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MALACHI: “Careful Mutzli! I don’t want you overbalancing.”
MUTZLI: “I’ve got the bottom of it in my paws.”
MALACHI: “Right, well I’ll slide it forward them Mutzli. If you can step backwards as I do, and then it will fall down like the other one did, and we shall have one Krówki each for afternoon tea.”
MUTZLI: “Alright Malachi.” *Ponders.* “Are you quite sure Daddy won’t mind us eating two of his Krówki Polish fudge sweets?”
MALACHI: “Of course he won’t Mutzli! Look how many there are in this sweetmeat dish. Besides, don’t you have a grumbly tummy?”
MUTZLI: “Oh I do, Malachi! Grumbly tummy, Malachi. Grumbly tummy.” *Goes to rub tummy vigorously.
MALACHI: “Careful Mutzli! Don’t let the Krówki sweet fall!”
DADDY: “Ummm… Malachi?”
MALACHI: “Oh!” *Looks up and sees Daddy watching he and Mutzli. “Yes Daddy?”
DADDY: “Malachi, pardon me for asking this, but what exactly are you and Mutzli doing?”
MALACHI: “Well, I thought that was obvious Daddy! We are helping ourselves to some afternoon tea. Grumbly tummy Daddy! Grumbly tummy!” *Rubs tummy vigorously.*
MUTZLI: “Hullo Daddy!” *Blushes pink beneath plush white fur.* “Grumbly tummy?”
DADDY: “Then why didn’t you and Mutzli ask me for some Krówki Polish fudge, Malachi?”
MALACHI: “Well I should have thought that was obvious too, Daddy.” *Puts paws on hips.* “We couldn’t find you, so we had to take matters into our own paws.”
DADDY: “Oh!” *Surprised.*
MALACHI: “Now, if you’ll excuse us Daddy, Mutzli and I have to get this second Krówki sweet out of the dish so that we have one each.” *Thinks.* “Of course you could hep us, Daddy, by picking it out of the dish for us.” *Looks hopefully at Daddy.*
MUTZLI: “Grumbly tummy, Daddy! Grumbly tummy.” *Looks hopefully at Daddy.
The theme for “Looking Close on Friday” for the 10th of June is “candy”. This was not the easiest theme for me, only because I do not have the sweetest tooth in the whole world, however I was lucky, as a very dear friend gave me some Krówki Polish Fudge at Easter, and not having such a sweet tooth, I still have plenty left to photograph. Krówki, literally meaning "cows," are Polish fudge, semi-soft milk toffee candies. When hand-made, they are hard and crispy on the outside, but the inside is more fluid than solid. It is one of the most common Polish confections, sold worldwide, and might be considered "dulce de leche candy". If you follow my photostream, you may know that I collect 1:12 size miniatures, some of which have featured in past themes in the “Looking Close on Friday” group. This includes Malachi the bear, who today is joined by his cousin, Mutzli. I do hope that you like my choice, and that this photograph makes you smile!
Malachi I acquired in mid-March 2020 (and mid Coronavirus) from a wonderful Melbourne stalwart toy shop: Dafel Dolls and Bears, when I went looking for a present for one of my goddaughters. Malachi is designed by Mary and hand-made by Wendy Joy in Australia. He has articulated arms and legs, and an extremely sweet face. Malachi was the name he came with, written by hand on his little tag.
Mutzli was a lovely surprise gift from a dear friend in Britain who kindly slipped him into a parcel of other delightful gifts for me. Like Malachi, he is mohair, has articulated arms and legs, and an extremely sweet face. Mutzli got his name from the tiny gold tag around his neck. He is made by Mutzli, a Swiss bear manufacturer since 1949.
Extra photos from my recent flea marketing article in the fall '08 issue of Romantic Country magazine. Blogged 10-22-08
Return to Tiffany® - Narrow Circle Edge Cuff
Macro Monday theme - Jewellery
A 2019 Valentine’s day gift from my darling husband, a beautiful Tiffany & Co ‘Return To Tiffany® Narrow Circle Edge Cuff’ bracelet in Sterling Silver. Total cuff diameter is approximately 70mm x 60mm. Circular area shown is 9mm in diameter.
While Tiffany was established in 1837, the Return to Tiffany® collection wasn’t introduced until much later. The Return to Tiffany® collection takes its inspiration from a 1969 design and pays tribute to the celebrated Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York. Today it is one of Tiffany’s most recognizable collections.
While Tiffany & Co is widely known for their diamonds, they have also been lauded for their silver jewellery. “As the first American company to adopt the British silver standard of using only metal that was 92% pure, Tiffany received international recognition when it won the grand prize for silver craftsmanship at the 1867 World’s Fair, Paris.”
