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Easter Gifts for the Chapel, Amazing Jewelry & Wonderful Felt Woodland Creatures!!
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- čas přidán 24. 04. 2022
- Join us this week on the terrace for part 2 of our Easter gift opening...
In 'Cadeaux at the Chateau', all of the inhabitants of the Chateau de Lalande gather together to open beautiful gifts that people have sent from all over the world. All of the monetisation from these videos will be donated to a different charity each month. CZcams earnings fluctuate wildly each month, as ad revenue changes throughout the year. Here are the charities that we've donated to so far:
July 2020:
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I used to show the gifts as part of ' @The Chateau Diaries ' episodes, but you're all so very generous that we have many gifts, and if we spent the episodes opening them, we wouldn't be able to show you other aspects of chateau life! So, for those of you who enjoy watching presents being opened, and as a way to thank those of you who were kind enough to send them, I've made this new channel. Every week we will film your beautiful gifts whilst enjoying afternoon tea or aperitif together.
It is very important to me that you know that we in no way expect anyone to send us gifts. I would like to go further than that and add that, if doing so will put you in any financial difficulty whatsoever, please, please do not send us anything. Knowing that you join us by watching 'The Chateau Diaries' gives us all an enormous boost. But for those of you who have sent these incredibly thoughtful gifts, I hope that seeing us open them gives you a fraction of the joy that you've given us 💖💖💖
If you would like to see more of our life at the chateau, please go to our main 'Chateau Diaries' channel:
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that jewelry you received from New Mexico is worth tens of thousands of dollars and highly significant to the American Southwest culture. It's not costume jewelry. If you decide to send that to a thrift store please DM me as I live in New Mexico and would welcome the honor to have such beautiful and deeply meaningful pieces of art. Dan was very generous to send to you....may you truly provide them with a home where they will be honored and loved for their heritage.
You grubby thing. Get back in ya box. DM and thrift stores my word you're a grub.
I agree. You were gifted with priceless Native American jewelry and art. What treasures!
What fantastic gifts. Dan is a generous soul, and so talented as well! It’s so lovely that he is sharing these gifts with us and everyone at Laland. What truly thoughtful and significant pieces. Anyone who watches the blogs will know that Stephanie will deep-dive research all of these artifacts right away, she tenacious about learning history of different arts and cultures. And we all benefit from it. These are gifts that will truly be treasured.
I love that her aunt could tell the significance of every piece and It’s so lovely that Stephanie is doing what she always does by sharing everything she has. I am confident she will find the right homes for each of these special treasures.
As a lover of Southwestern (US)/Native American jewelry, I can assure you that you now have a collection worth $thousands. Those pieces are one of a kind, and highly sought after. The carved animals are significant of spirits and the bird portrayed in the hand woven rug is called a road runner. Enjoy and keep in a safe place. 🌺
Yes, absolutely extraordinary examples of 🌵Southwestern🦎 artistry. Mind-blowing 🤯!
🤩Tante looks lovely in the coral necklace. Hopefully, they'll set at least one aside for 🥰Mummy too.
😘Stephanie & Nati both look striking in turquoise.
The beaded 💙 blue necklace might be my personal favorite, but those crosses are stunning too. Just blown away by the beauty of all the cocktail rings, necklaces, & earrings. Hopefully, they'll source a jewelry or acrylic box with trays for the pieces heading to the costume cupboard.
🙏God bless dear Dan for forwarding such sacred treasures to ⚜️LaLande.
🤔Think you may rest assured that they are now in good hands. That bust of Jesus is truly moving, esp. in the chapel. The book & cards are sensational.
Smashing textiles too. 😍Philip will be handsome in tunic/banyan, & the bronze medallions are marvelous.
💚 Bridget from Cali☘️
(using my pal's YT acct)
the whole collection and other gifts are just so amazing.
