Author Archive: Petra Weiss

Petra is German and absolutely loves the beach and the ocean. She is living in sunny Perth, Western Australia, with her partner, 2 children and 2 Jack Russell dogs and takes every opportunity to go for long walks at the beach, or go beach combing, or just watch the sunset at the beach with friends and a glass of wine. With this blog she wants to help you bring the precious beach into your home to relax and enjoy!

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

I wish all of you a very Happy New Year 2010 with lots of beach trips and beach fun! It has been a great year, hopefully the next one will be as good if not better! Make sure you get to the beach as often as you can, it is such a cleansing and refreshing […]

January 1, 2010 | By | 3 Replies More
Sand Castle Pictures

Sand Castle Pictures

Sand Castle Pictures If you love the beach, I am sure you love sand castles, too! Today I want to spoil you with a few sand castle pictures I took whilst on a short holiday a few weekends ago. My family and some of my friends went down south to Preston Beach, which is a […]

December 3, 2009 | By | 26 Replies More
Impressions of Perth

Impressions of Perth

You might have read that I live in Perth, Western Australia, with my family. Perth is a beautiful city on the west coast of Australia, right by the Indian Ocean. The city itself has been built around the Swan River. There are so many stunning spots to visit that it can be very hard to […]

September 26, 2009 | By | 11 Replies More
Gecko Figurines From Golden Pond – The Very Best!

Gecko Figurines From Golden Pond – The Very Best!

Today I just wanted to let you know about some gecko figurines that you can hang on the wall or just place somewhere in the house. These geckos look absolutely stunning and lifelike, and I think they are the best ones out there; they are my absolute favorite! Of course I am talking about the […]

August 1, 2009 | By | 6 Replies More
A Variety Of Seashell Decor

A Variety Of Seashell Decor

What is it that makes seashells so fascinating? Is it their beautiful colors that come in so many shades and facettes? Their different shapes and intricate build? Or the simplicity of some seashells that are so symmetrical and perfect at the same time? It could also be that what they represent draws us to collect […]

June 26, 2009 | By | 8 Replies More
Beach Photography – Turn Your Photos Into Artwork

Beach Photography – Turn Your Photos Into Artwork

Do you love to take photos of the beach, on the beach and around the beach? I try to take my camera with me every time I go to the beach, because almost every time I am there there are moments and moods I want to capture. Whether it is of the people I love […]

June 16, 2009 | By | 15 Replies More
Wine Glass Charms – Show You Love Summer And The Beach!

Wine Glass Charms – Show You Love Summer And The Beach!

The other day I was browsing around the Internet just looking for some beach decor (funny ’bout that!) and I came across these sweet little “Beach Party” Wine Glass Charms” – and I had to tell you about them! Aren’t they just adorable? You surely agree, if you love the beach you won’t be able […]

June 6, 2009 | By | 25 Replies More
Turn Your Seashells Into Artwork!

Turn Your Seashells Into Artwork!

Last October I had my parents visiting me from Germany. They loved to go to the beaches here and walk along the shores of the Indian Ocean. On their leisurely holiday strolls they also found quite a collection of seashells (well, most of them were collected by two very keen little shell seekers, also called […]

April 29, 2009 | By | 33 Replies More
Striking Parrot Figurine – Create A “WOW” Effect!

Striking Parrot Figurine – Create A “WOW” Effect!

As I was updating my store today, I came across a parrot figurine I pretty much fell in love with straight away. Isn’t it gorgeous? It would be a star display piece in any home decorated in the Tropical theme. It stands 5 1/2″ tall and is handcrafted out of 24% lead crystal. I can […]

March 6, 2009 | By | 1 Reply More
Decorative Furniture: Pedestal Table To Fall In Love With!

Decorative Furniture: Pedestal Table To Fall In Love With!

I had to write this short post today because I was updating my Beach Decor store, and I came across the Ultimate in decorative furniture: a pedestal table to absolutely fall in love with! If you are as much into beach decor and furniture as I am, then I think this sweet little pieceĀ  is […]

February 22, 2009 | By | 16 Replies More
Beach Home Decor Ideas – A Bowl Full Of Shells…

Beach Home Decor Ideas – A Bowl Full Of Shells…

The little thoughtful accents around the house are what make it a home. When you are decorating in the beach theme, seashells are really one of the “Must-Haves” when you accessorize throughout your living space. There is so much you can do with one ore two or many seashells: make a mirror (like I showed […]

January 31, 2009 | By | 16 Replies More
Homemade Beach Decor – Paint A Picture!

Homemade Beach Decor – Paint A Picture!

Homemade beach decor can be lots of fun to make and add to the homely feel of your beach decorated home. It has been a while since I posted on my blog, shame on me! But it is just sometimes the way that life gets way ahead of you and there doesn’t seem to be […]

January 17, 2009 | By | 17 Replies More