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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Animal Wednesday....It's a Mim Day!


I had intended to do an Animal Wedneday Post with my beloved Feral Furballs....(as I have cat-feeding duties this week).....but, of course, it's raining today....so it looks like my brood won't show up until the rain stops.  But, I was in luck - because a package arrived from Mim and she came to my rescue!  I bought another of her magical paper mache bowls....and inside - was one of Mim's "Famous Fish" cards!  Isn't it gorgeous! 


As I began to unwrap my package... I couldn't help but notice how Mim had wrapped my purchase in protective layers of PURPLE and PINK!  And...had also included this wonderful ornament (complete with favourite Hummingbirds, hearts and lilac colours).....

Gosh, I almost hated to undo the ribbons and unwrap the package......  but, as I knew what was inside, I succumbed and here it is...


I LOVE THIS BOWL!  It is magical and musical (if you look closely, there are musical notes meandering throughout the bowl) and it makes me happy! When Mim posted it on her Etsy site....I KNEW it had to be mine!  Thank you for parting with it! 
Tomorrow - a sunny day...so I will have more Animal Thursday photos!  Until then, enjoy the "Mim Fishies" and HAW to all!
Love,
♥ Robin ♥

35 comments:

  1. Oh what a gorgeous bowl.. no wonder you wanted it. and her card is so cute..so Mim. I love how she packaged it up too.

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  2. What a colour,that makes you happy even on a drippy day ;)))
    The bowl reminds me of Capri where they did the Davidoff commercial for Cool Water.
    GORGEOUS is it and has found the right Home,enjoy!!!!
    xxxMar and a big wet one from your Mr.B

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  3. I covet that bowl!! I have to remember to ask her what gold paint she uses. It's amazing!
    She does package things in a very special way. Even at YART, remember??

    I hope the sun DOES shine for you and the kitties today!

    xoxo
    Lo♥♥

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  4. The bowl is certainly beautiful...

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  5. lovely bowl. it is magical. and the fish is cute too. oh, they had a debate in my poetry group as to whether i should call the cats in my poet "wild" or "feral" and I thought you called your guys wild so I stuck with that. I suppose feral is more correct.

    Love, Suki

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  6. That Mim is simply amazing. :) I LOVE that fishie, and your bowl is very beautiful. Guess what? We actually have SUNSHINE today. I have been outside marveling at it, and just came in to get some iced tea! Weeeee! Have a great week, my friend! xoxo Pam

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  7. Yay! How beautiful... and is the bowl for the fish to swim in??? HAW! xo

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  8. Cris, yes, everything Mim does really is wonderful! Her bowls are stunning...I have two now and once gave one as a gift...

    It is fun to know so many talented artists - and that includes YOU, my friend!

    Hugs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  9. Ah, Cher Beaudor... you are right! The blue IS like the blue of Capri....I'll bet you uwould like to jump into those turquoise waters and splash about! Merci Beaucoup for that "big wet one"! I felt it!

    Love,

    ♥ Tante Robin ♥

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  10. Dear BS,

    Yes, our Mim is wonderful! Love the golden insides of this bowl...(my own "Golden Bowl" so to speak!)

    No sun here....it tried...but failed to appear..still, it isn't raining! Hope YOU have sun!

    Muwah!

    ♥ LS ♥

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  11. Dear Jinksy, I am always happy when you come to visit....it's an instant link with Tessa and you.....

    Sending you many hugs across the Atlantic!

    Always,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  12. Suki, I guessed you would like this bowl...when Mim first posted it....I just HAD to buy it....magically compelled!

    As to "my" Ferals - well, they are wild (sort of).....to most....but not to me....they rub against me, let me pet them and meow most insistently for their food!

    Sending you and Bibitty many, many hugs! Let's talk soon!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  13. Pamee....ok..stop gloating because you have sun!!!! You are making Enid and Zombie Bunny jealous! Haha!

