Isn’t she gorgeous?! And she has a DRAGON!!!
I can’t stop looking at this silver round. It has absolutely made the transition from one year to the next more joyful.
This beauty was sent to me from a Secret Santa, as part of some @ssg-community awesomeness organized by @welshstacker. Canada Post started the holiday season by going on strike for a while at the end of November, so nothing has been fast here, and I didn't fish the package out of the mail until yesterday, New Year's Eve. But it’s actually better that it arrived when it did, as I was having a rough morning and it totally made my day.
I got a big belly laugh from the return address, and knew right away this was the package I’d been waiting for.
HA! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
Ahhhhh... I’m still laughing at that.
And then the note inside? Got me right in the heart, y’all.
I think the Discovery Fairy suits you. Writers, musicians, poets, people in tune with the world around them are on a constant journey of Discovery. The Discovery fairy holds her head high and is ready to take on all the world must throw at her.
^^ That hit home. Thank you.
Whoever sent this put a lot of thought into it. They literally made me laugh then cry. I mean, I was having a fragile mommy morning, so the tears were probably going to come at some point, but these were the best kind of tears.
So Santa S. Preston, Esquire sent me an Amy Brown silver round, complete with certificate from the “Anonymous Mint,” which I found fitting, considering the assignment.
IT’S JUST SO FREAKING BEAUTIFUL!!!
I can’t put her down. Those big angel wings? Those are the kind I sometimes feel on my back, massive ones with some feathers broken, some missing. Those are the ones I wrote of earlier this year in my poem, Growing Wings.
This is one more example to me of how much more happiness I have in my life because of being on the Steem blockchain.
Every time I look at this piece of silver a smile spreads across my face and my heart glows. I am sooooooooo grateful. So grateful. What a sweet way to start a new year.
Happy New Year to my Secret Santa, to all the stackers, and to everyone who’s on this adventure into 2019 together. May this year bring joy and abundance to us all!
Whatever happens, keep singing your song!
Peace. @katrina-ariel
Photos mine unless otherwise credited.
Author bio: Katrina Ariel is an old-soul rebel, musician, tree-hugging yogini, and mama bear to twins. Author of Yoga for Dragon Riders (non-fiction) and Wild Horse Heart (romance), she's another free-spirit swimming in the ocean of Steem.
dragon art: Liiga Smilshkalne
Such a beautifully thoughtful gift! And, I might add, quite well-suited. 😘 Happy New Year, Katrina. 💜 May your wings lift you ever higher, despite the few tattered or missing feathers. 🦋 Soar high, dear heart...
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Thank you! It's really perfect. Spreading my wings, yes. The tattered bits just add to my character. ;) Much love!
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ok that's a helluva secret santa gift, and not just because silver is always a solid investment but because it was so genuinely well thought out - and a cool piece to boot! I didn't even know that they made such interesting molds (if that's what to call it?)!! I want one! 8D
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I know, right? Yes, they make some AMAZING silver rounds. There are so many I want in my collection, but this is by far the prettiest one I have yet. :)
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Thanks to Canada Post’s strike, you greatly started your Happy new Year! YEAH! 😂
A huge hug from @amico! 🤗
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Exactly. The timing was perfect. :) Thanks for the hug!
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it was perfect for you. someone did ......... perfect.
many Hugs
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Someone did perfect. Well said, sister-auntie Snook. ;)
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Oh WOW she truly is gorgeous, but the work put into sending it to you... That's precious. (Pun intended.)
Lots of love dear Katrina!
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It really is precious, it's true. ;) Made me glow and I'm still glowing. Much love to you, sister-across-the-sea.
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That is truly a wonderful and heartfelt gift... isn’t that what giving is all about, putting thought into it?
A treasure indeed, and might I say I wouldn’t have minded such a sweet gift myself 😍
Happy New Year @katrina-ariel 🎉
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Happy New Year! I'm still amazed at how much thought was put into this. It blew my expectations out of the water and made the beginning of my year so special. I don't think my awe will wear off, either—the fairies are just so gorgeous! Wish I could clone her and send one your way. ;)
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I think you and I have similar tastes and the love for realms other than our own, lol.
Enjoy your gift, it is wonderful and I am happy it brings you such joy and enthusiasm, something that is very impotant for artists. 💕
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That’s pretty rad 👍
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Truth. ;) I love it!
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I would die if I got a gift from Ned's hair!😍💓🤣
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Right? lol! Made me laugh so hard. ;)
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Oh Amy is a friend, she makes pretty art, bit that fairy with a wee dragon is totally you. Happy New Year.
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"Oh, Amy is a friend," says Pris.
