I surround myself with seashells. I have shells and beach bling in every room of my house, my yard, my car, my pockets and even my dreams. So now I wear one around my neck as well. For my birthday this year, Clark bought me the sweetest little ALPHABET CONE necklace from our talented friend Wendy Miller.
It truly feels like a simple walk on the beach with the juvie cone shell, a small piece of driftwood wrapped with my fave color turquoise (amazonite) and a leather cord.
Since I’ve had sooooo many compliments and questions about my necklace, I thought I’d introduce you to the artist… Meet local jewelry artist Wendy Miller!
Clark and I had such a great time shelling with her last week at Blind Pass because she gets excited about finding the same types of shells we like. For most shellers, finding a FLAT SCALLOP is an amazing find but she also loves to find the cutie little KITTENS PAWS, colorful CARDITAS (she uses as clasps), orange SCALLOPS and she is especially crazy about finding the perfect piece of driftwood.
Each piece she makes reflects her love for beach combing. Like you and me, she not only receives shells as gifts from the sea, she told me she receives inspiration from the sea every time she walks the beach. Isn’t that why we all love shelling so much?
Like each beach day and every shell, each piece of jewelry has such a unique look and organic feel. Love that!
If you want to check out some of her other beautiful beach art pieces, her website is called Heart Of A Dolphin you can see by CLICKING HERE
This is why I surround myself with what I love.
We sold our house in Puerto Penasco( Cholla Bay to me) and now back in the desert. What do do with all my shells and there are lots and lots, garage full..
I would like to send you a murex that you haven’t mentioned. Can I do that??
Thanks for sharing Pam! I’m going to Wendy’s site, the jewelry is beautiful!
Well I am not sure when your birthday is but happy happy day to you. The necklace is so you and just gorgeous! Very talented young lady Wendy is too.
Amazing and inspirational! As always, thanks for sharing!
Wendy is such an incredibly talented designer and I am a proud owner of many of her pieces. Great news about the website launch! Since I am now back in Ohio it will be easier to buy online. Congratulations Wendy!
I live thousands of miles away – but I always have a piece of Sanibel with me when I wear one of Wendy’s pieces. Thank you Pam for sharing this talented artist with the world.
Wendy’s pieces are beautiful! Going to have to check out her website! Clark picked out the perfect necklace for you, Pam! GORGEOUS!!
You just made my day! Have been trying to find Wendy’s jewelry ever since you introduced me to her a few months ago (I only had her first name). It’s absolutely beautiful, so in tune with nature and the feeling of the beach. Love your birthday necklace Pam, I know you will treasure it always. WTG Clark!
Hello! We’ve been shelling on Sanibel for about 25 years and have been reading your posts. We’re coming down from Minnesota for a visit Oct 16-22nd and my sister and I are wondering when you post your October shelling expeditions. I love the jewelry! I have a sister-in-law who creates amazing pictures with shells from Sanibel. Thank you for creating this wonderful site – it’s like taking a mini-vacation when I check to see what’s new.
What a lovely article about Wendy’s exquisite jewelry. Every time I wear one of her creations, admiring compliments ensue. Thanks for spreading the word, so lots more lucky people can wear her beautiful sea art close to their hearts.
Dear Pam,
Pam, how can I do to contact you regarding a group of a Shelling Getaway ?
Its very important for the organizers and myself to contact you….
Lots of shellsthanks,
Amy