embellishment

 

oh how I do love to
add more and more things
and sometimes
its hard to know
when to stop

this got me thinking about
embellishment...
its a word i really like
the sound of
the meaning of


its meanings in different contexts
took me on a little explore


a phrase I found that I like

'Music A note that embellishes a melody.'

i like this one because 

i mostly think of the word in relation

to visual art 

but there is something really nice

about its use in an aural context

'Make (a statement or story) more interesting or entertaining by adding extra details, esp. ones that are not true.'

you know how you have those friends

who know how to tell stories really well...

I am not one of these people but I know some 

wonderful creatures that are.

I have a friend who would tell you a story about

something mundane like going to the supermarket

but somehow with his embellishment it becomes

this captivating, wondrous journey...

you sit there in awe, content to listen 

and the thing is 

its not like he isn't telling the truth

its just the way he tells it,
the details he gives,
his expressions 

make it so interesting somehow...

it certainly is a gift

'Make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features'

now this is the one I know best...

its something i find oh so addictive

adding trims, embroidery, fringing, beads,
obscure items...
anything really!

its a whole process of which I enjoy every part

finding special unexpected pieces of wonder

discovering the ideal place that it should be

attaching it carefully with my own to hands 

allowing it to become a part of something bigger

seeing it amongst all the other collected craziness in 

a piece that works magically

it makes makes me so happy

oh how i have blabbered on!

I must be off but 

expect another post soon with a new

product for your eyeballs

peace out x