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The design is inspired by Abraham and Sara’s model of hospitality.  In this papercut, a stylized tent is open on all four sides to welcome guests from all over.  Avraham welcomed his guests in the heat of the day.  To symbolize this gracious hospitality, different flowers enter this tent from all four directions based on the type of sun exposure they thrive in.  Bush Lilies, at the top, grow in Northern sun exposure, as do Hydrangeas in the East, Shasta Daisies in the south, and Dahlias in the West.  These flowers represent the Midrash that each guest brings their own beauty into the tent.  At the center of the tent is the verse ~  “V’ata Shalom U’vetcha Shalom v’chol Asher L’cha Shalom” ~ May peace be with you, may peace be with your home, and may peace be with all that you possess (Samuel 1 25:6).  May your guests bring beauty into your home as they enter and share in your model of hospitality as they leave.