Another big love in my life is nature: birds and butterflies, flowers and gardens. As the years passed I began experimenting with adding these to my kaleidoscopes. It is the most amazing thing to see the many beautiful shapes and colors of flowers and leaves, bird feathers and butterfly wings as they change patterns through the mirrors.

Soon I had the joy of making kaleidoscopes for friends to commemorate weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and special events. It is such fun to see them spot that piece of their wedding gown or flowers from the bouquet as they pass through the wheels. I have also had the honor of working with families who have lost a loved one. I have listened to their stories and watched as they gathered their special memories. I have witnessed the joy and tears as the families held those memories in their hands. It is a small part of healing - the finding of a special place for memories - that we all need in grieving. This tender preserving of memories is something I now want to share through this business.

Beverly Forester

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