tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-230109562024-03-13T20:51:43.841-07:00Coast Chimes Wind Chimes, Suncatchers, Home and Garden Art BlogCoast Chimes designer, artist, craftsman Tim Kline works with glass, copper, beach stone, and driftwood creating beautiful one-of-a-kind wind chimes and suncatchers. Inspired by nature.
This blog focuses on his art, his materials, his inspiration.Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.comBlogger546125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-30353808414720864492024-02-12T09:20:00.011-08:002024-02-12T09:20:59.769-08:00New Works, Coast Chimes Wind Chimes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJ2iodZDJDhkR3HBnfOutHvuKBUqnArPxlS8-yux4Bhvn4vWim8fvmfM3g4zMZCsupvQ0FE8uLSJrV4HtUq8edfziVrFW09aJPoASvwSy6iILwzoctKanMjU-UYlPDeQDsAqwUmm1KJ8OxEKZbSQgbqSvu1jk9hvOAUfnkad9NUNv2JFwQrw0cw/s2048/a%20glass%20stonees%20chime%20feb%207%2024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cobalt blue sea glass with beach stones wind chime" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJ2iodZDJDhkR3HBnfOutHvuKBUqnArPxlS8-yux4Bhvn4vWim8fvmfM3g4zMZCsupvQ0FE8uLSJrV4HtUq8edfziVrFW09aJPoASvwSy6iILwzoctKanMjU-UYlPDeQDsAqwUmm1KJ8OxEKZbSQgbqSvu1jk9hvOAUfnkad9NUNv2JFwQrw0cw/w640-h640/a%20glass%20stonees%20chime%20feb%207%2024.jpg" title="Blue Glass with Beach Stones Wind Chime" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cobalt Blue Glass, Natural Beach Stone Chime</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">$95 US incl. shipping, <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/beach-stones?page=2" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwnn4MgSIFua5Pug8KutPspkgJrV6lqbrWPm0J1Sj3zRzYJBBFh9drVpz57BdEi_yfXZp741BIquADLTu1cdgG88CxA4wUKCjtL0S2toZGl_hOlg02BpXEAoVMI2iuXup3jGy4tCECDXB6zys0uSOrEyp-pJXzKodwrUrH9dTceRD1O9XCzx_bQ/s2048/a%202%20glass%20stones%20chime%20feb%207%2024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwnn4MgSIFua5Pug8KutPspkgJrV6lqbrWPm0J1Sj3zRzYJBBFh9drVpz57BdEi_yfXZp741BIquADLTu1cdgG88CxA4wUKCjtL0S2toZGl_hOlg02BpXEAoVMI2iuXup3jGy4tCECDXB6zys0uSOrEyp-pJXzKodwrUrH9dTceRD1O9XCzx_bQ/s320/a%202%20glass%20stones%20chime%20feb%207%2024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Detail, Blue Glass Beach Stones Wind Chime</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJe2qrSC7By3Wk8MfkUzudSVy1efMgJkizuLrmatiVXCfj9dFxSvlEqn7q8sUBpus9qy5wei2tx1n7v7L-A32FspfsQcNGBVhII4P6O78-tyQcTgeEAylzWQqC0nMXYYa20xnJfhxoL_1I1knzTOMDRQyuhRaYHAaE8_Ba1FijcHhgniqsavN0Eg/s2048/a%203%20hook%20feb%207%2024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJe2qrSC7By3Wk8MfkUzudSVy1efMgJkizuLrmatiVXCfj9dFxSvlEqn7q8sUBpus9qy5wei2tx1n7v7L-A32FspfsQcNGBVhII4P6O78-tyQcTgeEAylzWQqC0nMXYYa20xnJfhxoL_1I1knzTOMDRQyuhRaYHAaE8_Ba1FijcHhgniqsavN0Eg/s320/a%203%20hook%20feb%207%2024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Handcrafted Copper Hook</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Managing to find some time to create new works these days. I find that very refreshing, energizing. It's so much fun to select nice glass pieces, natural beach combed materials, and to see what I come up with. It's still after all these years most often a big surprise how these simple materials come together to create stunning beauty.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You may visit my website to see all my wind chimes, from small antiqued brass chimes to very large natural driftwood beach stone works: <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com">Coast Chimes</a>. Satisfaction is always guaranteed, along with free shipping to the USA or Canada.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-27659585621454125512024-02-07T11:11:00.000-08:002024-02-07T11:11:44.256-08:00Mexico, Junk Food Labels - A Great Approach<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-EzukT5x5jbR-eiStYmMfoDgqtoqIumkgxa5C9AisByKdJQtunX3IPW4m9IEQsDYWrbbfInGRtEq1f9x5JCEyt-skaIf6And-qeUQh8AFXrgxcaCgokrJA0PsiKh1sY4aCIbMzZCKlM8h6336Kncc_0PbEAVvfonmm4hLJwJcr055zMFISYf-_Q/s2899/IMG_4723.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beach Tados Santos" border="0" data-original-height="2899" data-original-width="2899" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-EzukT5x5jbR-eiStYmMfoDgqtoqIumkgxa5C9AisByKdJQtunX3IPW4m9IEQsDYWrbbfInGRtEq1f9x5JCEyt-skaIf6And-qeUQh8AFXrgxcaCgokrJA0PsiKh1sY4aCIbMzZCKlM8h6336Kncc_0PbEAVvfonmm4hLJwJcr055zMFISYf-_Q/w400-h400/IMG_4723.jpeg" title="Beach Tados Santos" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Short Break on a Long Beach</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Todos Santos Mexico</span></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQlhmIincwHLWe2VbVMkr9jVobsMjdFjHk8-894unk_A-N2XPzsTBlom9M10nwLhriznGz_cL6Z3u1lxBZ5F4pd9n_m8kiqHSowcwRVqnWPpONTD1eu2IkfZTIlGtSDjWYdFqE-A1nPY3Fk_Is4fOzo65QWAeL561zCFpwLqkL3gYFfCo0Ip37w/s3024/IMG_4819.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Grocery shopper making healthy choices" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQlhmIincwHLWe2VbVMkr9jVobsMjdFjHk8-894unk_A-N2XPzsTBlom9M10nwLhriznGz_cL6Z3u1lxBZ5F4pd9n_m8kiqHSowcwRVqnWPpONTD1eu2IkfZTIlGtSDjWYdFqE-A1nPY3Fk_Is4fOzo65QWAeL561zCFpwLqkL3gYFfCo0Ip37w/w400-h400/IMG_4819.jpeg" title="Grocery Shopper Making Healthy Choices, Mexico" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Healthy Choices! Could this be at least partially the result of the Newish junk food labeling requirements in Mexico? I suspect the answer is yes.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4Miz_n27DxdEhLUi72WFQgpmkOWntDb_CyHUbgzwWlZIg6zPtRIz2t23r00v5-8reKQhoCeyyUmTJHDoU1A7-XEesDBiXvKF_m_BgACJgThYk-YnrjlnXp3OzI1jB2XlUfsVZTO4ztDWs4TJstjR-sE1IdwijxM881z9D99qViARlr7RZXSxVA/s3024/IMG_4818.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Food warning label, Mexico" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4Miz_n27DxdEhLUi72WFQgpmkOWntDb_CyHUbgzwWlZIg6zPtRIz2t23r00v5-8reKQhoCeyyUmTJHDoU1A7-XEesDBiXvKF_m_BgACJgThYk-YnrjlnXp3OzI1jB2XlUfsVZTO4ztDWs4TJstjR-sE1IdwijxM881z9D99qViARlr7RZXSxVA/w400-h400/IMG_4818.jpeg" title="Food Warning Labels Mexico" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Too many calories, too much saturated fat, too much salt. Yeah, hard pass.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioupFOWU3obXJ50gx_72lgxQMzxwPFRo7K4DbwPexKhM4aElB4_7Y6lC2mlIon-EezLVQlHqQR2bN31bgwH2iSUT0KIZZudH6UZgH4E2JKw2YZsohFTTGfwVNhy9pmN89Wgs0W8zjkYj2_KonjWmH30CcjuC-NEa_P6p7u0aOqR6j-H5V7J4LErQ/s3024/IMG_4816.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Food warning labels, Mexico" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioupFOWU3obXJ50gx_72lgxQMzxwPFRo7K4DbwPexKhM4aElB4_7Y6lC2mlIon-EezLVQlHqQR2bN31bgwH2iSUT0KIZZudH6UZgH4E2JKw2YZsohFTTGfwVNhy9pmN89Wgs0W8zjkYj2_KonjWmH30CcjuC-NEa_P6p7u0aOqR6j-H5V7J4LErQ/w400-h400/IMG_4816.jpeg" title="Food Warning Labels in Mexico" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Oh look! This won 5 stickers. Hard pass.</span></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJz7xw2XRmW1K4b-mTASw4CscxdcN76DS4WpPdud8Ko8Rk9vyhxYv1tmquuFO3y_q7Oh2WLt-walRjBEe2i8AG1Uf5bFkaX4YxFEYwKaKU5yLIE_kNnlrDXnATA9TBlAxXp7jPLKSMZhjLEFvbCAlvWXeXlQ9gogN5OExDvhYJZpvJRyH-NG5SA/s3024/IMG_4810.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Food warning labels, junk food, Mexico" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJz7xw2XRmW1K4b-mTASw4CscxdcN76DS4WpPdud8Ko8Rk9vyhxYv1tmquuFO3y_q7Oh2WLt-walRjBEe2i8AG1Uf5bFkaX4YxFEYwKaKU5yLIE_kNnlrDXnATA9TBlAxXp7jPLKSMZhjLEFvbCAlvWXeXlQ9gogN5OExDvhYJZpvJRyH-NG5SA/w400-h400/IMG_4810.jpeg" title="Junk Food Warning Labels in Mexico" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Too many calories, sugar, saturated fat. Maybe I'll snack on some carrots instead.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Just back from a short visit to San José del Cabo and Todos Santos in Baja California, Mexico. The towns were lovely, the people warm and welcoming, the beaches awe inspiring.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Visiting local grocery stores, I was struck by the junk food warning labels. To help fight obesity and a number of health problems known to be caused or made worse by poor diet choices, the Mexican government implemented this labeling requirement in October of 2021. I was struck by the labels, and I also noted what people had in their carts. Wow! No Coke, no chips, no cookies-- a lot of fruit, some bottles of water, fish...