My reason for making painted sea turtle and starfish ornaments was two-fold. First of all, I wanted to have some hand-painted coastal ornaments in my Etsy Shop. Secondly, Beaufort Art Association (the art gallery I belong to) is hosting a holiday show this month. Each artist is allowed to bring Continue Reading
Our New Charleston Style Home
I never thought we'd sell the little cottage that we'd lived in for twenty-five years, until a friend and I decided to read The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. After every chapter the author compelled me to list things like: Five Examples of Imaginary Lives I'd Like to Live or Clothes I Wish I Had. Continue Reading
Serendipity Coastal Cottage Painting- Humble Abode Series #1
*This post contains affiliate links. Do you ever think about simpler times, before cell phones and computers? My Serendipity Coastal Cottage Painting is an attempt to capture the spirit of those bygone days. It is the first painting in my Humble Abode series. I remember sitting on the front Continue Reading
Palmetto Tree Tie Dye Sweatsuit
At the beginning of the pandemic, the girls and I made some tie dye sweatsuits in How to Tie Dye A Sweatsuit. However, I only made a sweatshirt for myself because I thought the white sweatpants would show every bump and bubble. I wasn't thinking that the white sweatpants would be tie dyed and not Continue Reading
Palm and Moon Candle Holder
Before the last days of summer are gone, I wanted to create a Palm and Moon Candle Holder to set on my vanity. We bought a beach pass this year and spent more than a few socially distanced days reading, eating, and swimming at Hunting Island Beach. It was a great place to hang out because we didn't Continue Reading
Sea Island Tablescape
The governor of South Carolina has reopened the boat ramps! I'm hoping the beaches and parks will be next. On honor of that hope, and my longing to lounge on the sunny South Carolina Lowcountry beaches, I created a Sea Island Tablescape. I wanted this scape to be light, fun, and airy. In case Continue Reading
Island Escape Madras Plaid Coffee Table
It's time for the Craft Destash Challenge, hosted by Megan from C'mon Get Crafty. Crafters are challenged to spend no more than $10, then use their stash of crafts for the rest of the supplies. I spent $9.99 on one yard of magenta and orange Madras Plaid, then used things I already had for the Continue Reading
Rustic Glam Coastal Christmas Tablescape
I’ve been playing around with different coastal ideas this year. Who says “coastal” always has to be blue and white? So, I decided to mix Christmas tree plates, tumblers, and Christmas mugs with plaid, then combine them with natural items from the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry. I also Continue Reading
Rustic Coastal Christmas Centerpiece
It's time for the December Pinterest Challenge, hosted by Erlene, from My Pinterventures. The goal of the monthly pinerest challenge is to choose one of those pins you've been saving, and make it happen! After playing around with Coastal Christmas Decor this year, I've decided that coastal Continue Reading
Shell Angel Christmas Tree Topper
It's time for the November Pinterest Challenge! The Pinterest Challenge is hosted monthly by Erlene from My Pinterventures. Each blogger joining the challenge chooses a pin and makes it happen! This year I'm decorating a coastal-themed Christmas tree for the 12 Days of Christmas Ideas Blog Hop. I Continue Reading