I just returned from a great week in Bonaire. What a wonderful island to soak up the sun,
feel the island breeze and get re-energized.
Always when I travel, I look for unique handmade crafts and
DIY ideas. Shopping in the heart of
Bonaire was so fun, palm trees gently blowing and the many colors of the
buildings looked so tropical. Browsing
the shops I found a unique, whimsical store, The Bonaire Affair. A mother and daughter own this store and they
travel the world looking for handmade gifts to offer in their store. I found painting and word art on driftwood,
whimsical clocks made out of driftwood, hand-beaded belts, washers made into
geckos, handmade Christmas ornaments reflecting the beach and all personalized
with Bonaire and wonderful handmade jewelry.
This is truly a place to visit if you are ever in Bonaire.
The
cruise ships were in port the day we were shopping so the outdoor vendors were
set-up too. These were not typical
tourist traps, they were quality craftsmen with handmade jewelry, canvas,
driftwood and clay art. A couple of
wonderful finds for me were the Flaming Flamingo hot sauces and seasonings
handmade in Bonaire. After tasting I
chose the BBQ Dry Rub-Tropical Chipotle and the Caribbean Flame Hot Sauce. Yum! I
look forward to serving these.
As I return to the remaining months of winter, I’m inspired
to create some tropical ornaments from clay and possibly try some word art on
barn wood. What are your DIY projects
you are working on these winter months?
I would love to hear about them!
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