I had been wanting to move them (and 4 others for about 4 years or so, so that is why I dug the whole thing. I didn't really see any way of just digging off a clump, knowing how bad the top looked. Would 4 eyed (multiple eyes per piece) up woody pieces and 4 nice healty roots make for a nice start? do you think? Should I send more? Maybe the fairest trade would be a flate rate box with a 'bunch' of each. I know when you buy a potted red one at a big box store, that it doesn't have much foliage, thus not many eyes, and they aren't cheap.

I spent the night up in the mountains. South Park Colorado. So cold we could see our breath. I had 2 light jackets on, ski hat, fingerless wool gloves & a neck scarf. When we got back to the car our fingers started to burn as they warmed up. Except for that one cloud, it was clear skies and moonless.

I have purchased a couple of gifts from Monica Vinader ... and agree that they are nice quality for good price. I have only bought directly -- but their packaging is beautiful! Definitely worth waiting a few extra days for the package to arrive from the UK if you are giving as a gift. IIRC it took only 3 business days to receive my package! My items were wrapped like below but also in a gorgeous high-quality gift bag with a bow closure, all in the same fig color. I have only bought sterling silver since my sister, like me, has a metal allergy. I have not yet bought anything for myself but I really like the paper clip style necklace that can open up for charms. I do tend to prefer the more simple designs and the reef and muse lines.

Those are so nice! And I find the burrowing owls so interesting. We have a pair of barred owls in the neighborhood, charming in their own way but not nearly as cute as those babies. Enjoy them! (and I'll add Signs.com to my favorites on the chance I could possibly use them at some point)