Welcome to SeaweedArt and My Sea-Inspired Coastal Life
About SeaweedArt
I’m an artisan, chef and “sea foodie.” An ocean lover at heart, my passion is to bring the beauty of the sea into the home with my coastal style, DIY crafts, beach-themed décor and healthy cuisine.
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Take a Shower Outside
The California coastal equivalent of the mudroom is the outdoor shower (besides a hot tub, of course). It's part of the Santa Cruz surf culture. Rinsing the sea salt and sand off our bodies and wetsuits is a welcome relief after an active day in the brisk Santa Cruz...
Skinny and Co. Coconut Oil Products
I'm a huge fan and lover of anything coconut. It is not only one of my favorite food flavors to taste (I use coconut milk in my tea and smoothies every morning), I also appreciate it's many healthful benefits, both nutritionally as a food source, and topically in...
Sea-Inspired iOS Photography of Jim Perdue
My sister Julie, a fabulous amateur photographer, introduced me to the work of Jim Perdue, a software developer at App Lab. App Lab iOS photography is all about photography and art created using mobile devices. Jim lives in Monterey, CA near the Monterey Bay...
Chez Shady Santa Cruz Vacation Rental
Now that our five children are all grown up and living all over the country (and world), my husband Bill and I decided to turn our sprawling Santa Cruz family home into a summer vacation rental. If you are looking for a killer pad to relax and chill, we invite you to...
Bamboo Planters Zen Decorating Idea
When I moved to Santa Cruz 24 years ago I remember the first time I saw aloe vera, cactus and other succulents growing on the side of the road. It was November, 1992 and I had just left the barren trees and slushy snow of New Jersey when I found myself...
Beach Babe Hairspray
A popular item found in beauty supply stores these days is hair spray formulated to give you the tousled just-come-from-the-beach wavy hair look. Here's a homemade version I discovered in 100 Organic Skincare Recipes by Jessica Ress. Nothing beats the look, smell and...
Functional Glass Art Adorned with Wild Flowers
Flowers, flowers, everywhere. I'm lucky to live in the beautiful seaside town of Santa Cruz, CA. Our temperate climate lends itself to year round gardens and as a nature artist, I'm always finding ways to bring that beauty indoors. I started pressing flowers long...
Sea2Be Ocean-Themed Photography of Julie Forbes
My sister Julie is a wonderful photographer, a passion she pursues as a hobby. I admire her talent and ability to capture the peaceful and tranquil essence of the sea using various filters and freeze frame techniques. Below are some of my personal favorite beach...
Parchment Baked Salmon
Salmon baked in parchment is quick, easy and above all, the best way to steam in flavor. This recipe lends itself to improvisation, but my vegetables of choice are always asparagus and mushrooms (I prefer oyster and cremini.) Thin slices of lemons, crushed pepper and...
Mermaid Sea Salt Bath Sachets
In Santa Cruz, California the ocean is usually cold year round. Since I always enjoy a good salty soak, especially in my antique claw foot tub, I found a way to experience the healing properties of the ocean indoors. I discovered a recipe for a seaweed rich mineral...
Hand-crafted Botanical Art
