Beach, Sand and Shells

I love the beach, sand and especially the shells

I am getting my mantle ready for the warmer weather, but then I heard we are going to have freeze warnings tonight...what's a girl to do but continue dreaming of the beach

 I finally got the rest of my boxes from our move unpacked and there were my beautiful shell topiary's

This Lennox shell is beautiful and a great addition to the mantle

I have collected all things beach since I grew up in Florida, we went to the beach all the time and are some of my happiest memories of mom and dad

Now that we have gathered all the elements let me show you the mantle

Such a fun mantle to celebrate my love of the surf and visit beautiful memories.  I still plan to paint the bricks, just gathering up my courage!

I hope your day has some sunshine and joy, Di
                               Joining,


 
   
  

The Art of Writing

I love the art of writing 

 The flow of words on paper is soothing

 The feel of the pen in your fingers makes you want to journal

 The color of inks are exotic, my favorite is peacock blue (my signature color from my teens)!

 The luxury of taking the time to write your notes, pinning your thoughts is such a lost art

 The beauty of the instruments make it a pleasure to take the time to enjoy the art of writing

 The bronze work and painted flowers and leaves are such a pleasure to see

 Such elegance to have at your fingertips

 I am going to fill up these crystal pots and sit back and etch some of my ideas and write my thoughts
                                              di