Gems From The Sea

I had finished my interpretation of my teacup wreath for my guest room. It’s a work in progress, but I was pleased with it’s progress.



More Spring cleaning downstairs made me want to lay out my gems from the seaside.



Shells, books about the seashore and that glorious color of sea glass mixed with shades of white linen in bits of artwork.



I had purchased a small seashell frame from a thrift shop on the Cape.



I decided to remove the easel back and instead turn it into a tray for my shells and finds.



I slipped a white linen hanky inside and covered the bottom with a bit of green felt to protect the table.

The day was a brisk New England day and I even saw a few snowflakes dancing in the gray wind. The hawks rode these gusts of wind with great happiness.



I don’t know if it was the chill in the air, or the seaside bits all laid out for the promise of warmer days to come. All that I know was that I browsed through books I love to read about the beach and my mind kept wanting to daydream.



I browsed through a favorite coffee table book which I had taken off my book shelf to dust. I leafed through the book and admired all the Cottages By The Sea.



A dream of mine...to someday live by the sea.



When I was satisfied with my rearranging and dusting, I sat down with a cup of tea.



To continue my mood I watched one of my favorite old movies. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir starring Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison. Natalie Wood plays a little girl in the movie.



I was transported back in time and their lovely home by the sea was just as charming as when I had left it, during the last time I had watched the movie. It is one of those movies that you crawl up inside and treasure every moment.



Each scene escorts you back in time with enchanting dialogue and beautiful scenery. The ending always brings tears and that amazing release that only a good chick flick can bring.



I enjoyed my rendezvous with the sea today. Even though I never did leave my home, but far within my imagination I was there. Standing in Mr. Muir’s shoes on her balcony watching the waves crash to shore.



Just before sunset, the sun began to shine and the skies cleared up to be a mix of sunshine and gray and white puffy clouds. I bet the sunset looked magnificent as it set over the ocean, reflecting the gems from the sea, which lay on the sand.



The song for this post is Karen's Theme.