</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I have to wonder why in the world Canada (my country) has not noted this exceptional legislation and copied it. It's simple, and does not cost the population anything (unlike taxing junk food), leaving the choice to the consumer (and to the manufacture in that they are free to improve their ingredients to get some, or all, of the black stop signs off their product). I think it takes some boldness (read low intelligence, ha) to grab something on the shelf with 4, 5, or, gasp, 6 black stop signs. This is a good thing. The health issues caused by poor diet cause not just misery for the individual, but society as a whole (we all pay for sick, disabled people).</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Come on Canada! Get with this.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGiFZd1RviDYkyORln4nT7j1v2z-_FEbF5z9Z7V7bdj7JE56q2wAst8DrVdRnQLYfrRu5mv2y2-rslDqN8Y1Erm1In9JwgfLMfXHfxp3siGghAKZRp5vs3rm7626iKpKJZ_BJr-_Ah5NoJwhl0s2vhKS4a4SaavgsDiAz-uiAiDcKSVBNx9027RQ/s2832/IMG_4763.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Crashing surf, Todos Santos Mexico" border="0" data-original-height="2832" data-original-width="2832" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGiFZd1RviDYkyORln4nT7j1v2z-_FEbF5z9Z7V7bdj7JE56q2wAst8DrVdRnQLYfrRu5mv2y2-rslDqN8Y1Erm1In9JwgfLMfXHfxp3siGghAKZRp5vs3rm7626iKpKJZ_BJr-_Ah5NoJwhl0s2vhKS4a4SaavgsDiAz-uiAiDcKSVBNx9027RQ/w400-h400/IMG_4763.jpeg" title="Crashing Surf on Beach, Todos Santos Mexico" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-32383461339895311912024-02-06T09:28:00.004-08:002024-02-06T09:28:30.389-08:00Wind Chimes, Coast Chimes, New Works<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhxEryltEvD_jdrqF8C23TWbsiiYoKtMj8t9EE7g-rrY-w5YTQTunfwJpOi_8ouwXbzLz372-Ij-HITBvuC80V8AKJBoNelJmJg4IR_X0K7kR8yzNpqGbqOWt0D-NnTQIyoLGRbTLyRb0BSCRdXh9K8xt8k-wBd9aHcAscIWkmLDp8afL4unSRGw/s2048/c%20driftwood%207%20feb%205%2024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Natural driftwood and beach stone zen copper wind chime." border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhxEryltEvD_jdrqF8C23TWbsiiYoKtMj8t9EE7g-rrY-w5YTQTunfwJpOi_8ouwXbzLz372-Ij-HITBvuC80V8AKJBoNelJmJg4IR_X0K7kR8yzNpqGbqOWt0D-NnTQIyoLGRbTLyRb0BSCRdXh9K8xt8k-wBd9aHcAscIWkmLDp8afL4unSRGw/w640-h640/c%20driftwood%207%20feb%205%2024.jpg" title="Natural Driftwood Beach Stone Zen Copper Wind Chime" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Natural Driftwood and Beach Stone Zen Copper Wind Chime</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">$295 US at <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/driftwood" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a>, including shipping to the USA or Canada</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">February and early March are traditionally the slow period for wind chime sales, which is actually excellent. This provides a window or time for me to switch from packing and shipping to producing. So I am now able to devote a larger chunk of time each day to creating new works, and to photograph and place said works on my website. So any day you visit <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a>, you will likely see some new amazing wind chimes, such as the stunning beachcomber's wind chime featuring driftwood, beach stones, and seven copper chimes pictured above. Or the charming beach stone cobalt blue chime pictured below.</span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Natural Beach Stones with Cobalt Blue Glass Chime</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">$87 US at <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/smaller-chimes" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a>, including shipping to the USA or Canada</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivVkmWaOkx-ue_5S4ZVQ4JlSRPmFGYrLsJwQP4-jn09pHceg3WlzIBgsUA9PQfi0NmUb8PD2VTeoLs-JcUcFMcMVY0zaCwxoNyOxJJmkDZIBK9KBB4RYeoFmcq0ZmtB-eRYyVXiWfgF_RTqTUZqS4f-NEVId_DsdG6CTwMy2YadXw1wx9pIc-xMA/s2048/a%20stone%20chime%20feb%205%2024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beach stone cobalt blue glass chime." border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivVkmWaOkx-ue_5S4ZVQ4JlSRPmFGYrLsJwQP4-jn09pHceg3WlzIBgsUA9PQfi0NmUb8PD2VTeoLs-JcUcFMcMVY0zaCwxoNyOxJJmkDZIBK9KBB4RYeoFmcq0ZmtB-eRYyVXiWfgF_RTqTUZqS4f-NEVId_DsdG6CTwMy2YadXw1wx9pIc-xMA/w640-h640/a%20stone%20chime%20feb%205%2024.jpg" title="Natural Beach Stone Blue Glass Chime" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-45164783877874796242024-01-13T15:15:00.004-08:002024-01-13T15:15:55.224-08:00Making an Art Website<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0bW3-Eqvqz4rJKG9Zqvg03E4jL9O8ihmWNmFjnstsKGA13R0bp_9a1E5taYVBjaDraiMQ7kRf81iDJKwAPdnYOWZil9ccSzHStx8QS0V-2_q7DpPgVKFcYsnJR2rKd_nasFvXRMY-5c93-ljc5_o3tkJMZOEf23cGtkh1UQJ2APvoGh2__VYiQ/s1920/banner%201029%20X%201080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hero banner from Coast Chimes' website" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ0bW3-Eqvqz4rJKG9Zqvg03E4jL9O8ihmWNmFjnstsKGA13R0bp_9a1E5taYVBjaDraiMQ7kRf81iDJKwAPdnYOWZil9ccSzHStx8QS0V-2_q7DpPgVKFcYsnJR2rKd_nasFvXRMY-5c93-ljc5_o3tkJMZOEf23cGtkh1UQJ2APvoGh2__VYiQ/w640-h360/banner%201029%20X%201080.jpg" title="Hero Banner from Coast Chimes' Website" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"> Coast Chimes' Website Banner</h2><div style="text-align: center;">A website for me is a constant work in progress</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm proud to not only make all my works completely by hand using techniques mastered over many years of study, trial and error, but also to have learned how to manage all other aspects of running a (very) small business.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This includes taking photographs, managing supplies and stock, finances and taxes, Etsy, and building my very own website— the focus of this post.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Somewhere around 30 years ago, a very savvy fellow artist on eBay warned me that things were changing, that eBay could not be depended on in the long term, and that I should make my own website. I knew literally zero about that, other than that my internet provider at the time included a small amount of space for people who wanted to make a website. I found a little more information about that space, opened it up, and stared at a completely blank screen! Welcome to HTML.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I fortunately do have determination. Thinking back, I have no idea how I managed, but somehow I cobbled together an very basic website (back then, tons of sites were like that.. well, maybe not quite a bad as mine, but bad). Most remarkably, some orders filtered through!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As time went by, and I would nibble away at improving my site. I learned a bit more, and a bit more, and it got better (but still really bad!). Eventually, I moved on to using commercial software (Rapidweaver), which produced a huge bump in the quality of the site. I went through a number of versions using that software, always somewhat happy at the conclusion of the latest revamp, increasingly unhappy as time went by (time for another revision!). And always learning.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Finally, cloud based solutions clearly seem to reach a point to be a viable option. So I moved over to Shopify. Another steep learning hill. I am still with Shopify, and still learning. The one thing that I know for certain is that the more I learn, the more I realized there is a lot more to learn!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm never going to be a pro. Not a chance. I rely on the extensive available documentation, and even more so on forums, where usually the latest mess I make already has someone who has encountered the same mess, and skillful people have offered solutions.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Most recently, as I get a bit braver about digging into the actual code, I have found ChatGPT to be a lifesaver. For example, I did not like that the theme I use had an automatic 'hover to zoom' effect. I looked far and wide, and could not find a way to disable this feature. I did find through a forum the likely section of code responsible for this zooming, but I did not feel comfortable simply erasing it, because doing something like that can have unintended sad consequences. I provided ChatGPT with the code, and it confirmed it was responsible for the hover to zoom, and provided a clear simple way to disable it. Best of all, it worked.