Ann you are very knowledgeable , yes woth thousands . 🍀🙏♥️
Agree
Also collect, also agree with your comment. I’m not sure(?) they realized the monetary value of the jewelry during the opening, it’s just stunning that these were gifted.
I am not a religious person but I found the gifts sent by Dan so moving and the appreciation and respectful manner in which you received them, brought tears of joy and peace. Thank you.
I was blown away by the generosity of Dan, and the truly incredible pieces he gifted you all. However, before the gift opening, listening to what he wrote brought a tear to my eye. His words of peace and love demonstrated his very generous gift of spirit. This community is blessed to have him, and others like him, a part of it.
I have shopped and purchased Native American jewelry (not much because it is so expensive) and I have to say the value of what you were sent is probably in the 10's of thousands... Each piece has meaning in the Native American culture and is considered valuable art.
OMG Stephanie! Those are not trinkets or costume jewelry! I know you have no way to understand what exactly you have been given, my hands would have been shaking to have the honor to even touch such rare and exquisite treasures! The Jewelry is incredibly significant beyond even it's very high monetary value, museum worthy. I hope you research the treasures you now possess, such an honor for you to be the caretaker of such incredible artifacts! Keep them safe, cherish them, you have an extraordinary wealth of history and heritage in your care now. All the best, you are a most fortunate and worthy stewardess.
Yes!
Exactly!!
The storyteller is a powerful symbol of many peoples, of the Navajo and Hopi especially. Stephanie is a storyteller of an exceptional level. 😁❤🌺🥀🥂
I believe there was a piece of Zuni also. Unbelievable generosity..beautiful. the red stone is either coral or spiny oyster
OMG 😱 I’ve just dropped my jaw & had to pick it up from off the floor!!!! I’ve often dropped you a couple of lines I’m from Santa Fe New Mexico and from the small villages mentioned by Dan who gave you those very expensive I mean truly expensive jewelry you should get those items insured those hair pieces are very old and to buy one of those now would be a thousand dollars alone the silver work alone and if you look on the back I’ll bet there signed by the artist. The turquoise necklace is probably close to or more than $5,000 alone the other necklaces are probably worth the same those silver double sided crosses are very old as well!! Please get them insured!!!!! I’m floored that no one in his family didn’t want any of those pieces just floored!! You are one extremely lucky woman!!! I would die to own just one of those pieces. Also get that head appraised as well just can’t get over what you’ve received from that man!!! Please talk to your insurance agent about that jewelry keep it somewhere safe they are very precious and extremely rare!!! Love to all Stephanie USA
New Mexico land of enchantment gods country still open spaces with breathtaking views!!
Stephen the gifts from Dan also touched me too i nearly shed a tear .when you kept saying i can't believe that Dan had sent you all these beautiful Gifts I thought to myself i absolutely can believe it .because Dan knows these beautiful gifts will be loved worn and looked after like the busked of Jesus you have put in the chapel. I have a feeling it will be there for centuries too come .By the time you have finished the chateau it will be set up for centuries to come . Dan knows these pieces will be loved and I can just see Dan watching you open these beautiful treasures with happiness and Delight. Just like we all was in the family friendship group .I just loved this vlog its one of my favourite vlogs that i have watched so far💖🙏💖xxxx
I live in Arizona and I can tell you that you were just gifted thousands of dollars in superior Native American jewelry. Amazing collectibles that would be tempted to put in a shadow box and display. Museum quality works.
Absolutely! My mouth kept gaping open with each new gift! Wow!
@@rayn8740 I used words I can’t repeat on Stephanie’s channel as they opened each one. It’s #@$!!! astounding.
Stephanie, I know you read all the comments so I’m sure you now know that the gifts from Dan are worth thousands of dollars and are of museum quality. They could be displayed in a vitrine in the chateau and as they deserve to be viewed by all the visitors to La Lande maybe a lockable vitrine in the entry would be appropriate or even in the Grand Salon. The turquoise pieces would go so well with the paneling.
