Totally engrossed, I spent the next three days working on my elaborate anniversary gift adding the same ribbons, charms, flowers and butterflies of our wedding. I was suddenly in paradise and spent hours choosing from the huge selection of beads, ribbons, threads and wool available for craftwork. I researched internet pictures and then enthusiastically went to buy my supplies. Our fifth anniversary was imminent and, out of the blue, I decided to make another chord into a celebratory dreamcatcher. On my first morning, whilst trying to decide which job to tackle, I was admiring our handfasting chord, hanging on the bedroom wall, which I made for our wedding. I recently took a long overdue week’s holiday to catch up on some DIY and household chores.