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">So now, after spending several weeks putting the latest version of my theme in place, fixing all the pictures (over a 1000!), adding Alt Text to every picture, fixing the banner (see above), re-writing the descriptions, and many other changes small and big, I plan to take a break and start making new things to get restocked. In the mean time, please visit my new and improved site: <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes </a></span></div><p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-83122401242022817412024-01-11T15:49:00.000-08:002024-01-11T15:49:01.687-08:00Natural Driftwood Copper Wind Chime, Coast Chimes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqfePB7bB4bXveAHYYi654emPSHXNFlgmzRGqfsMGK906bQ1VwCNS9y90akf53OGg4oV2j8rwoocpS6U9RE99iNpBTDHaiW8zILPDswtuH6XTSswHCmHKArTAaZloblPnh0DO9Y-nbZsL7rk7jZj2a82eX_NvnwInanWX5EHgyxmTe9FXJTzlH8Q/s2048/insta%201%20jan%2011%2024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Natural driftwood copper wind chime by Coast Chimes" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqfePB7bB4bXveAHYYi654emPSHXNFlgmzRGqfsMGK906bQ1VwCNS9y90akf53OGg4oV2j8rwoocpS6U9RE99iNpBTDHaiW8zILPDswtuH6XTSswHCmHKArTAaZloblPnh0DO9Y-nbZsL7rk7jZj2a82eX_NvnwInanWX5EHgyxmTe9FXJTzlH8Q/w640-h640/insta%201%20jan%2011%2024.jpg" title="Natural Driftwood Copper Wind Chime" width="640" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"> Natural Driftwood Copper Wind Chime</h2><h3 style="text-align: center;">by <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a></h3><div><br /></div><div>Natural materials such as driftwood and beach stones mesh with copper chimes so nicely. They are made for each other! All that better, with wind chimes most often being out in the yard or garden, where everything in a <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a> wind chime integrates, never clashes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Visit the <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/driftwood" target="_blank">Driftwood</a> and the <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/beach-stones">Beach Stone</a> collections of Coast Chimes to explore the many options.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpsvtpCZCM0qva7z3OIho5Dvl-c3gmzy0anQwEPJftm0ebW3av6Y4Ig8IlA495Ne3Boir0VKiXen4fQCCl0L6OLz3BeBAECINR6hmerLudxu_a5lvjzER6PNycHxMBuvZ5Fcgv_J3VR0vN9pkEkscFHGEo-eVsGOWIRo4pywCPYBe8RkUsD5gD-w/s2048/insta%202%20jan%2011%2024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Detail image of a driftwood wind chime." border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpsvtpCZCM0qva7z3OIho5Dvl-c3gmzy0anQwEPJftm0ebW3av6Y4Ig8IlA495Ne3Boir0VKiXen4fQCCl0L6OLz3BeBAECINR6hmerLudxu_a5lvjzER6PNycHxMBuvZ5Fcgv_J3VR0vN9pkEkscFHGEo-eVsGOWIRo4pywCPYBe8RkUsD5gD-w/w640-h640/insta%202%20jan%2011%2024.jpg" title="Detail, Driftwood Wind Chime" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-58920212360790436712024-01-06T12:53:00.007-08:002024-01-06T12:53:54.295-08:00Natural Simple Materials: Driftwood, Beach Stone, Shell Wind Chimes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3evuanRptrbHSaT6jYl26uKbTcC-NAdHGN1Vjot1R73rHLUuSYLoUJHCwSw3ygCJJMx_8MVA_Iy_UZU3JSfSnQUen7iO2UqGSY3v9ZFmTKPTx62SbTCXQnTRepa6vKEgzg6PdSXiLybKXkgTQV0KgjQDUTXYDIIOG7iFzbJP9y8urgNHwpjH3g/s1080/insta%20b%20nov%204%2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beach stone zen wind chime with blue glass" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA3evuanRptrbHSaT6jYl26uKbTcC-NAdHGN1Vjot1R73rHLUuSYLoUJHCwSw3ygCJJMx_8MVA_Iy_UZU3JSfSnQUen7iO2UqGSY3v9ZFmTKPTx62SbTCXQnTRepa6vKEgzg6PdSXiLybKXkgTQV0KgjQDUTXYDIIOG7iFzbJP9y8urgNHwpjH3g/w400-h400/insta%20b%20nov%204%2023.jpg" title="Coast Chimes Beach Stone Zen Chime" width="400" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: center;"> Coast Chimes Beach Stone Zen Chime</h2><h3 style="text-align: center;">$85 incl. shipping at <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/beach-stones?page=2" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a></h3><div><br /></div><div>I am a fan of simplicity. There is a beauty to simple. It's easy on the eyes. I believe it simply reduces stress. It's that simple.</div><div><br /></div><div>A lot of my wind chimes incorporate materials from nature, and you can't get any more simple than that. Basic found materials, with minimal changes, make for a very appealing effect. For yard and garden decoration, why not consider adding elements that come from nature? That's going to fit in so nicely! </div><div><br /></div><div>Visit my large selection of <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/driftwood" target="_blank">driftwood</a>, <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/beach-stones" target="_blank">beach stone</a>, and <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/current-stock" target="_blank">shell</a> wind chimes, and pick something that will bring a feeling of contentment for years to come.</div><p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-36462447649055909652024-01-04T12:40:00.007-08:002024-01-04T12:40:49.136-08:00Coast Chimes Website Update<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3w-VG2DEFfCZItInX4u23omVrKiIDC5CPZFSV8xi8r0C9Tk98t4O0_3hCNZlLmAY843tjPfHBaXyce5gZU0WB2vedhXv3yxjH4PzYWe39o__cTeJ8zV2E7gbjQCv_-ND-821qL6E7dULENYU57_-Dxm31YwSgERPPRTLFW54n3cEa7jgEaFWFyQ/s3166/Screenshot%202024-01-04%20at%2012.12.10%E2%80%AFPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Coast Chimes website screen shot of homepage" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="3166" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3w-VG2DEFfCZItInX4u23omVrKiIDC5CPZFSV8xi8r0C9Tk98t4O0_3hCNZlLmAY843tjPfHBaXyce5gZU0WB2vedhXv3yxjH4PzYWe39o__cTeJ8zV2E7gbjQCv_-ND-821qL6E7dULENYU57_-Dxm31YwSgERPPRTLFW54n3cEa7jgEaFWFyQ/w640-h414/Screenshot%202024-01-04%20at%2012.12.10%E2%80%AFPM.png" title="Coast Chimes Handcrafted Wind Chimes" width="640" /></a></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"> Coast Chimes Handcrafted Wind Chime</h2><h2 style="text-align: center;">glass, copper, driftwood, beach stone, brass</h2><div><span style="font-size: medium;">There is typically a small lull in activity after the Christmas rush, and I almost always take that as an opportunity to catch up on various tasks, long neglected. This involves restocking (making new stock), and having a look at my website.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">This year, I have almost completed a major overhaul of my website, <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes.</a> I thought it was pretty good, but reading up on 'best practices', I understood that a lot of things needed to be done.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I shrank and standardized all the pictures— a huge job, with nearly a 1000 images. Everything loads faster, and everything looks nicer. So worth it.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I tried, once again (for the hundredth time!), to improve the text / descriptions. I know this will never be a completed job, as nothing is ever perfect. But I improved the writing, and will let it be, until next time.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I deleted my 'sold' collection. Why risk people wandering over there, where there is nothing to buy? And maybe not figuring out how to get back to the available works? And by eliminating that section, I didn't have to work on all those extra pictures and all that extra text, to make it conform to the rest of the revised site. Win, win.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">It always feels like a major slog to wade into a website, when you are far from an expert, to fix things. It's rewarding though to manage to make improvements, to clean things up. A great way to start the new year. Hop on over and check it out: <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes.</a></span></div><p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-41648867358095598222023-12-20T11:42:00.007-08:002023-12-20T11:42:56.542-08:00Post Christmas Rush Coast Chimes<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuw6mVAWvaAnSX12FA68C5MA8xdTuykCU2x2RwNmjxfB-uXp2_8YO92sRwBFRKCYYzhDNITmZFkXS2rXTbya9rqzFKyg6CSV0XPC40NaYawZ9dmxZcTxXEZIEN8ilX2zUbTRmaxsSqjyc4zAQATMA7CUC4NVEBfVXajlv4ZI4yr3C7gK5W_ZkADg/s1024/boxes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="huge pile of boxes, AI" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuw6mVAWvaAnSX12FA68C5MA8xdTuykCU2x2RwNmjxfB-uXp2_8YO92sRwBFRKCYYzhDNITmZFkXS2rXTbya9rqzFKyg6CSV0XPC40NaYawZ9dmxZcTxXEZIEN8ilX2zUbTRmaxsSqjyc4zAQATMA7CUC4NVEBfVXajlv4ZI4yr3C7gK5W_ZkADg/w400-h400/boxes.jpg" title="Christmas Rush Done" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Although it never quite got to this point, sometimes the</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Christmas rush felt like this.