Gifts

Just look at this beauty . . . an original Mabel Lucie Attwell Money box. There it was in the window of one of Rochester's antique shops. Unfortunately there were not nearly enough pennies in the pixie purse to buy it so I tried to forget it. Of course, I causally mentioned it to the other half who, although appreciates lovely and unusual things, has been known to mutter about the house being full of "pointless objects". However, he willingly came and admired it with me and without any persuasion on my part, did a deal with the man in the shop and "Voila!" –it's mine. A totally unexpected gift from the very, very lovely Roland and I promise not to moan too much about cooking your tea in future. I'm very lucky, I know, and I get a warm feeling every time I look at it.

Today I was very touched that Alexei, very thoughtfully, bought me a flower ring back from his school trip, also: a tiny cuddly bush-baby for himself and a large plastic sword. What a lot for £5! By all accounts, the museum shop did very well today and the mini bush-babies were very popular, especially with the boys which surprised me a bit. Actually, I shouldn't be surprised because Alexei's friend came for a sleepover recently clutching a giant Tardis stuffed to the gills with tiny teddies which was not at all what I expected it to contain.

So as I'm feeling joyful, here's a happy drawing of Elfie from this weeks drawings. It hasn't got a title yet so if anyone feels inspired to think of one, I will send the first numbered print off the pixie press to the winner of the best title. 

Comments

[Mrs Bun]

What a sensational find. I wouldn't have been able to stop thinking about it either.

Lisa

[Beth B.]

Love the money box - what a score! Love your new Elfie drawing too; how about this for a title: Elfie dreams of flying

Love your blog and your creativity!

Beth B.

[Lesley]

That money box is something special. Lucky you!!

[Julie]

I love the new drawing. Beautiful!

[JoAnn]

How about - "Here Comes the Sun" - I just adore that drawing.

And the little money box -how very special.

[bakeandsewblog]

Morning Sunshine

[sam]

How about "Higher, higher!" or "I can go higher than you!" I like that one, it could either be Elfie talking to the sun, or the sun talking to Elfie. Beautiful picture by the way.

[rebecca thorne]

Hello sunshine or swing to the sun xxx

[Sarah]

I showed your beautiful picture to my little girl and she said "wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"

[Twiggy]

Lovely money box. Your drawing is beautiful as usual, how about, Up, up and away!
Twiggy x

[Vanessa]

I adore the Money Box, how lucky are you!

I love your drawing and the 1st thing that sprung to mind was 'Looking On!'

Vanessa x

[donna]

What a wonderful gift, you are a lucky girl.

My 9 year old who is a roughy, toughy, boysie, boy absolutely adores teddies and soft cuddly toys, sweet isn't it?

[karen]

I really love the illustration my suggestions are

"Good Morning Sunshine"

"Up, up and Away" and

"Rise and Shine"

[Michele]

I think that utterly gorgeous money box would have earned a lot of Brownie points!!!
I dream of tins like that.... no honestly!!!

Peebo! Sorry not feeling terribly inspirational today.. I think you have had some great suggestions that I cannot match..

Michele x

[midge]

That money box::wow, you lucky duck!
And, your illustration is divine, I thought " just feeling the wind in my wings"

[bonnie barrasso]

Love your little drawing....how bout "Up, Up and Away"....that's what I feel when I look at it. Good luck, bonnie

[Lydia]

Flying forward!

Look the money box- what a score:)

[Lydia]

Oops! Meant -'love' the money box. :D

[Clare Powell]

Ooh what a lovely moneybox you lucky thing! Our stalls are near eachother at the V and H fair, looking forward to meeting you.

[Jayne]

The money box is fabulous & the picture is lovely. The first thing I thought when I saw it was imagining the little pixie shouting "Weeeee" as the swing goes higher & higher!

Jayne

[Wendy Parke]

I am SOOOOOO envious. I had one of those biscuit tin/money boxes as a child, given to me in the war as there weren't Easter Eggs. In recent years I have been on the lookout for one but don't know if I could afford one even if I was lucky enough to find one. It was lovely to see your picture of it.So many happy memories