Vitamin Sea and Sunshine!

It has been raining and chilly most of the past week. The sun finally made a guest appearance today and our temp hit around 60 degrees. Woohoo it's a heat wave here in Salem MA!

To celebrate we went to our favorite beach, Waikiki Beach on Winter Island in Salem MA. 

The seagulls on Winter Island have a sense of humor and are very brave. 

While we were sitting on the rocks soaking up sunshine, two ducks waddled up to us, checked us out and decided it was safe for them to sit beside us for a bit. Very sweet. They eventually left when a woman roaming the beach walked to close while picking up seashells. 

And a white egret flew over by the rocks, stayed a bit then flew off. Magical!

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Undine Dreams

Since moving back to Salem MA, we have been going to the local beaches several times a week. So hard to believe i lived 7 years away from the magic of the sea. There is something so soothing about the sound of waves lapping and the ocean air. Instant therapy. 

The lighthouse at Winter Island is a dear friend. Always there to greet us no matter what the weather is like. Seagulls, ducks, geese swimming and laughing. Turtles sunbathing. It is paradise here. And of course you can feel the magic of the Sea Elementals, the Undines while walking on the beach.

These beach excursions to Winter Island and Plum Island in Ipswich have inspired my new line of art to wear, Undine Dreams. https://whispersoftheofae.com/undine-dreams

Created with seashells and driftwood found on local beaches. Hand sculpted and painted Undine faces from eco-friendly paper clay. (I do not use polymer clay such as Fimo or Sculpey. They are toxic and made from PVC. Not biodegradable!)

Embedded in the paper clay are fragments of shells, sea moss, driftwood, rhinestones, glass beads and semiprecious gemstones and crystals. I crocheted several strands of shimmering cord to use as a chain for these pieces. They can be adjusted to the length desired. 

These are statement pieces. Perhaps i have been watching Grace and Frankie too much. I do think Frankie Bergstein would wear some of these! 

On the back of each piece is a quote that says "i believe in magic"

These one of a kind pieces make lovely Mother's Day, birthday and graduation gifts. Unique accessories for mermaid weddings, mermaid themed proms or parties. 

All come in a lovely organza gift bag. Free Shipping on all orders $40 or more.

See the entire line of Undine Dreams Jewelry & Art 

by jeanie mossa

at https://whispersoftheofae.com/undine-dreams

copyright 2019 jeanie mossa

Salem MA

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When the Sun returns to the Witch City!

The Sun has returned! 

Turtles sun bathing on the pond at Winter Island.

They finally took the Christmas wreath off of the light house! 

Quan Yin looking for mermaids on Waikiki Beach, Winter Island. Such a lovely sunny day.

Not too many seashells today. However we started to collect beach rocks to place around our house. Hoping today to make it to Sandy Point Beach or Plum Island in search of more moon snail shells and driftwood for my new line of jewelry. We are in the process of photographing about 20 more new necklaces in the next few weeks. Meanwhile here is what we have posted on our online shop: https://whispersoftheofae.com/aphrodites-grotto

Winter Island on the last day of winter!

So good to see the sun again after a week of brutal cold weather and wild winds. The snow has melted and tomorrow is the official first day of spring. 

We took our dog over to Winter Island, Waikiki Beach for some much needed Vitamin Sea and D. Gorgeous day - a tad cold but you can tell that spring is on its way.

Tidepools - lots of snails and seaweed. There were so many slipper seashells on the beach today. A few European Oyster shells, clams and rocks. No Moon Snail shells. Maybe the weather will allow us to go to Sandy Point Beach in Ipswich this weekend - that is where the good moon shells are!

Say it with me in a Boston accent... Laaaabstah trap!

Wishing all a very happy last day of Winter from Winter Island, Salem MA!

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Wild Waves of Waikiki Beach on Winter Island

This video was taken on Sunday 3/3/19 around 11:30ish on Waikiki Beach, Winter Island MA. The waves were the wildest i have ever seen them. Big snow storm on the way!

Hardly any seashells on the beach. Lots of seaweed. Gorgeous! Nice to have a Vitamin Sea fix.

Aphrodite's Grotto

Our new line of sea inspired art to wear. Wire wrapped seashells with semiprecious gemstones, freshwater pearls, Czech glass crystals and glass beads. All seashells were found on Winter Island, Salem MA, Plum Island, Ipswich MA and Sandy Point Beach Ipswich MA. 

Lovely accessories for a mermaid themed wedding, bridal shower or bridesmaids gifts. Or for anyone who is in love with the sea!

https://whispersoftheofae.com/aphrodites-grotto

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

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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

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And now a magical zen moment from Winter Island!

 Waves lapping up upon the rocks of Winter Island, Salem MA. You can almost see the elementals dancing on the water. 

This is the place where i gathered the sea water for our Salem Sea Magic Spell Kit.

A collection of sea water, sea salt, seashells and sand all gathered from Winter Island on Fall Equinox, Mabon 2018. Also includes a blue candle with spell on parchment, white sage, crystal and postcards from Salem MA. 

On Sale through Spring Equinox. https://whispersoftheofae.com/images/thumbs/0003946_salem-sea-magick-spell-bag_510.jpeg

How to amuse your muse on a cold day...

As arctic air freezes most of the North and Northeast of the country many of us are staying in as much as possible. Yesterday we had a few snow flurries, a small dusting but not much else. This morning the roads were icy with a touch of white. Taking the dog out to pee was an adventure!

Meanwhile... i have had to move my art supplies from the sunporch studio into the living room Way too cold to work out there - so cold that my paper clay froze! 

