You know all those photos of the beach I’ve been posting throughout my stay here? When I’m not taking pictures, this is what I’m gathering ~
I keep them in this lovely old glass sugar bowl~
and this (formerly the home of keys and sunglasses)~
The shells around here are of the petite variety. I never tire of looking at the subtle color variations and markings. They are going home with me to join the shells I gathered last year.
I urge you to read this wonderful novel – first recommended to me by Mrs. Staggs. I finally bought it last week and am entranced. It is all about the isle of Guernsey during and after the Second World War and the story is told via letters. It is charming, moving, sad, happy and really, really wonderful. Thank you, Mrs. Staggs!
I just added Google Translate to my blog. Just for kicks, I translated it into French -I wonder why it looks so much better that way? Have a great day!
I just got this book from my mama. She loved it (having come of age during WWII.
Next time I am in SD county, I am racing to Vignettes! Beautiful photos!
love the little shells!
xo
I’m going to check out that book, it sounds very interesting.
I couldn’t resist…I also translated your page in to French. Yep…looked so mysterious.
Thanks for stopping by my blog to say hello.
Your shells are lovely! I’m very interested in the book! I’ll look into that one! THANKS!
Hugs, Lisa
Your shells are beautiful, they look so pretty in your containers. I bet you’re loving the beach. Have fun and have a happy Friday!
♥ Teresa
Aren’t shells just pretty? They even look prettier in your containers :-)
Aaahhh to walk along the beach line. . . barefooted, feeling the water in your feet while looking and collecting those beautiful shells.
Li
just found you via: A la parisienne Une ville romantique… Un style romantique
wonderful news on your win!
very nice to meet you…
Ciao!
Thank you for stopping by my blog and entering my giveaway (Good Luck). Your blog is very beautiful and I have become a follower.
Blessings~LillySue
Love shells. You’re getting a nice collection. I put that translation thing on a couple of my blogs too. It’s fun to see it in another language.
Have a great weekend.
Charlotte
Dear Claudia, Thank you so very much for your beautiful comment on my blog….I have never thought of my self as an inspiration….(but love the idea!)
Can you help me? Do you know of a really good miniature shop in New York City….??
Regards, Linda
Oh Claudia, I’m so glad that you’re enjoying the book. I just loved it.
Your shells are a lovely keepsake. I especially like that little dark scalloped shell. It looks perfect!
Gifts from the Sea…yes. I read it every 5 years or so. It speaks to me at every age of life. My mother gave it to me, my best friends all have copies. I read it last year again drinking champagne. It is a book for the ages, and a book for all women. It worked when I was twenty and it works in my fifties. Amazing piece.
Thanks for you comment, by the way. See you soon!
xo
m.
What lovely shells, and the memories they’ll always hold for you of your time in CA. I may have to check out that book. And speaking of books, every time I see the MHC watermark on your photos I think of Mary Higgins Clark, my favorite author!… Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage
Sean’s Mom gave me the Potato Peel Society book when i left San Diego. I adored it too and hope for a sequel. I passed it on to my sister and now Rhianna. Your blog has me spinning in ecstasy and missing you so much!