Marie Antoinette basket

Marie Antoinette basket, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

These paper baskets are fun to make, though I doubt I'll be making much of anything today. Seems the tummy bug that has been making the rounds at Casa McLain has, alas, reached me! I am fighting it, but it is not good... Off to my blanket and pillow.

Easter basket

Easter basket, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

I am trying to conjure springtime! I so do not like winter!!! My studio is a blur of pastel flowers and pink glitter!
You can find the basket in my shop.

http://www.seadreamstudio.net/

crowns

crowns, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

Just added these pretty Bali silver crowns to my shop. They are really pretty.

http://www.seadreamstudio.net/

Had to pick up Will (my youngest~ 11) early from school today. He has a tummy thing. He feels awful! He is all snugged up under an electric blanket on the sofa. My poor baby

Marie Antoinette element packet

Marie Antoinette element packet, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

Look what's new in my shop!! I had so much fun gathering lots of lush, pastel elements for these packets. http://www.seadreamstudio.net/
It was nice to have something pretty to look at on such a dreary day!!

FLY collage

FLY collage, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

Just added this collage to my shop.

After a VERY foggy morning, we had a most lovely and warmish day here... in the 60s!! My friend, Laurie and I hung out. She is teaching full-time now and I miss her so much! She is like a sister... as nutty as me, poor thing. We went to JoAnn's and bought craft supplies, because neither of us have any at all... okay, that was a lie. We had a lot of fun being mesmerized by any and everything that had a speck of glitter, a sequin or a rhinestone. How sad life would be without a dear friend that is as easily amused as I am!!

Clara

I have created a new species... the pink crowned wren. Find her in my shop.

Our snowstorm turned out to be only a dreary rain. Today though was sunny and getting warmer. Should be 70 tomorrow. That makes me very happy.
Made art today while the boys (dh and 3) sons went tool shopping for the oldest. Kate scampered off to hang out with friends, so had a quiet afternoon. Spent way too long on iTunes.
Thankfully my entire household is healthy again.
My son Ian (15) is going to Costa Rica this summer with a group of science students. I am very excited for him. He will visit a volcano & a butterfly preseve, study ecology, hike in the jungle, fly through the Monteverde Cloud rainforest canopy on a zipline... while I am at home swallowing tranquilizers! I spent some time researching the trip online today. It looks awesome, but of course it is going to be tough to let him go so far away. Oh, well... it is in June, so I'll wait a bit to really start worrying! http://worldstrides.com/costa_rica/default.html

winter storm watch

So, no snow yet, but it is cold enough! Brrr...

My husband and daughter are both ill with fever, body aches and tummy probs. Poor things!

I am wishing I had a mask and gloves or a haz-mat suit...

a winter day...

Another very chilly day here in north Texas. Though the weather report is hinting at snow for Friday, by Sunday it will be in the 70s! Oh, joy!!

Today I made a little art, did some laundry and mailed packages.

This is Marcel.. He lives in Paris...
and loves the flea market.
You can find him in my shop...

http://www.seadreamstudio.net/

brrrr....

Oh, it is crazy-cold here!! Very rough on us mermaid-types!! I am feeling very far away from the equator... I need a nice salt-tinged southern breeze and swaying palm right about now.

I have added some new items to my shop today (link at your right). I love collaging on this vintage farmhouse tin. It is so beautifully weathered. Wish I could fare so well...
I also made a special order birthday tiara and wand today and puttered up to McKinney to deliver it to the shop. I swiped my daughter's shearling coat so as not to perish in the cold. I may keep it. It is wonderfully warm!
I am off to cook some chow for the familia... I hate to cook, but at least I can stand by the oven and pretend I am feeling that heat from an island breeze. Perhaps a Miller Chill will add to the ambience...

Stay warm, my friends.

Springtime Bottle

Springtime Bottle, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

I am continuing my defiance of the weather! It IS SpringTime in my studio!!

