Showing posts with label coronation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coronation. Show all posts

June 25, 2024

Gifts From A Friend...


I'm not sure my friend would like to be named, so I'll keep that to myself unless she says differently. A package arrived yesterday from England. She'd warned me to expect an overseas package, but didn't tell me any more than that, fearing I might guess what was coming.

Imagine my delight when I opened the package and found a box containing this gorgeous coronation cup commemorating Charles' ascending to the throne. Do you see why this it's perfect for me? I noticed immediately. ACORNS!...and I love the color green, too!

As if that wouldn't have been a wonderful gift in itself, there was more! She also sent a new kitchen apron and a matching tea towel. They're both baking themed, and I just giggled with glee. I actually wore the apron as I cooked dinner last night. 

The apron and tea towel were designed for Victoria Eggs™, and they're just the most appropriate gifts for this rising baker. (snort)


Thank you, dear J. I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate your friendship and generous heart. I love all my gifts and will treasure them always - along with the other surprises you've gifted me over the years. You're simply the best!

July 26, 2013

Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Exhibit...

There is a new exhibit at Buckingham Palace featuring the garments and gems
worn by Queen Elizabeth II for her coronation in 1953. The exhibit will be open
from July 27 until September 29, 2013. This will be a stunning display!
Embroiderers from the Royal School of Needlework expended over 3500 hours
creating the robe which the Queen wore to travel from the Westminster Abbey to
Buckingham Palace. The pictures of the gown take my breath away. I can only
imagine how much more stunning it must be when seen in the same room.
In addition to all the embroidered pieces, the exhibit will include the Diamond Diadem
(the name of the crown), which was previously worn by King George IV for his 1821
coronation. There are other gems on display, including some as large as pigeon's eggs!

If you'd like to read an entire article about the exhibit, you can click here. I'll have
to imagine how beautiful everything will be. I so wish I could be there in person.
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