Belonging could mean many things…For Ailsa, I had to think…
I guess you know by now that I love plants and flowers, trees and – Nature itself. Ferns are some of the very special species on earth and come in many different shapes. I love spring when they peek their curled heads up from solid ground, and I love to see them slowly unfolding their fascinating faces – always hidden in the shadows.
I grow ferns as pot plants to be able to love them through winter as well. And two winters ago I had one of my old dreams come true – I went with my whole family to New Zealand, the land of the silver fern. The koru (Maori for ”loop”) is a spiral shape based on the shape of a new unfurling silver fern frond and symbolizing new life, growth, strength and peace. It is an integral symbol in Maori art, and naturally I bought a koru pendant in jade for myself. I wear it with love, joy and pride. New Zealand will always have a special place in my heart.
So, my son, who works with graphic design, made this picture for me – I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.
Leya 
So interesting to learn a bit more about this plant; thank you. And what a beautiful gift from your son.
I’m glad you liked it! And I’m very grateful for his gift – he also knows how much I love NZ.
It’s wonderful. And you obviously had an amazing trip as well as a very thoughtful (and talented!) son. 🙂
You are so right – it was a fantastic trip – and I love my son…
Exquisite art work, looks really great!
Thank you – I’ll tell him and he will be happy about that!
Wow, what a great picture…..he’s very talented
I’m glad you like it – and I’ll tell him!
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Thank you!
Fabulous image! Your son did a great job, and you are the lucky owner!
Thank you, Sue! Can you see the profile?
Indeed! How great is that, I thought to myself 🙂
That’s beautiful. What a lovely gift to you. And my ferns are just unfolding now. 🙂
A lovely time of the year for you now, isn’t it. Enjoy! Can you see the profile he made in the fern?
Oh I do now! That is incredible.
Amazing! At first I saw the beautiful twists and turns of the ferns and then….it came to me (I can be a bit slow now and then) 🙂 The more I look at it, the more I enjoy!
He made it into a profile, a kind of fairy or something. I liked that.
Wow! That is fabulous! He surely is a great graphic designer.
Thank you for your kind comment – I’ll tell him!
What a stunning image! A tree fern spirit. Your son did a great job. 🙂
Thank you! And it belongs to me! I’ll tell him you liked it – he will be happy.