By The Sea Sxm

By The Sea Sxm By The Sea Sxm takes what was once considered ocean waste now reborn into unique, one-of-a-kind objects, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, wind chimes and more.

Nico’s latest little creation! 🐢💚 And who doesn’t love turtles? 🐢 💚 Laser-engraved wooden sea turtles, each embellished ...
08/10/2026

Nico’s latest little creation! 🐢💚 And who doesn’t love turtles? 🐢 💚

Laser-engraved wooden sea turtles, each embellished with its own piece of genuine Caribbean Sea glass so no two turtles are ever quite alike.

Each comes ready to wear on an adjustable black cord — a little piece of the island to carry with you. 🌊

Available in our Etsy shop!

https://bytheseasxm.etsy.com/listing/4553444512

Saint Martin is clearly on my mind… 🌴💙And apparently it’s sneaking into the workshop too! We’re playing with a brand-new...
08/04/2026

Saint Martin is clearly on my mind… 🌴💙

And apparently it’s sneaking into the workshop too! We’re playing with a brand-new prototype for one of our favorite customers — a longer little island designed for our sea glass succulents… with a companion version for our parrots and shorebirds in the works too. 🦜🐦

Still experimenting, still tweaking, but I’m kind of loving where this one is headed. A little piece of island life while we’re far from the island. 🌊🌴

A little peek inside my brain… 😂🌴💙Apparently there isn’t much room left in there for anything but sea glass and my happy...
08/03/2026

A little peek inside my brain… 😂🌴💙

Apparently there isn’t much room left in there for anything but sea glass and my happy place! 🇫🇷🇸🇽

A little sea glass magic after dark ✨🌊Sometimes the prettiest way to enjoy our treasures is simply to let them glow. Gen...
08/03/2026

A little sea glass magic after dark ✨🌊

Sometimes the prettiest way to enjoy our treasures is simply to let them glow. Genuine sea glass collected in Saint Martin, tucked into a bottle with tiny warm lights—it turns all those frosted pieces into the sweetest little coastal nightlight. 💙

Proof that sea glass doesn’t have to become jewelry or art to be beautiful. Sometimes a bottle, a few lights, and a whole lot of beach memories are enough. 🐚✨

Team Shorebird island vs Team Parrot Island!
07/29/2026

Team Shorebird island vs Team Parrot Island!

One of my favorite projects is bringing someone else’s memories to life. ❤️A customer recently mailed us a collection of...
07/28/2026

One of my favorite projects is bringing someone else’s memories to life. ❤️

A customer recently mailed us a collection of sea glass, shells, and other little treasures she gathered during a special trip. She wanted meaningful gifts made for her closest friends—each ornament using the very pieces they had collected together.

The result? Three one-of-a-kind keepsakes, each carrying memories that could never be replaced.

It’s a reminder that your beach finds don’t have to stay tucked away in a jar. Whether it’s sea glass, shells, coral (where permitted), driftwood, or other special treasures from your travels, we can work with your collection to create a personalized piece you’ll actually enjoy displaying or gifting.

If you’ve been saving those “I’ll do something with these someday” treasures, we’d love to help turn them into something truly special.

Because sometimes the most meaningful art isn’t made from our collection… it’s made from yours. 🌊💙

Custom memory pieces are always welcome. Just send us a message, and we’ll be happy to talk about your ideas.

We can’t decide… 🐦💚 Are you team Shorebirds or Parrots?Both are handcrafted from genuine Caribbean sea glass, but each h...
07/28/2026

We can’t decide… 🐦💚 Are you team Shorebirds or Parrots?

Both are handcrafted from genuine Caribbean sea glass, but each has its own personality. The Shorebirds bring a peaceful coastal charm, while the Parrots add a bold splash of tropical color.

We’d love to know—which one would you choose for your home? Vote in the comments: 🐦 Shorebirds or 🦜 Parrots!

✨ A little milestone worth celebrating…One of our Pinterest pins just passed 100,000 impressions!When we started sharing...
07/23/2026

✨ A little milestone worth celebrating…

One of our Pinterest pins just passed 100,000 impressions!

When we started sharing our creations, we simply hoped they would inspire people who love the sea as much as we do. Seeing one little sea glass succulent reach so many people is both exciting and humbling.

Every like, save, click, comment, and order helps a small handmade business like ours continue doing what we love—collecting genuine Caribbean sea glass and turning it into something meaningful.

Thank you for following along on this journey. We have so many new ideas coming, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

Here’s to the next 100,000. 🌊💚

If you know Nico and me, you know we never say no to a good dirty martini… 🍸💚And of course, I olive 🫒 that little French...
07/21/2026

If you know Nico and me, you know we never say no to a good dirty martini… 🍸💚

And of course, I olive 🫒 that little French guy. ❤️

So it only seemed fitting that our newest collection would be inspired by olive-themed sayings, genuine olive-colored sea glass, and a little bit of fun.

The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. Today, as we’re launching this collection, Nico’s oldest son Olivier—who everyone simply calls Olive—is celebrating his birthday. We couldn’t have planned that if we tried!

We hope these pieces bring a smile, whether they’re a gift for your favorite martini-loving friend, your special someone, or simply someone you olive.

Which one is your favorite? 🍸🫒💚

https://bytheseasxm.etsy.com/listing/4541630339

Meet the newest addition to our Ocean Curios™ Collection—a handcrafted Sea Glass Dragonfly inspired by the treasures the...
07/19/2026

Meet the newest addition to our Ocean Curios™ Collection—a handcrafted Sea Glass Dragonfly inspired by the treasures the ocean leaves behind

This special dragonfly is handcrafted from authentic Caribbean sea glass, each piece carefully chosen to let nature create the color palette. Resting on a small piece of driftwood, it’s a gentle reminder that the most beautiful things are often shaped by time and the sea.

https://bytheseasxm.etsy.com/listing/4540434474

Which color catches your eye first? 💙💚💛 🌊
Whose taking this little friend home? 🏠

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