Happy new year!
Cheers to fresh starts and new beginnings:)
This time of year always has me taking a much needed deep breath.
Just coming off of two holiday jewelry shows and the big week at Crocker park will do that. They all were a huge success thanks to my staff (Traci, Justine and Scott), our kids and Ryan's support. Of course my idea of a deep breath would include cleaning the heck out of the house and getting organized for a jump into what I think will be the best year for CMD jewelry and design. As we gear up for our Valentine's open house I have to put on the breaks, backtrack and share some of my favorite things:) I have had these pictures and have been wanting to post them. For me, even in the midst of snow, my mind always heads to the beach. Maybe that is why this is one of my favorite places in my casa. It is my beachy bathroom. So here are some ways to bring the beach home until you can get there!
Yes, my bust of David is wearing pearls ... he usually has crystals on too! I think Michaelangelo would have approved ... he represented civil liberties, right? Left is a shell-encrusted box I made on a trip...this one sold but we will make more! Right is a framed CMD photo I made for Ryan with sticks in the snow. It gets a beachy feel by changing the color to a soft aqua. And front and center is a Celestite gifted to me by my friend KK. It represents the angels in heaven and is known to expand creativity, decrease negetivity and accelerates goodness and purity. No wonder it makes me happier!
Epic sunset gets a fun display with a few handfuls of sand and some shells from our trip. Hot glue added to the frame around the glass will prevent the sand from pouring out:)
This antique mirror is a shadow box, I have had it since I was little. It holds one of many heart-shaped rock from our local beach and I found this cool beachy wreath and added pearls.
This vintage frame got a coat of white paint and was left empty to appreciate the detail, a shadow box with a picture of my baby on our favorite beach and last a box with a carved heart. I carved this for my boys to show them how to use a pocket knife on our camping trip.
Store-bought frames got a sanding to give a weathered feel and little white nails were used to hang sweet star fish. Frames could be made with a bit of paint and some stamps. Now to pick the perfect beach photo ...
This is an old ladder I found in a local antique store. I cleaned and painted it in a wash of white, blue and green. It makes the perfect magazine rack for my bathroom. It would also be so great to hang your towels over!
This is an old metal trough that I sewed a soft pail green velour liner for and it makes the perfect spot to store extra towels and floor mats for our guests. In front is a square glass vase that I filled with sand, shells and a candle.
I hope this will inspire you to bring the beach home until you can get there! Enjoy this glorious day!
Celeste
