Sea Glass vs. Shells . . .

image ~ seaglassartbychar ~

We go to the New England coast every year,

and while most southerners are combing for shells, we're hunting sea glass.

Finding the first blue piece of the season is a family goal.

...I've always wanted a piece of seaglass jewelry...

I love these by Maine jewelry artist, ~ Lisa Hall. ~

I also LOVE the smooth worn beach stones.

photograph ~ tyler westcott ~

My son took the shot in my header a year or two ago,

but we take the same picture every year as we're always amazed

that the formation is still there. I keep thinking that a winter storm

is going to take the sand and little rock away somehow...

I don't get it. How does it stay like that year after year?!

image ~ econesting ~

HandyHusband says that a stone with a vein that goes all the

way around will bring you good luck all year.

We have bowls of them!

image ~ huamao ~

image ~ econesting ~

While searching for the ringed stone picture,

I ran across this garden gate on ~ EcoNesting ~

Looks like Westport!

I should order this book ~ amazon ~

image ~ Remodelista ~

...and need to do this in Westport and @ home...

While my heart belongs to sea glass and stone hunting,

I have to admit the thrill is there 

when we're at the beach in the south and

find a beautiful shell, starfish or sand dollar!

image ~ la-belle-vie ~

Now our stash is never this pretty, 

but we have come home with a sand dollar or two!

image ~ layoutsparks ~

image ~ marthastewart ~

I hope you have a simple, fun family tradition.

I'll keep you posted on our hunt this year.

image ~ suzs ~