Nests as a Symbol

Hanging Willow Wishnest

During the process of creating this business, I cleared out all my personal trinkets/tchotchkes to make way for a CQS showroom in my living space.  At first I thought I would miss the miscellaneous items collected over the years - gifts, inherited knickknacks, travel memorabilia, statues, small pieces of wall art, etc.  Nevertheless, everything had to go to avoid confusion for potential showroom visitors. Funny thing, now after 9 or 10 months, I haven’t missed anything.  In fact, I can’t remember what’s in the boxes stored in the basement. Now, at least to my way of thinking, each and every item in my showroom and living space is something I chose because it has symbolic meaning and would be something to encourage a quiet, meditative space.

Today I’m noticing the wonderful nests, three different styles that have recently joined the other handcrafted sanctuary items in my showroom; the Willow Wishnest that hangs and the two other nests that can sit on a table, dresser or hearth. I searched the internet for information about the symbolic meaning of nests. I first thought of home, safety and family but here are some things I found while searching:

Also mentioned are concepts as such as “nest egg”, “leaving the nest” and “feathering the nest”. Nest is also a verb meaning to move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position, cuddle, snuggle.

Pewter Wishnest with Turquoise Eggs

Another source, Aisling Ireland, BellaOnline’s Dreams Editor, located at http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art20069.asp, “Eggs are an obvious symbol of fertility as they contain a new life inside waiting to hatch. In dreams eggs may symbolize the same idea only the life waiting to break out of the shell may be some new talent or idea. The important thing to remember is that the egg symbolizes something new, something that is still gestating. Whatever is growing inside you needs time to develop and must be carefully looked after because eggs are fragile creatures.”

According to Dream Coach Leon Nacson,
http://www.dreamcoach.com.au/default.asp?page=symbols&search=Nest says a quick decode for a nest in a dream is home; commitment; comfort.  He asks the dreamer, “What kind of nest do you see in your dream? Tiny birds can build the most intricate nests that are engineering feats. Do you want to be secure, grounded, well established, and protected?”

Birds Nest with Pearl Eggs

In my search I saw that a nest with eggs represents good things happening business-wise. Right there is a good reason to have nests in my showroom!  Take a look at these three unique nests by clicking on the pictures, Willow Wishnest and the pewter Wishnest, both by artist Alise Sheehan, and Cnythia Webb’s design with the pearl “eggs” in the pewter nest.

Nancy Goodwin, Owner
Creating Quiet Spaces