Coastallorelei

I live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I love mermaids and most of the art I make is mermaid or Christmas-related. I am an aspiring author. I enjoy black and white photography, old houses and sunshine. I recently got the tattoo I'd been wanting for many years - a fabulous Florentine pattern and plan a 1/4 sleeve on my right arm, maybe with some pink angel wings, then I'll be done. I am hoping to adopt from the foster care system in 2010, and hopefully the kids'll be crafty and we can all enjoy swap-bot.

I love everything! I'm totally eclectic: country, belly dance, punk, rock, oldies...

Miracle on 34th Street, It's A Wonderful Life, Chances Are, Hope Floats - I can't watch negative movies or ones with a lot of tension, blood or violence

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Project Runway I'm not a television watcher. I try to avoid it and don't have a television in my home.

Altered everyday items, art made from throwaway items - I love to create anything beachy. I love rich colors like reds and greens. I like sculpting with Sculpy, sewing, using my knitting loom, creating dollhouse miniatures, altering books and working on jewelry designs.