Thursday, May 31, 2007

Show and Tell Friday..........

Well, it's time for Kelli's Show and Tell.......This is one of my favorite belongings. It was made by a dear friend of ours who lives in a town where we lived once. He is a Christian physician, named Ben, who grows the most beautiful flowers. He and his sweet wife, Faye, entertain us royally in their home when we are in their area. He does beautiful shell work including mirror frames and all sorts of accessories.

The shell church lives on our sun porch year round and makes me smile each time I look at it...

The picture doesn't do it justice and the pitcher and bowl do not stay on the table with it.....

18 comments:

Mary L. Briggs said...

How pretty! I can see why you treasure it. I love little churches made out of wood, shells, stone, etc.

Ruth said...

That is a very unique and beautiful piece. I can understand why you treasure it!

Diane @ A Watered Garden said...

Neat! I've never seen anything like this before. I think handmade gifts are so special as you can remember the giver each time you look at the gift! It doubles the pleasure! Thanks for sharing!

Kim said...

That is really cool. I love it.

Susan said...

Now that is very special and different. I can see why it is so special to you.
Susan

Carole Burant said...

Good morning Betty:-) Trying to catch up with everyone today! Oh, how I love that little church...to think it's all made with seashells!! It's no wonder you love it so much. I also enjoyed reading about Justin's Place...I'd love to be able to go there! Justin shows that even though he has a handicap, anything is possible:-) Have a wonderful day my friend:-) xox

LadySnow said...

How very beautiful and unique!

LBP said...

Wow! That is so unique and beautfiul. I have never seen anything like that!

Marci said...

What a wonderful gift to have. I love things that people make me much more than the ones that are store bought!!

Trudi said...

Very pretty, makes me want to try something like that myself.

Kelli said...

That is just beautiful, Betty!! What a sweet little church, I'll bet it looks perfect on your sun porch. Ben and Faye sound like wonderful friends!
Kelli

Barbara said...

Looks very different and interesting. I loved to read about Justin's place too.
Blessings

Tammy said...

What a really neat item to have...my second S&T is up today come on over when you can!
:)

Lyndy said...

Betty, That is just beautiful. I have never seen anything like that before. I can see why it would be such a treasure for you.

Have a blessed weekend.

Lyndy

Anita said...

Wow, that church made of shells looks amazing, what a great work of art! I am sure it looks wonderful on your sun porch and always reminds you of your special friends.

Have a great week-end, Betty!

Best wishes from Germany,
Anita

Paula said...

What a unique piece! I scrolled down and saw the plates you have--just lovely!
Blessings,
Mrs. C

savvycityfarmer said...

Packed with love...you can clearly see that this was made out of an adoring friendship...wish we could get to know each other better.
have a blessed weekend

Reflection Through The Seasons said...

Good Morning Betty...
How lovely! A pretty little church made of shells. This is giving me ideas, for we have shells aplenty on the beach, I must show it to John.
Love - Marion