These beach glass and shell butterflies look like they’re ready to fly away!
Melissa Francisco’s use of galvanized metal and rustic wood frame combine unlikely elements to create such a whimsical piece.
4 x 6 with easel back
UNIQUE BOUTIQUE FRIDAY! “Swingin’ Birds”
It’s never too late (or early) for summer!
UNIQUE BOUTIQUE FRIDAY! (does it count that I started this on Friday?) “Santa Baby”
These driftwood Santa ornaments are hand painted (front and back!) by shop artist, Melissa Francisco and come in a variety of shapes and lengths, depending on the driftwood.
UNIQUE BOUTIQUE FRIDAY! “O-H-I-O”
Show off your school spirit and your love of beach glass at the same time with this clever creation by Melissa Francisco!
Melissa purchases cupboard doors from Restore, which benefits Habitat for Humanity, that she repurposes into her artwork.
This gem measures in at 16″ by 16-1/4″
UNIQUE BOUTIQUE FRIDAY! “Lake Life”
Hand painted letters (no stencils for Melissa!) embellished with fishing items on a repurposed cupboard door from ReStore, which benefits Habitat for Humanity says it all for the fisherman/fisherwoman in your life!
This gem measures in at 11″ x 23-1/2″ with a saw tooth hanger.
UNIQUE BOUTIQUE FRIDAY!
Melissa Francisco never ceases to amaze with her talent! This beautiful hand painted ballerina has a blue beach glass bow in her hair and her dress is beaded in blue/aqua/white beach glass.
This piece is 17 x 20
UNIQUE BOUTIQUE FRIDAY! (okay, so I’m a day late…) “Spring Has Sprung”
No matter what the weather is outside, it can always be springtime with this cute little bird hanging out by its birdhouse and the budding flowers beneath the leafed out tree, created by Melissa Francisco using Lake Erie beach glass and pebbles.
outside measurements: 8-3/4″ x 8-3/4″
NEW ARRIVAL
Isn’t Melissa’s whimsical lighthouse just adorable? So cute! And definitely one of a kind. It’s 22″ high, 18″ wide, and 5″ deep.
Melissa Francisco ~ Painter, Designer
Melissa Francisco calls herself “Washed Up”, referring to the materials that she uses in her designs that she has found on the shores of Lake Erie. A good portion of her work brings new life to driftwood; through sculptures, painted pieces, or as accents.
Melissa has something for every season. Especially stunning are her driftwood Santas!
LIFE’S A BEACH OPEN HOUSE
Burning River Boutique 