Saturday, April 2, 2011

Under the sea

Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. These gorgeous shells, on display at the Smithsonian Castle, are similar to intricate jewelry. They are part of the exhibit The Smithsonian Institution, America's Treasure Chest.I urge you all to visit the historic Smithsonian castle and check out the treasures of the institution! And just to accompany these gorgeous shells, a gorgeous voice singing about the fishes in the sea....Nina Simone, Feeling Good
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8 comments:

  1. pve designApril 2, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I want to do a large painting like that for a beach house. For the beach house I do not have, but a girl can dream!!! You always share such inspiration!
    pve

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  2. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Beautiful! I'd assumed the Castle was still closed to the public--it had seemed like it was for very long time. A visit's an excellent idea. Thanks Stefan! (BTW, great Nina selection.) --bill k

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  3. quintessenceApril 2, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Love this! It's always amazing to see the beauty that resides in nature. I did a post a while back about the amazing nudibranch - I couldn't believe they were real!! And Nina Simone is one of my all time favorites!!

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  4. TriciaApril 2, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Thx for sharing Stefan. It's my boyfiend's bday on Friday and this exhibit will be the perfect outing for my sailing/sea-loving beau.

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  5. The Down East DilettanteApril 3, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    How beautiful is this post. Wow.

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  6. My Notting HillApril 3, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Fun, fun! I haven't been to the Castle in years and need to rectify that. Finally some sunshine in DC!

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  7. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Wow! what a coincidence, I'm just back from the beach in SC.
    Nature! Nature! "Look to nature"- John Ruskin

    This is a jewelers inspiration. My city friend says my flowers smell like the best perfume!!

    Love Nina Simone. Your taste is flawless!!

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  8. Renée FinbergApril 3, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    they are gorgeous.

    and i love nina.

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