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For the past few years, <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a> (my wind chime company) has been steadily busy year round. But the month or so before Christmas is crazy busy. Now, with the 2023 Christmas rush over, it's time to breathe and to do essential chores.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The chores include restocking. Everything I do is completely handmade, and takes time to make. I don't have time during the rush season, so stock gets depleted. It is with eagerness that I approach having time to immerse myself in the creative process, and get my hands dirty again. That said, while I will be making a lot of nice, new things, it may be a some time before many of those start to appear on my website (<a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a>), and on Etsy. This is because for the next several months we have a grey sky, drooping rotting plants in the garden, and rain-- not ideal for product photographs. Some new creations will appear, but many may wait for bluer skies.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The chores also includes website improvements. I've already speeded the site up somewhat, improved certain under-the-hood features, and generally worked, and will continue to work, to provide a very nice experience for my customers. There is always more to do, but it is a nice site and seems to function well.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Finally, I definitely will take a little more time than usual for myself. All year, everyday, I take an hour (sometimes longer) from each day to hike, bike, or read on the beach. Right now I will enjoy a bit more 'time to breathe' and, just maybe, even take a short holiday.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks very much, all you supporters of handmade quality, enjoyers of art wind chimes. Best wishes for 2024!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-56310230090290188602023-12-06T15:18:00.000-08:002023-12-06T15:18:06.733-08:00Coast Chimes Fantastic Christmas Gifts<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggXR91DV5YBCjxNL-UVP57ZFDRyXKFkywzqLalOtAp9oJWJetQ_zcKc105Vk7zZtaSqjFm3aSrhGXfSAVFxtJg-GQgRgl1J6IHQFxoZJrK0glNck4L9v8Vzw_NptOWq1LvE7t7kl5U_kSH6ogz99L2CV2KcgK5kqBqhPKu80Tybx5APcP934dsuw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggXR91DV5YBCjxNL-UVP57ZFDRyXKFkywzqLalOtAp9oJWJetQ_zcKc105Vk7zZtaSqjFm3aSrhGXfSAVFxtJg-GQgRgl1J6IHQFxoZJrK0glNck4L9v8Vzw_NptOWq1LvE7t7kl5U_kSH6ogz99L2CV2KcgK5kqBqhPKu80Tybx5APcP934dsuw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kaleidoscope Wind Chime, <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Time flies, and now there is probably just a week left for shipping in time for the 25th. Maybe 10 days, with luck. The good news is that there still is time. More good news, there is still a great selection to choose from.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">From Zen natural beach stone wind chimes to lovely sea glass chimes, there is something for every lover of beauty. All handmade in Canada with the highest quality materials, all with free, fast, expert shipping.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">So head on over to <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a> now, and pick up special things for your special people</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmGsmzn7a6Jw2J1ICtOa-UoGEV4EntbnWrE-NDtr4KCDhYYYH3lVNc6JEskvGEh0Eb3ZxvZhHEAkEUPqawKoeO-FAUSCDVDKpTuwRWexvdkQu7hsCCVukOAn1ey2zAr_cYABY52XKsAfJZc2RXqw1sIR4ytSK5VJZF8esqEc564z1ssIWrhSfQnA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1080" height="627" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmGsmzn7a6Jw2J1ICtOa-UoGEV4EntbnWrE-NDtr4KCDhYYYH3lVNc6JEskvGEh0Eb3ZxvZhHEAkEUPqawKoeO-FAUSCDVDKpTuwRWexvdkQu7hsCCVukOAn1ey2zAr_cYABY52XKsAfJZc2RXqw1sIR4ytSK5VJZF8esqEc564z1ssIWrhSfQnA=w640-h627" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/all-current-stock" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a> — Great Selection</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-58610506569218312802023-01-16T10:44:00.003-08:002023-01-17T10:25:45.798-08:00Why Copper Wind Chimes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIMvjKYAaQQMyMEh7Mex0eVoRUf4J8pmeujDMVkKov778nZmmBKgEqo3EiYZqxJWjiVA3MfunyOoRtv2YERvysvTtjLcpzyhhwvUr6xj4AQsYZRIn5TCiI2UPLndwnvOVKs14-ZGHL2LJN0Wkb8-L8ZtZVfEbZeL5kStUl2MC7bpIRI_r8sM/s2660/blogger%20a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Copper Wind Chime: Coast Chimes" border="0" data-original-height="2660" data-original-width="1588" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIMvjKYAaQQMyMEh7Mex0eVoRUf4J8pmeujDMVkKov778nZmmBKgEqo3EiYZqxJWjiVA3MfunyOoRtv2YERvysvTtjLcpzyhhwvUr6xj4AQsYZRIn5TCiI2UPLndwnvOVKs14-ZGHL2LJN0Wkb8-L8ZtZVfEbZeL5kStUl2MC7bpIRI_r8sM/w382-h640/blogger%20a.jpg" title="Copper wind chime by Coast Chimes" width="382" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">7 Copper Chimes </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">All Copper Hardware</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Beach Stone Clapper</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">$195 incl. postage at <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Investing in a copper wind chime is a great way to bring a touch of nature and elegance to your home. Copper is a durable and beautiful material that's perfect for a wind chime, and it will last for years, becoming even more beautiful as it ages.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The soothing sound of a well-made wind chime can promote relaxation and peace, making it an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors. Copper is an increasingly popular choice for wind chimes because it produces a pleasant tone that is sure to please anyone who hears it. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not only will a copper wind chime enhance your outdoor space, but it's also a wise investment. It is the one design metal that looks better over time.</span>Visit <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a> for the most beautiful real copper wind chimes.</span></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-64217508796267892902022-12-03T09:59:00.005-08:002022-12-03T09:59:33.759-08:00Exceptional Christmas Gifts: Coast Chimes<p>Several<span style="font-size: medium;"> of the many one-of-a-kind handcrafted wind chimes available at Coast Chimes. Free, fast, expert shipping to the USA and Canada.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy1-QPrrfYqQRQxNtldQvO4kNw7JTC8T4D0znBvvF1VW23VuaBdFGxvDjiERXfi01Sxj4grPqVavJ_sAJhfnXFaLIviDySmBTXKp7B0ZE8NPSp1AMpQQoMrJHGXh_EdSW4713yz5OsOApcFHqr85lav3H_8-pGMyfT5JCE8Ar61kSevox9z-A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Coast Chimes beach stone wind chime" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy1-QPrrfYqQRQxNtldQvO4kNw7JTC8T4D0znBvvF1VW23VuaBdFGxvDjiERXfi01Sxj4grPqVavJ_sAJhfnXFaLIviDySmBTXKp7B0ZE8NPSp1AMpQQoMrJHGXh_EdSW4713yz5OsOApcFHqr85lav3H_8-pGMyfT5JCE8Ar61kSevox9z-A=w640-h640" title="Beach Stone Copper Zen Wind Chime" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Natural Beach Stones Zen Copper Wind Chime</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/beach-stones" target="_blank">See Beach Stone Wind Chimes</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7QnhA-dDCYHV7tD2Yqlcrsvjx--PfNtszt0KYXW9RHRO_XIa4xuyQYkdIYdueXXAif6TfoH5nF-ugKgXX7oRxY0laMRb1MSF0SfpHKefkkolrXzda895oUIx_I6BeYnrjl1SZjlVbcwpg1bEXXBT6wC8YDdsIHVVv_FU4DIJWbK5Nl4CsdSM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kaleidoscope wind chime" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi7QnhA-dDCYHV7tD2Yqlcrsvjx--PfNtszt0KYXW9RHRO_XIa4xuyQYkdIYdueXXAif6TfoH5nF-ugKgXX7oRxY0laMRb1MSF0SfpHKefkkolrXzda895oUIx_I6BeYnrjl1SZjlVbcwpg1bEXXBT6wC8YDdsIHVVv_FU4DIJWbK5Nl4CsdSM=w640-h640" title="Kaleidoscope Wind Chime: Coast Chimes" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Kaleidoscope Chime</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/kaleidoscope" target="_blank">See Kaleidoscope Wind Chimes</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwYD46ZjsWQi42dxYHdjC8wJmitcJ_0uKEwRsneFZhQ1YueHHBflodXsSjI8KxUMgA8IuWEb4x2koM6lA3gq5-hTFVu_knezgnc7ULUVdGa4YreXZR2Vd5_PV1s0m_70Y94MsB9t4xVeSQM9KDCP9QFPni_uBy4nTzuUY0ccewbISIZQ61DSw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Various Coast Chimes Wind