Driftwood Boats

Craftberry Bush is one of my most favorite blogs. Everyday she comes up with simple, great ideas. I live on the coast and there is a marina at the end of my block. I love boats and nautical things. I think these would be simple to make and they are so pretty. See how at Craftberry Bush.

Paper Sculpture: Helen Musselwhite

Beautiful paper sculpture from Helen Musselwhite.
Helen, from the UK, uses bright colors and strong lines in each wonderful piece of her highly-individual paper sculptures.
I can't even imagine the patience one must have to do something like this.
But I do love paper and I think I might try my hand at this sort of thing - on a much, less detailed scale to start with.
Here - enjoy some of Helen's ab fab work. (By the way, notice the Janet Bell influence in that Harbour Tide piece. LOVE Janet Bell!)

Fabric Sail Boat - Lovely!

Ahoy!
I have always lived surrounded by water on the east coast of the US. I love being around the water and I love boats. I don't know anything about boats but I love them.
I think most people love sail boats and Apol Lejano-Massebieau has created her lovely version of one from vintage cotton that she found at the monthly "brocantes" market in Arles.
Arles...as in France. Tres jolie, n'est pas?

I found Apol through her blog, La Pomme.
Where to buy: La Pomme's shop on Etsy. Ones similar to these are $35 and there are smaller versions made into ornaments for about $15.

Ann Wood's Amazing Ships

I couldn't resist posting this picture from Ann Wood. She's a very popular blogger and designer and just about everyone knows of her gorgeous ships and her famous cake topper birds.
This particular ship, according to Ann, needs repair but how inspirational of her to create this fabulous "shipwreck" display. When life hands you lemons...
You may also want to check out her shop, Ann Wood Handmade, where she sells her amazing creations.