This is mostly a post about my wife, and a little about spreading joy.
Click on this link and look at the photos, and you will see pictures of tables set for a wedding reception out in California from over the summer. The center piece on these tables are beautifully crafted branch sculptures with white paper flowers. Yes, paper flowers–I had to look twice as well. These branch sculptures were hand crafted by my wife and their simple yet sophisticated design speaks absolute joy. The wedding couple chose these specific branch sculptures to be flown in from Charleston and I am certain their presence brought joy to all of the wedding guests. I am lucky that I don’t have to fly to California to experience her joy, but get to revel in her artwork and hand crafts that fill up our house.
These branch pieces cost next to nothing for my wife to make, yet, to me, their message of joy is truly infinite.
Bottom line: spreading joy is only as complicated as we choose for it to be and often the simple messages are the best ones.
Tags: branch sculpture, joy
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:11 am
Very beautiful! Simple things made with love bring the most joy
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:32 am
Wow! That is amazing! She has a real gift for creating beauty! What a great example of the joy that can be found in simplicity. Thank you for sharing this, and congratulations to your wife for having her stunning creations showcased in that article!
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:24 am
Thanks for sharing this article. Your wife’s artwork is truly beautiful. Her creativity helped to make this wedding a joyful event! What a unique idea for a centerpiece!
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:43 am
These are beautiful….she is so talented. I love her paintings as well.
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:11 pm
The flowers are beautiful, but your appreciation for your wife and her talent is what’s so awesome about this blog! Your love and respect as a husband is a great example of true joy in a marriage. Thanks for sharing that with us.
February 4th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Totally original and amazing, thanks for sharing!!
February 5th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
I’m smiling, not only because your wife is using her talent to bring pleasure to everyone, but also how you are able to handle her creativity and successes with such sensitivity.