Finishing and Starting....

That's what I have been up too lately.. Finishing one thing and starting another.....frequently..... before I'm finished I find myself starting multiple new things....which causes all sorts problems with my time not to mention the cluttered chaos which my studio has become...but of course... I eventually finish each project, and of course the stuff gets picked up and organized.. and then...of course it starts all over again... I guess the creative process is like that..like a whirlwind it takes over your life and senses and you can't help but go with its flow...and enjoy the ride...

I have been busy walking on our beaches, collecting special pieces of driftwood each telling their special story..weathered woods in grey, taupe and cream..some sun bleached..others dark with ragged crevices which once were homes for sea creatures...every piece is different..not one is alike just like fingerprints...individual and unique..with thier own story.

I never really looked at driftwood before until I started collecting and using it for my driftwood Mirrors....now they just fascinate me..I get excited as I search and gather each piece in my bag...and wonder just where they will fit in the puzzle... The Driftwood puzzle...which is what my mirrors have become... I have attached my 3rd mirror I have finished..... this one is large and bold and strong..unlike my other 2.. this one has the energy of a stormy sea...they each have thier own look and feel when I am done, thats the fun part of making these !...I never know what it will be.......it just evolves.

It took weeks to finish.......Now I start again....collecting and putting together my next Driftwood puzzle! Have a Great day!

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New slideshow of the Seaside Cottage...so much fun my first Summer at the Cottage
decorating and selling my Jewelry..its been very busy for me, adjusting to my new schedule..Looking for those great finds... painting furniture..and of course making my jewelry...Not alot of time for catching up on my blog...but I know it will all adjust itself as I learn to make time for all my interest.. and loves...Jujube and Toby miss me.. My husband has been great supporting me thru this..sooo much patience..Enjoy the slides!

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The Saga of a Driftwood Mirror

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I just created and wanted to share a slide show of the 3 shops at our Redwood Center
The Seaside Cottage, Antiques and collect ables with a Cottage and Nautical Flair..
The Hidden Gate, which has a collection of primitives and antiques ..like a trip back in time! and The Deer Run Unique collectibles and Art of the 20th and 21th century! Enjoy!!!!

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My Beautiful New Sign...by the fabulous Dore at Bulap Luxe!!

I am soooo behind on blogging and posting...SO many things have been going on ..I put everything on hold......... Jujube ( my crazy Jack Russell and namesake of this blog ) just had a surgery..which was very stressful for us.... so keeping him from jumping and running was a amazing feat in itself ..... on top of that working for 5 days straight in the shop ...because everyone at the shop was out of town..really sealed the deal ...

My poor husband was a amazing stay home dad while I went to work...though on the 4th day..he was ready to hand over the job!!! Then I got something wonderful in the Mail!!!!

Well.... ...Dore at Burlap Luxe made the most beautiful Sign for me with the name of the shop and added her beautiful bird!!! .......Seaside Cottage!

It is soooo beautiful... I fell in love with the pictures in her blog and her Etsy shop..Do stop by and check out her blog and her shop..she is really creative and inspiring The sign is even more beautiful when you receive it!! Thank you Dore !!! I will be showing it off in the shop...but later on it is going right over my bedroom bay window!!! Have a wonderful day everyone!

Amazing Sunset photo

I came across a group of amazing sunset photos taken by friend Patrick Gispert in San Diego on his facebook page.

What I loved about these pictures which are all sunset views, was the colors which rarely are captured as clear and sharp as these photos all show..Of course my love of blues and pastels also were a factor, but I think you will agree he captured something very special in this shot! enjoy!

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My Beautiful June Blooms!

Yes... June has turned out to be beautiful this year in my garden. Even though I
have not given my garden the usual time and energy I did in the past..my pruning and feeding and weeding.... they had a good foundation early on..when I did have the time. They have been able to survive times of neglect.......I wonder about that as I walked thru my garden this morning, with my coffee smelling the roses and hearing the birds..just how much like plants we are..we always spring back up and shine.

All the color and fragrance where once was a cement slab and 2 trees..with hard work a vision and a much younger back ( 9 years ago!) I slowly created my own little hideaway for me to enjoy mornings just like this. Here is hoping you too have a great morning!