Monday, June 01, 2009

Blue Orb

Smiling Sally hosts a weekly BLUE MONDAY party and has the list of all the participants on her blog. Blue is such a great summer color that I know you'll see lots of great things in all different hues. Maybe next week you'll join us with some of your own blues.
I have this great blown-glass orb hanging above the sliding door to my deck. It is swirls of green and blue, and I absolutely love watching the light shine through it.It was a Christmas gift many years ago from a student, Peter Burke, who is all grown up and in college now! I know his mom picked it out, but it still reminds me of him.
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14 comments:

  1. Ronda's RantsJune 1, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    I just think it is the sweetest thought that you remember who gave it to you...I usually took my children to pick out teacher's gifts...although you are correct I did drive to the store and steer them in a certain direction!
    It is beautiful!

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  2. xinexJune 1, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Isn't that sweet? Having that orb to remind you of a student after all these years is priceless!...Christine

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  3. AnonymousJune 1, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    a perfect holiday gift for a geograpy teacher! ~Kari

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  4. SmilingSallyJune 1, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    I love those colors combined to create a movement. There's a watering orb that's being sold to automatically water potted plants. It looks similar, but has a long stick=thingy to bury in the dirt. Thank you for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.

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  5. The Raggedy GirlJune 1, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    That is so beautiful. Ya'll have a great day!

    The Raggedy Girl

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  6. JoyceJune 1, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Great blue that comes with fond memories:)
    Joyce

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  7. Mary BergfeldJune 1, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    What a lovely remembrance. I'm sure you enjoy all that is associated with the memory. Have a wonderful day.

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  8. KnittyJune 1, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Very pretty. I have a few watering globes for plants that resemble that. Maybe they can be next Monday's post. ;)

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  9. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerJune 1, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    ooh I bet it is pretty when it catches the sun! Happy Blue Monday ~ Susan

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  10. pamJune 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    That looks like one I have. I love blown glass...I'm trying to figure out how to hang them with fishing wire in a way that will only highlight the glass ornaments....like they're just hanging in the air.

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  11. The Quintessential MagpieJune 1, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Elizabeth, I love those orbs! There was once a studio in St. Augustine where they blew those, and I loved to go in there and look through each of the marvelous colors. Love your blue one!

    Happy Blue Monday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  12. Barb June 1, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Elizabeth, such pretty colors...awesome! Happy Blue Monday.

    Barb

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  13. imjacobsmomJune 1, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    Now that was a thoughtful gift. The gift that keeps on giving...LOL! ~ Robyn

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  14. ItaJeffJune 2, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    It's so beautiful..love it.

    Lots of luv,
    Ita

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