Well, maybe not actual sea shells. Just the seashore. And other things.

This week I opened Echo Day Photography & Design, an Etsy shop for all of those pointless photos my family says I take. My favorite memories by the sea, delicate blooms, beacons and anything else still enough, grand enough to be captured through my lenses.

My grandmother painted, my dad draws, I take photos and write. This is my art. It’s what I do. It’s what I love to do.

I currently have ten items listed – my paperwhites, garden roses, the beach at Duck, Sausalito and the first photos in my lighthouse series (Corolla). In the coming weeks, I will add photos of the Bodie and Hatteras Island lighthouses. (Have I ever mentioned Darin and I want to see as many lighthouses as we possibly can?)

Today I bought my first showcase spot, which meant my works were at the top of the art/photography section all day. How exciting, even though it cost me! AND! I made my first sale! I was surprised that the first photo sold was one I didn’t think would sell at all. Amazing.

In the future I hope to offer my meal planning printables, canvas prints and other items for sale. All in due time, though.

So there ya go. Shop’s open. From here I open my windows, whip up wonderful things and let the scent waft … (aggravated assault with matte board has been threatened if I sell on my Twitter feed lol).

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