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Nova Scotia Mayflower Magnet By Inkwell Originals

Inkwell Originals

Nova Scotia Mayflower Magnet

$7.00

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Throughout the 19th century, a common unofficial motto of Nova Scotia was “We bloom amid the snow.” The phrase was a reference to the mayflower (Epigaea repens), the provincial floral emblem since 1901, but closely associated with the province long before. Mayflowers are among our earliest blooming wildflowers each spring. Their tiny fragrant pink and white blossoms and evergreen leaves peek out from the edges of the forest often before the snow has left the ground. The hardiness of this modest little flower was embraced as a symbol of the resilience of all Nova Scotians and an inspiration and reminder that beauty can thrive amid adversity.

Also available as an 11x14 print, 16x20 print, postcard and sticker!

  • Measures: ~2.75" x 3"
  • Magnetic Backing
  • Designed and made in Canada

Inkwell Originals is the in-house studio of Inkwell, a modern handmade boutique & letterpress studio in downtown Halifax. Graphic designers Andrea Rahal and Daniel MacDonald create art prints, greeting cards, postcards, stationery and drink coasters inspired by the ocean, coastline, Nova Scotia and the people of Halifax. Antique letterpresses create these tactile products. The cast-iron presses are hand-powered and the paper is fed by hand. The end result is a charming and tactile impression in the paper.

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Liz MacLeod
Great gift!

I purchased two magnets, one for me and one for my grandmother. They came promptly with a personal note of thanks and a sticker! Who doesn’t love stickers?! The quote “we bloom amid the snow” is perfect and the mayflowers are a reminder of my grandmother’s old homestead.

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Jeffrey Simpson
Lovely

This is a beautiful little piece of Nova Scotia art.

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Liz MacLeod
Great gift!

I purchased two magnets, one for me and one for my grandmother. They came promptly with a personal note of thanks and a sticker! Who doesn’t love stickers?! The quote “we bloom amid the snow” is perfect and the mayflowers are a reminder of my grandmother’s old homestead.

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Jeffrey Simpson
Lovely

This is a beautiful little piece of Nova Scotia art.