A hanging ornament reminding me of a childhood game which used paper to tell my fortune; somewhat like origami. I like the patterns on the paper, very Japanese.
A Chinese knot ornament: the fan shapes make it more elaborate and unusual.
This was on a calendar and its simplicity struck me. The lilac background contributed to the simplicity.
"Chun" means spring and youth.
Bath, in England, is where the character the Wife of Bath in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales was based on. I would love to go there, a place so rich in literary history.
Another Chinese tasseled ornament: the paper lantern is reminiscent of CNY decorations my classmates and I used to make in school and those my late mum used to make for our home. She had always been an artistic lady.
Another Chinese ornament: like the pink flowers.
During CNY, the host uses her most beautiful cutlery for her guests and Aunty Elaine's no exception. This is really a small fork holder with small forks inserted into it. This is in the shape of a banana. I found it intricate and cute. Even the forks are designed in the shape of bananas!
These are in the shapes of a custard apple and a mangosteen!
My Chinese zodiac sign: a rabbit. This is one of the 12 animal ornaments she bought from Chinatown to decorate her pussy willows. According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, there are 12 years in a cycle and each year is allocated to an animal. People who are born in a certain year have certain characteristics of that animal and these can determine their future.
Another Chinese tasseled ornament: "Fu" means luck.
A CNY plant: pretty in design and colour.
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