So generous and been gifted to the perfect person who will love them, display them and treasure them.
Other than the extraordinary gifts Dan generously sent you, I believe his thoughtful words were his greatest gift. As you read his letter, I must say I teared up because he touched my heart as I'm sure he touched yours Stephanie. He put into words the love and gratitude I, and many others, feel about the community you have nurtured at the Chateau and those of us who watch your videos. I share Dan's sentiments and say, "Thank you Stephanie!"
So true!
Absolutely!!!
Chimayo is well known for it's weaving. Dan has sent you thousands of dollars in jewelry alone. Many of those pieces are very old and very valuable.
Such generosity. I’m overwhelmed by the gorgeous gifts and all the artistry. People are truly amazing. This vlog is a gift.
Steph the gifts Dan sent are very very valuable. He must feel a connection to you that he would give you such treasures. Please please be respectful for the magnitude of the gifts.
I hope Dan watches and hears how blown away we all are by his thoughts and art. An amazing man with a real love of life.
Oh my! Dan's gift are a worth a kings ransom! Fabulously generous. BLESSINGS
Dan's gifts from New Mexico are part of the patrimony of the indigenous nations who live there. The Pueblos. The work is exquisite and sadly, the quality is hard to find any more...The hummingbird helps your soul cross over and carry messages from your loved ones. You are truly blessed.
Wow, the gifts from Dan are lovely! May God send you rewards, Dan! Really impressive artworks, in fabric, jewelry, bronze, straw!
Has anyone else noticed the similar facial expressions & smile between Auntie and Natti. No wonder Amoury fell for her 💕
Dan's wonderful art, the amazing bronze of Christ, the stunning jewellery, I am blown away.
I've read some of the comments on taking care of Dan's generous and valuable gifts, for what it's worth , in my humble opinion, I think an inventory list should be done & pictures taken, especially since they seem to have history & meaning attached to all the pieces, it would be a shame to lose track of any of them, especially if you re-gift anything. Thank you for sharing, take care of each other, stay well! Much love Kathy x
And yes they need to be identified as part of the inventory. I don’t know if Dan sent a list with descriptions. If not he may be willing to describe them and their origin. I know the value was not a consideration when Dan gifted them but they all have a history and story as well as value and are not merely costume jewellery.
With as much jewellery as you get thru Cadeau, you need to make some kind of massive jewellery "box": One idea would be to take a wardrobe into Narnia, and instead of shelves, make a swing rack (like the ones used to display posters in stores) inside, attached to the back of the wardrobe (to shut up and keep them dust-free in the meantime), each case filled with a gridded metal sheet to hook necklaces, earrings and rings onto. That way, you'd be able to find and choose what you and your guests need for your many parties!
What a fantastic idea! Keri💜
Exchange the wood door & side panels for glass as a display case
Rather than replace the wooden doors for glass doors, buy a vitrine and have Perspex jewellery boxes made so they can be stored safely and still be seen.
@@neilchisholm8376 That sounds like an elegant solution, but also an expensive one to pull off in rural France, and with the amount of jewellery they have & continue to receive. Display is one aspect, but space-saving is another consideration...
Dan has truly blessed you with a box of very precious Native American art work, all the hand carved pieces. It’s not just jewelry, it tells a story . Several of those pieces are museum worthy. As a collection it would pay for your château. New Mexico tribes will be sorry to see them leave the state. Funny to see Phillip get excited about the Easter stuffie but the priceless hand carved necklace was placed aside. Aunties necklace alone is worth thousands. Please place them in a safe place. Just priced the bust , it’s current sale value is $12,000 American . There’s another listed at $18 000. What amazes me is Dan just mailed them to you in the regular post.
Yes I wonder too about the importance of the jewellery. As you say the New Mexico tribes may be sorry to see it leave the country. Perhaps it may be worth checking whether it should be returned to the Native Americans if many pieces are of museum quality and of cultural significance to them. I’m sure Dan would accept this if the jewellery collection is of importance.
