Treasures from the Sea

I spent yesterday working around the house again. I finally finished that seashell/printer's tray project and got it hung on the wall. And I found a special place in the collection for the little girl who grew to love the beach and seashells. She passed her love of shelling to me on our trips to South Padre back in the 80's. We'd roam the beaches before dawn getting our pick of shells as they rolled in on the waves. Sun, lots of fun, and seashells.

We'll be on that plane next Saturday morning to another beach destination. More sand, sun, and treasures from the sea! : )

Sea in a Tray!

Still sick, but I'm determined to unearth antiques I have cubbyholed in closets and put them to good use. I found my old printer's tray that I got for Christmas when they were all the antique rage back in the late 70's. I thought about slapping white paint on it, but then decided to try displaying shells and seaglass in it. I kind of like it! Now I have to figure out how and where to hang it. I need to secure the shells and glass in their little trays. I think I can use the clear shelf putty that was so handy back in Washington State to keep little earthquakes from sliding my valuables off the fireplace mantle.

Craig's back home and Saby is happy. Now she can get her walks again. I'm happy too because he can run errands for me. Maybe he can get some carryout tonight on his way home from work! That'd be a treat after descending to the lower level of the freezer and heating a frozen pot pie and broccoli for dinner last night. UGH! Some day I'll have to tell the story about when my back went out and I was snowbound alone in the house. I fought the dog for a moldy hot dog and the dog won! HA!