A 16mm Fujifilm macro extension tube (MCEX-16) was used on the Fujinon 60mm macro lens to create this image.
Source: www.thejewelleryeditor.com/jewellery/article/the-history-...
I swear I'll get my light tent out next week so I can take decent pictures of shiny things.....
This one needs to be oxidized to bring out the lettering then repolished.
I was working on some very small detailed silver soldering the other night and just couldn't get it right. I have taken way too long of a break from regular jewelry making (Thanks to Katrina) and I'm out of practice. I was ready to walk out of the shop, but wouldn't let myself. I've discovered that it's better for me to switch to something else, something more basic, even something I normally consider boring busy work, than to walk away. So I pulled the silver back out and cut a couple of strips and pounded them into submission, the soldered them together and stamped JOY on them. This cross is the result. It's very basic, crude, elementary..... but it kept me from walking away from the more difficult piece.
And actually, I kinda like it. Living in the Bible Belt, I could see these being decent sellers. I think I'll make some more.
These hanging clusters of flowers called racemes, are part of the "Sterling Sliver "Stachyurus plant. This shrub is originally from Japan & stood about 9 feet tall (3M), putting these hanging flowers right at eye level. The rays of sunshine that fell on them cast them with more of yellow tint than I originally saw. Others, in the shade appeared more creamy yellow, with a slight green cast. The leaves of the plant are a variegated white and green which offers a nice contrast to the flowers. This image was taken at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens during a recent visit.
Comments and constructive feedback are always appreciated!
The colour off this Prehnite is just fantastic - a clear lime green with loads of that characteristic inner glow. Absolutely spell binding.
PADDY: “Look! It's a card with me on it! It was taken whilst on an adventure at Veg Out Community Gardens in St Kilda. I was having a rest next to some pretty flowers. I had just been playing with some metal hoops which are great for little bears to swing around on.”
SCOUT: “Where am I, Paddy?”
PADDY: “Well, this was taken before you came to live in your forever home with Daddy and me.”
SCOUT: “Oh!” *Puts paw to mouth.*
PADDY: “This card must be from our special friend! How clever to make this card just for me! I wonder what it says. Shall we find out?”
SCOUT: “Oh yes please!” *Trembles with excitement.*
My Paddington Bear came to live with me in London when I was two years old (many, many years ago). He was hand made by my Great Aunt and he has a chocolate coloured felt hat, the brim of which had to be pinned up by a safety pin to stop it getting in his eyes. The collar of his mackintosh is made of the same felt. He wears wellington boots made from the same red leather used to make the toggles on his mackintosh.
He has travelled with me across the world and he and I have had many adventures together over the years. He is a very precious member of my small family.
Scout was a gift to Paddy from my friend. He is a Fair Trade Bear hand knitted in Africa. His name comes from the shop my friend found him in: Scout House. He tells me that life was very different where he came from, and Paddy is helping introduce him to many new experiences. Scout catches on quickly, and has proven to be a cheeky, but very lovable member of our closely knit family.
This beautiful nursery tea set comprising of a tea pot, milk jug and sugar bowl are very Art Deco. They were obviously made for the child of a very wealthy family, as the set is made of very heavy sterling silver. The hallmarks on each piece (including on the inner lip of the teapot lid) indicates that it was made in Sheffield by the well known English silversmith James Dixon of James Dixon and Sons in 1921. The pot also features an ebonised finial and handle which are affixed with tiny sterling silver screws and wingnuts, just like a real teapot!
The cups and saucers come from a beautiful nursery tea set that is made by the Shell China company in the 1910s. It features six cups, saucers (not all the set is being used today) as well as a teapot, milk jug and sugar bowl, all gilt and featuring different nursery rhymes including: “See Saw Margery Daw”, “Jack and Jill”, “This Little Pig Went to Market”, “Taffy was a Welshman”, “Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross”, “Simple Simon”, “Little Jack Horner”, “Old Mother Goose” and “I Saw a Ship a Sailing” amongst others. It is the prequel set to the Shell China nursery rhyme and faerie tale tea sets I have from the 1920s and 1930s. The designs are very Edwardian and the set is made up of smaller pieces.
Fossil earings, sterling silver, plastic, found object, 40mm x 30mm (dimensions variable, not including hooks)
To celebrate my 50th ring, I 'm hosting a special chocolate giveaway!
The first three to comment on this picture, will receive one piece of this ring.
Starting top to bottom, I 'm bringing you a fine selection of dark chocolate, milk chocolate with almonds, white chocolate with hazelnuts, almonds and raisins!
Enjoy!