Just added this to my shop...

http://www.seadreamstudio.net/

Pink Wish

Pink Wish, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

Spring is in the air... NOT! But, I am dreaming of sunny, warm days. My woktable is all pastels, glitter and sweet blossoms.
My kids are enjoying a lazy day off. They emerge every now and then for food. It is so cold and dreary here and I am so glad I have no errands to run today.

The piece above is available here... http://seadreamstudio.net/

Marie's grotto

Marie's grotto, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

Oh, that Marie Antoinette... slave to style, naughty queen! This grotto assemblage transforms Her Highness into a mermaid empress. I chose lush millinery flowers in creamy pastels to create Marie's enchanted undersea world.
This piece is available in my shop.

http://seadreamstudio.net/

It is a verrrry cold day here in north Texas, but sunny and bright. I will continue to stock my revamped shop.

Tonight my sweet son and delightful daughter-in-law are having us over for dinner. They are so cute in their little apartment, so happy and content. Sweet days for them...

Hope your Saturday is wonderful!

Azura's grotto

Azura's grotto, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

I have added some items to my shop http://www.seadreamstudio.net/, including this mermaid grotto. I am enjoying stocking the shelves!
Cold here today with a few stray snowflakes drifting down every now and then. If it is going to be this cold, I'd just as soon a blizzard blew in.

HAPPINESS!!!

http://www.seadreamstudio.net/
Notice anything different? How about my beautiful blog header? Cathy at Avalon Rose Design http://avalon-rose-design.com/created this wonder for me AND a matching one for my Etsy ,http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439 but best of all a remarkable template for my shop http://www.seadreamstudio.net/!!! I am absolutely delighted with this design that is so me!!! In fact, the little girl in the left hand corner is me!! Cathy's work is always so lovely and I urge you to contact her if you need these services. She is so talented... and a very sweet and friendly gal!!!
Now, as to that website... well it will be up and running very soon. I am busy stocking the store shelves. I will make an announcement when the grand opening is near!! Perhaps a give-away is in order... Stay posted...

Don't do this...

Don't do this..., originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

Took this sunrise picture through the car window, WHILE DRIVING!
Smart, huh?? Well, if you stop on the little curvy road leading up to Will's school a carpool mom might pop a cap at your head and this is not a photo I am willing to die for.
The weather gods are feeling benevolant today... high near 70 and mucho S U N S H I N E! Oh, yessss!

So, how to spend so lovely a winter day? I plan to give the hacienda a quick swipe of cleaning, pack up Etsy orders and make some art... or... go to the thrift store! Hmmm.... maybe I can do all of it... if I get off this computer!!

today

Ah, Monday morning... children off to school, dh away on business. The sun is bright and wintery light falls across my studio in a most enchanting way... Glitter and sequins beckon.

The coffee pot is full and dogs are napping. Biggest decision of the day... music or this beautiful silence...

This is a day to create.

Swan Valentine

Swan Valentine, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

These Valentine candyboxes are really fun to make. I've had this swan for a while and I was glad to find a home for her. Available here...

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439


It is a cold, sunny day... perfect for staying inside and creating. Glitter is flying in my cozy, warm studio. What should I make next??

Valentine candybox

Valentine candybox, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

Love is in the air... and on my worktable...
Find this assemblage in my Etsy shop...

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439

Portrait of the Artist Painting a Portrait (Vintage)

Portrait of the Artist Painting a Portrait (Vintage), originally uploaded by sea turtle.

What is it that drives us to create? For many people it is as natural and vital as breathing. To those outside this realm it might seem a curious passion. For me, it is simply where I live, my constant refuge.

eeek!

Oh, I hate it when I have so much to do I can't create! Tonight Ian starts driver's ed, we have to pay bills and I need to come up with a VERY EASY science fair project for Will... and dinner... arrrg! I wanna' MAKE something!

But, on a positive note... it is WARM here... 76 to be exact! Now, this is my kind of winter!!!

I can see clearly now...

