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For the Smile on Saturday challenge: "Creative With Seashells."
Puka shells are naturally occurring bead-like shells found on the beaches of Hawaii or other places. Each bead is the beach-worn apex of a cone snail. Such shells are often strung as necklaces, known as puka shell necklaces. Puka is the Hawaiian word for "hole" and refers to the naturally occurring hole in the middle of these rounded and worn shell fragments. The many contemporary "puka shell necklaces" are not made from cone shells, but from other similar shells, In addition, some strings of beads are currently sold that are made from cone shells, but the holes in the beads in these necklaces were not formed by natural processes.
off to teach (introductory fiction at my university... first spring semester class tonight!!)
i'm wearing:
brown plaid dress by in the starlight (replica of this VM dress but without the ruffles in the back;
agnes b. white blouse i thrifted in ventura, ca (99 cents!);
light blue j crew sweater, thrifted in providence, ri;
ribbed off-white dream stockings & miss daters sock garters from sock-dreams; brown double-strap heels i got in high school at a now defunct store... they are sorta falling apart but still cute; brown flower hair clip from h&m; cake necklace from pukashell on etsy
wearing: brown plaid dress, commissioned from in the starlight; agnes b. petern pan collar blouse, thrifted in ventura, ca; cake necklace from pukashell on etsy; earrings my friend christine gave me; blue cardigan, thrifted in providence, ri; white tights my mom gave me; white socks from macy's; brown suede diesel heels, ebay; blue bow hair clips from i'm your present on etsy
Some of my recent favourites from other flickr members! Visit them! ♡
1. growing,
2. beads
4. The Ghost of Christmas Past
6. for suze
9. "Baby" Beads
11. Cupcake Cathy
14. china
16. rose vine
17. mistletoe date
18. frolic
19. Nestling
22. Flake
23. Arctic Pixie a
24. I'd like to wish you an early Merry Christmas!
25. Sininennaulakko
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More May crochet favourites from other flickr members. There sure are many different ways to crochet! :o) (I also wanted to add Helle's seeweed but that was opted out somehow.)
1. Crocheted wristwarmers., 2. IMG_1761, 3. We Went Whale Watch'n, 4. Grapes anyone?, 5. strawberry bookmark
6. Happy Heart-Flower Joy, 7. Super Mario Piranha Plant, 8. Mundo Mix, 9. Mushrooms / Play Food, 10. Mylie
11. Marvin (the Paranoid Android), 12. Winter Forest Moon Bun, 13. teapot & sugarpot, 14. Albimelo, 15. amianuhana9-knit flower
16. lattes, 17. Snowy Wood Spirit, 18. Crochet Carnation Coral, 19. Crochet Tulip Brooch, 20. AMIGURUMI PINK MOCHI
21. More Tapestry Crochet Flat Heart, 22. Green with pink, 23. i made a strange crochet thing with no purpose, 24. whale crochet, 25. herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia
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wearing: dress made by megan maude www.meganmaude.com/ , in fabric from marcus brothers (merrimack); white blouse, thrifted in ojai, ca; white socks from my mom; brown diesel heels from ebay; hair bow from megan maude; cake necklace from pukashell on esty
1. tea time, 2. Tea Time, 3. Tea time, 4. Alice's2, 5. Kitty / Tea time in the greenhouse, 6. Let´s have some tea!, 7. Tea time, 8. tea party, 9. Want a cup of tea?, 10. afternoon tea, 11. Tea in the woods!, 12. French Baby, 13. Bedhead Lily, 14. 68/366 future plans over tea time, 15. Even dolls socialize, 16. Forest, 17. tea cake, 18. Cake, 19. Tea Party, 20. What's an afternoon without a cuppa?, 21. Untitled, 22. 3 TIERED PINK WEDDING CAKE, 23. Tarts and donuts, 24. Re-Ment Puchi-Kawa Kichen - Russian Tea Time, 25. Camille Soulayrol
Searching for inspiration for the Blythe tea time parcel...
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'It's Lennon, like John,' he told me after I took a few photos and asked for his name. Lennon had never heard of Flickr, although he was somewhat familiar with Facebook, but he was willing to participate in the 100 strangers project nonetheless.
I noticed Lennon when pulling into the Hookipa Beach parking lot, a popular surfing park located on Maui's north shore. He was standing by himself watching the surfers when I walked over and learned he grew up on the Big Island, which, with all he volcano activity is still growing, he told me. Work there is scarce, however, so he moved to Oahu before finally making his way to Maui, his dream destination.
When he's not working at the Maui airport, Lennon spends his time surfing @ the beach.
I gave Lennon my card a told him I’d send a few shots if he contacted me, and he said he might borrow his girlfriend’s computer to do so. After watching him in action however, I don’t expect to hear from Lennon anytime soon. It’s clear this man has everything he wants.
Thank you Lennon, for your willingness to particpate.
