You can say a lot of things about me, but one thing for sure is that I keep my word. I've put together about a dozen bags full of jewelry and am bringing them to the women's shelter on Friday. (See my May post "Pay It Forward" for the story behind it.) I can't wait to bring a holiday surprise for some unsuspecting clients! They're getting natural shell pendants, glass and/or plastic bracelets, and colorful earrings.
I like to give during the holidays, and I think I feel a lot more in the holiday spirit now that I'm doing something for others. All my Christmas and Hanukkah shopping was finished by November, so now all I've been doing is decorating and helping others get ready. But it's nice to know I'm doing something for people who wouldn't normally have all that happy of a holiday.
Here are a few of my pretty creations!
This picture is sort of bag fraud, as they're made by me and not Horsefeathers, but I liked the effect:
Here are a few bracelets that are for the young girls at the shelter:
I feel sort of like Santa Claus. This year's been a little quieter for me, despite the fact that I've been going to parties and doing more entertaining. It's been a little harder to get in the Christmas spirit for some reason, but this actually made it happen. Maybe this can be my new personal tradition!
