Sea Treasure;Seascape Globes

Seascape Horchow. This little globe reminded me of something you would see in a Horchow catalog. I love the sea and all her treasured creature's fossilized remains that she spits out upon the sand. I love to hunt for sea treasure, no not the kind that make a pirate wide-eyed with excitement, just the natural wonder of life beneath the surface, along the ocean floor. It is hard to imagine that the contents of this cloche were once teeming with life.

The seascape natural wonder is assembled on an antique crock lid. It just looked like such a natural surface to place it on. I found the tiny tree-like material along the beach and was so fascinated by it that I knew I had to bring it home and create something wonderful with it. It reminds me of a tiny little ocean biosphere, so small but yet so beautiful.

It is so funny that what one person finds a treasured object others just never see. I have always loved the unusual or strange. You should have seen the looks I got at the beach while gathering all the little trees, and other fossils along the shore. Well look at them now they are in my studiopink store on etsy.

Fun in the Sun Memories

The sun has set and our pirate ship has sailed on this vacation but I have great memories and pictures to share. The beach and the weather were perfect. The Sand Key of Florida is a beautiful spot to vacation. It is much quieter than the nearby cities of Clearwater and St. Petersburg but just busy enough to meet your needs.

The solitude of walking the beach draws you within yourself. The sound of the surf, the feel of the sand at your feet, the wind blowing across your face and the sweet smell of the air infused by the sea are the perfect end to a day in the sun. We spent a good share of our time treasure hunting for shells or what ever else the sea will give up. The sea is constantly churning like a violent storm which melts into a calm ripple once it hits the beach and spits out it's debris.

This was the awesome view from our room at the Sheraton's Sand Key Resort. It looked onto the pool and then out to the beach of the bay. When the morning sun hit the beach it was as though each and every grain of sand rejoiced with a sparkling twinkle. The poolside was a busy place with a seaside grill and cabana bar for all your needs. I would definitly go back even tomorrow if I could, it was 40 degrees and raining when we deplaned.

This spectacular view was from the Clearwater bridge, departing Sand key Island. The shore line was almost exclusively condos and hotel/resorts. It gives you the feeling that nobody works here just living a permanent vacation. I am sure the unretired residents would correct that thought if given the chance. It is hard to return to the real world and Michigan weather but spring is crawling in, like a snail, one millimeter at a time.

Can You Feel It?

I lost my favorite picture today. I lost my muse. I need to touch down on a warm spring day.

Ahh spring, new life, fresh start, warm and bright. I need to see something spring, black soil, green shoots, new blooms. It's all right, it's on its way. In my mind I am walking in the sun, on the beach, the breeze is blowing softly across my face, the water is gently rolling in and lapping at my feet. I bend over and pick up the most beautiful shell, I marvel at it, put it in my pocket. A treasures from the sea. I am walking through the meadow with wild flowers bursting in full color at my feet. Into the woods I go though the moss covered trees. They are alive with new life nesting. Yes this is spring. I can feel it coming. My desires are not only wishes. I found my favorite picture, I found my muse, but I am still dreaming of spring. I feel like a new soul reaching out into the light. My roots firmly planted and my shoots are beginning to break ground reaching up to the sun. Warm on my face. Can you feel it? Bottle it up and share it with the ones you love.