Are you kidding me? You know her? Any chance you want to pass on a message and let her know having her art in silver like this makes my heart sing? It truly does. The little dragon, the grace of the fairies, the wings... love love love.
And happiest of years to you, my friend. :)
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We are both fantasy illustrators and actually I met her in person in faerieworlds (ages ago) and we were last co-guests at faeriecon 2011. There is a "family" of illustrators / guests linked to faerieworlds and faeriecon conventions, and for me they're like my tribe. It's been a few years we don't cross paths physically but we remain on touch on networks and online of course. I agree, she's very talented and I'm happy to see her have had so much success.
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That's wonderful, Pris. I'm glad you have a family of artists that are similar to you. I'd love to see some of your work cast in silver!
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I need to put again focus on my works as illustrator, for the longest time it has been only linked to the music and was put aside a little but I am determined to paint more this year.
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You're so talented. Watching you sketch that "doodle" for @reggaemuffin at Steemfest was such a treat.
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Here on of my "fairies" to wish you luck this year :)
hahah yes I love to doodle... I'm not really that good drawing quickly but next time give me a piece of paper ;-P
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LOVE this fairie! Next time I will give you a piece of paper, for sure... or commission you for a book cover. :)
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Wow! Sooo much thought put into your secret Santa gift! That is one awesome stacker who got your name. I am sooo curious about who got who!
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I know! Whoever it was, they blew my expectations out of the water. I feel so lucky to have received such a thoughtful gift.
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Thank you for your continued support of SteemSilverGold
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Thank you for all the awesomeness and for bringing more silver into my life! ;)
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That does look really really good
The hair reference made me laugh too
Came by to wish you a wonderful 2019 <3
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Thank you! Wishing you and yours a wonderful 2019, as well!
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And that's what the #steemsilvergold community is all about....
Kudos to your SS he/she really does know how to play the game. That is an amazing piece of silver and would look great in anyone's collection. So glad it made it to you (eventually).
Happy New year 🎉🎊
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Whoever you matched me with outdid themselves. Thank you so much for this! Happy New Year!
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Wow, lucky YOU! That is a beautiful piece, and you know what, the person was right, that DOES suit you. ♥
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Thank you! Yes, they did a fantastic job and I'm so happy with it. :)
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what a beautiful coin.. matches you to a T
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Thank you! It really does.
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A great coin indeed, so lovely and shiny. It really is a great and magical start of your year. Hope your every day turns out to be this lovely and happy! Much love!
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So magical, yes. Thank you! Much love to you as well. :)
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I'm jealous😋😋🤗
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Of course you are. ;) You want your own fairie, eh?
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What a piece of beauty <3 the certificate of authenticity is cherry on the top!
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It is indeed! Thank you. :)
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That is a really beautiful coin and I love fairy and dragons and magic...a great gift from @welshstacker and so worth it my friend 🤗❤️
I'm really jelly.. So beautiful 😍
Have a wonderful day and much love 🤗
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I don't think this one came from @welshstacker, though I guess it did in some ways, as he paired me with my SS. I've been a bit jealous of your stash, my dear, so it's about time I added something exciting to mine. ;) Thanks for sharing in the excitement, much love!
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Ohh.. I missread that part with welshstacker.. Now I se he organized it not that it was from him 🙈 sorry.. My bad.. Lol
It really is a beautiful coin and thank you for sharing this happy moment with us 🤗❤️ hugs
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I'm not saying who it was but it definitely was NOT me, but I'll take credit where ever I can 😂😂😂
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Ned’s hair IS pretty amazing. And a good judge of silver as well. I’m a big fan of the Amy Brown pieces. One of the few sets I have actually considered buying in the colorized versions. Haven’t pulled the trigger on that though... they are all pretty amazing... https://www.jmbullion.com/silver/silver-rounds/amy-brown-silver-rounds/
I’m a bit partial to the Red Queen and Dragon Secrets personally... and Haunted pumpkin patch has a certain novelty too it as well. Hope you can eventually collect the whole series. Her art is pretty amazing in silver!
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Ha! How did Ned's hair get so smart? Yes, the Amy Brown pieces are stunning. I hadn't seen them before this, but just checked out the two you mentioned. I can only imagine how nice they are in the 5oz version, and the colour on those is lovely. But I'm really enamoured with the Discovery Fairy. Her grace, her little dragon, and the big wings on the angel-fairy in the front speak right to my heart. Love it! I'm still carrying it around in my pocket so I can look at it and make myself smile. ;)
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Congratulations! This post has been chosen as one of the daily Whistle Stops for The STEEM Engine!
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Thank you!
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