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.
My Etsy Shop
My beach combing and tide pooling explorations led to a hobby of pressing seaweed and other sea-inspired crafts. Visit my shop to explore my latest ocean-themed “beachy” creations.
The Latest From The Blog
Steamer Lane
Walking on West Cliff Drive the other day and snapped this photo of a bunch of surfers patiently waiting to catch a wave at Steamer Lane, Also known in surfing parlance as "The Lane."
SeaweedArt appears in FamilyFun Magazine
Last August I contributed this article to FamilyFun magazine about collecting and pressing seaweed. It was a lot of fun, particularly the part about FedExing them seaweed over night so they could make their own pressings. The framed seaweed is from my collection.
A trip to PG
I took my oldest daughter to Pacific Grove on Sunday so we could take a surrey ride along the beach path. It was a gorgeous day. We stopped to take these photos along the way.
Sand Jewelry
Yes, you can make jewelry out of sand. Here's how. Materials 1/2 cup cold water 1/3 cup corn starch 2/3 cup of sand bowls food coloring (or icing coloring) rolling pins non-stick sauce pan toothpicks dental floss or thin twine Combine water, cornstarch and sand in a...
Seashell picture frames
If you are looking for something to do with all those seashells you've collected, why not use them to decorate picture frames? Use some old frames or buy them at yard sales or the dollar store. All you need are seashells, glue and some creativity. Fill the frames with...
Pleasure Point
This is Pleasure Point, also known as "the point," the world renowned surf spot in Capitola, CA. Today the waves were flat. Click here to get a surf report or check the tides. I love to come here to collect seaweed early in the morning when the water is calm and...
Seacave
I am always intrigued by the cozy little caves found at the beach. This one is at Pleasure Point in Capitola, CA. Now I know where to go next time with a picnic lunch.
Seastars
I took these photos a few days ago while walking along the beach at Pleasure Point.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse
My husband took this video with his phone while he was driving up Highway One to San Francisco. He had just driven through a storm and wanted me to see how beautiful the coastline looked. He knows how much I love lighthouses.
Main Beach, Santa Cruz
I was strolling along Main Beach in Santa Cruz today when I snapped this photo. It was late in the day. The beach was foggy and deserted. Soon summer will be here and it will be filled with the sounds of the waves crashing, dogs barking, and kids squealing with...