I can see clearly now..., originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

My sweet daughter Kate has an Etsy shop!!! She is selling hand embellished reading glasses. They are so cute! Check them out here...http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5523143

Marie of the sea

Marie of the sea, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

Here is the always stylish Marie Antoinette as a mermaid in her sparkling gseashell grotto. FInd her here...http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439

Look mom!

Look mom!, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

My heart's teasure!

New shade!!

New shade!!, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

Oh, I found lavender!! So pretty and available in my Etsy shop.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439

Look what I found!

More beautiful feather fans!!
Find them here... http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439

We survived!!!

We had a lovely Christmas and hope you did too. Now I am ready for SPRING!

My very best gift was being with my family... and my second best gift was a big wad-o-cash for a VACATION! YIPPEEE! I see palm trees in my future!

ready!

ready!, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

What a relief... Now we just have to bake cookies and wait for Santa. After yesterday's crazy warm weather today's winds have brought wintery temperatures and grey skies. It certainly feels more like Christmas and I am happy that I won't have to be looking at pale Texans wearing shorts in December.
Of course I am freezing as I do whenever it is below 80. My dream Christmas would be a day at sea on a Cunard liner somewhere near the equator. Ah, bliss...
Off to make cookies...

favorite things

favorite things, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

I wish I could leave this out all year...

LOVE this!

My sis and I are feeling rather festive!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1521843704

I AM going to wrap presents!

Really, I mean it! Just had to make these...

Look for them in my Etsy shop.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439

Instead of soldering, wrapping gifts or housecleaning, today I made another WonderLand. Shame on me... I am actually further along in my holiday prep than usual. I really AM going to wrap presents and I'll solder this evening, but I just HAD to make something!
Look for this Wonderland in my shop...
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439

Ginny's WonderLand

This custom WonderLand is headed across the pond to Ginny in Hamshire, UK. It was a joy to create and I hope she loves it!

the sweetest pink trees

the sweetest pink trees, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

These trees are approx. 9 1/2" tall. I have some extras which I am willing to sell for $12.00 and that includes shipping (US only). I will mail them promptly. Just email me if you're interested.

a change of plans...

The 6:00 am phone call is rarely good. When Laurie called me this morning I knew it was not to chat. Turns out she need a ride to the ER. Oh, no biggie... just CHEST PAIN! Long (and I do mean long) story short, she's okay, but spending the night being watched, having some tests done and watching some pretty good free movies. I spent most of the day and all evening with her and let me tell you ... these guys were nowhere to be seen. Nope, only their dorkier, homelier colleagues were on call. Just my luck. And... if that wasn't bad enough, Laurie's room is 2 doors down from my old room, where I spent a week in hell last January. Creepy! I even recognized two nurses from my lovely visit.
Good news, though~ Laurie will most likely get to come home tomorrow and her heart seems to be okay. The chest pains are probably related to her recent bout with pneumonia.
And I have an excuse for not doing any laundry today.

opulent WonderLand

I cannot stop making these... I need an intervention!

Listed in my Etsy shop...

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439

blue mood

Made a special order shadowbox today and this blue and silver one. Find it in my Etsy shop...

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439

deluxe WonderLand

deluxe WonderLand, originally uploaded by Sea Dream Studio.

Okay... off to attend to my real duties. Ijust had to make one WonderLand before rejoining the real world, though. Find it here...

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439

I soldered!

Yes, at last I gave in and spent a beautiful (77 degrees!) afternoon soldering pendants. Whew! I still have about 30 to solder, but I got quite a few completed.

I am offering a limited number of Christmas pendants at a special holiday price that is super-low AND there is free shipping. Check out my Etsy for these one of a kind pendants.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439

imagine

Of course I could not stay away from my glitter for long. Made this little fairyland this evening. Find it in my Etsy shop.http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439

must stop...

Making these shadow boxes is addicting. My sweet Kate and I are off to Christmas shop . Can I leave my glitter for a few hours?? I think I'll take some along in my pockets.
This Magicland is available in my Etsy shop...
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=23439