt so relieved when the parcel finally did arrive.
You bet I will enjoy it when the better weather will arrive.
Sending you hugs,
Mariette
Hello my dear friend Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to see the beautiful bracelet and the sweet coin purse Enma gave you. She is also my blog friend. I remember when you once made a Giovanni Raspini letter give away, I paste the link in my blog, and she was interested on it. So, I explained her the rules and that is how she came to your blog, I'm so happy you both are also friends. Enma is an excellent artist, she really makes beautiful pieces of art. Enjoy your bracelet and the nice coin purse. I send you a big hug my dear friend.
Lots of love,
Laura :-)
Dearest Laura,
DeleteThank you so much for guiding dear Enma over to my blog. I always loved following her and am amazed each time again at what she creates. This one I certainly loved right away when I found it. That coin purse is perfect for change, and so elegantly made.
Big hug to you and once again thanks a million for your help and friendship!
Mariette
Beautiful gift!! and I love that it was made with care and love (something that is becoming more difficult to find). The photo of you and Pieter gorgeous! love your dress. Hugs and blessings, C. (HHL)
ReplyDeleteDearest Celia,
DeleteThank you and you are so right about something made with care and love! Most things seem to be produced in a hurry and in such way that they must fall apart as soon as possible so more can be sold... Sad but true.
Thank you for your compliment, it was a happy day and dinner with friends and family.
Hugs and love to you,
Mariette
Maravilloso! adoro las rosas, una mezcla ideal con macramé!
ReplyDeleteKisses from Barcelona Mariette
Leti
Sin pereza
Dearest Leticia,
DeleteIndeed a very elegant mix with macramé and since I was a little girl I have LOVED roses and ANGELS...
Hugs back to you from the heart of Georgia,
Mariette
What a truly beautiful and original piece of jewelry. It looks just stunning on you. How lucky you are to have such talented and generous friends.
ReplyDeletexoxo, M-T
Dearest Marie-Thérèse,
DeleteThank you and it is incredible for finding such unique pieces, made with love.
Enma sure is very talented!
Hugs,
Mariette
So many pretty things Mariette!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful week full of all good things life has to offer.
xo Catherine
Dearest Catherine,
DeleteThank you and for you all also a very quiet, warm and peaceful time up to Christmas.
Hugs,
Mariette
What a very beautiful gift and a very talented friend! It is the perfect accessory to go with your lovely Escada silk dress, which you look very pretty wearing. The coin purse is very sweet. Wishing you peace and joy in this holiday season, Mariette. Hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteDearest Karen,
DeleteThank you and isn't Enma a talented lady?! When spring comes, this will make a perfect accessory with that silk satin rose dress and I'm very happy with it. Also with that practical coin purse.
For both of you and your entire family, also a very peaceful and happy holiday in your winter wonderland!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful lettle coin with a rose pull and Enma give to you a beautiful and unique pices of jewwlry rose Bracelet.
knowing very well this fine Piece! This photos from Pietev's bisthday for years back
The photo of you and Pieter gorgeous very pretty dress!
I really enjoy to see at Celia M Heeled life at today.
Thank you for helping my place! will be bery hot tomorrow.
Hugs and love to you!
Michiko
Dearest Michiko,
DeleteThank you so much for your visit and compliments about that beautiful piece of jewelry and cute coin purse. That dress was also a treasure find at the outlet and now I even will enjoy even more wearing it!
Celia is such a wonderful friend; another lady, like yourself, whom I admire tremendously for recovering both from brain injury.
Try to stay cool and enjoy the coming week.
Hugs to you always.
Mariette
It's so beautiful Mariette! I enjoyed seeing the sweet picture of you and your husband.
ReplyDeleteDearest Dee,
DeleteThanks and the joy of looking at photos from special events is always great!
Hugs,
Mariette
What a lovely bracelet your got from your friend in Spain!!! Knowing your love for roses, I am sure you will enjoy wearing it a lot, and when the weather gets warmer, you will wear it with your beautiful Escada dress!!!
ReplyDeleteMany hugs to you, dearest Mariette!!
Dearest Marie-Anne,
DeleteThank you for your sweet comment and compliment and Enma deserves lots of compliments! You bet that I will enjoy wearing this when the sunshine will be back in a couple of months.
Hugs to you dear friend!
Mariette
Feliz Natal!!! Que a manjedoura do seu coração esteja pronta para receber o Menino Jesus que irá nascer!!!
ReplyDeleteUm ano novo repleto das bençãos de Deus!!!
Doce abraço, Marie!
Dear Marie,
DeleteYou too a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Hugs,
Mariette
So glad that bracelet arrived. She certainly wrapped it beautifully. And it matches your dress perfectly. Come Spring time, you'll be able to wear both. Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteDearest Tammy,
DeleteOh sure, that was a relieve for both, Enma and myself! One never knows what could happen in the mail...
With a little patience the weather will again permit to go with bare arms. But I sure love it.
Best wishes to you as well.
Mariette