I’d be more worried about the French government and the import taxes . Just saw on another château channel they had to refuse a box because the person labeled it too valuable and the import tax was unaffordable for them. I’m not an expert but I saw on antiques roadshow a man with 2 necklaces and the value was over $100 k .
@@machellep1 I'm surprised that the customs allowed these treasures to travel to France. The duty fees must have been enormous.
I’d imagine by the boxes Dan mailed them himself and did not disclose what was inside . I’m astonished quite frankly. After rewatching the video and pausing on each piece, I won’t even state my estimate but I’m praying Stephanie has a safe.
@@machellep1 I did notice that the large box had tape on it stating that the box had been opened and resealed by customs. It was in English so I assume it was opened in the USA.
Thank you so much for sharing the gift opening. As a person who lived in New Mexico for 30 years many of the religious item have Pueblo religious importance…..it was so thoughtful of Dan to share a part of his collection with you, but a loss for the museums in New Mexico…
All those Mexican thing were totally stunning and the statue for the chapel is quite breathtaking what an extremely kind man all sent with love
All gifts you received are precious and beautiful but I have to say, Dan's gifts of these exquisite jewelry pieces of art and gifting the sacred artifacts and the bronze of Christ wearing the crown moved me to tears, not to forget it was from 1858. The bust Is beautifully amazing. All my life I have wanted a beautiful ,sacred religious piece, It would be my favorite piece in my home. To have these additions to the chapel are amazing. Love to all ❤
Dan's gifts would look so beautiful in the Chapel!
No words for Dan's generosity....we need to know who he is??? I, like you Stephanie, am not religious, but LOVE old churches, chapels and ruins....yours is just so precious....now with all those treasures....MAGNIFICENT!
Is the chapel a safe space to store all the beautiful and special gifts? I just thought, since there is no heating in there, it might be too damp? I was thinking about the straw cross, the gloves, etc. Not even bronze responds well to a damp environment... It might be better to store the gifts somewhere else, until the restoration is complete, and the heating is in place?
How incredibly generous of Dan. Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, each piece spectacular! The blanket looks Navaho and is a work of art. You are blessed.
Dan is blessed knowing that his precious treasures are in the right hands. This is a wonderful story. Dan is amazing and so is Stephanie. Wow! Love to all!
Beautiful Native American jewellery! Such a generous gift from Dan! ❤️
Oh my gosh, the gifts from Dan gave me goosebumps. How very kind and filled with love for Lalande! Dan, wherever you are, we adore you for your generous spirit. ❤️
I too, am astounded by the gorgeous, gorgeous jewelry and artifacts sent by Dan...it was like watching you open a treasure chest!! How absolutely kind!
The bird on the rug I believe is a road runner. The silver jewelry is real works of art❣️
Yes it is a roadrunner. 😊
Stephanie, your aunt could tell that all of the jewelry was worth something. She and you and Nati and Phillip recognized the artistry. Everyone is correct. The worth of it all is astronomical! My first piece of good jewelry was bought in Santa Fe, NM A beautiful silver ring made to look like gathered leaves. I had it appraised a few years ago. Today, it is worth hundreds of dollars. Everything Dan gave you is stunning. His art is exquisite.
The first gifts you opened from Dan gave me shivers! Blessings from God on all.
💖👑👑💖🎬🎥📽👏👏👏👏👏I love your Aunt she is such good fun and always has a smile on her face she is such a special lady she just shines happiness and thats just an amazing gift she has ❤
I have lived in New Mexico for years and the gifts from Dan is so beautiful and very valuable. WoW OMG
Oh my! The stunning jewelry from Dan is a very generous gift! Quite valuable. As are the rest of his gifts. How very kind and thoughtful. Enjoy them all.
Dan should come visit Lalande. That was my first thought when he described hiw he lived. He should share his life story with the world. I hope Dan you will try to go visit as it sounds your collection will be seen by many there. It seems fitting.
