Those of you that follow me on instagram will have already seen this fancy thing in a fancy glass cabinet in a fancy shop in a fancy little old town called Stow-on-the-Wold. So how did it get from there to my bedroom?
Well, for one thing I’m very lucky. This was an early graduation present from my Mum and Step-Dad, which is kind of apt because I’ve just completed my degree in zoology. It’s a nautilus shell and as an antique it dates back to around 1880 (or so I am told).
I got my results through a few days ago and I’m ecstatic to be able to say that I’ll be graduating with a first! The only question remaining is, what the heck to do next?
Well done, that’s fantastic!!
What kind of things do you do in zoology, I was considering a degree in Biological Studies but am not sure now :/ Also, what are you going to do now you’ve graduated? :)
Hope you have a lovely day!
Grace x
Oh wow, that is really gorgeous. What an amazing antique to own! Congrats on your graduation as well.
The shell is gorgeous! And congratulations on graduating!
Hannah, it’s gorgeous! Congratulations! You’ve worked so hard all these past years, it must feel so good to be done (for a while?).
Congrats!
That shell is AMAZING. What a wonderful present!
Congratulations!
Congratulations on your degree. What an apt gift! And how very beautiful!
Congrats! What a beautiful gift!
The shell is so lovely and so is the upholder! And congratulations!! Wish you have a bright future!
What an awesome graduation present. Something that you will definitely keep for ever and will have lots of sentimental value as you get older. And congratulations on your results. You must be super-chuffed. And don’t worry I still don’t know what I want to do (or at least how to narrow it down).
Congratulations! What a beautiful gift.
Congratulations! Well done! You deserve it! And might I say, that nautilus shell is divine! Very beautiful!
WOW – a lovely gift for a great occasion! Congratulations!
Congratulations! That is such a lovely gift! :)
That’s lovely! Congrats!
♥Sarah♥
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congrats on graduation!! what a cool and unique present to remember your achievement :)
EEEE congrats! And that nautilus shell is so so beautiful, I would love to see them in the wild! I graduated from zoology last year and I’m still deciding what to do…I’m sure you’ll decide much, much quicker than me though! Enjoy your graduation :) xx
Wow, that’s pretty cool. And congratulations on the first!!! :) xx
WOW!
Well done on your 1st, brilliant news :)
That present is totally deserved…
Not sure which to congratulate you on first…that beautiful shell and your first are equally amazing so huge congrats on both :) Such a thoughtful gift from your parents! Good luck choosing where to go from here…the world is your oyster :)
Congratulations! The shell is beautiful, a well-deserved and memorable gift.
Many congratulations on your graduation! I’m in a similar boat to you – recent grad and now freaking out! Yikes, the world is so big! haha. Wishing you all the best. :)
Congratulations on graduating! That shell truly is magnificent. x
Such a magical gift. Huge congratulations to you…
Hey there,
Was just wondering what you were up to. No you don’t know me but I have just recently started following your blog….love it btw :) Congratulations on graduating!!! Lovely nautilus, have one myself but 1. not as large 2. it has not been ground back ( meaning it is still has it’s natural brown and white coloring 3. not on such a lovely stand :)
Can’t wait to see some more pics
Elle
Congratulations! This is absolutely gorgeous – you must be so pleased for all your hard work to have paid off!
x
yay, congrats hannah. and that’s a very beautiful shell
you’re the first to graduate, eh? you must be so smart then. i believe it’s easier for you to get a job :)
hey, perhaps you want to share us about zoology sometimes. we are soo curious about it. haha. cheers!
lutfi,
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Congratulations dear and what a gift! You must be very happy ^^
X
This is awesome news congrats!
Your little treasures are so beautiful so nice of your parents to get that shell so amazing!
I actually love the butterfly collection.
Got a butterfly at the karboot the other weekend hoorah!
Butterfly love! <3
Oh my gosh it’s gorgeous! I’m a sucker for antiques! Congratulations on your First! :D xx
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Congratulations on your first! Wow!
Friends who took up medical courses and had a zoology subject never stopped complaining how they didn’t like it and for you to finish it and came out first in rank (am i correct?) is just simply amazing. Congratulations! xx
Congratulations! All of that hard work payed off :) Beautiful shell, lovely graduation gift.
Yaaaaay, that’s excellent news! Making your readers proud! :P
PS: The neutilus shell is absolutely beautiful.
nautilus… hate typos! :)
Yay for getting a geeky shell instead of a handbag :) Yay for science girls. And congrats on your first!
x
Congratulations, and what a beautiful gift… x
You are totally adorable and now officially super intelligent. I am so happy for your results, well done your a star x.
I just love your blog! It is one of my favourites. I check out every one of your posts without fail! I’ve nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog” award. You can get it here:
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Thanks! :)
Lisa
Your blog is actually stunning! one of the most well put together ones i have seen in a while! Your photos are all gems. I cant wait to see future posts.
Anna xx
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What a gorgeous and thoroughly appropriate graduation gift. I understand what you mean about the drifting feeling – it’s that strange post-graduation state. I (selfishly) hope you’ll have time for more blogging though, love to read your posts!
AMAZING. It’s so beautiful! Congrats on your first x