Happy Birthday Robert Burns!

"At the height of his literary celebrity, Robert Burns proudly informed a correspondent: 'I was born a very poor man's son'. Yet he became a legend in his short lifetime and an enduring international institution after his death."

Robert Burns was born on January 25th, 1759 in Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was the eldest of seven children of William Burnes and Agnes Broun (Burnes' children later removed the 'e' from their name). The family was close-knit and happy, although they were often exposed to hard-times and poverty.

I was going to include a lengthy biography of Robert Burns, but you all know the story, or know where to look for it!

So a song, instead...

Robert Burns wrote this song in 1785. This song provides a vivid forecast of the author's coming fame. It was rumored, but never substantiated, that a way-faring woman, present at Burns' birth, actually announced a similar prophecy when the child was placed in her arms.

A toast to Robert with this (autobiographical?) song.

There was a lad was born in Kyle
But whatna day o' whatna style
I doubt it's hardly worth the while
To be sae nice tae Robin

Robin was a rovin' boy
Rantin', rovin', rantin', rovin'
Robin was a rovin' boy
Rantin', rovin' Robin

Our monarch's hindmost year but ane
Was five-and-twenty days begun,
'Twas then a blast o' Janwar' win'
Blew hansel in on Robin.

The gossip keekit in his loof
Quo scho: "Wha lives will see the proof,
This waly boy will be nae coof:
I think we'll ca' him Robin.

"He'll hae misfortunes great an' sma',
But ay a heart aboon them a',
He'll be a credit till us a':
We'll a' be proud o' Robin!

Robin was a rovin' boy
Rantin', rovin', rantin', rovin'
Robin was a rovin' boy
Rantin', rovin' Robin

 

Jewels of the Elements

Check out this new website featuring beautiful necklaces, earrings and bracelets: Jewels of the Elements

Jewels of the Elements features elegant, hand crafted jewelry inspired by the natural elements. Reveal your natural side and let the essence of Moon and Earth come alive through the creations of my custom jewelry.

The pieces are made up of a combination of semi-precious stones and gems, wooden beads, shells, pearls, ceramic beads, glass beads, hand crafted silver spirals, and much more.

They are available in a variety of Elemental Collections, inspired by different realms of Nature and Earth, such as; Origins of Autumn, Wind Crystals, Moon Drops.

Some of my favorites are the jasper earrings, autumnal equinox necklace and the turquoise pieces.

 

 

The Twelfth Day of Christmas

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Twelve Scottish Claymores
Eleven Scottish Sporrans
Ten Welsh Fleece Blankets
Nine UK Tote Bags
Eight Irish Lanyards
Seven English Patches
Six Wooden Swords
Five Fairy Rings
Four License Plates
Three British Scarves
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

16th Century Scottish Claymore replica. The total length is 54", the stainless steel, double-edged blade is 39" long. The black Leather Scabbard is included.

We also have basket hilt swords and celtic short shorts, as well as dirks and knives. All Swords are here!

Happy Holidays from darachweb!

 

Holiday Shipping

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The Eleventh Day of Christmas

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Eleven Scottish Sporrans
Ten Welsh Fleece Blankets
Nine UK Tote Bags
Eight Irish Lanyards
Seven English Patches
Six Wooden Swords
Five Fairy Rings
Four License Plates
Three British Scarves
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

The sporran is an essential piece of Highland dress that accompanies a Scotsman's kilt. The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word for 'purse'.

In early years kilts were a very basic garment that required no tailoring and were generally a single piece of tartan cloth wrapped around the body. The kilt had no pockets and out of necessity the Highlanders carried a small pouch, usually suspended from a belt. This pouch became the sporran as we know it today.

We have 9 different designs that range in price from $15.00 to $25.00. Most sporrans are leather or cowhide, and a belt is included.
All Sporrans are here!

 

The Tenth Day of Christmas

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me
Ten Welsh Fleece Blankets
Nine UK Tote Bags
Eight Irish Lanyards
Seven English Patches
Six Wooden Swords
Five Fairy Rings
Four License Plates
Three British Scarves
Two Scottish flags
and Christmas Songs by Carl Peterson

A soft, warm fleece blanket 50"x60". Excellent as a blanket, a bedspread, a throw on a couch or chair, car blanket, or in a college dorm, tons of uses! Each blanket comes in a reusable, zippered plastic bag. Also available in Scottish Lion Rampant, Scotland St Andrews, Ireland, Union Jack, England St George Cross and USA.

All Fleece Blankets are here!