We had very special Christmas card this year from our beloved follower Seaside Karen, who two years ago entrusted us her wonderous knitted nativity, in memory of Nigel’s many nightly vigils outside the now defunct MotorWorld, back in the homeland.
We have never ever been sent a hand painted card before, so you can just imagine how emotional its opening was, I’m not embarrassed to admit there that there were a not a few unfettered, manly sniffs wiped away.
Seaside Karen (because she lives by the sea, of which we are so jealous) had painted us a view of her favourite beach hut and as if that wasn’t enough, she’d cut two doors in said hut to reveal a row of beach huts that it’s part of, in the snow. It was all just toooooooooo romantic and special for words.
The card is now kept safe in our treasure box, but it will be put out every Christmas from henceforth, it means so much. Being by the sea on Christmas or Boxing Day has always been one of our long felt wants for years, perhaps Karen’s card will turn out to be a talisman for the future!
What can we say, except “Thank you Karen” ……..we absolutely adore it, the sentiment and kind thought will just keep giving. Thank you xxxx
4 comments:
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What an amazing Christmas card!! And a wonderfully thoughtful and imaginative gift.
(Mrs. G - it reminded me of a certain squeaky pop poster.)
Seaside Karen, you are very talented.
What a gorgeous card, definitely one to keep. We walked to the beach on Boxing Day & New Year’s Day, we’re lucky we can do that.
Michele
Oh my goodness I’m so honoured to receive a mention on your blog!
I’ve been sat painting again today, and feel so very blessed to live with the sea on our doorstep after years and years of wishing it to be so. You are very very welcome to come and share the magic with us anytime xxx
Oh my - what a delight. It is beautiful Karen. I do love a beach hut. We hired one for a week when were on lovely seaside holiday years ago - it was an absolute delight. JantheFan x
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