This quote reminds me of that old photography instruction, “Fill the frame!” Hubby and I love frames, especially old and antique wooden frames.  When we see a frame that we like or, as in this case, something that would make a fabulous frame, we snap it up immediately!  About a month ago, hubby was in a local secondhand store, saw a lovely old wooden tray with brass handles, and snatched it up for $5.00.  Under the clear glass center of the tray was a handmade, filet crochet, dove-drawn chariot complete with cherub or, perhaps, it’s Cupid (who, by the way, was not always portrayed as chubby and naked).  While I love filet crochet, I’m not a huge fan of cherubs (or Cupid) unless, of course, it’s Valentine’s Day.  😊 This particular scene included a couple of holes and other needed repair work, and was slowly slipping downward.

So, there was a need to decide what should go under the glass in our newly acquired tray.  Sadly, although we have many things — art, stitchery, etc. – in need of framing, we had nothing that would really be a perfect fit for the tray.  I pondered, we talked, I pondered, and we talked some more.  Eureka!  What are trays used for?  Other than decoration, they are used to carry and serve, yes?  In short, entertainment/hospitality. 

I had recently been hanging ten on the web, not really looking for anything specific; it was a rare opportunity to simply kill a little time.  As I did so, I found a truly beautiful bench.  Now the price of the bench was far beyond my means, BUT if I turned it into counted cross-stitch, I could own the bench, et voila, an idea was born.  A well-cushioned bench for two; company and me.  There’s that hospitality thing again, and then the perfect Bible verse hit me. I’ll be stitching this on 36-count linen, over two, and it will undoubtedly take quite a while. I promise, however, to post a picture of it in its lovely tray frame once completed.  

Every day is an opportunity to be a blessing to someone. How can you be a blessing today? Make it a magnificent Monday! 😊

“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”  Hebrews 13:2