ART RELEASED:
These are all things common to an Orthodox Christian. Kolyva, at the top is wheat and lots of sugar we use in memorial services, the cup is possibly a communion cup, or a common cup used in weddings and then the classic 'favor' of jordan almonds wrapped up in tulle, called a bouboneira in Greek.
Can't pronounce some of these things? Really? Just try. Come on, do it. It is so cute when people mispronounce Greek words, they are words invented to make people sound adorable when trying to say them. In fact, when someone is trying to learn Greek they don't get annoyed snaps from native speakers, like other language groups, they get "awww, that's cute, but that's not how you say that".
INSPIRATION:
This all started as wanting to make Orthodox greeting cards but the digital stamps worked out so much better, (I'm more of a drawer/painter/imager than a maker/creator) but I still wanted to offer Orthodox art so the resources for cards and such are available.
The bouboneira was done by looking at one keepsake from my own wedding sitting on my desk as I drew.
Kolyva, as used in memorial services is on my mind for those I've recently lost....
Other inspirational images and fun can be found at my Pinterest page. Check. It. Out.
FAVORITE THINGS:
Can we just take a moment and think about this:
My baby shower is fast approaching and candy, apothecary jars and pastel shall abound.
FAVORITE TEXT OF THE WEEK:
"Well he doesn't seem to be too much like Rasputin"
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