Dreaming of White Ice Skates (and a Give-Away!)

Vintage White Ice Skates

In a Vignette of Whites and Creams

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There is such G R A C E and B E A U T Y in the gliding

~ across the glistening ice ~

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Oh how I wanted to be one of those girls

who twirled and danced and swirled

upon the frozen pond.

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Those who do it well

appear to make no effort,

but it must take hours and hours and hours

of practice to have it look so natural.

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I actually only tried it once or twice at a rink.

I could roller skate

So wouldn't I be able to ice skate too?

(apparently not)

I could not even stand up without my feet sliding out from under me.

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Perhaps if I'd tried more

or had lessons... it could have happened.

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Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates

was one of my favorite childhood books,

and in the movie, was it Danny Kaye who played Hans?

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The Romance of Ice Skating

has always stayed in my heart.

So when I came upon these vintage skates

I knew they would be wonderful winter decor.

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And one day I was inspired to set up a still life

and photograph these nostalgic skates

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After printing them

they get a touch of glitter and a jewel.

They are available in my new Etsy shop

Gilded Sparrow

I would like to give one of these prints

"Ice Skates and Grace"

to one of my blog readers

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The winner can choose this print

or another item in my shop.

Just go take a peek and leave a comment on this post

telling me of your two favorite items there

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Become a follower too if you want,

but it's not a requirement!

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The winner will be randomly chosen on Monday morning.

(This will be a short entry time so I can get the item mailed this coming week)

If you order something from the shop,

you may choose another 'free' item should you be the winner.

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And I'd love to hear if you know how (and enjoy) ice skating!!!

the image above is a link to the shop

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R E J O I C E!

Christmas Joy Abounds!!!

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~ Violet