Collecting Memories

I believe that often the reason why people have collections is for the memories that they represent.   Whether they are their own memories of favorite toys, a precious moment in time or a borrowed memory of times past and longed for.

My memories, like most, are a mixture of all the above and if I am not careful I can get lost in a bitter sweet nostalgia for a time that seemed so simple and genuinely happy.  But that is why I am a collector; I collect and squirrel away my memories through postcards, photographs and treasures.

Often the fondest memories are of holidays gatherings, treasure hunting, travels and of course family.  Life is an adventure and I love to share my memories to inspire people to grab onto their own adventure.  I hope you enjoy my story...

Many movies and television shows depict the beach life as kickback, zen and relaxing so growing up in the Midwest with a family that never traveled all I wanted to do was go to the beach (a real beach.)  Now it is my favorite escape, one of the best beaches is Laguna...

From Etsy shop JACKIGO  https://www.etsy.com/listing/205404319/

One of the neat things about this beach is that since Laguna is a college town for the arts and there still are artists depicting the beautiful scenery today.  The last time I visited there was a scene similar to the one in the postcard above.

From Etsy Shop VintageByJade https://www.etsy.com/listing/194445403

Now from this summer:

Upcycled & Recycled on Etsy - Time To Hit The Beach

While some of the US is still fighting back the cold icy grip of winter, here in Palm Springs it is Time To Hit The Beach!  I love the beach, can't get enough of it!  Terry (hubby) and I took a day trip Saturday to beautiful Laguna Beach and now I have the beach bug.  It is has been on my mind all week.  Here are a couple of quick pictures I took with my poor half-dead camera.

So since that is where my mind is stuck I figure I might as well just go with the theme today.  I hope you enjoy my Upcycled Beach picks this morning.  Have a blessed day.

White Sea Glass Earrings, Rainbow Abalone Shell, Eco Friendly Jewelry from CindyLouWho2 at  http://ow.ly/jHja1

Recycled Plastic, Beach Plastic, Upcycled Plastic Bottles, Multi coloured 'Megadisc' Bracelet A from SpaceFruit at  http://ow.ly/jHiTY

UpCycled Beach Hat from Ella Grey Designs at http://ow.ly/jHiqN

Up-cycled Beach Coverup, Tunic or Mini Dress Made from Vintage Hawaiian Shirts from Surf Katz at http://ow.ly/jHihn

Beach Bag 2 from bunzeybagdesigns at http://ow.ly/jHjED

Upcycled Tropical Island-Time Wall/Table Clock from AcworthInteriors at http://ow.ly/jHhS6

Upcycled Shark, made of recycled wood. JAWS, Great White, outdoor art from JohnBirdsong at http://ow.ly/jHfE8

Upcycled Beach Key Holder Organizer from Dallas2Denver at http://ow.ly/jHhtc

The Custom Surfboard Sock from BeautifulFootprint at http://ow.ly/jHiFl