I was chuffed to sell this Mandarin Duck Throw Pillow over Christmas. It is a piece of ancient Asian art that I am particularly fond of. According to a quote from children’s writer Katherine Paterson on GoodReads (the only quote about mandarin ducks on the site!), these birds “mate for life and will die of loneliness if separated from their chosen mate”. Yes, I’m a sucker for evidence of loyalty.
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Take care and keep laughing!
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Such a beautiful design….thinking of you and hoping that things are well, and that computer issues are being resolved…meanwhile, keep smiling:)x
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Your hope is comforting. Thank you. The old Mac needs a new motherboard and the new one has yet to be seen! xx
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I think I’m part mandarin duck.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
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What a lovely thought!
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Lovely pillow. I’m with Janet in wishing you the technical problems get sorted soon
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Thanks, Olga.
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Just stunning, Sarah! One of my favorites.
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Thanks, Gayle.
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This is beautiful, the Mandarin Duck feathers are exquisite – wonderful piece of work.
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I had no idea, until I started exploring, just how enchanting Asian art can be. Glad you like it.
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Reblogged this on First Night Design and commented:
Re-blogging because I’ve just sold another of these cushions!
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