Simple - Elegant - Silver Jewelry & Colorful Sea Glass

When designing sea glass jewelry I always seem to steer towards the sea for inspiration. These handcrafted and textured sterling silver bangles emulate the sparkle on the ocean floor when the sunlight reflects on it. Topped with pretty surf tumbled sea glass in colorful shades. Wear one or wear them all. Fit for mermaids of all ages.

Christmas Magic and Sea Glass Jewelry!

Tis the Season for giving! Tis the Season for renewing one's faith and tis the Season for Christmas Magic! As a sea glass jewelry artist I invite my customers to visit my "Sassy Sea Glass Studio" to purchase direct. I have met some wonderful folks and couples this year as we shared sea glass stories over a cup of hot coffee while they ponder through my sea glass jewelry designs. Sometimes it is a quick visit keeping in mind that this is also the season to be in a rush. Then there are those who linger to savor the conversation and the sea glass experience. Despite the hectic chaos as a retailer, I make time to enjoy my customers. My days are long and many a mug of java is consumed, yet is all worth it. The magic of these encounters is always reflected right back and fills my heart with joy. This is my gift to me!

Most notably a gentleman who takes pleasure in surprising his fiance conspired with me to create a Magical Christmas Memory for the two of them. They had viewed my work at the "North American Sea Glass Festival" last October. To my delight two months later I was to partake in his well thought out plan to surprise her. Their drive was quite lengthy and I could see her puzzled expression as she approached the entry. Then a hint of recognition as I greeted them but it was when she glanced over at the display of sea glass jewelry set up just for her that her eyes lit up and she realized why she was there. He had once again managed to fire the flame. The love that these two shared filled the Studio as we engaged in great conversation over a hot cup of coffee and yes sea glass jewelry! She selected two beautiful pieces including the one pictured here. They then set out for part two of his Christmas surprise to the "Seaglass Restaurant" in Salisbury Beach, MA. Thoughtfully they phoned at the end of dinner in gratitude for the experience and the dinning recommendation to this beautiful restaurant set on the breakers in Salisbury. Yes, I love Christmas and my work but to me it is all about people, life, love and of course sea glass.

Sea Glass And Friends by Danielle Renee'

Always putting one foot in front of the other while moving forward is a constant, it is not all too often that I ponder the foot prints left behind. Today I did! The "North East Sea Glass Society" group brunch was held at the Seaglass Restaurant in Salisbury beach, MA. We say "it is all about the glass" but today's' event proved that this group is about much, much more. It is about friendship, kindness, art, love of the beach and of sea glass. Several familiar faces and many new ones were greeted and received with a warm smile and friendly embrace. The mood was upbeat and cheerful as it always is with this group. The chatter was about sea glass finds, travel, art, sea glass jewelry and reminiscing about past events. Each member brings something special to the group and several are artists of different types. Today it was Linda Dunn that blew me away with her stunning beaded artwork. Others passed around sea glass in the hopes of learning its' source and this old sea glass artisan was honored to be asked to pass around a sea glass bracelet that was handmade several years ago.

The brunch was delectable as we feasted on haddock, shrimp, meats, veggies, greens, omelets, desserts and more. All too quickly our meal came to an end. It was time for the group photo then once again many took to the beach as the chatter and laughter lingered on in spite of the November New England winds that whipped over the dunes of Salisbury beach. Yes, sea glass has been found but even more so friendships.

Sea Glass Festival is a Huge Success!

This photo was taken before the doors opened on Saturday. Pictured here is my daughter Melissa ready for the crowd.

In my mind's eye I can still see my sea glass friends scurrying around their booths and putting the finishing touches on before the doors opened to thousands of sea glass lovers who poured into the Cape Cod Resort and Conference center October 9th.

The booths that surrounded my booth were all unique as was their sea glass art. Mostly jewelry but each with their own spin on design which gave the appearance of a sea glass candy store.

When 10am arrived the sounds of applause and cheers echoed through out the hall as the crowd made their way to the admissions area. Fun! Fun! Fun! The talented volunteer staff only added to the excitement as happy sea glass lovers bopped from table to table sharing stories, getting information from Richard Lamotte as he signed their copies of "Pure Sea Glass" and then proceeded to shop, sit in on the lectures, view the collector's displays and enter their shards into the "SOTY" contest. (shard of the year).

So nice to have the Festival in my home State of Massachusetts. Many friends came and got caught up in the sea glass frenzy. Home now and working diligently in my quiet studio as I patiently await the announcement of where the 2011 North American Sea Glass Festival will be held. Wouldn't miss it!

If You Think Sea Glass Jewelry is Just for Summer...Think Again!

"AUTUMN CASCADE"

Brown sea glass is definitely not boring!

Sea glass hand picked from the shores of Massachusettes. Authentic Vintage Bakelite is used for the clasp that nicely compliments this piece.

Sea Glass Jewelry by Danielle Renee'

Celebrating Sea Glass and Art- More than Jewelry

Every once in a while an artist comes along that makes one stand up, take notice and deserves to be celebrated. This is true about Judy Trujillo. A Massachusetts sea glass artist and retired art teacher who spends her days combing the beaches of the North Shore in Massachusetts in search of beach finds to incorporate into her magnificent works of art including the sea glass stained glass window featured here. Her sea glass and pottery shard murals are a breathtaking explosion of creativity. I consider myself fortunate to be a friend of Judy's as she is an inspiration and joy to share a day at the beach with. It is like witnessing art in motion as she whips up action figures creating a scene from sea weed and shells just one of her many talents. Judy is an inspiration as one can tell it is her "love of art" that drives her inexhaustible creative energy. A sheer delight for this artist to behold.

Judy's works are on display at the Kennedy's Studio in Swampscott, MA. Or you can contact her through the North East Sea Glass Society a group of sea glass enthusiasts and artists. Member ship is free and all are welcome!

NASGA Sea Glass Festival~Hyannis, MA Oct 9th & 10th!

This summer has flown and I cannot believe that only seven weeks from today I will be packing my bags and my sea glass jewelry and traveling to Hyannis, MA to participate in the largest annual authentic sea glass event in the world! This is number three for me in attendance and I will have a booth along with over 50 other artists from around the world. There will be displays and lectures and of course lots of shopping. Plan your Christmas shopping trip to the Cape Cod Resort & Conference Center today and don't miss out on this spectacular sea side event on beautiful Cape Cod during Columbus weekend (October 9th & 10th). Did I mention that admission is only $5?

Oh and don't forget to look me while you are there.... "Sea Glass Jewelry by Danielle Renee" ;)!