I actually ended up making six pairs of earrings, but thought I'd post the blue ones today. My daughter seems to have claimed the lace blue agate pair (right), and they are fun with a lot of swing to them. She's been talking about piercing her ears, so maybe she has a bit of incentive now. I've been enjoying the labradorite teardrops (left). They are light, easy to wear and just a bit of fun for all the zoom calls that take up my day now.
So, back to Iona. The island's history goes back to the Iron Age with the word Iona meaning island in Gaelic, but it has had many names over the centuries. The island is said to be the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland and is considered a holy place. St Columba and 12 companions went to Iona from Ireland in 563 AD where they built a Celtic church and established a monastery. The monastic community is one of the most important and influential in the British Isles. Today, this tiny island, which is 1.5 miles wide and 3 miles long, has a a population of 170 people. While there may not be a lot of 'things' to do around Iona, just look at that view. Do you need more?
Iona does indeed have a spectacular natural setting, although I bet it's cold in the winter! Your earrings are lovely! I always admire long, dangly earring but alas, cannot wear them because I have a short little neck so they either get tangled in my collar or hit my shoulders and hang weird.
ReplyDeleteThe labradorite teardrops are just darling! I was happy to see a post from you pop up. And, of course, a trip to Scotland sounds delightful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing information about Iona. The place looks so tempting and so do your earrings.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I really love all three pairs but the flash and color in that labradorite is swoon-worthy. I'm so glad that our little challenge inspired you to create and blog again. Thanks for sharing your lovely creations with us! I hope you'll check out the June challenge and get inspired again.
ReplyDeleteThe labradorite earrings are definitely my favorite! And the sea breeze loves dangly earrings :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part in the challenge! These earrings look great, and really fit with the blues from the photo. I took so many pictures of this tiny island and really like the information you dredged up for your post.
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