Belle's baptism

Lately life has continued on its beautiful, busy path with gorgeous (and sometimes even rainy) weather, time for pottering around with craft, a little cycling and socializing with family and friends.

Little Belle was baptized on Sunday and to mark this special occasion I assembled a little ‘treasure box’ for her. I was inspired by the lovely book boxes in the recent edition of Somerset Studio and as we were giving her a little gold bracelet engraved with her name, I thought a special box to hold it would be nice. The idea grew.


I painted and papered a plain box, hinges and a chain were added. Inside I placed a ‘framework’ for the smaller box. I then decided to add a verse my grandmother wrote for me when I was a girl. “A good name is rather to be had than great riches and a loving favour than silver or gold”. It is from Proverbs 22:1 and I put it inside the lid.


Then inspiration continued with the beautiful hope star here, so I added more ‘treasure’ with faith, hope and love. It was ready on Saturday so she could wear her bracelet on the day.


That Saturday night we all travelled to Bendigo for a nephew’s 21st birthday. Many relatives were there including all of my darling’s siblings – it is rare to have the five gathered together. We arrived back in Melbourne at about 1 a.m. for a few hours sleep before the apparently traditional “dressing of the baby”.


Little Belle was so good. After such a long journey and late night she was happily dressed in all her finery and passed around from person to person for many photos. She was good at church, only crying when the water was poured on her, and then slept through the delicious lunch – all five courses!

What a weekend but how privileged we are with our lovely family and what a joy that we can share in these wonderful celebrations.