Monday, May 31, 2010

The Beach!






The beach....why do I love an oceanside beach? I am not a swimmer of note and although I have been to many beaches in different states and countries, I am a bit chicken in the water. But I love the beach...the sounds, the textures, the smells, the feelings, the treasures. I love shells and rocks and all the foods associated with the beach. (I hate what the humidity does to my hair, but that's another post.)I love the sunrises or sunsets, depending on the beach. There's such vitality and life to a beach and yet such calmness and serenity. My heart is breaking for all the coastal areas along the Gulf of Mexico where there are some of the most magnificent beaches in the world. Those areas are changed forever.
But I digress...I live at least 3 1/2 hours from a beach and without premeditated thought, I wound up creating some things this weekend to bring the beach closer to me....or anyone else who loves the beach & can't get there as often as they'd like. Or for anyone who wants a remembrance of a beach trip. Or for any lucky souls who can step outside their door and breathe in the salt air....ahhhh!

3 comments:

Modred Vintage said...

I love the beach as well, but I live much farther away than you do.

Finding Charm said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Good luck on your voting! Very cute.

Heather Leavers said...

I love the sea too, we're about half an hour away I suppose, but the route is through miles of oilseed rape fields which bring my hayfever to a climax. I need to move house!