I am very happy to report that the ‘odd ball’ of my post earlier this week is now winging its way to Germany. Fantastic!
There is something very satisfying about sharing objects of beauty with people who really appreciate them. It is great that we have been able to find this small space, tear out the bar that was in here until mid April, find some stock and get our shop open in such a short space of time. I am really happy that we have managed to do this in Croatia as well, things take time here – all things! Polako, polako (slowly, slowly) is so commonly heard here, but I am yet to hear anyone uttering the word brzo (fast).
But, best of all must be our small jewellery table/workshop. It is fantastic to have Adolf creating jewellery again after a break – we were in Scotland for most of last year, a month in Nepal and then 3 months with our family and friends in New Zealand.
I love to watch as the tiny filigree pieces are twirled, twisted, fired and beaten into something wonderful. I constantly marvel at the patience and passion that is involved in creating each of the pieces that we have in our store.
We have had some wonderful customers & conversations this week. For me part of the appeal of a retail space is the chance for interacting with people from all over the world. I must be a people person, although friends will probably warn you to keep well away until I have had at least one morning coffee – maybe two.
It is great to share a snippet of the creation process with those that are interested. I love to see the awe in children’s faces if Adolf happens to be using fire to solder some pieces together. Most of all I love the chance to share my lovely husbands fantastic skill & his passion for filigree/creating.