Talented Friends

May 7th, 2009

I am so fortunate to have such amazingly creative friends. And not only are my friends creative, but they are kind and generous. My friend Jill, whom I have known since junior high, makes beautiful jewelry. This week she surprised me with a gorgeous necklace made of faceted aquamarines and a hand-hammered clasp, as well as two pair of earrings, one made with blue topaz (which also happens to be my birthstone) and the other with aquamarines. And just like that I have my something new and something blue! I can scarcely believe how lucky I am. I really wish I could take a photo that does these pieces justice.   

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Submitted by Melentine (not verified) on Sun, 05/10/2009 - 18:50.

Hi, Melissa.

I found your blog when I was searching for my name, which is, unfortunately for me, unusual. I had hoped to find the origin of the name, but found your sweet story. Lest you think Melentine is simply an invention of your sweetheart, it's actually my name. I was named after my aunt Melentine, my mother's sister. The "tine" (in our case) is pronounced "teen."

Much luck to you.

Melentine

Submitted by Melentine (not verified) on Sun, 05/10/2009 - 18:50.

Hi, Melissa.

I found your blog when I was searching for my name, which is, unfortunately for me, unusual. I had hoped to find the origin of the name, but found your sweet story. Lest you think Melentine is simply an invention of your sweetheart, it's actually my name. I was named after my aunt Melentine, my mother's sister. The "tine" (in our case) is pronounced "teen."

Much luck to you.

Melentine