Gifts from the heart...

Over the years I've been the lucky recipient of some wonderful gifts from family and friends. Without doubt the most memorable and cherished have always been those that have been handmade, two of which are particularly special. One is an old wooden tea tray covered in magazine cutout images of cakes and deserts, in an alternative 'decoupage' style. It's unusual and curiously pleasing too.

The other is a hand painted and glazed tile depicting a couple gazing at each other whilst sipping wine. The tile is framed on a chunky square of 'found', solid wood that was then carved into the desired shape. Upon receiving these gifts I felt quite emotional and thankful for such kind thoughtful friends.