Have a Heart...

I think we were all blown away last week by the Royal Wedding - the pagenatry, the flags, THE dress, the splendour and the great outpouring of general "Britishness". But we mustn't forget that this was really just a young couple's marriage - their declaration of love for one another, and their commitment for their lives ahead.

But this isn't the only "matter of the heart" that we should be paying tribute to... On this day in 1968 the first heart transplant in the UK was conducted at the National Heart Hospital in Marylebone, London.  This amazing, life-saving surgery was undertaken by South African born surgeon Donald Ross, on an unnamed 45 year old man. At the time this was a wonderous new procedure, that (sadly, but necessarily) has become a very "ordinary" operation these days - but has saved, and will continue to save, many many lives each year.

So this week's selection of beautiful Folksy items are all dedicated to "hearts" - symbols of love, and vital organs alike!

Heart Bangle

by Hearts and Flowers Jewellery

Heart Box

by Boxio - Handcrafted Woodwork

Handcut Heart Card

by enveebee designs

Small Copper Heart

by windswept & interesting

Heart Cushion

by Joscinta Design

Silver Heart Earrings

by bread&jam

Heart & Heart Felt Brooch

by my messy girlfriend

Key to my Heart Keyring

by D & K Designs

Curly Heart

by Silverthreads

Wooden Heart

by Driftwood Designs