Friday, May 23, 2014

Cranberry Swan


You know, life is filled with unexpected surprises, some that really warm the heart in an extra special way.

Last weekend, my  friend, Sharon, and I went to a yard sale.


There was a very exquisite cranberry glass swan among the many treasures.

Since cranberry glass is one of my favorite collections, that swan made me swoon.




However, the price was a bit high for my budget and, admittedly, I really don't "need" another piece for the collection (even though more may be wanted! ha)


Last night, after a book club meeting, my friend handed me a bag and said inside was something I'd enjoy.







Then she said goodnight and ran to her car.


Once inside my own car, I read a really beautiful note that she wrote. 

Then, inside the brown paper bag, there was a box wrapped in pink paper with white polka dots, topped with a lovely pink bow.




  Of course, pink is my favorite color!

Inside  the box was, you guessed it, the delicate and truly breathtaking pink cranberry glass swan!

A friend who does something like that makes life truly extra special. 

I mean, it wasn't even my birthday or any other occasion!


 Of course,  I cherish the swan, too.

WHAT WAS THE LAST "AH-HA" MOMENT YOU EXPERIENCED?

12 comments:

Hindustanka said...

That was so nice of her to fullfill your little wish! Friends are for these moments too.. The cranberry swan is lovely and delicate.
Have a nice weekend Susan!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

What a great friend! It's a beautiful piece and I can't think of anyone who would enjoy it more then you! When I arrived home from TX, my daughter Sara had bought me some groceries and left me a card telling me what a great Mom I am. It just warmed my heart!

Nellie said...

You've a wonderful, thoughtful friend! That is affirmation that you are the same kind of friend, too. Happy Friday!

The Old Parsonage said...

What a sweet gesture! I agree with Nellie - you are the same kind of friend!

Happy Holiday weekend!

Leann

diane.stetson said...

What a pretty swan to add to your collection. I'm sure you enjoyed opening that special gift very much. Have a great weekend.

Gina @ VictorianWannaBe said...

Hi Susan,
Your swan is so pretty! Remember I told you I had seen some miniature clay flower pots? Well, I figured out where they were. They have them at Michael's in the clay pot section.
Have a great weekend,
Gina

Valerie said...

What a lovely friend and a lovely piece! Just beautiful. Blessings and Sunshine, Valerie

AdelaidesCorner said...

What a great friend and this was nice to read about. The swan is beautiful.
Barb

KathyB. said...

I have seen such glass pieces but never this color. It IS beautiful and of course your sweet friend knew you had to have it. Good friends know these things. What a blessing she is, and I suspect you are to her.

Gosia said...

Your friend is really nice a nd swan I like it

Susan said...

A warm welcome to Amanda Mercuri, whose blog has the same name!

She is this blog's latest follower. I think Amanda is from Brazil.

Hope you stop by often, Amanda. Susan

Chatty Crone said...

Oh I am so happy for you. I love the swan and if I had seen it I would have thought of you!

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