Holy Cowrie- I’m shocked at how long it’s been since I’ve published my last blog post! I think this is the longest I’ve gone between posts in 8 years but it hasn’t been because I haven’t been conchsumed with seashells. I’ve found shells at Bowman’s Beach …
And Gulfside City Park beach (notice that amazing lemon yellow LEAFY JEWELBOX)…
And Blind Pass Sanibel (finding so many color variations of the FLORIDA FIGHTING CONCH)
And hanging out with my girlfriends Janie and Sandy on the West Gulf beaches.
I even took a trip up to Virginia Beach to see my family. It was just what I needed… a big dose of family with a recharge of seeing my dear friends and childhood beach I grew up on. I was thrilled to find a few RAZOR CLAMS (we always called them RAZOR CLAMS but I think they are actually AMERICAN JACKKNIFE CLAMS) that matched my new bracelet my friend Wendy Miller gave me (Heart Of Dolphin Designs …and of course my long time favorite silver shell bracelet by Congress Jewelers )
And then…. there’s been the Shellaboratory. I’ve been working every day trying to get our shells back in order and doing some remodeling. The floor is done (sneak preview of the shells I painted on it ) but all our shells still need to be sorted again. “Why” you ask?
Because it looked like a shellnado whipped through the shellab after the shelldazzling of Shell Love Bug! I’ll take that shellnado any day- she was so worth it. I hope you get to see her soon- check out her new tour date schedule updated periodically by going to ShellLoveBug.com or CLICK HERE
Exciting News! Shell Love Bug and I are shellebrities again :). Remember a few years ago when I dressed up as Shelly Temple hahaha (click here) ? Yep, I’m doing it again but this time Shell Love Bug will be helping me spread the shellove of seashells.
PS- Wanna see my costume? Check it out- CLICK HERE
So glad you were able to take a trip and spend time with family and friends Pam. WIth all that you have going on I am sure it was a welcome and wonderful break. LOVE your violet juvie! Have been checking for new Shell Love Bug Tour dates and was thrilled to see that she will be out and about the first week of Oct when we are down there. Looking forward to seeing her!
I love reading your emails about all of the shells. I have only been to Sanibel one time, 2 years ago and I absolutely loved it. I wanted to tell you that I love that silver shell bracelet that you have on in these pictures. Where did you get it. I would love to have one.
My silver shell bracelet is from congress Jewelers- I love it too! I put the link in this article so you can check it out. Thanks Paula! :)
Hey, North Carolina girl here. Just wanted to follow up and see if your still using your Panasonic camera. Your last post in 2015 indicated you bought yours at Costco, and they have one now too. Just Checkin’! We are going to the BVI and trying to decide if I want to go this route instead of my Nikon J1!
Shell on!
Brenda- I love that Panasonic camera… But honestly now that I have an iPhone 6, I rarely use my “real” camera. All of the photos on my
Blog in the last year are from my iPhone or a few from a go pro ( which is waaaay too time involved- ugh). Personally for a camera choice, I like the Costco Panasonic over Nikon J1 (I returned mine)- and it really doesn’t matter which Panasonic model- they all
Are good. Have a great time in bvis!
Pam- tried the go pro too-so true-way to involved! Might stick to my Iphone 6! Thanks for your input!
Looking foward to the BVI’s but really want to come your way again soon!
Shell on!
Pam thank you for the blog and great pictures! Loved seeing the jackknife clam as I’ve even heard of it ! I look forward to your posts!
Our family stayed in Sanibel in August. It was much need to be with family. Our daughter, son and daughter-in-law were not so excited about coming as there would not so sure of what to do. They have become shell wonders by the time we left. Our daughter learned to tell what the shells were with her toes while in the water. She found an 18″ horse conch and we were so excited. We renamed her the Ocean shell whisperer. Our son also became so good at finding great shells on land that everyone started calling him the land shell whisperer. After their brother and our son past away this past year this was what was needed. We have already reserved to come back next year. ALL OF US.
Linda
Thank you for the blog shell pictures. They keep me going until I can get back to my beloved Sanibel…it gets me through until the next visit…hoping one day soon I can become a resident :)
I think you should resurrect “Shelly” to drive the Shell Love Bug!! You are both adorable and make life on Sanibel fun. Can’t wait to get back, but your blogs satisfy and entertain in the mean time, Pam! Thanks so much!!
Hi Pam, I’ve been watching your videos for a while now, and I absolutely love them. I truly love seashells, and have collected them over the years, but I have never been to a beach where there are so many wonderful finds like in your videos. I’m 62 years old, and my dream has always been to be on a beach with loads of shells like those on Sanibel. I have decided that this is my bucket list wish, and after watching many of your videos I really have the fever. My husband and I are thinking of going to Sanibel around the first to second week in November, and I want to stay somewhere where I could be as close as possible to the beauty of nature. I was looking at Casa Ybel Resort. I’ve never been there so I have no idea how close everything is to each other. I’m not sure if we will be able to really get ourselves there, but I have been completely excited by your videos, and the idea of having such a wonderful and happy experience come true. I have already read through all the great information you so kindly give us, but if there is any ideas for best places, etc. that would be wonderful.
Thank you,
Mary
Oh Mary, you will love Sanibel I’m sure. Almost everywhere you are is close to nature. :) and most hotels on the beach are nice here but my fave is the historic Island Inn. It’s lovely with an old beach cottage charm but with all the modern conveniences. Thank you for your sweet note and look forward to maybe running in to you on the beach.
I love the first picture with the sand dollar. Great content and arrangement of shells. What talent!
Love you and wonderful to see you.
Lynda