Note Card of the Week- Sunrise Shell

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We can strategize and configure. Position ourselves to maximize the odds in our favor. But there’s always an element of chance.

The revered Sunrise of Hawaii, has been so sought after, that this rare shell has become even more hard to find simply resting upon the beaches. Not wanting to wait until they wash ashore, treasure-seekers often dive into the ocean trying to uncover these gems from the depths.

So simply stumbling upon one of these precious shells in a lazy stroll along the sand…well, that discovery is one sweet surprise, making our chance encounter just that much more delightful.

Such was my meeting with this Sunrise shell, featured as the Note Card of the Week. A treasured gift offered up from the sea to me. I’m happy to continue the sharing with you!

I will be incorporating more Hawaiian shell note cards in the Love Letters Press shop in the days to come.

Here’s to the precious treasures that cross our paths!

 

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Creating these cards makes me smile. Sharing them with you brings me happiness. Knowing that you may pass them on to someone you love, well, that’s just a beautiful thing.

All cards are hand-made, with care, on recycled paper.

Opening Up

The Bohemian continues to amaze me with his determination, as he opens up space on our back hillside. He takes out  scattered invasive trees, making room for two large Banyans to stretch their limbs. Nothing will go to waste.

He’s holding a vision for terraced gardens and meandering paths back there. Anything cut is “organized” and stacked into strategic piles, as he shapes future growing beds.

In the clearing, he’s discovered multiple saplings seeking light. Two citrus trees, two mangos, an avocado tree, and many sprouting coconuts. He even found a fruiting pineapple. Our guess? Past inhabitants of our house must have chucked fruit remains off the deck, over the hillside, and into the trees. A few strong ones survived and persevered. Seeds and pits took hold.

The Bohemian’s opening it up. Offering some room to grow, letting in the light.

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