Blue Starfish

Sometimes I get a kick on things and I just can't stop. From blue crabs, I have ventured to blue starfish. Same idea. 

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T-shirts, bags, mugs, housewares, kids

Escape

An ivory tower sounds good about now. Sometimes I think Rapunzel had it pretty good. There are days when I'd love to be locked up in my ivory tower with no one to disturb me and no responsibilities outside my little room. And if the handsome prince came around and cried to me to let down my hair, I wouldn't. Fortunately my hair isn't at all that long.

Occasionally, my son and his girlfriend take long weekends and/or vacations that are nothing less than retreats. They meditate, practice yoga and eat healthy, whole foods. I would love that. Sometimes I think a week in a convent where no talking is allowed would be great, too. My sister-in-law did that once.

Of course, it would be cheaper if I just conducted a retreat like this at home, on my own; but I'm not sure how to enforce it. I would start by turning off my phone. And I would not leave my room except to go for my morning walk and my meals; all of which would be highly nutritious; absolutely no junk. And I'd be in bed early every night and get up early every morning. The time spent in my room would be in reading, writing and creating art. I frequently need my computer to create my artwork, but I could turn off my internet connection. The more I think about it, the better this is sounding to me. I just need a long weekend; a week would be even better.

Bottom line is this: I'm tired, I'm weary, I need some time off. I'm just not sure how to orchestrate it.

Tidal Pool

At long last... another new collage! I'm going for more of a textural feel right now, so there's modeling paste involved.

"Tidal Pool" - 6x6 - Mixed Media Collage available on Etsy

Cottage No. 8 - Tybee Island Cottage Tour

NORA'S COTTAGE - 703 2ND AVENUE - TYBEE ISLAND

Another great front porch! (Yes, that's an accidental self-portrait.)

And that's what is known as island time!

This was one of our favorite kitchens: bright, modern, pass through window and an island with oven and stove top. Pretty and functional.

Clever idea for cupboard door knob.

If you stay here, no one will have to tell you this twice.

All cottages decorated by Jane Coslick.

Information regarding rental can be obtained through Mermaid Cottages or Tybee Cottages.

Cottage No. 5 - Tybee Island Cottage Tour

CRABARITAVILLE - 501 JONES AVENUE - TYBEE ISLAND

Crab cutouts in the picket fence?!? I almost unpacked my bag and moved in.

It's not shabby chic without a vintage or vintage-style chandelier!

Retro bicycles are a favorite form of island transportation.

Meet Elliott, the resident guard cat. (He's all fluff!)

Horizontal striped walls. You don't see that every day.

Don't we all need a bag for stuff?

All cottages decorated by Jane Coslick.

For rental information please contact Mermaid Cottages or Tybee Cottages.

Cottage No. 2 - Tybee Island Holiday Cottage Tour

Yes, it really is just 99 1/2 steps from the beach!

Cottage No. 2 is actually the first cottage we visited on the tour. Cute, cute, cute!!! It was a formar railroad station and the detached bedroom in the back yard had been the ticket booth. Yes... detached bedroom! How wonderful is that?

OLD LOVE COTTAGE - 9 LOVELL AVENUE - TYBEE ISLAND

Yes, this is where the detached bedroom resides!

Obviously it's a crab trap; it trapped me!!!

A peak in through the doorway of the detached bedroom.

And a peek in through the door.

A look to the back of the house from the bedroom steps.

The outdoor shower. No beach cottage is complete without one.

We discovered this shy mermaid hiding beneath the steps to the detached bedroom.

And this one was sitting above the outdoor shower.

Once again, all cottages on the tour were decorated by Jane Coslick, and can be rented through either Mermaid Cottages or Tybee Cottages.