A maneki neko in front of a business is said to beckon business with its left paw upraised.
And one in a home is said to beckon wealth with an upraised right paw.
Photo by Ryan McD |
But a maneki neko in the garden brings a different kind of wealth ---
Photo from edenpictures' photostream
Flowers that bloom in abundance, seeds that fall to the ground and multiply into fields of blossoms...
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...nests where baby birds flourish, feeding on the flora and fauna growing around them.
Photo by Jonathan Zander
And when you think about wealth, isn't that what it's all about?
A maneki neko bouquet can be found on etsy.
This is sooo cute. I love your frosted beads...if that is the right word. The clusters of beads and flowers just sets off the great maneki neko!
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How adorable! It's so full of beady excitement!
ReplyDeleteThank you Brinkley and Candace!
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