Christmas Wishes

 

It feels like Christmas came knocking too soon. 

I got to Cebu 9 days ago and have been channeling the holiday spirit with traditions that I grew up with. One of them is the  9-day dawn mass called Simbang Gabi. I've also been hitting the social scene quite heavily which has caused my missing 4 of those 9 days. Gliceria, my late grandmother, wouldn't have approved but she didn't christen me her ambassadress of goodwill for nothing. 

I also came home to a lovely birthday surprise. 

 They grandly heralded my 35th birthday. 

 I am overwhelmed
by the sweetness and warmth from family and friends.

 

 They are the precious gems of my life

 and my lucky charms.

 From our home to yours,

May your Christmas be laced with 

love, warmth, peace, and good tidings!

All photos from Christies

picture 1: broche art deco "marteau" emeraudes, email et diamants, par van cleef & arpels

picture 2: a collection of five colored glass witch's balls, 19th century

picture 3: a silver, gold and multi-gem (coral, malachite,rock crystal)"christmas box", by cartier

picture 4: gillespie's syndrom, arman

picture 5: emerald and diamond art deco ring

picture 6: emerald and diamond ear pendants

picture 7: antique bloodstone, diamond and enamel bonbonniere

The following photos have been in my archives for awhile. I took them in West Palm Beach and Miami last Christmas but it was Mrs. Limestone's frings that reminded me of the swans.

 Delano Hotel Lobby

 

 Objects in the Loft

DIY awesomeness-Mrs. Limestone's Frings

 

 

photo from Christie's 

One of my best friends, Marylou Ang, sent our family this wonderful Christmas DVD by Andrea Bocelli and David Foster. It has been on repeat for most of the day, definitely a must add to your library.