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
Greyhound Rock County Park in Davenport
My husband Bill and I drove up the coast to Davenport to have Sunday brunch at the Roadhouse restaurant. If you are a Santa Cruz local or are planning to visit soon, I highly recommend it, not just for the great food and lovely rustic atmosphere (there's a cozy brick...
Take the Trash Free Challenge
Imagine if 10,000 people decided to not make as much trash for one month.We could reduce the trash on Earth and in our ocean by over a million pounds.
Too Precious to Wear Protects Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are increasingly threatened because of climate change, ocean acidification, pollution and consumer demand. Reducing the impact on precious, deep-sea coral varieties that frequently are used for jewelry or decorative objects is one area that can easily be addressed by conscientious consumers by refusing to use real coral in jewelry and home decor.
Who Wants to Eat Dental Floss?
An albatross’s bolus, or stomach contents, reveal the plastic pollution it mistook for food.
UMT Marine
UMT Marine consistently delivers fanstastic results using the highest quality materials to create refined metalwork that is customized to your specifications.
Kid Safe and Sustainable Seafood
Fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthy diet, because they contain high-quality protein and other essential nutrients, are low in saturated fat, and contain omega-3 fatty acids. However, one must exercise discretion and caution when choosing seafood that is safe to eat. Some seafood species can contain trace amounts of a variety of different chemicals.
Ten Seagrass Species at Elevated Risk of Distinction
Seagrasses are often off limits because they are a vital part of our ecosystem, providing homes and food for many marine animals and sea birds. Seagrasses are unfortunately turning up on many endangered lists.
SeaweedArt Featured in SeaWeb’s Ocean Voices
SeaweedArt, who is donating 10% of their May profits to Seaweb, is featured in SeaWeb’s Ocean Voices.
Environmentalists Endorse Bruce McPherson
SeaweedArt founder Beth Shady endorses environmentalist, Bruce McPherson for Santa Cruz County 5th District Supervisor.
SeaweedArt Seaweed Pressings on Etsy
I have posted my original SeaweedArt seaweed pressings on Etsy. It's been very gratifying for me to share them. Below are photos of my "Turkish Towel" series. These are some of my favorites. I love the rich burgundy and maroon colors. As always, I will donate 10%...
