Nothing is more relaxing than a good day at the beach. The sun, sand and the sea nurture and soothe one's soul and sometimes it seems to almost be an spiritual experience. It is also an excellent occasion to do some shelling for those so...
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Friday, July 24th, 2009
I created this small 8" Valentine aptly named "WEDDING DAY" to commemorate a 32 year engagement between my neighbor and her now husband. Although, everyone was instructed to not bring a gift, I felt that after that long of a period of time that....jpg&w=125&h=125&zc=1)
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
This 8" Valentine "Feel The Love" is housed in an aromatic cedar case. It was a commission piece for a local Flagler Beach restaurateur for his wife's birthday. He mentioned to me that he would like something unique and laughingly joked that...web3.jpg&w=125&h=125&zc=1)
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
Boy, have I come a long way! ALPHA is a 10" Valentine set in an oak case that my husband Daniel made for me. I had expressed a longing to make a Sailors' Valentine so for a surprise; Dan made me the case for my birthday one year. It has a wooden...
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
Most of the coral and small orange Sea Whips contained inside of this "basket" was found by my husband while he was on a trip with his boat in the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas. The razor clams which form the base of the basket were found on the...
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
PURPLE HAZE is one of my favorite Valentine creations. It is a combination of delicate shells and sea life combined with color and lots of pizzazz! My husband named it after Jimmy Hendrix because he said that it looked like a psychedelic...
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
Summertime in north Florida is a delightful time. The air is laden with the wonderful scent of Grand Magnolia Blossoms. As I drove through the country roads with few buildings save old farmhouses, the beauty of this gorgeous bloom inspired me to...
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
My newest Sailors' Valentine "A PERFECT MATCH" has a bittersweet ending to it. Most Valentines tell a story, that is why they are so personal for the Giver and the Recipient. This one is no exception. I finally finished this large 18" Sailorsʼ...