Legend has it that the native Americans danced and rejoiced when the rains came.their tears of joy mixed with the rain and seeped into Mother Earth to become the Skystone turquoise
The white gloves might make a lovely gift to a nunnery, if there are any left. The history of them might be appreciated by them, there are lots of things about priests, bishops, monks etc. but much less about artifacts of the nuns. The gloves might tarnish or get moldy in the dampness of the chapel. They have been well looked after up to this point and having the history attached to them somehow would be important.
I know that there are still a few. The UK still has some. I have purchased handmade gifts for my friend's son from them. Also, there is definately one in France if not more. My friend's sister is a Carmelite nun and she is French, I think its near Paris.
OMG Dan was incredibly generous with the southwestern jewelry the textiles and the bronzes , I live in Arizona and those are fabulous pieces and very valuable keep them well. A relic shadow box on the wall in the chapel for the gloves and bronze’s .
Wow gifts from Dan are all amazing. Research how to pack the glove before placing in cold wooden draw in Chapel 💒 🙏🏼
I’m stopping to comment whilst you are opening all the gifts from Dan. Wow! Just wow! Everything is so incredible. All the gifts you receive are so generous & amazing. But I am in awe of the gifts from Dan. Such a beautiful collection of Native American objects now in your sweet possession is just incredible. I love looking at each piece as you open & the time you all take examining each item. I can picture you spending hours looking through all of it again off camera. Another generous “Dan” in the world is a beautiful thing (I’m married to a Dan so I can vouch for “good Dans”). 😎🥰
How beautiful and extraordinary!!
Absolutely blown away with the beauty that Dan shared. ❤️❤️🙏🏻And I must say your darling aunt is always the picture of style.... I adore her dress today!!😍🌸
Amazing to see the talent that people have! You could put the gloves in a shadow box for display. Just a thought. Dan another Man, what fabulous gifts! Love and hugs to all! Keri💜
God bless and Our Lady keep your sweet tante.
Dan is amazingly generous. He knew who would value his treasures just as much as him. The jewelry is VERY valuable.
The hair accessories from Dan are used when you put your hair up ( twist) and the stick holds it in place like you do with your pencil.
Dan, how kind of you to give all those beautiful things to Stephanie. I’m certain she will value and treasure them for you. ✨
The jewelry brought back memories of the ‘70’s for me.
Everything is beautiful, especially Dans! Wow!
If the chapel repairer ever shows up, you need to lock him in 🤣 - I’m afraid he’d take a break and never show up again.
The Roadrunner rug is superb!
I LOVE the "story teller" necklace!
I can't understand why Dan's family didn't want all those gorgeous things, the jewelry was amazing, I would have loved all them x
It immediately reminded me of the older generation in my own family. The catholic relatives love the icons and jewelry but for the adventists it's not even welcome in their house.
They probably kept even more spectacular items.
Id love the bronze bust ☺️its french bronze ? Beautifully made. Ive seen a lot of bronze statues. This really needs to be on display for people to view on and reflect.❤️ Like michaelangelo its history a world where people were slower and took time to create things out of love for their art. 🌸
Dan should be invited over to stay at La Lande for a few months holiday free of charge with board as those gifts were magnificent and as people are saying rare and very expensive, this man has obviously a kind heart and it would be a nice thing for Stephanie to do x
@@maureenreid They sure are expensive even the smaller circles of bronze are probably museum pieces. That sounds good maybe he could show how best to display like in antique cabinet with historic write up in a glass display apart from bust as that is a chapel thing.x
That beaded hair piece is the pattern of a Navajo wedding basket. The turquoise and shell necklaces are fetish necklaces. The orange beaded necklace is spiny oyster shell. (Same as the orange on the cross pendant) Love the clay story teller necklace. I would look these things up so you understand the spiritual meanings and traditions with the jewelry. Look up the Ortega family as well! The inlayed bird earrings are from Zuni Pueblo. The silver earrings are Hopi Kachinas. There are many kinds. It’s really fun to study the Kachinas meaning. These aren’t manufactured. They are made from scratch. Stones hand cut. The silver watch is a Kokopelli. The stone horse is a fetish.
