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The Coastal Journal — Art, Style & Serenity Inspired by the Sea

Discover the Coastal Journal — your guide to coastal living, art, and mindful design. Explore expert tips on coastal décor, hygge-inspired spaces, ocean photography, and the soul-soothing beauty of seaside life. Created by Echoes of the Sea, where art meets serenity.

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Flat lay of shells, coral, and handwritten note reading “From tide to glass, every piece carries a whisper of the ocean — Echoes of the Sea.” Coastal art inspiration by Echoes of the Sea.

Art with Intention — How I Create Meaningful Coastal Gifts

Explore how each piece of Echoes of the Sea glass art begins — from the shoreline to the studio. Lisa Reid shares how intention and...

Lisa Reid
Starfish glass print inspired by coastal calm and ocean symbolism.

The Meaning of the Starfish — Resilience, Renewal, and the Spirit of the Sea

“Guided by tides and light, the starfish reminds us that healing is not a return — it’s a transformation.” Echoes of the Sea Llc Table...

Lisa Reid
Delicate pink and green sea urchin shells resting on wet sand, symbolizing balance and coastal serenity.

Sea Urchin Meaning — Nature’s Geometry, Luck & Symbol of Protection

Discover the sea urchin’s meaning — a symbol of protection, luck, and renewal shaped by nature’s sacred geometry. Explore how its perfect symmetry and quiet...

Lisa Reid
Black and white octopus coral glass print — coastal wall art inspired by coral meaning and ocean geometry

Coral Meaning — Nature’s Living Architecture & Symbolic Coastal Glass Art

Discover the deeper meaning of coral—nature’s living architecture and a timeless symbol of renewal, balance, and connection. Explore our curated coral-inspired glass prints and learn...

Lisa Reid
Nautilus spiral meaning reflected in fine art photograph of two Paper Nautilus shells forming a heart-shaped reflection.

Gifting with Meaning: The Art of the Nautilus Spiral

In a world full of fleeting trends, the most meaningful gifts are those that carry a story — something that resonates beyond the moment. Fine...

Lisa Reid
Sundial nautilus print showing natural spiral pattern inspired by ocean geometry.

The Spiral in Nature — Geometry, Harmony, and the Sea

Nature’s most timeless pattern — the spiral — connects the sea, sky, and seed. Discover how this universal shape inspires coastal art through geometry, balance,...

Lisa Reid
Nautilus shell close-up displaying the Fibonacci spiral pattern, symbolizing harmony, balance, and natural geometry in coastal-inspired design.

Why the Fibonacci Spiral Is Nature’s Most Beautiful Pattern

The nautilus is perhaps the most famous example of the Fibonacci spiral. Each chamber of its shell grows proportionally larger in perfect alignment with the...

Lisa Reid