http://www.csseashell.com/blog My Blog Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:25:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.csseashell.com/blog/sailors-valentines/#comment-1055 Christa Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:25:25 +0000 http://csseashell.com/blog/?p=146#comment-1055 I enjoyed researching for this blog. One of my favorite sources is a small, octagonal book, Sailors' Valentines, by John Fondas. I was fortunate to meet John when he dropped in my shop. I've also done some work for him. He is an interesting guy who has a fantastic collection of valentines himself, and has built museum-quality collections for clients. Pick up the book--you won't be disappointed. It even comes in a lovely octagonal box. I enjoyed researching for this blog. One of my favorite sources is a small, octagonal book, Sailors’ Valentines, by John Fondas. I was fortunate to meet John when he dropped in my shop. I’ve also done some work for him. He is an interesting guy who has a fantastic collection of valentines himself, and has built museum-quality collections for clients. Pick up the book–you won’t be disappointed. It even comes in a lovely octagonal box.

]]> http://www.csseashell.com/blog/sailors-valentines/#comment-1054 Antoinette shell | Mayasilver Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:14 +0000 http://csseashell.com/blog/?p=146#comment-1054 [...] Sailors’ Valentines » Christa’s South ShorelinesShells as Religious Symbols and the Meaning of Life … Louis XIV’s Grotto of Thetis at Versailles and Marie Antoinette’s shell cottage erected for her by Louis XVI. [...] [...] Sailors’ Valentines » Christa’s South ShorelinesShells as Religious Symbols and the Meaning of Life … Louis XIV’s Grotto of Thetis at Versailles and Marie Antoinette’s shell cottage erected for her by Louis XVI. [...]

]]> http://www.csseashell.com/blog/how-to-make-seashell-frames/#comment-1041 Kawahine Smith Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:42:18 +0000 http://csseashell.com/blog/?p=113#comment-1041 Hi, Your shell designs makes me think that "the skies the limit". I enjoyed visiting your website. I was amazed by your chandelier designs most of all. Also, I viewed your you tube tutorial on shells on a picture frame. My question is... what type of epoxy would you recommend to be the best to used when gluing shells on a frame, etc? Thank you for your response:) Hi,
Your shell designs makes me think that “the skies the limit”. I enjoyed visiting your website. I was amazed by your chandelier designs most of all. Also, I viewed your you tube tutorial on shells on a picture frame. My question is… what type of epoxy would you recommend to be the best to used when gluing shells on a frame, etc? Thank you for your response:)

]]> http://www.csseashell.com/blog/sailors-valentines/#comment-1040 Shell Art byn Jordan Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:18:53 +0000 http://csseashell.com/blog/?p=146#comment-1040 Hi Christa : I just read your blog about Shell Art History. You mention two Curiosity Shops located in Barbados. In my current and on going research the Belgrave Shop was in Bridgetown Barbados up until 1925. Now the other shop re: Shell Oil was in the East End of London. Now if there was a second shop in Barbados I have not found it as yet. One of the interesting things I have found is the BH Belgrave Shop did`nt open until 1878 which puts an interesting twist on Valentines with BH Begrave label on the back as far as dating goes. Another point on dating, my research also tells me that Valentines with the GG Belgrave label did not come into play until some ware around 1880. Your article is one of the best I have read on the subject in quite a some time. Thank you. Bill Jordan Hi Christa : I just read your blog about Shell Art History. You mention two Curiosity Shops located in Barbados. In my current and on going research the Belgrave Shop was in Bridgetown Barbados up until 1925. Now the other shop re: Shell Oil was in the East End of London. Now if there was a second shop in Barbados I have not found it as yet. One of the interesting things I have found is the BH Belgrave Shop did`nt open until 1878 which puts an interesting twist on Valentines with BH Begrave label on the back as far as dating goes. Another point on dating, my research also tells me that Valentines with the GG Belgrave label did not come into play until some ware around 1880. Your article is one of the best I have read on the subject in quite a some time. Thank you. Bill Jordan

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]]> http://www.csseashell.com/blog/hello-world/#comment-998 marlene marshall Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:45:07 +0000 http:/?p=1#comment-998 In 2002 I wrote a wonderful book about Shells.........called "Shell Chic" ...helpful hints on how to work with shells.........beautiful coffee table book........it would be a great addition to your beautiful store. I know the painstaking work to apply so many shells.....so Bravo to You!! Your work is beautiful..........will visit your shop when I am in Florida at the end of Feb. Marlene Marshall In 2002 I wrote a wonderful book about Shells………called “Shell Chic” …helpful hints on how to work with shells………beautiful coffee table book……..it would be a great addition to your beautiful store.
I know the painstaking work to apply so many shells…..so Bravo to You!! Your work is beautiful……….will visit your shop when I am in Florida at the end of Feb.
Marlene Marshall

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]]> http://www.csseashell.com/blog/hello-world/#comment-764 Yaeko Rohling Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:14:36 +0000 http:/?p=1#comment-764 I like this idea. I visited your blog for the first time and just been your fan. Continue to keep writing as I am going to come to read it everyday!! I like this idea. I visited your blog for the first time and just been your fan. Continue to keep writing as I am going to come to read it everyday!!

]]> http://www.csseashell.com/blog/seashells-the-salt-and-pepper-of-the-earth/#comment-756 steel tip darts Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:10:07 +0000 http://csseashell.com/blog/?p=80#comment-756 Hey there, please tell us when we will see a follow up! Hey there, please tell us when we will see a follow up!

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