Retreats of the ocean...

As down in the sunless retreats of the ocean,
Sweet flowers are springing no mortal can see;
So, deep in my heart, the still prayer of devotion,
Unheard by the world, rises, silent, to Thee,
My God, silent, to Thee,~
Pure, warm, silent, to Thee.
As still to the star of its worship, though clouded,
The needle points faithfully o'er the dim sea,
So, dark as I roam, thro' this wintry world shrouded,
The hope of my spirit turns, trembling, to Thee,
My God, trembling, to Thee,~
True, fond, trembling, to Thee.
~Thomas Moore 1719-1852










































Unheard by the world, rises, silent, to Thee...
faithfully o'er the dim sea.

Sea tidings,
Kerrie

For more Nordic Coastal Christmas posts visit~ here and here and here.


linking with Faded Charm White Weds & A Beach Cottage Good Life and Nautical Cottage Blog for 24 Days of Coastal Christmas party.



And now linking with Jennifer Rizzo's Holiday Housewalk Party.

*all sea maiden artwork by John Waterhouse

Christmas Shopping with a French Theme for under $50

Maison De Michele~
French inspired handmade, handsewn, and vintage items.


Antique european grainsack pillow faded blue stripe $55.00



Antique european grainsack pillow $65.00



Linen ruffled raw edge pillow sham $45.00



Antique european grainsack stocking with red strip $50.00




French Larkspur~

Franc plates $30.00



La Croix jute rug $46.00



Antique french maps $45.00



Jeanne de Arc Living pillow cover $37.00





Burlap Luxe~
a place that you will enjoy being inspired by art and European flea market finds.

Hand painted on distressed vintage wood Merry Christmas sign $49.00



french nordic christmas sign




Dreamy Whites~

Vintage grainsack stockings $40.00



red stripe



soft floral



Vintage grainsack wine holder with blue stripe $28.00



Antique european latte bowls $50.00



and $55.00



and my favorite $40.00






Kate Blossom~
Eco Prairie Edgy Unique Custom Bridal clothing

Upcycled prairie blouse $51.00







Upcycled aqua knitted hat $30.00





Upcycled rustic rose eyelet skirt $45.00




Upcycled faded rosette little girl prairie dress $45.00





Faded Plains~

Wood ammo crate $30.00
I can see this decorated with fresh pine greens and antique baubles




Ticking And Toile~
French linen shoppe

Shabby ruffle paris placemats (set of two) $40.00



French grainsack stocking $32.00



French prairie collection ruffled pillowcases $30.00



Merry shopping everyone! Tomorrow I will post my white sea christmas tree for white wednesday.

Sea tidings,
Kerrie