As children we often have one very, very, very best friend who means everything to us. As we grow up our worlds expand: our interests, needs and emotions enlarge and we happily find ourselves ringed by a circle of best friends, each of whom excels at different things. Together that circle colors our lives with every hue in the rainbow.
The Circle of Friends vase is designed to celebrate our friends’ unique gifts, and to say, “I’m so glad we’re friends.” When filled with flowers the vase’s valentine opening may be obscured, but just like the heart of a true friend it’s always there, whether you can see it or not.
Each vase is approximately 4 ½" tall. The heart-shaped opening is formed with a special tool that I made myself when none of my normal glass blowing tools would do the job to my satisfaction! Each color of vase has a coordinated tag with the color’s story.
Strength
My FORMIDABLE friend: you stand up for your convictions with firey determination, meeting challenges with dauntless vigor and epic valor. You are my rock.
Daring
My friend the DAREDEVIL. I turn to you to talk me into my next adventure. I trust you to push me out of my comfort zone because I know you’ll never let me go too far over the edge!
Compassion
My compassionate friend the peacemaker, you meet all comers with kindness and empathy. I seek your advice because you naturally see both sides of any question.
Optimism
My friend the optimist, your glass is always half-full! You remind me that any- and every- thing is possible. Faced with a challenge you smile, make a list, and move FORWARD!
Energy
My friend the DYNAMO! Always in motion, you’re unacquainted with the words ‘quit’ and ‘enough’. Your positive energy revitalizes everyone lucky enough to know you.
Serenity
My zen friend, wise and serene: nothing ruffles you. You restore my sanity when life gets too crazy. You help me see the big picture, breathe deeply, and cherish my many blessings.
Loyalty
I’d be lost without my true blue friend. You share my joys, my sorrows, my triumphs, and challenges. Your unflagging support means the world to me.
Magic
My friend the dreamer, you remind me to smell the roses, to embrace the unknown, to hitch my wagon to a star and revel in the possibilities. For you magic abounds in every day.
My True Friend
A true friend is a treasure of incalculable worth. In the company of a true friend life’s pleasures are sweeter, while strife is easier to bear. My friend, you are truly the rainbow’s pot of gold!
Forever Friends
True friendship endures beyond the limits of space and time. We hold our dearest friends in our hearts long past our last embrace. We hold them forever.
