We found seashells on the South Carolina sea shore. Here's what we found right on the beach where we were staying. Fun, because it's pretty rare that we find shells on our Southern California beaches. It's also usually illegal to collect them on the beaches that do have them here (like all the beaches in Laguna). We didn't have many chances to go looking, and we didn't find many whole shells, but that didn't stop us. My favorites are the plaid pieces outside the jar, they are so smooth and silky feeling, and the plaid is so pretty. We didn't find any shark's teeth, and seeing a fellow searcher's three she found that morning explained why; they were minuscule.
My friend Sally and I did make it to Fox & Hound and B&B Antiques, (thank you Paulette for the research and comment), and I came home with this tiny mum tin for my air sickness patches, and a cute hanky to add to some embroidery samplers. And this funky little handmade piggy bank box shown below.
And my favorite finds were these art books. At $2.00 a piece they will be fantastic journal collage fodder.
And that was it, all for under $20.00. I'm home, they are unpacked, and I'm digging to cut into the art books, but laundry first, creating later.
As always, I'm happy to be home, and it looks like we brought some of the weather with us; we woke up to rain today!
I can't imagine not being permitted to collect sea shells ... that's so much part of the fun of a visit to the shore. I can see why you like the 'plaid' bits of shell best :)
Posted by: Annie | July 31, 2011 at 12:30 PM
I love broken shells. Reminds me of us. We are all broken in some way, but still oh so beautiful.
Posted by: Peggy Dlugos | July 31, 2011 at 03:31 PM
Coveting that Mum tin. When my son was small, I can't remember what he broght home, but he'd written "mum" on it and the teacher had corrected him with "mom". I told him to explain to her that he had a MUM not a Mom, because we live in Canada and that's what you have in Canada. (I feel really strongly about preserving those things that speak to our national identity.)
Anyway, that tin is gorgeous and I wish I had one! It's so me.
Posted by: Lelainia | July 31, 2011 at 04:24 PM
beautiful seashells... and great finds!! look forward to see what you come up with using those chinese art books ;) have a great week! Tiff
Posted by: Tiffany | Wholesale Flowers Store | August 01, 2011 at 03:33 PM
What great treasures! I love the the Mum tin...and the hanky reminds me about your embroidered/embellished quilt. Have you hung it or used it yet? I'd love to see photos!!
Posted by: Vicki K | August 02, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Dear Pam,
Thank you for sharing the photos.
I LoVe seeing all the sweet treasures you found on your trip !
What an amazing bounty of seashells and art books, too fun !
Posted by: paulette | August 03, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Those were pretty shells, I got an inspiration now! I've made cards with ocean as my layout but I haven't thought of adding a touch of the really thing like using a shells, alteration would be good maybe for this weekend. Such a great find!
Posted by: flyer printing | August 05, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Hi Pam,
Rose C. here. About 7 years ago we went to visit my husband's family in Florida and took a side trip to Marco Island. Talk about shells!!! I literally brought back a suitcase of them and still have many of them displayed around my home.
Posted by: Rose C. | August 08, 2011 at 09:02 PM
Thank you for a wonderful class in Malibu, it was so nice to meet you. I learned so much!
Posted by: laurie may | August 15, 2011 at 08:29 PM
trying to email you from budpest but can't!!! all my emails getting returned from your gmail address. email me w/ another address.
xoxoxo
Posted by: m.a. | August 16, 2011 at 09:24 AM
I stumbled upon your blog while Pinteresing. I pinned your lovely you are loved doodle. I too am a doodler and may need to do more with it.
I was also excited to see that you live in my most favorite of beach towns. My family has been vacationing there year since my grandparents went on their honeymoon there in the 50's. You are a lucky lady to be able to live there.
What a great blog. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Posted by: Jessica | August 19, 2011 at 07:11 PM
Wow! I like your sea shells collection.
Glad that you're home safe as well.
Have a great weekend.
Cassy from Acoustic Guitar Lessons
Posted by: Cassy | August 20, 2011 at 05:07 AM
I love broken seashells. I have some huge pieces that I picked up on Orange Beach a couple years ago. I sort of piled/arranged them on my shelf at work.
I discovered your blog a few days ago and have been through the WHOLE thing this week. I have been totally inspired! And my Pinterest is overflowing! :)
Posted by: Deborah K | August 20, 2011 at 08:13 PM