I am so Honored

I am so very honored, and I have to say a big THANK YOU to Diane (Lavender Dreams) and Rhonda aka Shellbelle (Shellbelle's Tiki Hut) for adding me to their Blog Roll. WOW! What can I say? You ladies are so sweet, and I am honored to be included among the prestigious blogs you read. I caught it out of the corner of my eye, and just about did a back flip! (if I could still do a back flip).I'm actually speechless (for a change!)

Another big THANK YOU goes out to Maya, of Completely Coastal for featuring my shell frames on her amazing blog! I haven't ever been featured before, and I'm thrilled to be included!

I tried several times yesterday to publish this post. It just would not save and publish. I am determined, and I wanted to thank these ladies from the bottom of my heart. Google, Blogger, nor Comcast shall stop me!

I also want to welcome my new followers! Welcome to my blog! I hope you enjoy the time you spend with me :D

Thanks to everyone for their comments, I appreciate every one!


I'll be back tomorrow for Seashell Saturday! Until then....

Del

Seashell Bracelet and Earrings Set with Freshwater Pearls and Bayong Wood

Lately, I've had a thing for making seashell bracelets with matching earrings. I made this set right after I made the Vivacious Purple set. The Freshwater Pearls are Midnight Blue, AA quality, and GORGEOUS! I found  a shell in Sanibel that matched my Bayong Wood beads so well, and the contrast between the pearls, and the wood, is beautiful. I love this set!

This set has an Island feel to it. It's Earthy with the Shell, Pearl, Wood, and Copper. Of course, I had to have a little Swarovski crystal. I do like a little sparkle ;) 

The underside of the shell has a pearl, crystal, and copper accents dangle. This exotic bracelet is perfect for a trip to the islands, or any beachy destination. The sun, sand, you with your coconut infused tropical drink with the little umbrella, wearing this one of a kind, Island Dreams bracelet and earrings set. What makes it one of a kind? The shell! I have the components to create another, but I'll never find another shell exactly like this one. I haven't ever made a replica of any of my shell jewelry.
I want each piece to be individual, a true one of a kind!  

This isn't listed yet, I had to share it here, first. I have another one on my bead board, and plan to get back to it tomorrow! 

Have a great week, and I hope to see you soon!

Del

Seashore Sunday

Twin Rocks, Oregon

Seashell Saturday

I used to have a collection of various shells, and shell fragments in baskets along the wall at the entrance to my home. All of them found a new home last week when I had the "kids" dig a hole in the front yard for my pond.

The pond is in

and then the fish

I know running water, and fountains are good Chi, and was told to have the water flow coming towards the house, to simulate money flowing in, not out.

the water runs down the big rock

Louisiana Iris and mini Cattails are on each side of the big rock

My mermaid gazes longingly at the fish in the pond

around the base of the mermaid, Florida shells, Oregon sand dollars, and Gulf Coast sponges, and a sea tossed coconut

more shells, another coconut, and one of my sea turtles

a stepping stone to get over to the pond. I want to make a more natural one......

I arranged, and rearranged shells, hubby stacked the Florida limestone rocks, and made the waterfall. I have another iris, and a white waterlily trying to grow in the pond. We still have little touches to see to, and the grass needs to fill back in, but we like it. I'm excited to see the mini cattails. Oh! and the mermaid....now that's another post! She has a little story behind how we came to have her.

I enjoy hearing the water trickle into the pond when the door is open. It's so peaceful. Love it!

Have a wonderful Saturday!

Del