She Sells Seashells by the Seashore

Well, I haven’t ever sold any but I’ve given quite a few away over the years.

Because I LOVE to collect them!

And Canaveral National Seashore is an amazing beach to hunt for seashells.

There are not nearly as many people there and probably 15 miles or so of seashore to walk! Lots of parking areas to walk down to the beach too.

Much of the beach looks like this.

Tiny ground up pieces….

and then you’ll walk up to mounds of shells like this.

And come home with THIS! lol

We even found around a dozen pieces of seaglass this time.

Have you ever walked the beach picking up shells? It’s the best feeling in the world! Kind of like a treasure hunt!

I’m joining Mosaic Monday HERE

and Cooking and Crafting with J & J.

A Day at the Ocean “Canaveral National Seashore”

As part of my birthday celebration, my sweet hubby wanted to take me to my MOST favorite place on earth, Canaveral National Seashore. The weather was in the 70s with light winds and abundant sunshine. So we packed a picnic lunch and headed to the beach.

There is something so calming about the sea…

everything about it!

It wasn’t crowded at all and there were plenty of seashells along the edge of the water.

We also drove to the Visitors center and saw some amazing sights on the Intercoastal Waterway.

Dolphins at play!

They were splishing and splashing and have a fun time!

Here’s a map to give you an idea of where it is.

Seagull

Brown Pelican

It was a fabulous day! Can’t wait to go back again soon! How many day trips do you think I can get out of one birthday? heehee!

I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE

and I’d Rather B Birdin’.

A Day at the Beach for Wednesday Wee Ones!

Well, how about a day at the pretend beach!

Because if you are contemplating a trip to Florida right now…

WAIT!

It’s HOT! Hot AND humid!

Of course it always feels cooler right on the beach but it would still be HOT! (mid 90s for highs)

So we are playing inside again today!

These are little W*almart dolls and aren’t they sweet?

I made the outfits AND collected the shells.

I hope you’ll visit JoAnn today! She’s showing off her cute dolls HERE!

Don’t forget to stay cool and

Take Time to PLAY!!!

Beautiful Mosaic

I love spending time in our lanai in the winter months.

 

And it's nice to have so many of my favorite things close by to enjoy.

 

My new little fairy (a gift from my sister) is on the coffee table in front of me, along with favorite things I've collected over the years. The pretty Abalone shell was a gift from Betsy at My Salvaged Treasures.

 

And this week I found this precious set of Lefton lambs at the thrift store, so I put them on the table at the end of the sofa. (that's where I'm sitting as I write, with my net book in my lap...on the sofa, not the end table)

It doesn't cost a lot to surround ourselves with beautiful things, whether it's a thrift find, a gift or something you've made. And what a difference it can make in our moods.

I’m joining Beautiful Sunday and

Lavender Cottage for Mosaic Monday.

*Dreaming of the Sea*

The summer months are not really the best time to visit the beach here in Florida. It’s hot and we have rain showers that can pop up quickly, usually with thunder and lightening. So we haven’t been to the ocean lately and I’m dreaming of the sea.

I splurged this week and bought a new book, Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. I find so many books at the library and book sales that I don’t often order a book. But this is one I’ve read and enjoyed and know I will read over and over again, so I wanted a copy.

I put it on the coffee table with the old printer’s tray filled with seashells, some of my favorite finds.

I’m joining Beautiful Sunday and

Lavender Cottage for Mosaic Monday

and Amaze me Monday.

Our weather forecast for the coming week:

90 for the highs, 72 for lows with a chance of afternoon showers each day.

Maybe we’ll wait another week before we head to the beach! But I can still dream!

How’s your weather this week?

Decorating with the things you love!

I love seashells and books.

I placed a few extra pretties on the printer’s tray and I’ll probably add to it as the month goes on.

Then I put stacks of Christmas books on the coffee table.

How nice to surround ourselves with the things we love! (I’m glad I have a really big coffee table!)

This is the new Jan Karon book, Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good. Has everyone read the Mitford series?

This is the latest book and I can’t wait to start reading and catch up with our favorite characters.

Hubby surprised me with A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes, too.

 

It’s filled with beautiful photos and illustrations.

Are you as anxious as we are for the new shows to start next month?

I’m joining Beautiful Sunday

Amaze me Monday and

Lavender Cottage for Mosaic Monday.

LOVE…or hate!

You’ll either ‘love’ these photos or HATE them!

I know many of you are in the throws of winter weather and I have lived places that got lots of cold and snow, too.

But I live in Florida now and this is what I did this week! (these are VERY empty SHELLS!)

Hubby even found money at the beach! An old Lincoln head penny along with a few pieces of sea glass.

 

He picked up a toy for me so I put it in my little stack of sea glass.

I’m joining Beautiful Sunday

Amaze me Monday and

Lavender Cottage for Mosaic Monday.

I’m thankful for my good health and good life.

I’m counting my blessings this week!

Thanks for asking!

Some of you asked what we bought at the Arts and Crafts Fair and I couldn’t wait to share!

I mentioned seeing the lady that makes shell boxes.

I’ve shown the one on my coffee table in the lanai several times over the years.

And it’s been years since this lady came to the fair with her beautiful creations.

So this is what I got from her.

I’ve already found the perfect place for the mirror in my bathroom and I have the shell boxes on my dresser. They make me happy every time I see them. I LOVE seashells. Look at the details on this mirror!

Hubby bought this pretty little wooden bowl handmade by a friend. And he got an art print by a local artist in the colors he loves.

We love buying unique things like these, don’t you?