I love what I do!!! Read on about a Special Gift!

The following is a wonderful post written by my friend Deb Kennedy from Retreat! She had a special project for me. I was honored to be able to create this special gift - read on . . .

I think it's probably safe to share this now... 

I've been waiting until this gift makes its way to someone,

because I don't want to ruin the surprise! 

But I'm dying to share it - so, here goes:

That sweet beachy-looking box above is headed to Texas.

Inside is a special gift...

I went on a treasure hunt a while back, to find charms. 

Special charms, each with a special meaning.

I saved them up and then asked my friend Patricia

to use them to create a special piece of jewelry.

Patricia owns Tippy Stockton Custom Jewelry,

and she is a GENIUS!

This is the very special necklace that she created!

I am just so incredibly moved that my friend took my wish,

combined it with her talent and imagination,

and came up with something so perfect. 

I could not love it more!

It's silver with pearls, and aquamarine that looks just like sea glass.

All of the silver charms I gave her are included, 

and each has a special meaning. The little paper tag tells what the meanings are on one side, and on the other side, it says 

'Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue.'
I packaged it up nestled in a seashell.

You see, I had Patricia create this for Ashley,

the darling girl who is about to become our fourth daughter.

She's marrying our son on Friday of this week!

Joel & Ashley will be flying to Maui,

and saying their vows on the beach.

All of their family members will watch on a live webcam, 

because this wedding is about them. 

I love the idea. It's just kind of hard to NOT be there!

At all three of our daughters' weddings, 

I created the decor and flowers.

Wrapped in the stem of each of my daughters' bridal bouquets,

I placed some charms and a note to them. They still have them.

Since I can't do that for sweet Ashley,

I am sending this necklace instead.

A gift from Mom to Daughter,

for her wedding.

A day that I hope will be one more happy memory

that she can treasure always.
{and if she doesn't see this post before it arrives,
it should be a great surprise!}

Thank you SO MUCH, Patricia, for helping me do this!

My friends, if you want a custom creation for a bride

or a beautiful piece of ready-made jewelry for yourself,

please visit Patricia!

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{Images Debi Ward Kennedy; all rights reserved}