This little, beaded basket (which is very Rough to the touch), holds a bracelet I need to have restrung. The large wood beads on the bracelet are very Smooth to the touch.
Both basket and bracelet are gifts from my friend and neighbor, L. We have an agreement-she goes on exotic vacations around the world and I stay home and clean her pool filter.
In exchange, I get totally cool gifts. These particular items came from her African Safari trip. I also have a great Brazilian wallet from when she stopped in Brazil on her way to Antarctica.
On my list of things to do one day is to turn the tables and have her water my plants while I'm rafting down the Amazon!
My son EB wants to join you on that rafting trip!
In the meantime, enjoy those beautiful gifts. :)
Posted by: kcinnova | April 09, 2008 at 06:38 AM
I dig bead baskets. I can't have them in my house though. The dogs like to kill them. Than I'm picking beads out of the carpet for MONTHS.
Posted by: Tink | April 09, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Have I mentioned that I love how you capture both words in one photo?! But my favorite part of your WWCs are the stories that go with all your photos.
Posted by: Karen | April 09, 2008 at 09:27 AM
hey, thanks for the visit, glad to meet ya!
Posted by: gary | April 09, 2008 at 09:32 AM
not a bad deal at all!
Posted by: Janet | April 09, 2008 at 11:34 AM
I love the photo--and I can "feel" the textures--very vibrant!
Posted by: Karen | April 09, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Seems like a fair trade, especially if you get your chance to travel.
Posted by: Jennifer H | April 09, 2008 at 01:33 PM
NICE! Looking forward to reading the blogs when you trade places.
KEEP BELIEVING
Posted by: Angie | April 09, 2008 at 04:57 PM
wow, I would LOVE to wear that bracelet ... how gorgeous!
Posted by: moo | April 09, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Clever Jenn!
Posted by: Cheri | April 10, 2008 at 02:19 AM
Very cool representation. Looks like your new blog colours have come from that image too.
Posted by: Hilary | April 10, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Beautiful gifts and your site is looking pretty cool too!
Posted by: Kristen | April 10, 2008 at 04:10 PM
Can I be her neighbor, too?
I love your new look!
Posted by: Jen M | April 10, 2008 at 10:10 PM