The other 'things' that lay glistening in the spring sunshine amongst the strange white seashells on the beach that my island friend and I found while out walking was island sea glass. The picture above is only a sampling as we filled a small ziplock bag. Island sea glass has become scarcer over the years and the pieces we found were lovely. As you may have noticed the aqua piece is heart shaped. When we saw the sea glass it solved the shell mystery. Somebody had chosen this lonely beach to return the sea glass and the shells to the sea. The lapping waves had gently distributed it's gift across the beach instead of returning it back to its unsearchable depths had it been windy. Why I asked would someone chuck there collection? Was it to purge memories they wanted forgotten? Or had it belonged to somebody else who had returned it for them? The shells and the sea glass weren't going to talk so we divided the collection and I lovingly brought mine home where they sit on the cabin window sills. This is simple, natural beauty and I don't mind spending the time to dust them.
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Wow! Sea glass is so awesome! I just had a friend make me a necklace out of sea glass from the island I was born on. It is very special to me. What an amazing treasure you found that day, and to be able to share with a friend, even more wonderful! I would keep beachcombing to see if any more shows up, as I have heard that sea glass is fairly valuable. Blessings to you and your little one today! :)
ReplyDeleteYour bracelet sounds beautiful! I have thought of doing the same thing. It's a gift from the sea. But you know years ago it was common for people to put there glass garbage in the sea. Most people don't do that anymore so there is just less. Thank you for sharing.
DeleteLovely sea glass, Ronda. And how interesting that someone would return the shells and sea glass to the beach. Well, I think that's wonderful, really. Look at the blessing it was and is to you and your friend. The heart-shaped aqua sea glass is delightful. In my opinion, this kind of decor in a home is the best. xxx ~ Nancy
ReplyDeleteIt was a very interesting experience and one I will probably not forget. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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