Chimes" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwYD46ZjsWQi42dxYHdjC8wJmitcJ_0uKEwRsneFZhQ1YueHHBflodXsSjI8KxUMgA8IuWEb4x2koM6lA3gq5-hTFVu_knezgnc7ULUVdGa4YreXZR2Vd5_PV1s0m_70Y94MsB9t4xVeSQM9KDCP9QFPni_uBy4nTzuUY0ccewbISIZQ61DSw=w640-h640" title="Assorted Coast Chimes Wind Chimes" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Assorted Coast Chimes Wind Chimes</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Visit Coast Chimes</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-54661184700084034452022-11-28T12:44:00.005-08:002022-11-28T12:44:54.550-08:00One-of-a-kind Gifts, Designed to Last: Coast Chimes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOOH_UfVNUOx7EuExRSWbZRYR-j6HFawPQQJRbZpJUxKgN8nztIINNEiGCEiBrDY-Os-sX1svRwiBSl8eJEvjZ31CZa8fcSS8-pDMwfoklk95JfTNY11BA-kQcqVIOscCHnQZ3u6DWpS10_opb3G0ZtD8psLcLsFYKEmcpWfyakGpYMhIhES8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kaleidoscope Copper Wind Chime" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOOH_UfVNUOx7EuExRSWbZRYR-j6HFawPQQJRbZpJUxKgN8nztIINNEiGCEiBrDY-Os-sX1svRwiBSl8eJEvjZ31CZa8fcSS8-pDMwfoklk95JfTNY11BA-kQcqVIOscCHnQZ3u6DWpS10_opb3G0ZtD8psLcLsFYKEmcpWfyakGpYMhIhES8=w400-h400" title="Kaleidoscope Copper Wind Chime: Coast Chimes" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="font-size: medium;">Kaleidoscope Copper Wind Chime</span></i></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Artist-made Sea Glass</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Available at <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a> with Free Shipping</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">An abundance of unique, beautiful, handcrafted wind chimes at Coast Chimes, it's a great place to shop for all those on your list, but especially for those who seem to 'have everything'.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The best thing is that all the works are not just beautiful, but also extremely well made: designed to last. This is where you will find handmade copper hardware: no string or fishing line. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9JlqSU1wTMzmllhbqInCqLCSkTA5zmVIYg16XSxgRYmxZjnii-GyY2lcO_DBL1DAO9dsR5jIMvO32OQ5aCgdn-rvaaBFsW9-atfajZ31NLCd8wf4BYv0JYBzlT4eJtclqyEF715FEAvLp7gG0SotcUBvHJQGvCdPOmVDquxL9TQZqnwZT85E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Handmade Copper Hardware: Coast Chimes" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9JlqSU1wTMzmllhbqInCqLCSkTA5zmVIYg16XSxgRYmxZjnii-GyY2lcO_DBL1DAO9dsR5jIMvO32OQ5aCgdn-rvaaBFsW9-atfajZ31NLCd8wf4BYv0JYBzlT4eJtclqyEF715FEAvLp7gG0SotcUBvHJQGvCdPOmVDquxL9TQZqnwZT85E=w400-h400" title="Handmade Copper Hardware: Coast Chimes" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>attention to detail and quality, built into every piece</i></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">Below, a few examples of the diverse works available right now. Visit </span><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"> to see many more.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0Pw2FzH2wJCQf58vJfLrk9jXomrzr__HP1CEwDmygRgMXbtNrQUJF1GZtU093n3mRAVHzPnyN7Db3zhW2iBSegFlWOs0D_c5fv1LTc9TX85PiZm2Ju6jYVjROaPTuLvR_aCy4Fp0ofKx23CtTe5OEM0I-h2L8QlHVnZdM8D6IFOIZeeqUK18" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Zen Beach Stone Copper Wind Chime" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0Pw2FzH2wJCQf58vJfLrk9jXomrzr__HP1CEwDmygRgMXbtNrQUJF1GZtU093n3mRAVHzPnyN7Db3zhW2iBSegFlWOs0D_c5fv1LTc9TX85PiZm2Ju6jYVjROaPTuLvR_aCy4Fp0ofKx23CtTe5OEM0I-h2L8QlHVnZdM8D6IFOIZeeqUK18=w400-h400" title="Zen Large Beach Stone Copper Wind Chime" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i>Zen Natural Beach Stone Copper Wind Chime</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/beach-stones" target="_blank">see more natural beach stone creations</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmCx2gvKlK4F6uEXKLRdvwL_CeFwUCJpRTs7boKilqtVTi-HBhDJ_zGmoK856sqHeL89cm114nkIShWCdUH2dq4-PeF9wZ74biKgMmn_4g6K2Zbjglw2BAw-qTSwotIjCZXuLjovC-lg_EvSae4c6ej9rFK8_VWUUdsdhOlR__MHtcn44di6E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Driftwood Copper Wind Chime" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="855" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmCx2gvKlK4F6uEXKLRdvwL_CeFwUCJpRTs7boKilqtVTi-HBhDJ_zGmoK856sqHeL89cm114nkIShWCdUH2dq4-PeF9wZ74biKgMmn_4g6K2Zbjglw2BAw-qTSwotIjCZXuLjovC-lg_EvSae4c6ej9rFK8_VWUUdsdhOlR__MHtcn44di6E=w317-h400" title="Driftwood Copper Wind Chime" width="317" /></a></div><br /><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Driftwood Large Copper Wind Chime</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/driftwood" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">see more driftwood wind chimes</span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-10311282303421860012022-11-24T09:27:00.004-08:002022-11-24T09:27:34.468-08:00Christmas: Give the Beautiful, the Unexpected, the Durable<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivFmV6obWT_mBnARVjI9W1dhSjsoomOBkSv-_qV1Kr60GW_XvfJhKZj2XtzcQPAighP_EotzwOrWncp7uMRz_ZI6U5TRKVLSjfRQZxnHSrQlwEGRYOsMy2qOQdEbGb6w9D8bgmwwCGhaWrkYLBHhBDff3SSvl7kNi6fyG_rPw-HLv_e6EItbg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivFmV6obWT_mBnARVjI9W1dhSjsoomOBkSv-_qV1Kr60GW_XvfJhKZj2XtzcQPAighP_EotzwOrWncp7uMRz_ZI6U5TRKVLSjfRQZxnHSrQlwEGRYOsMy2qOQdEbGb6w9D8bgmwwCGhaWrkYLBHhBDff3SSvl7kNi6fyG_rPw-HLv_e6EItbg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Kaleidoscope Wind Chime, Artist-made Sea Glass, 5 or 7 Copper Chimes</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Available at <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I like Christmas. I like the treats, the getting together, the pretty lights. I do not like the massive impulsive consumption. It's easy to get caught up in it. Easy to grab stuff just because stuff <i>needs</i> to be given. So much packaging, so much junk that is landfill bound in the near future. One thing about Coast Chimes: everything is designed to last and last.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Just one example. See the connections on the chimes in the detail section of the above picture? Those are handmade copper rings: no string, no fishing line, no anything that wears out or breaks. Your chimes will not fall off, ever, promise.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And one more example. See the chimes? Real copper. A metal that looks better and better over time. Almost all 'copper' chimes are powder coated aluminum, and, like all paint, that finish will wear off. Real copper will never wear off.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Consider giving something original, beautiful, and that will not be landfill bound in the near future. Visit <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a> to see a wide selection for all budgets.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZsq2oEUQGvpDpDxfIxUd7uU-qa3j3Kssohj4GAoHuyee4fYDm20zF6KbRJST1Rn-2oHnpsaVLBWuJtGf6CYAsZqFiYGbGU685_9jmjYdWGorHHNlK_YVLcra3mGGEFleMnovYsAelvMSqDNpbpUOKtCroDOjGntwWyCdbiH8fO4gy_T9vMow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZsq2oEUQGvpDpDxfIxUd7uU-qa3j3Kssohj4GAoHuyee4fYDm20zF6KbRJST1Rn-2oHnpsaVLBWuJtGf6CYAsZqFiYGbGU685_9jmjYdWGorHHNlK_YVLcra3mGGEFleMnovYsAelvMSqDNpbpUOKtCroDOjGntwWyCdbiH8fO4gy_T9vMow=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Rectangular Kaleidoscope Wind Chime </i></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Available with 5 or 7 Copper Chimes at </i><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-83358111104697932292022-11-21T15:55:00.004-08:002022-11-21T15:55:34.874-08:00Wind Chimes for Christmas<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_cpTLzfuBlGCCz6Y5SVD8xK9grgEphhhmTp-4uaV01VlfRjxAb4jXuli0miKuxjAsVSrAcHX1XpeMlxRD7PVXxNkUMkhfS6BX-Mb6mKpMzJfNFgCpHIe7NWRa5RTmMjxaPYVvVsPY6xfcu0k3gHxECdmEeS7vkjmB7260ertLwVn3ZzbsqY/s1080/insta%20c%20nov%2021%2022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Coast Chimes Zen Wind Chime" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_cpTLzfuBlGCCz6Y5SVD8xK9grgEphhhmTp-4uaV01VlfRjxAb4jXuli0miKuxjAsVSrAcHX1XpeMlxRD7PVXxNkUMkhfS6BX-Mb6mKpMzJfNFgCpHIe7NWRa5RTmMjxaPYVvVsPY6xfcu0k3gHxECdmEeS7vkjmB7260ertLwVn3ZzbsqY/w640-h640/insta%20c%20nov%2021%2022.jpg" title="Coast Chimes Zen Wind Chime" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Natural Beach Stone Wind Chime</span></i></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">$200 including shipping </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Coast Chimes</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Impossible that a Christmas Holiday Season is already fast approaching, again! I guess time does fly when you are having fun, and busy. It has been crazy busy going on two years for Coast Chimes, and so it is with somewhat reduced stock that I announce holiday shipping has commenced. It's okay, there are a lot of nice works (everything I make is nice!). I do recommend not putting off choosing, if a Coast Chimes wind chime is on your list.