Seashell Critters

Thank you for sharing your favorite June things with me! It was fun reading through your comments and getting some great ideas!

This past weekend, we got out our summer decorations and discovered that our seashell critters had survived just fine. We made them last year, following the instructions in an old Martha Stewart magazine. Here is the story they came along with...

Sea creatures are notoriously shy, but the ones you're about to meet came out of their shells (so to speak) to tell you their story. My photographer tried his best to make this gang of beach bums smile. Some did ham it up; there are wise guys in every group!


Mr. Mouse holds a degree in architecture. He designed his own seaside bungalow, built it out of inexpensive cardboard, then covered it in shells to remind him of his childhood home.


This elegant giraffe was born in Florida, where many augers - the pointy shells that make up her neck and legs - wash ashore. "I love the beach, but I came to New York City to dance in the ballet. I have a talent for tiptoeing," she says.


The koala finds the climate in the northern hemisphere too clammy for his taste.


Tiny pink shells grace the ears of this fluffy poodle. She has just gotten back from the groomers. You do look lovely Madame poodle!

Please remember to take your animals to the shore now and then. As the bird says with a sigh, "We get a little homesick sometimes!"


I will be back soon with more summer decorating and healthy summertime snack ideas!