when you were young, did you and your best friend save up and get one of those heart shaped charms that broke in half and each promise to wear them forever and ever (it did say 'best friends forever' after all!)...oh they were the coolest!
well - sentimental ol me wanted to get an updated version of such for tara and i as a parting gift...and after meeting heather i knew she could make me the perfect 'tara & em' necklaces - and she did!
vintage fabric soldered pendants - green for her, wooden beads for me...with a picture of us (captured by denise) on the backside. i've worn mine every day since i left (it helps me feel not quite so far away) and yindi loves to turn it over and nod her head saying "mumma. ra-ra!"
i've never loved a necklace more :)
I love that you are in the same timezone as me, so I get to see your blog posts as they happen, rather than 12-24 hrs later. Such beautiful necklaces and such a beautiful friendship you have. I was soooo lucky to see the easy, comfortable, trusting friendship you guys have - in action! 6 months will fly by really quickly. You'll be back there before you know it.
Posted by: Clare B | July 23, 2009 at 04:43 AM
Oh yes! I remember those necklaces. In fact I still have my half. Although I no longer wear it. Now I have a necklace with a celtic trinity knot. My mother gave one to me & one to my sister when we became mothers. She wears one as well as a symbol of the sisterhood we share as women. As mothers, daughters, sisters, grandma.
Yours are lovely. I love the handmade/unique quality of them & that they are a picture of you.
Happy memories!
Posted by: Carrie :: Between Hitching Posts | July 23, 2009 at 05:07 AM
em...this is the sweetest
thanks for sharing...
Posted by: rebecca shelor | July 23, 2009 at 05:28 AM
love them!
Posted by: Sherri P eh | July 23, 2009 at 05:57 AM
Those are such beautiful necklaces you share!! It must make the adjustment back to Australia easier...:)
Posted by: Eileen Weigand | July 23, 2009 at 06:08 AM
this is amazing... and a show of true friendship... love them too!!! these true blessings we have in our lives, are too beautiful to leave for any length of time!!!
tara will love it!!!
xx
Posted by: Miranda | July 23, 2009 at 06:10 AM
I love these.
Posted by: christine | July 23, 2009 at 06:14 AM
i love this.
so sweet!
Posted by: gkgirl | July 23, 2009 at 08:06 AM
wow those are so awesome!!
Posted by: Heather | July 23, 2009 at 08:56 AM
They are lovely " )
Posted by: nicole renee | July 23, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Love that! It is so sweet! Those necklaces are so beautiful!!!
Posted by: kathryn | July 23, 2009 at 09:58 AM
these are so special.
what a precious keepsake.
<3
Posted by: shaina | July 23, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: louise | July 23, 2009 at 12:24 PM
I absolutely love this. Thank you for sharing. I need to do something special for my BFF.
Posted by: Michelle Howell | July 23, 2009 at 01:00 PM
i adore this. such a beautiful friendship the two of you share.
Posted by: tania | July 23, 2009 at 01:20 PM
those are truly works from the heart:)
Posted by: erin | July 23, 2009 at 01:31 PM
what a beautiful and meaningful gift to symbolise the bonds of love and friendship between you and tara.
Posted by: Serena | July 23, 2009 at 02:05 PM
adorable, deeeeeliciouso
:))) lucky girlie you!
Posted by: Erin {Juneau.Eco.Mommie} | July 23, 2009 at 07:14 PM
NICE - thank you for sharing - once in a life time friendship. stay well and take care of the beansprout'g growing environment - hope the journey to the loo is not too long - winter - yeah....
Posted by: Charmaine | July 24, 2009 at 05:48 AM
So sweet it makes me want to cry!
Posted by: Michelle | July 24, 2009 at 09:22 AM
very beautiful!
Posted by: Traumkraut | July 24, 2009 at 10:05 AM
:)
Posted by: Andria B. | July 24, 2009 at 11:10 AM
oh how I love these! You two are precious beauties.
Posted by: Thea | July 25, 2009 at 10:46 AM
What gorgeous photos
and gorgeous necklaces!
I love them so much!
I remember sharing best friend charms with my BFF in middle school (and still my BFF 22 years later!)
Gives me an idea to upgrade our old charms in the future ;)
Posted by: Bella | July 25, 2009 at 08:10 PM
wow! you both must have been in tears when you left for australia , you both look like you were the best of friends awww... it makes me sad cuz I know good friends are hard to find but you have the necklaces to remind you that your still both there , thats awesome! ; P
Posted by: mary ann k. | July 26, 2009 at 08:11 PM