Friday, September 24, 2010

Practical Magic - "The Man I Wished For"

I'm posting my Practical Magic Blog Party post a day early so that my sister in South Africa can see it on the proposed date (the 25th).
One of my favorite parts of the movie was when a young Sally stirs up a spell to attract a man that could never exist (at least she thought so).  Years later, he walks into her life and delivers the line "I wished for you too".
It made me think about when I was young and dreamy, wishing for my Prince Charming.
Well, I met said Prince when I was 16, only didn't realize he was The One until I was 18. Married him at 20 and have been by his side for 33 years.
So this is my magic I have conjured up to celebrate the love of my life, the answer to my wishes.

I beaded this frame to hold of picture of Sweety when I first met him - back in our hippy days.


I added symbols of our life and our love. This Celtic Knot represents the ties that have bound us through the years- Our children, our home, our extended families and such.



The sun and the moon represent the  fact that we are basically opposites. He's a big city boy, I'm a country girl, he likes action movies, I'm into Jane Austen, he's very focused and driven, and I'm creative and spacey.


The Labyrinth represents the path that we have walked together. Lots of twists and turns, but no dead ends.


And the Key shows that he was able to unlock my heart and that it belongs only to him.

I never had to resort to a spell to bring me my Sweety. We found each other on our own, but there is definitely some kind of magic out there that is responsible for taking 2 people who are so different and making them love each other so much.

40 comments:

  1. This is beautiful! Thanks for following my blog - Ivory Pumpkin. What is the name of your Etsy store. I would love to stop by. P.S. I'm following you too now!

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  2. Not that is some awesome bead work. Very nice!

    Peace,
    Chris.......

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  3. That is lovely

    I too met my prince charming at 16 - we will be married 25 years next year.

    Love Leanne

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  4. i absolutely love that movie! i watch it every chance i get... i love what you did with the frame, beautiful work!

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  5. so romantic it gives me gooseflesh :D

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  6. What a sweet sweet blog! Happy PRACTICAL Magic Hop! Vieunerose.blogspot.com

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  7. oh, how I loved that spell as well!

    very beautiful beadwork! you make faboulus stuff

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  8. wow...what a great work...it's really beautiful

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  9. Love the embellishments especially the flying heart in the upper left corner. Are they scrapbook embellishments? Your frame is beautiful! Happy Practical Magic Day!

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  10. Oh oh oh my that is stunning..what beautiful work you do...wow!! I loved this post...so beautiful! Sending Breakfast brownies your way! Come pop by my party!
    Blessings, Sarah

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  11. What a beautiful post and beautiful beading. I love all the symbolism of your wonderful life together.

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  12. Thank you for your "Practical Magic Party" post!

    Gentle hugs,
    Being Sweet Aunt Bridget, for the day
    :-)

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  13. Your Beading is Absolutely Beautiful! Thank you so Much for Sharing!
    Hugs
    Jill

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  14. Wow - fabulous beading and a lovely story note! Join us too us for more Practical Magic at Practical Magic - How To Make A Magic Wand
    http://lenorita-lenoramoore.blogspot.com/2010/09/practical-magic-blogparty-2010.html

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  15. I wasn't lucky enough to find my one until I was 21 and already had a daughter, but when you find him (with or without spells) that is the true magic!
    And by the way, that is my favorite part of the movie!!
    I am following you now, because your bead work is AMAZING!

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  16. What a fabulous way of honouring someone who's obviously brought you so much happiness in life; beautiful work Cenya :-)

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  17. This frame is so beautiful and I love all the symbolism in your post, my link has not been added yet but feel free to stop by at
    faeriesagekitchen.blogspot.com, there is a quesion up there about sybolism and I would love you to post your opinion!

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  18. Amazing beadwork! LOVE the meaning behind it!
    Thanks for sharing the little bit of witch in you!

    -Blanche

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  19. Thank you for having me over to your blog party! That frame you created is spectacular!

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  20. That beaded frame is just amazing. Such a romantic post!

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  21. What a fantastic tribute to your sweetie and your marriage. I just love this! Beautifully done.

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  22. What a beautiful love story. Thank you so much for sharing something so deeply personal and romantic! The frame you created is gorgeous.

    Please feel free to fly over and visit with me:

    http://faeriemooncreations.blogspot.com/2010/09/because-theres-little-witch-in-every.html

    Theresa

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  23. Wow... your beading is breathtaking! Your story is wonderful. It is easy to see you are still IN LOVE with your man... maybe even more than the day you discovered it! So happy to hear your meanings of the embellishments on the frame - it makes your creation into a treasure! I'm now a follower so I can come visit and see some more!
    hugs and blessings from Australia,
    Pauline

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  24. What amazing beadwork! I love looking at it but I don't have the patience. More into stringing and wirework.

    Be sure to stop by for my giveaway
    http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/

    Brightest Blessings!

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  25. I am so glad that I joined this party! I feel enchanted by every eye catching blogspot.
    and now I have seen the most lovely bead work ever in my life! It is a gift to be able to take your beauty and propagate it continually in your work!

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  26. What a sweet post. You two have found true magic. The frame is great. Love the Celtic knot.
    Spells and Wishes,
    Wendy from Wonderland

    ....fly by for more magic and a giveaway

    http://candydelane.typepad.com/curiosities/2010/09/practical-magic-party-2010.html

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  27. How absolutely delightful and what a beautiful piece of work, you are so talented Cenya XX

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  28. How beautiful and touching, both the frame and your story! And how lucky you are to still have your Prince Charming after all these years.

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  29. What a beautiful creation, thanks for sharing it us with us party goers

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  30. Your frame is truly a piece of artwork. I love the symbols, the colors, the form. Most of all, I love the story behind it -- thanks for sharing!

    -- Birgit

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  31. Such a beautiful story and beaded frame!

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  32. Wonderful party post. Love your beaded designs! Brightest Blessings!

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  33. Your artwork is beautiful and perfectly detailed in the story of two people united in love. Thanks for sharing it.
    ~^..^~ * Annabelle

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  34. really nice bead work glad I stopped by!

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  35. wonderful post! love your story. and WOWZA!! Can you EVER BEAD GIRL!! what a gorgeous frame, well worthy to hold a photo of your life's partner!!
    Peace,
    Susan

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  36. Oh my goodness! this brought tears to my eyes!!!
    I love how you put the symbolic meanings in this!
    Bravo! this is awesome!!
    congratulations on finding your amas veritas!

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  37. great party post. Love your frame.

    Thank you very much for sharing your time and talents with us.

    Brightest Blessings,
    Penny

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  38. That is real magic- I love your story and your beautiful frame. x

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