This picture is #22 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page
1. Organic Hemp Scarf, 2. Triple Triple - Wrap Hood Cowl, 3. Thumbs, 4. Untitled, 5. Rustic Handspun Scarf, 6. le clapotis des vagues, 7. A better bucket hat, 8. Our first green egg!, 9. sumi charcoal silk & handspun alpaca, 10. Mittens from Lapland, 11. squooshyl1, 12. A Tiny Pomengranite-shaped Bulb, 13. valentine's cookies, 14. Banjo Cabled Vest and Actual Banjo, 15. simplicity, 16. The vibrant african quilt, 17. Half-Pipe Hats, 18. Bubble Scarf, 19. Dust Bowl, 20. tessuti, 21. Rag TIme, 22. morning, 23. wine store bokeh, 24. Blue and Green Wombat, 25. Fruity passion, 26. coral_hb_sq, 27. redscrunch, 28. TWO BITE CAKE PLAYTIME BAKE SET - RED VELVET CAKE, 29. C is for Cookies!, 30. spring is in the air, 31. Drawstring Pouch 3 - LMKG, 32. Demi front, 33. IMG_4064, 34. noro #184 socks + heels, 35. Weaving, 36. Tulips
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Hawaiian shirt, tiki earrings - gift from Mr. AARP who didn't take me to Hawaii on his business trip
black tank - Family Dollar
puka shell necklace - some shop on an Orange County Beach decades ago
Guess jeans - thrifted
Purple Aerosole ballet flats - thrifted
wearing: white renee derhy dress, thrifted in ojai, ca ($4!); white collared blouse, thrifted in ojai, ca; white socks from sock dreams; black mjs from payless; cake necklace from pukashell on etsy; hair comb with blue roses, selfmade; pink le creuset tea kettle my brother got me for xmas (not actually part of outfit, but after i took wr photos i boiled water for tea).
wearing: dress made by megan maude www.meganmaude.com/ , in fabric from marcus brothers (merrimack); white blouse, thrifted in ojai, ca; white socks from my mom; brown diesel heels from ebay; hair bow from megan maude; cake necklace from pukashell on esty
When I was in college, my girlfriend and I performed magic shows. This was probably about 1980 in Boise, Idaho.
1. Memo, 2. www.flickr.com/photos/tammymanet/2512001741/in/pool-65382..., 3. The Robin's Nest, 4. innocence 1, 5. For The Birds Swap, 6. Enamel laundry powder container, 7. www.flickr.com/photos/tammymanet/2512852034/in/pool-65382..., 8. Untitled, 9. Florence the Bunny, 10. 3 TIER PINK WEDDING CAKE, 11. Euphie, 12. big blue eyes, 13. Paper Pieced Singing Bird14. Not available15. Not available16. Not available
Thanks to everybody in there!
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wearing: thrifted jumperskirt with a green print of butterflies on it; white white collared blouse, thrifted in ojai, ca; cake neclace from pukashell on etsy; chandelier earrings from my friend chrsitine; green bolero from etsy; green socks from sock dream; white t strap heels, thrifted in ventura, ca; i did my hair in rolls :)
I don't know if the bone under the shell is getting colonized with algae the same color as the shell, or if somehow the outer layer is repairing itself. Turtle biologists??
I couldn't resist these absolutely gorgeous yummy croheted magnets. I have purchased them from Etsy.
Traditional Hawaiian surfer style Aloha! Natural shiny North Shore Puka Shells washed up from the ocean surf and an amazing jumbo sized classically colored Sunrise Shell centerpiece pendant in this local style necklace design originating on Oahu, Hawaii! This amazing bold yellow, pink and white with splashes of green Sunrise Shell is a full 1 1/2 inches in size! An exceptional mature seashell with very thick ribs and perfectly shaped! As an added detail a strand of tiny Puka Shells dangle a sterling silver Scallop Shell charm at the clasp! This local Hawaiian Island style Puka Shell lei necklace is 17 inches in length, suitable for a man or woman to wear with Aloha. Authentic North Shore style, to be worn with a warm smile when you accept all those sincere compliments!
A MonicaByTheShore original rare Sunrise Shell jewelry design, hand crafted with Aloha on the North Shore in Haleiwa and Honolulu, Hawaii.
wearing: thrifted jumperskirt with a green print of butterflies on it; white white collared blouse, thrifted in ojai, ca; cake neclace from pukashell on etsy; chandelier earrings from my friend chrsitine; green bolero from etsy; green socks from sock dream; white t strap heels, thrifted in ventura, ca; i did my hair in rolls :)
Hawaiian Sunrise Shell Jewelry Hawaii Seashells Shells A juicy pair of deep pink papaya colored Hawaiian Sunrise Shells surrounded by North Shore Puka Shells swing on sexy 2 1/2 inch sterling silver "Big Hoop" endless hoop earrings! These amazing Sunrise Shells are perfectly matched, full of color & are slightly larger than 7/8 inch in size, & are surrounded by shiny white North Shore Puka Shells! Rock these sexy hoops on the beach, at work or out on the town! Hawaiian style wearable Aloha, Mother Ocean's natural Surf Art!
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