Birthday present for myself!
I decided to treat myself for my birthday with the Ocean Symphony Batik robe. It is truly a treat! The colors are as represented, a lovely ocean themed combination of aqua, royal blue and purple with some lighter shades. It's a joy to wear. The fabric is nice and solid, but not heavy, stiff, or flimsy like some batiks. The fit is fine and very comfortable. I am most impressed with the craftsmanship, though. Every seam is enclosed, including the pockets and front placket and shaping seams. This type of french seam will ensure that no fraying occurs. I plan to enjoy this lovely robe for a very long time. Many thanks to the artist who created this beautiful piece!
This makes a HUGE impact
This ring is LARGE. The stone is LARGE. Usually, something of this size would be too much for me, but I LOVE this ring! I've never seen anything like it with the bold size balanced by the graceful swans on both sides. This is my birthstone, so I have quite a few blue topaz rings. Often the blue can be washed out, but in this ring, I find the deepness of the blue lovely and the clarity is perfect. What a wonderful piece of art! Size was possibly .25 large, but given the heft of this ring, it's fine.
Thomas
Oct 13, 2019