Paper clay pendants drying before they can be painted. During cold damp weather they take about 3 days to dry. Patience is not one of my virtues but i do love that paper clay is eco-friendly and does not need to be fired.

My muse has been having fun creating a few new spirit dolls with the seashells and driftwood  found on Plum Island, Sandy Point Beach and Winter Island.
These pictures are not the best. Will be taking more when these are finished. They will be residing at The Witchery on Pickering Wharf, Salem MA sometime soon. 

Before i start a spirit doll i usually have some sort of intention. I may get inspired by one something i want to use in the piece or just a thought. Yesterday while deciding what to work with i pulled the Angel card BIRTH. Aha... OK.. thank you for that inspiration!

I found two huge broken lobster claws (or are they crab? over on the beaches by Plum Island. Something so cool about broken shells. Love incorporating them into my work. It looks like it could be some sort of nest or womb for a sea babe. So inside there is a tiny clay head. Though you really cannot see it. 

The moon shells also have sea babes inside them. I love love love finding these moon shells. They symbolize the moon, prosperity and infinity. And they are stunning. We have bowls of them all over the place since we started going to those beaches. Hoping to create some jewelry with them as well. My muse is on overwhelm with all these shell ideas!

Moss and sand were added along with freshwater pearls, Czech glass beads, shimmering threads and a few other shells.

Spiritually pearls soothe the body, mind and soul while healing negativity. They are a symbol of rebirth, birth, new beginnings. The Chinese believe pearls aid in fertility as the help balance the body’s natural rhythms and hormone levels with lunar cycles. They are considered yin and a sign of the Moon.

Still not finished but getting there. 

Not the best photo but it was night and i used my phone. She should be photographed hanging on a wall. When she is over at the Witchery there will be a proper photo taken. Still working on her name. Perhaps it will just be Birth. Is that too boring? She has three babes, two are in moon shells and the other is still in her lobster claw womb. 

Another lobster claw babe in progress. This one is taking longer. Using driftwood and a branch i found. The hardest part of these is trying to figure out how to hang them. I am not a left brain person!

Today the winds are brutal so we will be staying in with short dog walks. Hoping to finish these pieces soon. My paper clay pendants are finally dry and ready to paint. Looking forward to making a mess!

More Spirit Dolls, DIY Spirit Doll Kits and Classes at: https://whispersoftheofae.com/nature-spirit-beings-as-art

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Winter Island in the Winter

Just a few more photos of Winter Island from Sunday. Another cold day but we both needed some sea therapy to shake off the week!

Frozen tidepools

Can you see the sea fae dancing?

Found a few sea shells and pieces of driftwood. But it was way too cold to really look for much.

 My new line of seashell jewelry & spirit dolls are still in the works. Stay tuned.

Meanwhile there is a big sale happening at our online boutique: https://whispersoftheofae.com

Happy 2019 from the Witch City, Salem MA!

Wishing all a magical 2019 from the Witch City, Salem MA!

(photo taken at Winter Island in Salem MA on 12/30/18)

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The Christmas Oyster....

Caution. Truth is stranger than fiction!

So the other day when i was gathering seashells on Waikiki Beach i found this gorgeous pink, purple and teal European Oyster Shell along with 3 bags filled with many more. (I am going to need a 12 step program soon for my seashell addiction.)

I have been taking them home and washing them so they don't stink up the studio or any art they are morphing into. When i picked up this shell i realized that it was still alive. OH NO! I do not want the wrath of the sea fae! So i put it in a glass bowl with some of the sea water that i have from this beach that is used in the Practical Magic Salem Sea Spell kits. 

And a few hours later the shell opened with the oyster inside. He's alive! (Or is it a she?) It was placed in my studio near the window so it could enjoy the full moon and maybe get some good vibes until i was able to bring it back to the beach. So for about 2 days we have had a pet oyster. We talked to it. Sang to it and apologized for the mishap.

And today, Christmas Eve we drove him/her back to Waikiki Beach and released it at high tide, wishing it well and thanking it - as well as apologizing! Who knows maybe this will turn into a children's book.

Rumor has it there will be snow tonight. Woohoo! A white Christmas in Salem is all i wanted this year. 

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and Blessed Yule from the Witch City.

 from all of us at Practical Magic Salem.

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Taking a stroll down to Waikiki Beach...

It finally stopped raining yesterday, Saturday 12/22/18 so my husband and i ventured over to Waikiki Beach, Winter Island. Still a tad chilly. The wind has a bite but Winter Island is nice and quiet today. Only four cars and a handful of people and a few dogs.

This pond is on the pathway down to the beach. Usually there are ducks or geese hanging out in it.

Almost there! I always feel like a little kid on vacation when i reach this point on the path. 

Can you hear the waves lapping? Smell the sea breeze? 

Ahhhhh much needed therapy!

Clouds still lingering over parts of the beach adding to the magic of the full moon scheduled to appear later in the evening.

So many gorgeous sea shells today. Lots of large clam shells, cobalt blue mollusks and a few sea shells i need to look up. My husband found a conch shell - which is rare in these parts. 

Not sure yet what i will be doing with these shells. They may be part of a new series of Sea Sprite Spirit Dolls. Who knows ... waiting for my muse to appear and direct me! This photo does not capture the beauty of the colors and the mother of pearl iridescent reflections. 

Geese swimming over to say hi.

I love writing messages to the Sea Fae in the sand. The full moon tide will bring it in later.  Grateful for a magical day and that we are back in the Witch City for this holiday season. 

Wishing all a Blessed Yule, Happy Winter Solstice & Full Moon in Cancer!

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