</span></p></blockquote><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">From <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/beach-stones" target="_blank">beach stone wind chimes</a> to <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/kaleidoscope">artist-made sea glass</a>, there is something for everyone, and a wide range of prices. All are designed to last, and to be beautiful. Visit <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com">Coast Chimes</a> and choose something that will amaze and bring enjoyment.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQMesETHuI8THd6IsUMLrnLuU5CMJyBUd208Z6J15tyPLsEf05SG_dyjnwL0KkSwQKzkDII9N_uMQ0UiwRUHkyo2fGQrESBe9kVuW3X0DkjgYKK4_cI2Fad5OtoYoO7hfrV5LQMFx7XrwjajwS3VV7_py87RNNnm1qObIlV5iVrKH-geGIu8/s1080/insta%20a%20oct%2019%2022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kaleidoscope Wind Chime by Coast Chimes" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQMesETHuI8THd6IsUMLrnLuU5CMJyBUd208Z6J15tyPLsEf05SG_dyjnwL0KkSwQKzkDII9N_uMQ0UiwRUHkyo2fGQrESBe9kVuW3X0DkjgYKK4_cI2Fad5OtoYoO7hfrV5LQMFx7XrwjajwS3VV7_py87RNNnm1qObIlV5iVrKH-geGIu8/w400-h400/insta%20a%20oct%2019%2022.jpg" title="Kaleidoscope Wind Chime by Coast Chimes" width="400" /></a></div><br /><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Kaleidoscope Wind Chime</span></i></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">$235 including shipping</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/kaleidoscope" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a> </span></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-38714697229059304432022-01-08T09:15:00.002-08:002022-01-08T09:15:59.869-08:002022, Coast Chimes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyb7cu_DthkwBJeGz3swtx21pE71aoybAx6k-nF-6tQoxJzkSg5CQomZVv7hK3YtWuVD7iB6fRwKX8' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> <span style="font-size: medium;">We enjoyed a rare white Christmas here on the Sunshine Coast, BC. That only happens about once a decade. And usually when it snows here, it quickly changes to rain and washes away. This time it has stuck around for over two weeks! Loving my daily hikes: snow changes everything! That said, it is certainly a little trickier getting around without falling hard!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">2021 was an absolutely fantastic year for Coast Chimes, and I wish to thank all my customers for supporting small business, art. Daily now I am enjoying thank you emails from people who love their wind chime Christmas gifts-- very heartwarming!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Stock at <a href="http://coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a> is a bit low (still plenty of beautiful works to choose from, just not quite as much as usual). After taking a bit of time to breathe, I am back making nice things. Hopefully I will have a nice line up to photograph, once the snow melts.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Best wishes for 2022! Tim, Coast Chimes</span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKUKIy0TKGw2qPFK3kDVijLmF5sx2sK94CJlXOvekypRkJFX7BkG6SGeK2iWAaxq-akVjIGAfSIW0vUp52S4VdR9NgIBfB76xBGAGcN4y0-sDM08gIAqhv4kVvm1n9I3Vkvk0TGJFnFByazr48UqKLA8JkXs17KKFuhe-izPlHbFLcmn_TWhk=s2500" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKUKIy0TKGw2qPFK3kDVijLmF5sx2sK94CJlXOvekypRkJFX7BkG6SGeK2iWAaxq-akVjIGAfSIW0vUp52S4VdR9NgIBfB76xBGAGcN4y0-sDM08gIAqhv4kVvm1n9I3Vkvk0TGJFnFByazr48UqKLA8JkXs17KKFuhe-izPlHbFLcmn_TWhk=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cobalt Glass with Black Beach Stones</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/products/wind-chime-zen-beach-stone-blue-sea-glass-outdoor" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">$95, Free Shipping, Coast Chimes</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-80121427818975676332021-11-29T14:46:00.001-08:002021-11-29T14:46:05.270-08:00Something Beautiful, Something Durable: Gifts That Last<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxram-7n1AAtREmzikY7I2awV5gTNe0ndVHIuWpHpRjK_l0AGEm_B846z6ubcveSt_tx3kZJi_BQbs' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Too many gifts provide fleeting pleasure and end up soon discarded, broken, in the landfill. What a shame.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This year, consider a well designed, low impact, long lasting gift. Coast Chimes uses recycled / upcycled materials, natural materials, and materials that are valued by the recycling industry. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Best of all, each item has been carefully designed to last a long time. For example, the large wind chimes have only copper (even handmade copper hardware), and a small amount of weather resistant cedar. There are customers still enjoying their wind chimes after 20 years!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Shop <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a> for long lasting, beautiful, meaningful gifts.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-88P8EHloWZk/YaVXuglfN1I/AAAAAAABOgU/Q-0NkpBcOnkxCJj9hzzGTry5Re_siDerQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1080/insta%2Ba%2Bnov%2B11%2B21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-88P8EHloWZk/YaVXuglfN1I/AAAAAAABOgU/Q-0NkpBcOnkxCJj9hzzGTry5Re_siDerQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/insta%2Ba%2Bnov%2B11%2B21.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-36306264993185531092021-11-24T10:13:00.007-08:002021-11-24T10:13:50.428-08:00Full Moon Glass and Copper Outdoor Wind Chime<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwCsW99OFSiUe1DYpu99bxD_5_5mIiwfXlbLN1N16uZVuYKwWpMtoPVW34oVUAEEfuBGh0cjNq9I0U' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> Heavy, thick, frosted glass full moon wind chime with 7 handcrafted polished copper chimes: so cool!<p></p><p>When my friend offered me this giant circle of glass, I knew immediately what I would do with it. And it turned out just as I envisioned.</p><p>Visit this full moon wind chime at <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/large-wind-chimes/products/windchime-sea-glass-with-large-copper-chimes-wind-chime" target="_blank">Coast Chimes </a>to learn more, or to purchase.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X_reeNJrPto/YZ6AXV3jc4I/AAAAAAABOf8/Y9Rd2tHTBpsznU9qvvMmzgZm5YEyk8rhwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/a%2Bnov%2B22%2B21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1467" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X_reeNJrPto/YZ6AXV3jc4I/AAAAAAABOf8/Y9Rd2tHTBpsznU9qvvMmzgZm5YEyk8rhwCNcBGAsYHQ/w458-h640/a%2Bnov%2B22%2B21.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/large-wind-chimes/products/windchime-sea-glass-with-large-copper-chimes-wind-chime" target="_blank">Full Moon, 7 Copper Wind Chimes</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tKcbi4GA52w/YZ6AZtD2ZNI/AAAAAAABOgA/HuqDg8B3VtUAHbBs9uHtvj13RIJj1GrIwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2559/a%2B4%2Bnov%2B22%2B21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2559" data-original-width="1229" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tKcbi4GA52w/YZ6AZtD2ZNI/AAAAAAABOgA/HuqDg8B3VtUAHbBs9uHtvj13RIJj1GrIwCNcBGAsYHQ/w308-h640/a%2B4%2Bnov%2B22%2B21.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Edge View, 1 Inch Thick</div><br /><p><br /></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-45819251089425406862021-11-16T15:24:00.003-08:002021-11-16T15:24:57.412-08:00Exceptional Christmas Gifts<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a> has a selection of high-quality beautiful wind chimes guaranteed to please everyone on your shopping list.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">These skillfully designed one-of-a-kind works of art are built to last. It's a crime, all the junk that gives momentary pleasure only to end up in a landfill far too quickly. Not <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a>. The large chimes have all handmade copper hardware (no nylon, string, cord) providing many, many years of enjoyment.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Visit <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a>. Free, fast, expert shipping to the USA and Canada.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f5CyZzhz9BM/YZQ8Si9_IoI/AAAAAAABOfI/tUhyeHi9_XMLb1laPDZ60OUzHD5TKvvYwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/a.