Blowing the pū (conch shell) has many meanings, and is one way Hawaiians announce their presence when entering wahi pana (sacred places). Umi wears a traditional kapa malo garment, lei poʻo (head lei) made from ti leaf, and an intricate lei hulu (feather lei) around his neck. NPS Video #HVNPWelcomeBack #HawaiianCulture #stewardship | Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

The snail with a heart shaped shell idea was TOO CUTE to not include in the lovebug collection, even though it’s technically not a bug. 🫣 (Don’t tell him that, he’s really excited to be included!!!) I wrapped this pink conch shell heart in silver plated wire to create the worlds cutest Valentine’s Day mollusk. 🐌💕 I fear I’m going to have to make one of these for my personal collection. This cute will be available in my shop update this Friday along with all of the other love bugs seen at the