I got a new bracelet over the weekend …
Turkish bracelet featuring eyeballs
I bought it at a sale being hosted by friends of ours in the mid-century antiques business, Neal and Jon of MidModMen. The bracelet belonged to Neal’s mom. Neal, who is a fabulous salesman, had a story to go with each piece the guys were selling and it was no different for this. He said he had purchased the bracelet in Turkey, where Evil Eye jewelry is all the rage. The Turkish people wear these evil eyes in order to ward off envy. In other words, the wearer attempts to keep others from being envious of him or her.
I was attracted to the bracelet because of the circles (tell me I don’t love circles with a blog name like “Woo Woo”) but having an additional story behind the bracelet makes it even more special. And it fits really well and is a beautiful color. I’m digging the Turkish eyeballs hanging out on my arm.
What if someone’s envy’s you because of the bracelet?
Damn! Please correct my grammar in my previous comment. What a blatant error! I was in a hurry to put my point across. Lol!
Manoj – Don’t you just love typing too fast and then catching the error after hitting the comment button? It’s one of my favorite things in the world. (Not!)
And if someone envies me because of my bracelet, well the bracelet will just give them the evil eye!
Now I understand. I probably envied you for the bracelet (maybe it appealed to my feminist side) and it struck me. And because of which, I lost my ‘eye’ for grammar!
True story. Mary, you have proof that the bracelet works! I endorse it. Now, please mail my check.
(Not sure if I used the phrase – ‘my feminist side’ – in the right context)
Oh, Manoj, you make me laugh!
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