Lady in the limelight

Last Thursday the 29th of January was my sweet friend Ria's birthday. She invited me to her birthday festivities which were held at a charming μεζεδοπωλείο by the sea. It was a windy and rainy night, but inside, the atmosphere was warm with friendship, live ρεμπέτικο music and tantalizing μεζέδες (appetizers). Dish after dish of delicious Greek food was brought to our long row of tables. Just when we thought we could eat no more, new platters appeared before our eyes. And the wine flowed freely...so freely, in fact, that Ria's glass was knocked over and spilled all over the table. She instantly dipped her finger in the spilled wine and dabbed it on my neck for good luck (για γούρι). It was then my turn to do the same for her, since apparently the good luck doesn't work if you dab yourself! That custom was a new one for me!

In honor of her birthday, I made Ria a special pair of earrings to fit her Aquarian personality. I paired hammered fine silver beads with lime green lampwork glass beads that I purchased from two of my fellow Etsians. The larger green beads were made by Patricia (from PatriciaLubin), and the smaller green beads sprinkled with silver were made by Ellen (from edooley). The birthday girl adored her gift. I hope she feels like a true lady in the limelight every time she wears them...