Peace By The Sea Where I Feel Free...

I’m Allison, but you can call me Alli. Here at The Bayfront Cottage, you can trust that you are receiving something that is truly handmade. Everything (from making the product, listing, and shipping) is done by me!

Surprisingly, I used to never be into the whole beach/coastal theme. That was until I was introduced to a little gem called Sea Glass. A friend told me about what sea glass was--broken glass smoothed over from the action of the waves. I thought he was off his rocker and that it was impossible and I’d never ever find a piece.

I was on a fishing trip one summer in Southern Maryland. After a few hours of no fish biting I was getting rather bored. So I decided I was going for a walk on the beach right next door to it. I had my head down looking at all the stones and rubbish on beach but nothing popped out at me. I looked and watched where the waters of the Chesapeake was meeting the sand there it was. My very first piece of sea glass! I snatched it up of the water, I was so excited to find that soft blue piece that had no sharp edges, completely smooth with a light frost. Just like I was told. I was hooked…

I am originally from a small town just 30 minutes outside of Ocean City, MD. I am a beach girl at heart though I never could just layout in the sun on the sand or go for a swim in those swells. I love to walk the beach, searching for shells, sea glass, driftwood and whatever else I find in my path only turning back when I feel ready to drop. Whether its a 90 degree sunshine day or 32 degrees and blustery cold out.

All signs are handmade from cutting the wood, sanding the pieces, and painting. My signs are made from select pine wood and some driftwood. I use acrylic paints and non-toxic sealants. Because no piece of wood is the exact same and each is handmade, there may be variations.

All my wind chimes are handmade with beach picked shells and some with sea glass. Having moved from shore, I have a stock pile of shells to choose from, all of which from my true home. Each shell and piece of genuine sea glass is drilled and each shell sealed before being strung.