    Have a glorious weekend! I hope Spring stays where you are...we MIGHT have some sun by the weekend....I live in hope!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  14. Ah, T et D,

    Actually, it's now my "Ring" Bowl...because of the golden rings that encircle it! Plus. Mim had added musical notes throughout....you will see when you come visit... I think Wotan and the "Gang" would covet it!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  15. I am so glad you got it! And of course I packaged it with you in mind and knew that you would recognize that. It's a wonderful bowl for a wonderful lady.
    Hugs and kisses xoxo mim

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  16. That is a lovely bowl - gifts can be magical.

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  17. Yay you found me. so glad to see you are still very much part of the bloggy 'gang'. hows work going? soooo glad to be back. huggles xxxx

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  18. A gorgeous bowl! It is, indeed magical.

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  19. what a gorgeous bowl - i am completely envious!! mim is SO talented!! lucky you dear robin - an inspired choice!

    i am off now to see what i missed in your previous post.....

    xxoo

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  20. what could be better than coming here, finding mim under the sheets (hahaha, not really, but do you remember that game?!), and then seeing all these comments from wonderful people and yours back?

    no doubt you will love this bowl forever more, robin!

    love
    kj

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  21. I loved this bowl when I first saw it on etsy as well. It fits you, Robin, and I'm glad you've got it. That wonderful blue is your colour...I feel I could get lost in it.

    Isn't it great to have such talented friends. When I need a gift, I know I can go to any number of sites and get something unique!!

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  22. Hi Robin!

    I have no idea why your posts are not showing up on my dashboard---not ignoring, but the fool Blogger is about to make me pull out my bleached hair! ACK!
    Lovely things indeed, and the bowl, oh my, exceptional both in color and design!
    Forgive my absence.....

    XXOO~~
    Anne

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  23. Robin, would your bowl be what's called a singing bowl?

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  24. CS...yes, there is something magical about certain bowls....and Mim is a true "sorcercess" when it come to creating them! How are you? You have been very quiet in the blogging world....

    Thinking of you...

    Hugs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  25. Hello Spicy Jossie... glad to see you back.
    Keep in touch!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  26. Ah, Tess... YOU UNDERSTAND how some things just ARE magical....and to "own" them makes one feel happier!

    Hey....Opera season begins in three weeks! We are having the BEST "Ring" in 25 years!! Do youy think I am excited? Ha-ha!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  27. Dearest Twin....are you home from your SA Adventures? What a glorious trip! Thank you for taking me along....it has been thrilling!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  28. Hey there KJB...always a treat when you "find me"! I don't have to tell you how special Mim's art is....

    MUWAH! Always!

    ♥ Cupcake ♥

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  29. Marion, yes.... I feel we are so akin in many things.... you understand me...and vice-versa.... what a gift that is! Although Lilac is my favourite colour, I have always been swept into Mim's shade of blue.....I love it so!

    Hugs and love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  30. Anne...my blonde comerade! Nothing to forgive! Blogger has been testing my patience for months! (Do you think he has something against Blondes?) I am always thrilled to see you come visit....as for my blog-roll availablity - only a few seemd to have figured it out.... (but not me)!

    Hugs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  31. SNOW! Have you had your surgery? I hope all went well....I have been (well, you know what) for you!

    Don't know if this IS a singing bowl.....BUT...it sings for me!

    Sending many hugs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  32. Robin, a singing roll is a specific kind of Tibetan Buddhist bowl that makes tones that some people use as an aid to meditation.

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  33. "Singing roll," ha, although that might be nice too. Every time you bit into one, it would make lovely tones to enhance your gustatory experience.

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  34. I just love Mim's bowls! And I agree it was so pretty when wrapped. Almost to pretty to take it off. Enjoy your magical bowl:)

    ♥♥♥
    >M<

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  35. Snow - your "singing roll" comment made me laugh out loud! You didn't mention your surgery.... but I am still thinking of you and sending the most positive, healing thoughts.

    Hugs to you, my friend!

    ♥ Robin ♥

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