Sea Therapy

Sandy Point Beach Ipswich MA

I love our visits to Plum Island, Joppa Flats and Sandy Point Beach in Ipswich. Sunday we took a drive over and saw so many gorgeous birds, White Egrets, a few juvenile Bald Eagle pups, a flock of Turkeys, Hawks, a Woodpecker and of course Seagulls. Lots of moon snail sea shells too! 

It is about a 45 minute drive to Plum Island from Salem MA. Gorgeous scenery on the way so it is worth it. And we found the most adorable farm stand, Northern Lights Farm Stand which had organic fresh veggies at reasonable prices, and bitter green apple licorice. Woohoo!

 Wild turkey taking a stroll.

Sunday at Sandy Point Beach

A lovely day at Sandy Point Beach in Ipswich MA. The first day that we have been there that the wind was not whipping or it was freezing cold. Gorgeous sunshine, waves and sea therapy. 

My favorite thing to do there is collect moon snail seashells. They are so gorgeous and make lovely jewelry. And my inner child loves searching for them.

Ahhhhhh the aromatherapy of the sea is so healing!

  

   I  could have stayed all day but we had to return home to let the dog out!

These are the beauties we found on the beach. Can't wait to create with them later this week. 

Visit the Whispers of the O'Fae Shoppe. All magical jewelry and art is handcrafted by jeanie mossa in Salem MA.

https://whispersoftheofae.com

Debuting our new line: Undine Dreams!

Undine Dreams

Jewelry & Art

Deep in the sea, where Atlantis once lived there still remain sea undines and mermaids who live peacefully unseen by mankind.

Undines are a category of elemental beings associated with water, first named in the alchemical writings of Paracelsus. Some believe they are Sea Faeries, Mermaids and Water Sprites. 

This collection of art and jewelry was created with eco-friendly paper clay, seashells, driftwood, sand, pebbles and beach treasures found on the beaches of Winter Island, Collins Cove and Derby Wharf of Salem MA, as well as Plum Island and Sandy Point Beach in Ipswich MA. There is magic in the sea! 

I will be adding more of these one of a kind art pieces to the online shoppe soon. They are difficult to photograph. (Then again all Fae are!)

Peaceful Slumbers

https://whispersoftheofae.com/peaceful-slumbers

Sea Faery Babe nesting in a large moon snail shell adorned by freshwater pearls, glass crystals, seashells and a friendly crab.

I used eco-friendly paper clay for the face. Large Moon Snail seashell which i found on Sandy Point Beach in Ipswich. European Oyster seashells found on Winter Island, Salem MA along with Fairy Snail Shells, crab claws and crab shell. Genuine freshwater pearls, Czech glass crystals and crystal rhinestones. When this piece is in the sunlight tiny rainbows dance around the room. 

The sand and small pebbles are also from Winter Island in Salem MA. 

Waikiki Beach, Winter Island MA

Visit our online shoppe to see our new line of sea inspired jewelry and art  

Aphrodite's Grotto

https://whispersoftheofae.com/aphrodites-grotto

Scenes from Plum Island & Sandy Point Beach MA

Just a few snapshots of our visit to Plum Island & Sandy Point Beach in Newbury MA last weekend. A beautiful drive that is about 45 minutes from Salem MA (maybe more since we got lost!) We have not visited this area since we left MA 7 years ago. Located on the ocean with several beaches and a wild life preserve filled with all kinds of birds, deer, foxes and who knows what else! 

I love visiting the Audubon Joppa Flats Center on the way to these beaches and the wildlife preserve. 1 Plum Island Turnpike Newburyport, MA 01950
https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/joppa-flats

In February they host an Eagle Festival which celebrates the return of the bald eagles to the area. A mind-blowing experience for anyone who loves eagles & hawks. You can watch them float down the river on ice, fly above and swoop down into the water.Lots of educational live bird shows during that time where you can see owls, hawks, eagles and other wildlife that have been rescued. It is one of my favorite events of the winter.  https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/joppa-flats/news-events/eagle-festival

More info on Plum Island: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plum_Island_(Massachusetts)

It was c-c-c-old but gorgeous! Lots of waves, different sea shells than the ones i usually find on Winter Island in Salem MA. Moon shells, sand dollars, and driftwood. My muse is going to have a blast with these! Soon i will need a 12 step program for my sea shell addiction. My studio is now covered in them!

Sandy Point State Reserve Beach was my favorite of the beaches along this road. Very rocky, lots of tide pools and oh so cool sea shells! 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Point_State_Reservation
This is part of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parker_River_National_Wildlife_Refuge

  Tidepool

Once again.. i am soooo grateful to be back on the North Shore of MA! 

Wishing all a very happy rest of 2018. 

To make room for the new line of mermaid & dragon baubles that my muse has conjured up we are having a Year End Sale at the Whispers of the O'Fae online shoppe. No coupons needed. No expiration date! 

Our line of Peaceful Pea Pods, Enchanted Nests necklaces & Calling All Angel Earrings have all been marked down. Free USA Shipping on all orders $40 or over.

https://whispersoftheofae.com