Swathed in rainbow coloured silk she flits about the backyard. The morning sun highlights the copper in her hair. She is a butterfly, a bat, a bird. With pegs and a length of rope she has created a cave. A green dragon's tail hangs behind her. I watch her lips move in hushed conversation as she immerses deeper into her magic world.
Box loads of plastic have been bundled up and passed on to those less fortunate. In their place a humble basket of play silks. A treasure chest spilling over with stories to be told, scenes to be set, gowns to be worn. She returns to them time and time again and each day she views them with fresh eyes. Imagination is glorious.
This is a very clever idea and will no doubt provide lots of imaginary play. I was quite surprised to see Violet playing repeatedly with a floral scarf in the dress up box. Thanks for the link. I will be checking it out.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful silks and even more beautiful words x
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!
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I'm going to check out those links too.
Have a wonderful weekend with yur gorgeous family. x
What a wonderful idea Steph! My little Miss loves all things floaty and can enhance her imagination!! May miss Bijou spend her summery days dancing in fields with her rainbow silks xx
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ReplyDeleteI just did a big catch-up on the posts I missed. They were all terrific - I really enjoy your life and the way you see the world, Steph. This 'silks' post just brings it all together. x
ReplyDeleteThose colours are glorious - such good fun from something so simple.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully dyed silk. A perfect plaything!
ReplyDeleteWow, you totally nailed the colours Steph, love Posie
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