Local Artist ~ DogFish Designs

Texas native Lea Barkley discovered her inner mermaid when she moved to Juno Beach over 8 years ago.  Since then, she has been collecting sea shells throughout the Palm Beaches, and turning them into unique decorative frames and mirrors perfect for any beach house or cottage by the sea.

Each is named after a beach or island in Florida, ranging from Key West to Captiva.  One of my favorites, of course, is comprised of seashells from my local neighborhood beach in Jupiter. 

Starting this week, the "Palm Beach" frame, above, along with many more of Lea's designs, can be found at "Coastal Home and Garden," located at 617 Northlake Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens.  Frames are also available on www.dogfishdesigns.blogspot.com.

xo,

M&M

Local Artist ~ Ben Hicks ~

Who better to capture the beauty of the Palm Beaches and beyond than local photographer, Floridian, and dear friend, Ben Hicks.

Sole proprietor of Boca Raton Photography & Design, specializing in everything from waves to weddings to web design, Ben has made an art form out of his adventures across the globe.

Some of our favorite photo's, though, were shot just down the road off our local Palm Beaches...

Ben is also resident photographer for the "Surfers for Autism" organization, a "not for profit dedicated to the introduction of the sport of surfing to children with special needs."

To see more of Ben's amazing work, and keep up with his many adventures, be sure to visit his website & blog. To learn more about "Surfers for Autism," and become involved in an event near you, click here!

xo,

M&M