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1561" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f5CyZzhz9BM/YZQ8Si9_IoI/AAAAAAABOfI/tUhyeHi9_XMLb1laPDZ60OUzHD5TKvvYwCNcBGAsYHQ/w488-h640/a.webp" width="488" /></a></div><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/kaleidoscope" target="_blank">Kaleidoscope Copper Wind Chime</a></span></p><p></p></blockquote><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UX8-hHPY4kA/YZQ8aPobddI/AAAAAAABOfM/kr3f9BGxTPgNt-8M3RYrHV7PCcWnI7cQACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/a2.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1528" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UX8-hHPY4kA/YZQ8aPobddI/AAAAAAABOfM/kr3f9BGxTPgNt-8M3RYrHV7PCcWnI7cQACNcBGAsYHQ/w478-h640/a2.webp" width="478" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/smaller-chimes" target="_blank">Cobalt Glass Beach Stone Chime</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-trNXs4cGFwU/YZQ8h4-Q-3I/AAAAAAABOfQ/bDUvSbS552gJVy8M_CRG2y-rwibF14R8QCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/a3.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1117" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-trNXs4cGFwU/YZQ8h4-Q-3I/AAAAAAABOfQ/bDUvSbS552gJVy8M_CRG2y-rwibF14R8QCNcBGAsYHQ/w350-h640/a3.webp" width="350" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/large-wind-chimes" target="_blank">Glass and Copper Wind Chime</a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-60153497503816683952021-11-13T11:36:00.002-08:002021-11-13T11:36:15.052-08:00Copper Natural Beach Stone and Driftwood Wind Chimes<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBw7aDhdCBc/YZASQ8Bi-EI/AAAAAAABOe0/_w9dqqFf2VUOlJ_ZGyd3BcOlDhkUGWJfwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/a%2Bnov%2B13%2B21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1332" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBw7aDhdCBc/YZASQ8Bi-EI/AAAAAAABOe0/_w9dqqFf2VUOlJ_ZGyd3BcOlDhkUGWJfwCNcBGAsYHQ/w416-h640/a%2Bnov%2B13%2B21.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Driftwood and beach stones just go very nicely with Coast Chimes copper wind chimes. And they fit so nicely into any landscape: a gorgeous focal point!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It is a bonus that part of my job is to hike local beaches looking for exceptional driftwood and the perfect stones. This involves a lot of long walks, but they are so enjoyable, especially when I find good materials to work with!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">To see all the original wind chimes, and to learn more, visit <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a> now.</span></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-15016527927721464252021-11-11T16:18:00.000-08:002021-11-11T16:18:27.505-08:00Everyone Loves Copper — Beautiful Gift!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzquwQ07awXDlykdDS5UT82b8JeYDbehpzIqGN0kgFuUkyFsiM-1fYnVuUK-GPVT_YyGNsRl1kDqEg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">The thing about copper is that it is beautiful. Other metals are often treated with paint or a powder coating to make them look nice, but that is a temporary finish that will flake off, fade, crack. Over time, copper just looks better and better. That's one reason <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a>' wind chimes are a great choice. They won't be headed for the landfill in a few years.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a>' wind chimes are designed for beauty, for sound, and for durability. All the hardware is handmade from copper: the rings that attach the chimes to the cedar roundel, the hooklets, even the wire that holds the beach stone clapper.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EzO6Vo4LnQo/YY2yHUgMFqI/AAAAAAABOek/lChQdgQ2RhQSSOoOkR7rJZL0SnOdBCphgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2000/handmade%2Bhardware%2Bjn%2B15%2B21%2Bcopy%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EzO6Vo4LnQo/YY2yHUgMFqI/AAAAAAABOek/lChQdgQ2RhQSSOoOkR7rJZL0SnOdBCphgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/handmade%2Bhardware%2Bjn%2B15%2B21%2Bcopy%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">When looking for the perfect gift, consider something that will last, that is unique, that is clearly built with attention to detail and great care.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Go to <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a> to see the selection. As of today, there are 113 items, but that count will be going down fast, and production is pretty much finished for 2021. For the best selection, don't delay.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YaWXTyrc8EU/YY2whtfFZ4I/AAAAAAABOeQ/Ez87aVKYxHk8cX-R70kVDYIIYP7xQ5CrQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1080/insta%2Ba%2Boct%2B6%2B21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YaWXTyrc8EU/YY2whtfFZ4I/AAAAAAABOeQ/Ez87aVKYxHk8cX-R70kVDYIIYP7xQ5CrQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/insta%2Ba%2Boct%2B6%2B21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/beach-stones" target="_blank">Natural Pacific Zen Beach Stone Wind Chime</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8cNQj-ICD8o/YY2wsGCzPaI/AAAAAAABOeU/_8XpnVCWn68fhEFNUQD9zPxB7YA6eIwQwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1080/insta%2Bb%2Boct%2B18%2B21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8cNQj-ICD8o/YY2wsGCzPaI/AAAAAAABOeU/_8XpnVCWn68fhEFNUQD9zPxB7YA6eIwQwCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/insta%2Bb%2Boct%2B18%2B21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/kaleidoscope" target="_blank">Kaleidoscope Artist-made Sea Glass Wind Chime</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xsid1_XQg60/YY2wyn4Te1I/AAAAAAABOeY/0L611tnXqHIMjK8uSgI7WzQRz-IbnY3KgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1080/insta%2Ba%2Bnov%2B11%2B21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xsid1_XQg60/YY2wyn4Te1I/AAAAAAABOeY/0L611tnXqHIMjK8uSgI7WzQRz-IbnY3KgCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/insta%2Ba%2Bnov%2B11%2B21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/driftwood" target="_blank">Beach Zen Stone & Driftwood Wind Chime</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-81890406633581090422021-06-12T09:31:00.000-07:002021-06-12T09:31:19.311-07:00Beach-combing, Sunshine Coast BC<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwd7sfqduvOyLcJWcccoS0Y4DQjLukDgWArS9oja-OfPvrWZJDBc_x5TLvhfdX7NlNG6E9DVOAJUVc' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Many trips by bicycle to local beaches these days. I have several favourite beach-combine beaches; one for beach stone clappers for the large copper wind chimes, another for larger stones for Zen wind chimes. I just huge order of diamond ball bits delivered, so between trips to the beach to collect stones (and driftwood), lots of time cutting holes in the stones I bring home.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Visit the <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/beach-stones" target="_blank">Beach Stone section of my website</a> to view all the new works. I will be adding more in the weeks to come. All these works are terrific outside in all weather-- the stones look even nicer when wet from the rain.</span></p><p><br /></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YBoiuZykBfA/YMTf44Qi5eI/AAAAAAABOUM/bvsLULuaRXIe-abi5Kxq70pPBFUq4nctQCNcBGAsYHQ/insta%2Bb%2Bjn%2B11%2B21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Natural Zen beach stone copper wind chime" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YBoiuZykBfA/YMTf44Qi5eI/AAAAAAABOUM/bvsLULuaRXIe-abi5Kxq70pPBFUq4nctQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/insta%2Bb%2Bjn%2B11%2B21.jpg" title="Zen Beach Stone Copper Wind Chime by Coast Chimes" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Zen Pacific Beach Stone Wind Chime, 7 Copper Chimes </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-70668133821958196312021-05-29T08:23:00.000-07:002021-05-29T08:23:26.000-07:00Wind Chimes, Beautiful and Built to Last<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzIy4brOvkDVjkCxIFPGnIb0H7tW9eQtTiKlu0e9K2zOLvvD1ERCnOwRoXKF3XnQeOPAvLIAaXD5Iw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />Beach stones make fantastic wind chimes. They are naturally smooth and rounded (such pleasant shapes!). They always look great, and then they look even better when it rains. When wet, they often get quite shiny, and more colours are revealed. So cool!