In which I am not at the beach

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I'm not at the beach.
I wish I was at the beach, but I'm not.
This is the last beach I was at: Rehobeth, in Delaware, in 2010.
Do you remember the wonderful plant name tags I found at Old Glory a few weeks ago?
And I said I wanted to make them into necklaces?
Well, one of them was actually stamped "Rehobeth" -- like the beach!
So I ran with it, adding beachy blues and glass and pearls -- and even a tiny seashell button!
Then I sent it off to my buddy Karen, who lives in VA.
She loved it!
I'm so glad.
But...I'm still not at the beach...

Comments

Unknown said…
SOOO...Now you have to find a way to get to VA! I have many beachy secret spots.Hehehehe...Maybe next Spring or summer ;) the whole retreat will fall into place! I'm right there with you though, we have been to the beaches on our River and a few hours to VA beach ..but are sadly going to miss out on our yearly trip to our beloved Outer banks ;(
July 28, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Gill said…
I'm not at the beach either but I love the necklace you made for Karen!
July 28, 2012 at 2:56 PM
Kathy said…
You might not be at the beach but the beach is in YOU!
July 28, 2012 at 4:13 PM
Thistle Cove Farm said…
Me neither but I can pretend! Great necklace, no wonder Karen loved it.
July 28, 2012 at 6:01 PM
HI! I'm Tabitha said…
im wishing i was at the beach right now...ur necklace is fabulous
July 28, 2012 at 8:08 PM
Anonymous said…
What a beautiful necklace and such a neat surprise for your friend Karen.
July 29, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Wendy said…
Pretty beach scenes! And I love the tag that you made! A wonderful gift!
July 29, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Linda said…
oh she will love the necklace. nice
July 29, 2012 at 4:58 PM
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