Little Sea Shrine

This little wooden shrine has a beach theme. I made it for my friend Bea for her birthday, back in 2004. She brought it in to refresh my memory of it since I want to create a larger shrine this summer. I probably photographed at the time, but that was two digital cameras ago and it was blurry; my, but technology changes fast.

I was pleased to see my work from so many years ago. I still like it. There is a sea shell and a sand dollar once you open the doors.

Liberate Your Little Treasures

Aloha! For almost eight years this collection has been stashed away in a Hawaiian lunch bag. So now I have liberated the small bits of memoires from my 2005 trip with my sister to Oahu, Hawaii. Two thin, small glass vitals with cork stoppers hold small collections of sand from Waimanalo beach. Two larger, squat vials hold sand, shells, coral from Makapuu beach. Inside the glass jar (yes, a former terrarium ) are larger shells, lava, coral, and a seed pod. Wrapped around the top is an island-themed band to hold the ear pieces of glasses but it never really worked.

I lived in Hawaii as a kid when my Dad was stationed there. My favorite beach was Bellows Air Force Base, just up from Waimanalo. I've been back to Hawaii twice and although a lot of things have changed, this place has stayed the same. I love this island.

What memories or treasures do you have hidden that might need liberating?


 

 

Happy Super Moon!

This is the best photo of all I took last night and still it's not that good, probably due to light or other pollution. But, it was lovely to see the Super Full Moon. Hope you have a chance to catch it tonight!
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