<p></p><p>They are also durable, which is great, since my wind chimes are designed to last, and last, and...</p><p>All handcrafted copper hardware, no string, no nylon, no wearing out or breaking down from UV. They take a lot more time and skill to make than simply tying a knot in fishing line, but we should all push back against the throw-away society. You know, buy cheap, use a short time, toss to the landfill. Spend a little more, buy quality, enjoy for years.</p><p>See all my large copper wind chimes at <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/large-wind-chimes" target="_blank">Coast Chimes.</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qDofiZ_by60/YLJbwKKCHoI/AAAAAAABOTE/YkS_GWNsyV4EfVG_z_bzagGTLngWwDKngCNcBGAsYHQ/s1080/insta%2Bb%2Bmay%2B26%2B21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qDofiZ_by60/YLJbwKKCHoI/AAAAAAABOTE/YkS_GWNsyV4EfVG_z_bzagGTLngWwDKngCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/insta%2Bb%2Bmay%2B26%2B21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-70649077571470152852021-05-25T09:57:00.000-07:002021-05-25T09:57:09.296-07:00Handcrafted Wind Chimes Coast Chimes<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwIGfCXzHkWoR0bF4-ITZ7BchCAikzDgfynUbf8GoM7GZTFMfTeRaB9XQKywOKyzG6nlcLg15NLs1Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It has been super busy at Coast Chimes. A good thing. But it has been a struggle to create enough new wind chimes and suncatchers, while keeping up with shipping and website work. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The past few weeks I did manage to make a whole new batch of kaleidoscope wind chimes, as well a quite a few really nice beach stone chimes. Check out my website soon to see these terrific works... before they are gone.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com" target="_blank">Coast Chimes</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CoastChimes" target="_blank">Etsy Coast Chimes</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j3Uz8CblsQg/YK0qLqEa9QI/AAAAAAABOSQ/-XqM7nx2zcUoH9tHSgrl-mn69g-xhSEbQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1080/insta%2Bb%2Bmay%2B21%2B21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Natural beach stone chime, Coast Chimes" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j3Uz8CblsQg/YK0qLqEa9QI/AAAAAAABOSQ/-XqM7nx2zcUoH9tHSgrl-mn69g-xhSEbQCNcBGAsYHQ/w320-h320/insta%2Bb%2Bmay%2B21%2B21.jpg" title="Natural Beach Stone Wind Chime, Coast Chimes" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Natural Pacific Beach Stone Wind Chime</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/beach-stones" target="_blank">$87 at Coast Chimes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Free Shipping</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d1f55vX5xi8/YK0qZvmGLjI/AAAAAAABOSU/sslKUinhXVUFOlsZXLT5p8Zn-zxYTqUfwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1080/insta%2Bb%2Bmay%2B14%2B21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d1f55vX5xi8/YK0qZvmGLjI/AAAAAAABOSU/sslKUinhXVUFOlsZXLT5p8Zn-zxYTqUfwCNcBGAsYHQ/s320/insta%2Bb%2Bmay%2B14%2B21.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kaleidoscope Wind Chime</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/kaleidoscope" target="_blank">$97 at Coast Chimes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Free Shipping</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-43563108328041434152021-01-02T09:43:00.001-08:002021-01-02T09:43:36.510-08:00Happy New Year, from Coast Chimes<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AW5Yk64RQec/X_CtbElCMzI/AAAAAAABOHE/ZlPQvfJT2ksoLFg2apSeNvQjnCC-tEITQCNcBGAsYHQ/IMG_1193.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sunshine Coast BC forest" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AW5Yk64RQec/X_CtbElCMzI/AAAAAAABOHE/ZlPQvfJT2ksoLFg2apSeNvQjnCC-tEITQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/IMG_1193.jpeg" title="Sunshine Coast BC Forest Hike" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking Forward Towards Brighter Days<br />Sunshine Coast BC Forest Hike<br />December 28, 2020<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Happy New Year, and a BIG thank you to all the friends and fans of Coast Chimes for making 2020 a pretty darn great year, despite all the challenges.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was super frustrating and sad to cancel the annual Art Craw in October. The Sunshine Coast Art Crawl became a major high-point with so many people visiting and inflating my ego, but I simply could not see it working well for Coast Chimes in the midst of a pandemic. On a bright note, online sales jumped dramatically, and it was fantastic to see so many returning and new customers. Deeply appreciated!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The new year starts; time to reflect, take extra-long hikes, and rebuild stock that took a major hit. I've already made good progress-- the hugely popular <a href="https://www.coastchimes.com/collections/large-wind-chimes/products/copper-wind-chime-7-chimes-anniversary-handcrafted-windchimes" target="_blank">anniversary copper wind chimes</a> are now back in stock, as shown in the picture below. Soon I will focus on kaleidoscope wind chimes and free standing kaleidoscope suncatchers... maybe have some by the end of the month.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Best wishes for 2021!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i2FjRfefStc/X_CvyjROBfI/AAAAAAABOHQ/IgvvR6XvoI8gFDM1Z89jKqO3wUwmR8wzgCNcBGAsYHQ/insta%2Bb%2Bjan%2B1%2B21%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Anniversary 7 copper wind chime, Coast Chimes" data-original-height="2047" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i2FjRfefStc/X_CvyjROBfI/AAAAAAABOHQ/IgvvR6XvoI8gFDM1Z89jKqO3wUwmR8wzgCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/insta%2Bb%2Bjan%2B1%2B21%2B2.jpg" title="Anniversary Copper Wind Chime, Coast Chimes" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div></td></tr></tbody></table> </p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23010956.post-90919482101521096562020-11-18T12:34:00.002-08:002020-11-18T12:34:58.090-08:00Christmas Gifts Shop Early Warning<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xVKD3Gdy8vQ/X7WCI2DqzxI/AAAAAAABOCE/y6M_8x4NQM8-I3BOL-UYVbjvNAQ0yedgQCNcBGAsYHQ/s1080/a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Beach stone wind chime, Coast Chimes" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xVKD3Gdy8vQ/X7WCI2DqzxI/AAAAAAABOCE/y6M_8x4NQM8-I3BOL-UYVbjvNAQ0yedgQCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/a.jpg" title="Beach Stone Wind Chime, Coast Chimes" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Warning: coming up to Christmas, and this year is different. In the past, customers could shop up until about the 15th of December, and still have a good selection, still expect to get their order in time. Now the post office is much, much busier, shipping times are already delayed: this will get worse. Covid-19 has caused online shopping to take off like crazy, and Coast Chimes has struggled to keep up, and to keep stock.</p><p>Some popular items are already sold out (like diamond-shaped freestanding kaleidoscope suncatchers). Stock is limited, and becoming more limited. There is currently a wonderful selection of awesome wind chimes and suncatchers, but it may be slim pickings by early December. I am hoping to have time to still make more works, but that all depends on how much packing / shipping I am doing. So no guarantee.</p><p>In short, to avoid disappointment shop early.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0kd6wc5h95s/X7WDxDs9MoI/AAAAAAABOCU/uc-heOCiRiEh7P3dM43lQ3fMjrCIrXSxwCNcBGAsYHQ/s1080/d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kaleidoscope wind chime, Coast Chimes" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0kd6wc5h95s/X7WDxDs9MoI/AAAAAAABOCU/uc-heOCiRiEh7P3dM43lQ3fMjrCIrXSxwCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/d.jpg" title="Kaleidoscope Wind Chime, Coast Chimes" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fnHcR4usgqo/X7WD4j_cYVI/AAAAAAABOCc/Zmk3m2V2PZgK-SoqDMwlJjhn3MZhdtFOgCNcBGAsYHQ/s1080/c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Large Zen beach stone wind chime, Coast Chimes" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fnHcR4usgqo/X7WD4j_cYVI/AAAAAAABOCc/Zmk3m2V2PZgK-SoqDMwlJjhn3MZhdtFOgCNcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/c.jpg" title="Large Zen Beach Stone Wind Chime, Coast Chimes" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09309003249961068134noreply@blogger.com0