Thursday, March 10, 2011

Wishful thinking ...

Today is Pomme's fifth birthday. 


Pomme is the grandson of 'Papsea,' who organises mighty big yacht races all around the world. Pomme is also my godson, and loves bobbing up and down in the waves. Indeed, he is an intrepid sailor always ready to discover new lands.



Seeing there's a big birthday out there on the high seas, it seemed fitting that for Wishcasting Wednesday (Yes I am aware that it's Thursday today, but wanting it finished for yesterday was a severe case of wishful thinking ;-), I wish to give my first little sailboat* to Pomme.


It's not just any sailboat. Although… it might not win the America's Cup … being paper maché 'n' all. However, woven into its billowy sails are magical dreams that sail out into the air ahead of you with the gentle puff of each and every tiny zephyr.


On the great big ocean of life, Pomme, may you find the confidence to ride each big wave, navigate uncharted lands and always arrive safely home to shore.


 avec tout mon amour

Marraine
 Ange
* find out more about the sail boat template and links to Ann Wood Handmade at this post
Thank you Ann :)

19 comments:

  1. Ange,
    I love this little sailboat. Love the lettering on the gossamer sail... the script, the placement of letters in the DREAMS 05, and the uncial DREAM in tone on tone... love, love, love! What type of paint did you use to do the lettering on this light fabric, may I ask? I am sure Pomme will love his gift!
    Helen

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  2. Well look! Another thing you are fabulous at! Will it never end???
    Love it my friend - and what a lucky little one to have you in his life~
    xx

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  3. Lovely gift. And beautiful pictures of it too. As you wish for yourself, I wish for you too. Jacs x

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  4. Lucky pomme! With a name like that he's sure to sail far!
    Bon weekend mon amie
    Sharon
    xx

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  5. Ange...it is wonderful! What a lucky boy he is to have such a beautiful object to treasure. Well done you!!

    Best wishes to the birthday boy :)

    Jeanne xx

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  6. its a perfect boat for the owl and the pussycat
    even tho it isn't pea greeen ...maybe theirs was meant to be a sea green boat!

    she's yar. (see The Philadelphia Story, 1940 "It means, easy to handle, quick to the helm, fast, right. Everything a boat should be".)

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  7. Such a beautiful boat - that can only take you on the most wonderful journeys!

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  8. You're sailboats are so cute Ange... I love them... [ie last post too]

    Make me one to sail over your way!!! got to get out of here before winter hits.. hehehehe

    ciao xxxx Julie

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  9. What a lovely boat- ready for adventure. I bet he will be thrilled Ange, it is truly beautiful, love all the detail.

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  10. Always thoughtful dear Ange. Beautiful gift. xx

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  11. Hi Ange, me again, sending a little Blog Love your way....http://collageoflife-henrqs.blogspot.com/2011/03/blog-love-pass-it-on.html

    Best wishes for a wonderful weekend...

    Jeanne xx

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  12. it is indeed a wishing boat
    a beautiful boat
    a special gift
    tra la, wonderful!

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  13. Too bad I've closed the baby making factory or I'd have you as the godmother of one of my productions. That's the cutest sailboat, Ange. :)

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  14. What a wonderful boat and a treasure for your little one!

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  15. im sure riding the waves and navigating uncharted territory will be much easier with you as one of his anchors.
    ~laura xx

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  16. I can imagine setting this boat a-sail the high seas, steering my dreams! Lovely work Ange, and another great post.

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  17. Bonjour bel Ange!
    Je te rejoins à tire-d'aile ... :-) donne-moi de tes nouvelles. Et comment va Pomme? Et Papsea? Sont-il arrivés à bon port?

    Ces jolies coques sont magnifiques !

    Pleins de bisous chocolatés!
    Lise

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  18. oooh I don't know how you fit it in! How beautiful :) I am here catching up with art, life and blog-land having been on a wild art residency and dealing with crazy family dramas. Here's hoping you are well :)

    Amelia.x

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Can't think of a famous quote that says 'communication makes the world go round' so you 'll just have to get my clumsy way of putting it instead ;-) Your comments are precious. Thanks for dropping by!