A Pre-Departure Birthday Gift

When I visited my family over Easter, my Aunt Cathy had a special surprise in store for me. She is an avid rug hooker, and she has a rather well-developed blog devoted to it. I have been really bad about checking in on her blog lately, so I completely missed the posts she made about my birthday gift! This is the beautiful little mat/rug she made for me:

 And here, you can see it in my freshly cleaned room:

She based her pattern on the compelling shape of the Cosmic Spiral. I love that it focuses on keeping a distinct center, while continuing to grow outward. The outward growth, in turn, develops and strengthens the center. It is such a perfect symbol for my upcoming journey in particular! I will definitely be bringing this to Seville with me; hopefully, it'll find a slightly more cozy place than in my drab college apartment!
Thanks Aunt Cathy, it's absolutely perfect!