Please make one of the rooms in chateau for displaying all the beautiful pieces or jewelry headpieces and such so you can take us on a tour through I’m sure so many people would love to see all these items on display and watch you go in and choose from the lovely gifts to accessorize your outfit of the day. It also gives the added bonus of the sender seeing you select and wear them. Maybe a room from the servant quarters that’s not being used and you could put up some rails for clothes and hooks for necklaces. Oh I can just imagine all the beautiful gifts you’ve been given hanging in there.
I love hearing Phillip calling you "darling", Stephanie. So sweet! 😊🌺
What a beautiful collection of Southwestern Native jewelry. Dan sent you some truly beautiful pieces. The size of some of the turquoise on the fetish necklaces was amazing.
It’s a road runner!💛🦋🍁
Gorgeous necklaces and hair decorations. They are all handmade from coral, turquoise, silver, pottery. You are so fortunate to receive such a fabulous gift.
Oh Stephanie, I wish you were a believer. I feel the way you reacted to the communion in the chapel, the Lord was stirring your soul. God bless you sweet girl and may the spirit continue to stir your heart! ❤️
Usually in native American jewelry that is Coral, not carnelian. I'm sure you can find their style made with all sorts of gems, and even authentic natives that do more precious jewelry. But authentic native american jewelry in this style is usually coral, turquoise, and/or wampum (shell). 🥰✌
Now I see why I could never find any beautiful turquoise and coral pieces here in the southwest US….. Dan had them all. :) What a beautiful collection.
I like that! Lol!
Incredible jewelry...so glad it is yours!
I am not religious at all, but I love art in all forms and that sculpture of Christ is just exceptional. ❤️ What a precious gift. Also the jewelry is amazing - you are going to have to get some glass cabinets to display some of the more precious items! And the felted animals by Wendy - what fun! 😊
While it was kind of him to give those Native American items to you, maybe consider donating them to a NM museum and allow them to return to their cultural home so many more can enjoy. (Obviously you could discuss this with him and how this might differ from his intentions.) Consider it your monthly Cadeaux donation;-)
Dan...how generous and beautiful, who ever you are xo
You sound like a lovely man and so generous! Where do you live?😊
Stephanie and Philip, I’m late to the party today but judging by the comments you heard from practically the whole damn country on the $😱value of the Native American jewelry. I also collect and the comments are right on. But beyond the dollars, I’m also glad this incredible assortment of American artistry now lives with you at Lalande. You have so many followers from here. A significant piece of America (in addition to Nati!) just landed with a loud thunk in your backyard, and that’s marvelous.
What I understand, Stephanie, is that you are from an exceptional loving family and it all shows on your personality. Thank you for showing the beautiful and thoughtful gifts, and I like that the chapel is not forgotten.
A nice way to put necklaces is to make a jewelry tree and hang them on driftwood. Sometimes branches like that can be found on a beach, cleaned by the waves and dried by the sun. But you can have one made more suitable for a chateau style.
Please obtain an archival storage box or bag for the gloves. It is possible to find one that allows viewing while keeping the item safe.
What a treasure Dan has sent you. Such an honour to be thought so worthy of his lifetime collection. Joseph and his coat of many colours.💚💛🧡❤
I can't wait to see you Ladies AND gentleman.
Wow! The jewellery is beyond stunning! It would be lovely kept together in a collection and displayed in the chateaux future library!
Stephanie, it's gentle joyful spirits like your great aunt that make the world a happy place. I would love to hear more stories about her 💝
I was so excited to see you received amazing beautiful gifts from New Mexico from my home State. Stephanie you are so loved by so many around the globe.
