by Beth | Jul 10, 2017 | Activities, Beach Crafts, Games and Activities, Featured, Sea Inspired Decor
We have a very tropical backyard that is bordered with lots of bamboo. Lots. Since it is so plentiful and grows so quickly, I’m always looking for clever and creative things to create and do with it. A while ago my husband Bill made me bamboo planters by cutting...
by Beth | May 7, 2017 | Beach Crafts, Games and Activities, Featured, Marine Botanicals, Sea Inspired Decor
I’ve been decorating glassware with pressed flowers and marine botanicals for years and I was looking for new ideas and was inspired when I discovered this really cool “sea glass” craft spray paint from Krylon. It comes in many colors, but I like the...
by Beth | Jul 7, 2016 | Beach Crafts, Games and Activities, Featured, Sea Inspired Decor
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...
by Beth | Mar 8, 2016 | Beach Crafts, Games and Activities, Featured, Ocean Potions, Suggested Reading
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...