All those jewelry pieces are worth big bucks and not to mention they are one of a kind handcrafted pieces made from silver, blue & green turquoise, mother of pearl, coral and agate stone. So beautiful!
The bird on the handcrafted blanket from Chimayo, NM is a roadrunner. The blanket is normally hung on a wall to display.
Thank you so much for sharing your vlogs!
This has been a day of Easter Blessings. The bronzes you have received are bringing Easters message to the chateau. Sacrifice, Renewal, Gratitude, Peace.
The native American, Mexican and Hmong works are of inestimable value, the designs, work and materials are gorgeous.
Blessings on Grandmaman and her attitude to a misfortune.
The felted creatures are such fun, they are so beautifully made.
Thank you for sharing the fun with us.
Beautiful jewellery from Dan! Coral, Turquoise and much much more.... the double sided Cross and 2 more ones, I think look quiet masculine! What a beautiful bronze sculpture for the Chapel! What a marvelous Giftopening you had in the sun. So sweet to see your Aunt again! Be blessed all of you!
Wow! Wow! Wow! Dan has gifted you some extraordinary art. The southwestern jewelry and other art is very special. I hope you wil research the meaning behind the motifs. The bird on the rug is a roadrunner. Dan is very talented and generous. Stephanie, you and your loved ones are gracious and deserving. Thank you all.❤
Museum quality pieces from Dan. Yes, worth THOUSDANDS of dollars. I would really do some research on those fetish necklaces. To understand there significance. You were truly blessed. Most people would be lucky to come across just one of those things.
Dan's note was more like a piece of literature than a message in a card. Beautiful, artistic talent in his art and words.
What a beautiful bust of Jesus absolutely beautiful.
Beautiful gifts … Stunning jewellery … Precious pieces for the Chapel … such generosity & kindness from people 🥰 Quite wonderful 🐰❤️
The bronze bust of Christ is very beautiful. x
wow! you now have a hoard of native American silver and stone jewelry worth thousands $$! I love the fetish necklaces and watches. the red is coral and the orange is spiny oyster. enjoy!
Your aunt and mother are such sweet people - they remind me of my lost relatives
Absolutely beautiful and generous gifts. You deserve them for all the happiness you pass on.
I cannot believe you received a woven Ortega tapestry from New Mexico. Wow! How stunning! How extremely fortuitous!
There are no mistakes. These beautiful things find their natural home with you and yours. Christ is Risen!
He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Amen
I don't know if anyone has mentioned it already but the bird on the rug is a roadrunner. Beep Beep!
I walk a different road spiritually. However, the sculpture of Christ and the handmade gloves are exquisite. You can see the love and devotion of Christ in these works of art.
No wonder your one of you tubes top 400 earners. Your delightful and so naturally kind.
These beautiful gifts from the heart, are a true blessing! Dan your collection is stunning, and you have chosen to share it with such sweet souls, that will appreciate and share it! Thank you to you Dan and Stephanie for sharing with all of us🥰
Stephanie, that was an amazing collection of gifts from Dan.
The gloves are so exquisite.
The Hmong pillows are one of my personal favorites. I became familiar with their handcraft living in Minnesota, where many clans were relocated from the hills of Laos and Cambodia following the Viet Nam war. Their skill at embroidery and stitching is nothing short of marvelous.
The roadrunner "rug" should be displayed properly and respectfully to showcase its beauty. If it were mine, it would never be placed on the floor.
The magnificent bronze bust would have been beyond generous by itself.
I'm amazed that Dan would be willing to part with so many treasures.
Yes Stephanie, every piece Dan gifted you was a work of art. He has incredible taste.
The American Southwestern native silver, turquoise, red coral pieces have deep religious significance.
I hope you all enjoy your incredible gifts. Thank you Dan for sharing the bounty God has granted you throughout you life. You have been truly blessed.
Wow the jewellery from Dan is incredible!❤
Thank you for spreading, around the world, so much love.